National Assembly Appoints Mr. Kalipha MM Mbye As New Clerk
The National Assembly appointed Mr Kalipha MM Mbye as Clerk of the National Assembly on 19th October 2024 during an Extra-Ordinary Session.
Second Extra-Ordinary Session of 2024 to Start Tomorrow Saturday 19th October
The Gambia’s National Assembly will be hosting it’s second extra-ordinary session of the 2024 Legislative year tomorrow Saturday 19th October 2024.
GT Board Director Claims He Hasn't Received Eco-Lodges Parliamentary Resolution
GT Board Director claims that his institution is yet to receive a Parliamentary Resolution on a petition filed by Senior Staff of the GT Board which was issued by Parliament in September 2024.
Jan to May 2024: Gov’t Overspent by 3% and Collected 13.8% Under Revenue Target
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs issued the January to May 2024 Budget Performance Report which highlights that the government is overspending by 3% and collected 13.8% less than the revenue target for the same period.
Hon Bah of Banjul North Extends Support for Banjul Mini Stadium
The National Assembly Member for Banjul North, Hon Modou Lamin Bah donated a total of D60,000 to eleven different sports institutions including nine football teams on Friday 20th September 2024.
NHRC Engages Parliamentarians on Strengthening Protection for Migrants
The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) engaged National Assembly members from the Human Rights and Constitutional Matters Committee on enhancing access to justice for migrants on 20th September 2024 at the Senegambia Beach Hotel.
Hon Jawara’s Motion and Parliament’s Inquiry into $30M Petroleum Scandal
This is the motion tabled by Hon Sainey Jawara for Lower Saloum urging Parliament to launch an investigation into the missing 36 million metric tonnes of petroleum products scandal on 22nd July 2024. Below is the motion reproduced.
Hon Mballow Tables Matter of the Day on Hate Speech and Harassment
This is a matter of the day tabled by Hon Gibbi Mballow of Lower Fulladu West on Tuesday 10th September 2024 addressing the threat of hate speech and harassment in The Gambia. Below is the entire speech reproduced.
President Diomaye Faye Set to Dissolve Opposition Dominated Parliament
The Government of President Diomaye Faye and the Opposition dominated Parliament are currently threatening to dissolve each other with the President set to dissolve Parliament tomorrow, 12th September 2024.
Parliament to Commence Third Ordinary Session of 2024 Next Week
The Gambia's National Assembly will convene its Third Ordinary Session of the year 2024 from 9th to 28th September 2024 which will see the tabling of a number of international agreements, the third reading of the Criminal Offences Bill and much more.
Bill to Repeal FGM/C Ban Stripped and Rejected by Parliamentarians
Gambian National Assembly members voted to reject the Bill to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation / Circumcision on 15th July 2024 after going through the consideration stage.
Gambian CSOs Urge Parliamentarians to Maintain FGM/C Ban
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations held a press conference a day before Parliamentarians are set to consider the Bill to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting to urge Parliamentarians not to repeal the ban.
Cyber Crime Bill Will Crush Online Dissent Warns Article 19
International Freedom of Expression Institute, Article 19, flew into The Gambia last week to meet stakeholders and warn about the dangers of the Cyber Crime Bill currently in Parliament.
FGM/C Bill, Vetting Bill, State of The Nation Set for Parliament in June and July 2024
The Gambia’s National Assembly is scheduled to start their Second Ordinary Session of the year 2024 on 24th June and conclude on 24th July 2024 which will see the return of the Women's Amendment Bill, the controversial Vetting Bill and President Adama Barrow’s 2024 State of the Nation Address.
Parliament Approves Over D169 Million in Cuts and Reallocations to 2024 Appropriation Bill
Parliamentarians approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill on Tuesday 12th December 2023 which included cuts and reallocations to the budget lines of various government institutions.
2024 Budget Speech: Inflation Reached Record High 18.5% in September 2023
During the Finance Minister’s 2024 Budget Speech he highlighted that Inflation reached a record high 18.5% in September 2023 and noted some of the steps the government took bring down the cost of fuel and food in particular in an attempt to curb inflation and price increases.
President’s 2020 SONA & Constitution Bill 2020 set for Parliament Next Week
The Gambia’s Minister for Justice, Hon. Dawda A. Jallow is set to table “The Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia” on Monday 14th September 2020 before the National Assembly for the first reading. According to the National Assembly’s Agenda for the “third ordinary session of the National Assembly in the 2020 Legislative Year”.
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