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SSHFC LAUNCHES LOW-COST INNOVATIVE SCHEME TO COVER INFORMAL SECTOR

By Fatou Bojang The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) is launching Taye Sama, a groundbreaking social security scheme designed for The Gambia's informal sector, covering over 80% of the country's workforce. This innovative system is expected to transform social protection coverage for thousands of informal sector workers. The system enables continuous field operations without internet access,...
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SSHFC LAUNCHES LOW-COST INNOVATIVE SCHEME TO COVER INFORMAL SECTOR

By Fatou Bojang The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) is launching Taye Sama, a groundbreaking social security scheme designed for The Gambia's informal...

Journalists rally against gov’t’s regulatory policies

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday where stakeholders will take a unified firmed position on the much discredited policy by the government to license and accredit journalists and...

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Journalists rally against gov’t’s regulatory policies

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday where stakeholders will take a unified firmed position on the much discredited...

APRC holds consultation on fate of alliance with NPP 

By Arret Jatta The ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), will on April 23 begin a tour of the country to consult its supporters...

NAM alleges protests being politicised ahead of elections

By Arret Jatta Nominated Member Hon Kebba Lang Fofana has accused political actors of using ongoing protests to create fear and distract the public as...

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in the price of oil resulting from the conflict...

Transport fares not increased- minister

By Lamin Cham Amid rise in fuel prices in the wake of the US Iran war, transport operators have unilaterally started increasing fares across many...

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SISE AMONG GUEST SPEAKERS AT HUNGARY SPORTS JOURNALISM WORKSHOP

Musa Sise, secretary general of the Africa chapter of the Association of International Sports Press AIPS, is among guest speakers selected for an international workshop on AI and sport journalism, taking place in Hungary. The...

SISE AMONG GUEST SPEAKERS AT HUNGARY SPORTS JOURNALISM WORKSHOP

Musa Sise, secretary general of the Africa chapter of the Association of International Sports Press AIPS, is among guest speakers selected for an international...

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CJ, AG, IGP and the Interior Minister should resign or be removed under the principle of command responsibility

By Ensa AB Ceesay Command responsibility, or superior responsibility, is a doctrine in international law that holds military commanders and civilian leaders criminally liable for crimes committed by their subordinates if they knew or should...

SISE AMONG GUEST SPEAKERS AT HUNGARY SPORTS JOURNALISM WORKSHOP

Musa Sise, secretary general of the Africa chapter of the Association of International Sports Press AIPS, is among guest speakers selected for an international...

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SISE AMONG GUEST SPEAKERS AT HUNGARY SPORTS JOURNALISM WORKSHOP

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When the street dictates the State: A strategic warning on governance

By Mohammed Jallow Since the democratic transition of 2017 under the leadership of Adama Barrow,...

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State power vs judicial independence: Rethinking legal accountability in The Gambia

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Who shot and killed the cops, Mr President?

By Madi Jobarteh It has been more than 72 hours since the court acquitted and...

SSHFC LAUNCHES LOW-COST INNOVATIVE SCHEME TO COVER INFORMAL SECTOR

By Fatou Bojang The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) is launching Taye Sama,...

The Gambia’s energy sources need to include green energy

Dear Editor,Gambians have lived with load shedding for half a century now. Since the...

NPP Alliance defends Barrow’s opinion on Ousainou Bojang

By Omar Bah The NPP Alliance has expressed support for President Adama Barrow's opinion on...

Transport fare hikes – A deliberate gouge on the public?

In the sweltering heat of The Gambia's dry season, commuters across Banjul, Serekunda, and...

Darboe advises Ousainou Bojang’s lawyer to sue IGP for unlawful detention...

By Tabora bojang The leader of the opposition United Democratic Party has called on Lawyer...

Journalists rally against gov’t’s regulatory policies

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday where stakeholders...

APRC holds consultation on fate of alliance with NPP 

By Arret Jatta The ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), will on April 23...

NAM alleges protests being politicised ahead of elections

By Arret Jatta Nominated Member Hon Kebba Lang Fofana has accused political actors of using...

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the...

Transport fares not increased- minister

By Lamin Cham Amid rise in fuel prices in the wake of the US Iran...

Gov’t announces fuel subsidy after price hike

The government announced on Friday that it decided to subsidise fuel prices after pump...

Expert pushes for data systems to improve decision-making

The Director of Health at the Africa Regional Office of the Rockefeller Foundation, Gerry...