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BARROW PARDONS 56 PRISONERS

President Adama Barrow, has exercised his prerogative of mercy under Section 82 of the 1997 Constitution to set free fifty-six (56) male inmates from the Mile, a statement from the prison authorities said. The statement said the gesture reflects the president's continued commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and reintegration, offering deserving inmates a second chance to rebuild...
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BARROW PARDONS 56 PRISONERS

President Adama Barrow, has exercised his prerogative of mercy under Section 82 of the 1997 Constitution to set free fifty-six (56) male inmates from...

NEA scolded by NAMs over audit queries

By Arret Jatta The National Environment Agency (NEA) is facing heightened parliamentary scrutiny after a National Audit Office (NAO) report flagged governance weaknesses, oversight lapses and financial control issues covering the period between 2021 and...

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Turkish energy investor Dennis Elverir expands investment into hospitality, creates jobs for Gambian youth

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BCC councillor defiant amid legal threat from mayor

By Tabora Bojang Banjul City Councillor Fallou Gallas Ceesay has described a cease-and-desist letter sent to him by lawyers representing Banjul Mayor Rohey Lowe as...

EFSCFRJ reacts to ‘unlawful arrest, prosecution’ and acquittal of Abdoulie Sanyang

Press release The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the decision of the courts to free Abdoulie Sanyang after months of a...

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GAMBIA HANDBALL PREXY APPOINTED INTO CAHB ETHICS COMMISSION

The President of the Gambia Handball Association Lamin King Colley has been appointed as member of the Ethics Commission of the African handball Confederation, CAHB. A letter from the continental body said the decision to...

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Seven languages and one confused classroom

By Lt. Col. Samsudeen Sarr Rtd I listened to Dr Habibatou Drammeh, The Gambia's Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. She was impressive, clear,...

GAMBIA HANDBALL PREXY APPOINTED INTO CAHB ETHICS COMMISSION

The President of the Gambia Handball Association Lamin King Colley has been appointed as member of the Ethics Commission of the African handball Confederation,...

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