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Inspiring a New Generation of Writers: Former Deputy Police PRO to Launch Battle of Beliefs Book
The Fatu Network
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - Inspiring a New Generation of Writers: Former Deputy Police PRO to Launch Battle of Beliefs Book By: Dawda Baldeh - Advertisement - The former Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Police Force, Cadet ASP Muhammed Y....
President Barrow Inspects Road Construction Projects in Kanifing Municipality and West Coast Region
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 19, 2025
By Nelson Manneh On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, President Adama Barrow, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Works and the National Roads Authority, conducted an inspection of ongoing road construction projects across the Kanifing...
Kanifing Municipal Council Selected as Global Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge
The Fatu Network
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has been selected as one of 50 global finalists in the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, marking a significant achievement for the Gambian...
Wyndham Hotels to Open First Branded Resort in The Gambia
Rus Tourism News
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June 26, 2025
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Banjul is set to become the first internationally branded hotel in The Gambia, marking a significant step forward for the country’s tourism industry. This new development, a collaboration between G Wellness Company...
US government explains inclusion of Ghana on 36 country visa ban
Ghana Business News
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June 26, 2025
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs The United States authorities have given in detail reasons for including Ghana on a list of additional 36 countries banned from travelling to the US. A report by the Washington Post citing an...
UDP Warns of Threat to Democracy Following Minister’s Violent Rhetoric
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Haddy Touray The United Democratic Party (UDP) has strongly condemned what it described as “reckless and inflammatory” comments made by Minister Demba Sabally, following his public declaration that he would ensure President Adama Barrow’s...
Reform is not a command: Why resistance in The Gambia tells us more than we think
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh Since 2016, “reform” has become one of the most repeated words in Gambian public life. From security to civil service, from decentralisation to digitisation, almost every national conversation begins or ends...
Sports Minister Says Gov’t Secures Funds for KG5 Stadium Upgrade
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has confirmed that funding has been secured for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the KG5 Mini-Stadium in Banjul, with implementation to be managed by Gamworks. Speaking...
BCC Operated Without Financial Controls – Mayor Lowe Reveals
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has admitted that the Banjul City Council (BCC) operated without a formal expenditure ceiling during her tenure, describing the council’s internal systems as weak and “polluted.” She made the admission...
Gov’t Stakes in Global Banks Climb to Millions Despite Mounting Arrears, says Finance Minister
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, has revealed that The Gambia holds significant shares in several international financial institutions, but also faces substantial outstanding payments, some...
NBR Governor Calls for Zero Tolerance On Lateness During Meetings
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Haruna Kuyateh The Governor of North Bank Region (NBR), Lamin Saidykhan, has called for zero tolerance on lateness during regional Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings and office work, urging institutions and NGOs to enhance performance...
SPORTS MINISTER ASKS SUBJECTS TO TAKE NATIONAL DUTY SERIOUSLY
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - The Minister of Youth & Sports Bakary Badjie, has issued a clarion call for action during deliberations at the ongoing Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting of heads of institutions under his ministry. The minister reminded his...
This is not a job, it’s national duty- Youth and Sports Minister Badjie
The Point
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Addressing directors and heads of satellite institutions under his Ministry, Minister Badjie reminded the team of their collective responsibility. “Let us never forget why we are here,” he reminded. Our mandate is clear to all of us —serve the...
North Bank Governor Calls for Change in Government Attitude Towards Punctuality and Commitment
The Fatu Network
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow The Governor of the North Bank Region, Lamin Saidyhkan, has issued a strong call for an attitudinal shift towards punctuality and accountability among government institutions. His remarks come on the...
Minister Sillah Inspects Strategic Foni Road Network
The Voice Gambia
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June 20, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu As part of a weeklong national tour to monitor ongoing road infrastructure projects, the Honourable Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, on Monday visited the Lot 4 Foni Road Project in the West Coast...
Court Hears Crucial Audio as Government Spokesperson Faces Questions
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 25, 2025
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The murder trial of Ousainou and Amie Bojang also known as the police shooting case continued on Tuesday with the production of the requested interview audio. Therese Fatou Gomez, daughter of veteran journalist Peter...
Environment Minister Outlines Tougher Sand Mining Rules, Clean Energy Push
The Voice Gambia
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June 26, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister of Environment Rohey John-Manjang, has told the National Assembly that government is stepping up efforts to rehabilitate degraded sand mining sites and promote cleaner energy sources to reduce deforestation. Mrs...
First Gambian elected president of Ecowas FELCBA
The Point
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He was elected to run the affairs of ECOWAS FELCBA from June 2025 to June 2028. Mr. Wally was elected at the end of a congress held from the 17th to 19th June 2025 in Sierra Leone attended by all ECOWAS member state representatives. Three...
THE CORRUPTION OF GAMBIA GAMTEL / GAMCEL (CGGG)
Freedom Newspaper
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June 26, 2025
The management of Gamtel/Gamcel appears to be based on nepotism, with key positions predominantly held by individuals from Badibu, including the Managing Director a Badibunka, Finance Director a Badibunka, Technical Director Badibunka, HR Director...
Aliou Goloko joins race for president of Senegalese football federation
The Standard Gambia
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June 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Nuhu Adams Aliou Goloko, a football journalist and consultant, has officially entered the race for the presidency of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), unveiling an ambitious and inclusive vision to transform football...