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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...
President Barrow Applauds Progress of National Road Projects, Pledges More Development
The Fatu Network
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June 19, 2025
- Advertisement - By Michaella Faith Wright President Adama Barrow has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing road construction projects across the country, assuring Gambians that his government is committed to improving infrastructure to drive...
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...
Gambian Agricultural delegation visits Nigeria, draws inspiration from Kebbi State’s rice revolution
TVC News Nigeria
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June 19, 2025
A delegation of senior Agricultural experts from The Gambia has arrived in Nigeria on a study mission to explore how Africa’s most populous country is advancing food self-sufficiency—particularly in rice production. The team, led by Ambassador...
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...
Minister Sillah Hails Progress on CRR Road Projects: Local Contractor Earns Praise for Quality and Timeliness
The Voice Gambia
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June 19, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu On the second day of his nationwide inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects, the Honourable Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MOTWI), Ebrima Sillah, expressed strong satisfaction with the progress...
Military cannot bring lasting peace to Middle East
Antara
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June 19, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and 22 other countries affirmed that military force cannot produce a lasting resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, especially the conflict between Iran and Israel. This was conveyed by Indonesia and 22...
President Barrow Receives Tumultuous Welcome During Nationwide Road Inspection Tour
The Voice Gambia
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June 19, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu His Excellency President Adama Barrow, on Wednesday, led a high-level road inspection tour across several key construction sites in the Greater Banjul Area, reaffirming his government’s commitment to infrastructure development,...
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...
GAMBIA, MOROCCO RENEW SPORTS- COOPERATION
The Standard Gambia
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June 19, 2025
- Advertisement - Sports form a greater part in the bilateral relations between The Gambia and the Kingdom of Morocco. Yesterday, Bakary Badjie received Ahmed Belhadj, Chargé d’Affaires of the Moroccan Embassy in his office. The purpose of the...
Government Partners with International Organisations to Prepare Private Sector for Preferential Market Access
The Voice Gambia
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June 19, 2025
DPS Dampha By: Mariatou Ngum The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) commenced a three-day sensitization workshop on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Rules of Origin at Bakadaji Hotel, marking a...
Lawmakers Debate Over President’s State of the Nation Address
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 24, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray Lawmakers clashed on Monday during a spirited debate in the National Assembly as they reacted to President Adama Barrow’s 2025 State of the Nation Address, delivered on June 19. The debate spanned critical national issues...