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GOV’T CONSTITUTES ATI COMMISSION
The Standard has been reliably informed that the Gambia government has established the Access To Information Commission which will have oversight function to implement the ATI law.
The National Assembly passed the ATI Bill in July 2021, which was assented to by President Barrow, making it the first time in history The Gambia legally recognises access...
GOV’T CONSTITUTES ATI COMMISSION
The Standard has been reliably informed that the Gambia government has established the Access To Information Commission which will have oversight function to implement...
King Colley, NRA director disagree on using speed bumps to curb accidents
By Tabora Bojang
The commissioner of Mobile Traffic, Lamin King Colley, has argued that the only way road traffic accidents can be mitigated in The Gambia is to cosnstruct speed bumps across all major roads.
Growing...
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Minister says Barrow’s tolerance is keeping Gambia united
By Omar Bah
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources has said that President Adama Barrow's tolerance is knitting The Gambia together.
She said...
British International School Gambia achieves COBIS member school status
The British International School Gambia (BISG) has made history by becoming The Gambia's first school to attain COBIS Member School (Compliance) status, marking a...
Man sentenced to 10yrs for killing brother
By Bruce Asemota
Vincent Gomez, a resident of New Jeshwang, was yesterday sentenced to ten years imprisonment for manslaughter.
The prosecution said Vincent on 13th January,...
Environ Minister vows to set ‘example’ of persons complicit in selling Manduar forest
By Tabora Bojang
Environment minister Rohey-John Manjang has vowed to “set an example” of all persons involved in the illegal encroachment and selling of lands...
GAMTEL’S INT’L GATEWAY REVENUE DROPPED BY D700M AFTER LIBERALISATION
MD explains to lawmakers how national telco declined
By Tabora Bojang
Gamtel managing director, Lamin Tunkara, has informed lawmakers that the company's viability was significantly threatened...
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Patriarchy has no gender
My last essay was about FGM, and the legislator Almameh Gibba who wished to lift the ban on it. He argued that the ban violated citizens' rights to “practice their culture and religion” in...
Patriarchy has no gender
My last essay was about FGM, and the legislator Almameh Gibba who wished to lift the ban on it. He argued that the ban...
Sports
MINTEH COULD BE SOLD IF AGOOD OFFER IS RECEIVED
This summer is likely to be a hugely important one for Newcastle United, as Financial Fair Play will dictate just how well the Magpies can play the market.
They're not alone of course, with every...
MINTEH COULD BE SOLD IF AGOOD OFFER IS RECEIVED
This summer is likely to be a hugely important one for Newcastle United, as Financial Fair Play will dictate just how well the Magpies...
Opinions
Counting the costs: How FGM/C impedes The Gambia’s economic growth
By Chege Ngugi, Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International
Fatou Bensouda – a name that is loved across the world. She is celebrated as the first African woman to serve as Chief Prosecutor of the International...
MINTEH COULD BE SOLD IF AGOOD OFFER IS RECEIVED
This summer is likely to be a hugely important one for Newcastle United, as Financial Fair Play will dictate just how well the Magpies...
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MINTEH COULD BE SOLD IF AGOOD OFFER IS RECEIVED
This summer is likely to be a hugely important one for Newcastle United, as...
Muhammad (sa): The Great Exemplar
'Incidents from the Life of the Holy Prophet(sa) – Remembering the Martyrs of Uhud'
After...
The triumph of justice: How Faye’s presidential victory in Senegal signaled...
By Yobba Baldeh
In the vibrant tapestry of Senegal's democratic landscape, one resounding theme emerged...
The UDP and the prisoner’s dilemma
If you are familiar with Game Theory in any of the social sciences, then...
Patriarchy has no gender
My last essay was about FGM, and the legislator Almameh Gibba who wished to...
Philip G Henry; renowned international artist setto bring unique blend of...
Jamaica-born veteran musician, Philip G Henry, who collaborated with the likes of Dennis Brown...
Echoes of Fulladu: A tale of courage and unity (Part 28)
Pooling together their shirts and any available cloth, the five friends, Bocar Jawo, Mama...
Counting the costs: How FGM/C impedes The Gambia’s economic growth
By Chege Ngugi, Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International
Fatou Bensouda – a name that is...
GOV’T CONSTITUTES ATI COMMISSION
The Standard has been reliably informed that the Gambia government has established the Access...
Fatu explains contract with gov’t
By Tabora Bojang
The proprietor of The Fatu Network has said she has no regrets...
Importers bemoan ‘500%’ duty increase on cement from Senegal via land
The Gambia Association of Cement Importers has issued a statement claiming that the Gambia...
King Colley, NRA director disagree on using speed bumps to curb...
By Tabora Bojang
The commissioner of Mobile Traffic, Lamin King Colley, has argued that the...
Court warns BAC, others not to transfer land in disputed Gunjur...
By Bruce Asemota
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has strongly warned the chairman of Brikama Area Council,...
$300,000 in business grants awarded to 18 women
Eighteen women have been awarded a total of US $300,000 in small business grants....
French Diplomat meets UDP leader Darboe
By Omar Bah
The Head of the French Diplomatic Mission in The Gambia, Ambassador Jean-Charles...
UTG Governing Council briefs President Barrow ahead of convocation
State House, Banjul, 16 April 2024: As the Chancellor of the University of The...
MAJaC launches project to promote responsible journalism
By Fatou Saho
The Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC), in its quest to...
African Child Policy Forum calls for withdrawal of bill seeking to...
African Child Policy Forum, a child rights policy, advocacy and research centre, is calling...
Rawda congress postponed
By Amadou Jadama
The Congress of the Majmouatu Rawdatul Majaalis has been called off untill...
May Day sports back again
The ever-exciting May Day mass sports is back again. The National Sports Council (NSC)...