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549,912,421
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522,692,583
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3 ACQUITTED ‘WHATSAPP’ SOLDIERS CLAIM D15M DAMAGES
By Binta A Bah
Three former Gambian soldiers, who were acquitted and discharged by the Gambia Court of Appeal on treason charges, have filed a summon at the high court to order the Gambia Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense and the Attorney General, to jointly pay them 15-million-dalasi compensation for rights violations.
Captain Yaya Beray Jammeh,...
3 ACQUITTED ‘WHATSAPP’ SOLDIERS CLAIM D15M DAMAGES
By Binta A Bah
Three former Gambian soldiers, who were acquitted and discharged by the Gambia Court of Appeal on treason charges, have filed a...
IGP ordered to appear in court
By Binta A Bah
A high court judge has made an order for the Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang to physically appear in his court to show cause why he should not be held...
More From Standard
Minister says Gambian credit unions accrued D1bln in assets
By Olimatou Coker
Baboucarr O. Joof, the Minister of Public Serivce, Administrative Reform, Policy Coordination and Delivery, has announced that The Gambia credit unions have...
Gov’t speaks on rumoured diesel shortage
By Oumie Mendy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has described as false rumours of an impending diesel shortage in The Gambia.
There were persistent rumours,...
New Communications & Digital Economy minister appointed
By Awa Macalo
After nearly two months of waiting, the president, Adama Barrow, has finally appointed a minister for the newly created Ministry of Communications...
UN body suspends Gambia’s rosewood trade license
By Mustapha K Darboe, Malagen
The UN treaty body responsible for the protection of endangered plants and animals has announced suspension of Gambia's license for...
Standard reporter, 7 others honoured at IOM awards
By Alagie Manneh
Standard newspaper journalist Alagie Manneh and seven other journalists have been conferred awards by the International Organisation for Migration at a low-key...
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Sports
2 Liberian sports officials disappear in Austria
The Liberia Football Association announced the disappearance of the men's under-17 medic Anthony Roberts and equipment manager Alex Nelson in Austria.Roberts and Nelson couldn't be found after the under-17's 3-0 victory over First Vienna...
2 Liberian sports officials disappear in Austria
The Liberia Football Association announced the disappearance of the men's under-17 medic Anthony Roberts and equipment manager Alex Nelson in Austria.Roberts and Nelson couldn't...
Opinions
Senegal’s political war persists-Wednesday, June 29, 2022, new battle lines are drawn
It is becoming increasingly alarming that the Senegalese opposition coalition parties called Yewwi Askan Wi best translated to mean, free the natives, remain determined to fight their political discord with the government of President...
2 Liberian sports officials disappear in Austria
The Liberia Football Association announced the disappearance of the men's under-17 medic Anthony Roberts and equipment manager Alex Nelson in Austria.Roberts and Nelson couldn't...
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2 Liberian sports officials disappear in Austria
The Liberia Football Association announced the disappearance of the men's under-17 medic Anthony Roberts...
FOOTBALL ELECTORAL COMMITTEE TO MAKE ‘IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS’ THURSDAY
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has said the electoral committee responsible to conduct national...
When women’s bodies become not only the playgrounds of men but...
Interesting times in the USA.
Roe vs Wade decision overturned by the Supreme Court (...
The dark side of American democracy: Judicial militancy
Judicial militancy is showcasing the dark side of democracy in America! The simpleminded will...
Health benefits of whole-wheat grains
By Modou S N’jie
Welcome!
The idea behind this column is to promote the culture of...
Tribute to Radio Gambia! Celebrating the veterans!
On Saturday June 25, Radio Gambia and by extension the entire GRTS celebrated 60...
3 ACQUITTED ‘WHATSAPP’ SOLDIERS CLAIM D15M DAMAGES
By Binta A Bah
Three former Gambian soldiers, who were acquitted and discharged by the...
Sillah clashes with NAM over refusal to take oath
By Tabora Bojang
Tension erupted in the National Assembly yesterday as new works minister and...
Foñi NAM says Senegalese forces arrested Gambian
By Omar Bah
The National Assembly member for Foñi Bintang, Bakary K. Badjie has confirmed...
Petition to investigate GPA corruption scandal returns to Assembly
By Tabora Bojang
Two Gambians, Muhammed L Darboe and Tijan Bah, have sent a petition...
IGP ordered to appear in court
By Binta A Bah
A high court judge has made an order for the Inspector...
Interior Minister says 1,698 illicit drug cases recorded from 2020
By Awa Macalo
The Minister of the Interior has said that the Drug Law Enforcement...
KMC denies undisposed wastage reports
By Omar Bah
The Kanifing Municipal Council has denied reports that the council’s markets are...
Banta Keita’s application to unfreeze his properties and accounts dismissed
By Bruce Asemota
The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has...
Lawyers to file briefs in Yankuba’s death sentence appeal
By Binta A Bah
The defense lawyer representing Yankuba Touray and the state lawyer have...
Woman testifies against ex-husband’s wife who allegedly assaulted her
By Aisha Tamba
One Aminata Othman has yesterday told a magistrates' court in Kanifing that...
Lawyer seeks unconditional release of 14 Kerr Mot Hali detainees
By Binta A Bah
Lawyer Segga Gaye has filed an application at the High Court...
UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental...
Press release
Cannabis legalization in parts of the world appears to have accelerated daily use...
Pan-African school championship update
The GFF/CAF Pan African Under- 15 schools football championship continued this weekend with week...
Sadio Mane passes Mo Salah to become Africa’s highest paid player...
Sadio Mane's recent move to Bayern Munich has seen him become the highest paid...