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DR CEESAY SAYS MEDIA CONTRACT DESIGNED TO FILL GAP IN ACCESS TO INFORMATION
By Omar Bah
The Minister of Information has said the controversial D40 million contract awarded to five media houses and two content creators is not meant to promote Gambia government's agenda but to fill the gap in access to information about government programmes.
The contract, which has since attracted widespread criticism, is awarded to Fatu Network, Star...
DR CEESAY SAYS MEDIA CONTRACT DESIGNED TO FILL GAP IN ACCESS TO INFORMATION
By Omar Bah
The Minister of Information has said the controversial D40 million contract awarded to five media houses and two content creators is not...
Ex-journalist to register political party
By Omar Bah
Ousman Jallow, a former news presenter at King FM, has started forming a political party he calls Gambia People's Liberation Party (GPLP).
Jallow submitted his application letter to the Independent Electoral Commission on...
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UTG PROPOSES INCREMENT IN TUITION FEES
By Tabora Bojang
The Governing Council of the University of The Gambia has submitted a proposal to the authorities for an increment in tuition fees.
Council...
Transport Union steps in to avoid traffic chaos during OIC summit
By Olimatou Coker
The Gambia Transport Union has joined the national call for orderliness during the upcoming OIC summit by urging drivers to strictly adhere...
Barrow urged to engage Senegal on hot pursuit agreement
By Omar Bah
Lamin Keita, a Gambian scholar in the United States, has urged President Adama Barrow to engage his Senegalese counterpart to review the...
Gambia, Qatar talk judicial cooperation
By Omar Bah
The State of Qatar and the Gambia Judiciary have discussed the possibility of cooperating in legal and judicial fields.Qatar Attorney General, Dr...
Suspect pleads guilty to murder
By Amadou Jadama
One Muhammed Sussoho has been arraigned before Magistrate Ismailia Dibba of the Bundung court charged with the murder of Isatou Bailo Bah,...
Bantaba
Stop! It’s my body!
Some years ago, the worldwide organization Save the Children founded a movement called ”Stop! It's my body”. This movement is very important, but not many outside Scandinavia seems to have heard of it. I...
Stop! It’s my body!
Some years ago, the worldwide organization Save the Children founded a movement called ”Stop! It's my body”. This movement is very important, but not...
Sports
AFRICELL- BANJUL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON IS HERE AGAIN
The Banjul International Marathon is here again. The race will take place on Sunday featuring long distance runners, professionals, amateur and tourists running for fun, charity as well as cash for winner of the...
AFRICELL- BANJUL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON IS HERE AGAIN
The Banjul International Marathon is here again. The race will take place on Sunday featuring long distance runners, professionals, amateur and tourists running for...
Opinions
Re: King Colley, NRA director disagree on using speed bumps to curb accidents
Dear Editor,
My name is Mr. Batch Samba Jallow, a Gambian residing in Atlanta Georgia, USA. Please, allow me space in your widely read newspaper to make my contribution on your publication dated April 19th,2024...
AFRICELL- BANJUL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON IS HERE AGAIN
The Banjul International Marathon is here again. The race will take place on Sunday featuring long distance runners, professionals, amateur and tourists running for...
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AFRICELL- BANJUL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON IS HERE AGAIN
The Banjul International Marathon is here again. The race will take place on Sunday...
Muhammad (sa): The Great Exemplar
'Incidents from the Life of the Holy Prophet(sa) – 'Martyrs of the Battle of...
Insights from President Barrow’s Eid speech, understanding the relationship between religion,...
His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, stated, “Even though...
Stop! It’s my body!
Some years ago, the worldwide organization Save the Children founded a movement called ”Stop!...
Echoes of Fulladu: The day everything changed (Part 29)
The news of Yerro's injury spread like wildfire through the village, each retelling adding...
Looking beyond financial aid and grants in contemporary Gambia
The development, growth and management of The Gambia have been far flung. Gambia has...
DR CEESAY SAYS MEDIA CONTRACT DESIGNED TO FILL GAP IN ACCESS...
By Omar Bah
The Minister of Information has said the controversial D40 million contract awarded...
Amir Sillah urges Gambians to unite for successful OIC summit
By Olimatou Coker
With less than two weeks before the country hosts the 15th OIC...
Majority Leader heads Ecowas Parliament mission to Togo
By Omar Bah
The majority leader in the National Assembly and 4th deputy speaker of...
Ex-journalist to register political party
By Omar Bah
Ousman Jallow, a former news presenter at King FM, has started forming...
Gambia registers decline in malaria cases
By Aminata Kuyateh
Dr Momodou T. Nyassi, deputy director of health services, has disclosed that...
Sierra-Leonean arraigned for allegedly killing Nigerian-Briton
By Bruce Asemota
Augustine Bangura, a Sierra Leonean, was yesterday arraigned before the High Court...
Police investigate suspected murder in Senegambia
Press release
The police are investigating a suspected murder after a body was discovered near...
President Barrow welcomes diplomats from around the world
State House, Banjul, 24 April 2024: President Adama Barrow engaged in high-level diplomacy this...
Minteh’s agent says all options on table
The agent of Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh admits there's major interest arriving for him...
Police rebut volleyball federation over suspension
Following the decision by the Gambia Volleyball Federation to suspend the Gambia Police Force's...
GFF, MOBSE CLASH OVER YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAMME
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the Gambia Football Federation are at...
MRC Unit The Gambia, partners commemorate World Immunisation Week
The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical...
SIG Ventures to increase employment from 16 to more than 50...
Ousainou M Jallow, Managing Director, Saadis Investment Group Ventures, a poultry farm in Abuko...
Peace Network CEO trained and certified in The Hague
Peace Network Chief Executive Officer Mr. Alasana Justice Jallow has been trained and certified...