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Janneh Commission sold “ex-president Jammeh’s 145 tractors”
The lawmakers have approved a payment of D500, 000 for each commissioner on the Janneh Commission on Thursday. Justice Minister said the Commission will likely present its report before January 10 to the presidency.
The commission…
Electricity grid linking Soma, Kiang to be launched in 2019
State House, Banjul, 20th December 2018 - The construction of the first OMVG hydro-electric power station, connecting communities from Jarra Soma, Lower River Region to Brikama, West Coast Region, will be launched in early 2019, officials…
‘Gambia names international advisers to tackle debt’
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has announced on Monday that it has appointed advisers to help put its debt on a “sustainable path”.
Gambia has been facing a heavy debt burden with the International Monetary Fund warning the…
Lawmakers must reject the supplementary budget bill 2018
On Tuesday December 11 Finance Minister Mamburay Njie placed before the National Assembly a request for additional 1.128 billion dalasi to be given to Government based on reasons that are far less than convincing. In the first place in…
Gambia: Senegalese boat arrested for fishing in prohibited zone
This is the second major arrest made by the Gambian navy of people illegally fishing in Gambian waters this year. Couple of months ago, two trawlers one of which belongs to a Chinese has also been intercepted.
The Gambia Navy’s patrol…
My views on the proposed 50% salary increase for civil servants
By: Dr. Assan Jallow
I am left worried and concerned having heard the proposed submission made by the Hon. Minister of Finance before deputies at the National Assembly for scrutiny and possible adoption on the draft report of total…
Gambia-EU fishing deal hangs in the balance
The fishing agreement with the European Union proposed by Gambian authorities risks rejection by lawmakers.
Gambian lawmakers on Monday have asked the country’s fisheries minister James Gomez to hand over the proposed fishing agreement…
Offshore oil miss fails to dent Gambia’s hope
Gambia’s most recent effort to find offshore oil came up short, but explorers hope to drill more wells in 2019
The first offshore well drilled in The Gambia in four decades found more water than oil and has been abandoned. But both the…
Lawmaker urges Gov’t to cancel fishing agreement with Senegal, EU
The 2019 budget estimates has created a new ministry for children, women and social protection though the institution is yet to exist in law and practice.
The National Assembly member for Banjul North constituency has urged the Gambia…
Half of Gambians perceive decrease in corruption over the past year
Almost half of Gambians say the level of corruption in the country has decreased in the past 12 months, Afrobarometer’s maiden national survey in the Gambia shows.
A majority of citizens say that ordinary people can make a difference in…