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Gamcel Employees: Salary Restored, But Bigger Issues Remain

Despite assurances from the newly appointed Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbie, that Gamcel staff salaries have been restored to normal, concerns persist over unresolved grievances outlined in a staff petition. More in this parliamentary report.

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GLMA Attempts to Terminate Contract of 21 Abattoir Staff

The Central Abattoir Management staff, consisting of 21 workers, are at risk of having their services terminated after the Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA) attempted to terminate their services, angering at-risk staff who say their appointment was from the Ministry of Agriculture and not the GLMA. More in the report.

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President Barrow Convinces Striking Labourers to Resume Work After Meeting Chairman

President Adama Barrow met the Chairman of striking labourers at the Faraba Campus during a coincidental routine inspection of works yesterday, 15th January 2025. More in this exclusive story.

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