SANC Donates Mobile CT Scanner to The Gambia
The Swedish-African Neurosurgical Collaboration (SANC) donated a mobile computed tomography (CT) scanner and other medical equipment to the Ministry of Health on 23rd January 2025. More in the report.
Government to Discuss Media Subvention with GPU and Media Practitioners at Retreat
The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has announced plans to meet the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and local media practitioners to discuss the future of media subvention. More in the news report.
WHO Expresses ‘Regret’ Over Trump's Decision to Withdraw US from the Organization
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) largest financial contributor by over D428 million pulled out of the organisation after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump decided to exit the world's biggest health organisation. More in this report.
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.
WFD Trains NAMs on Post-Legislative Scrutiny to Strengthen Oversight
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) conducted a one-day training for Members of the National Assembly on Post-Legislature Scrutiny on Saturday, 18th January 2024. More in the report.
Demba Kandeh: Access to Information is the Disinfectant to Public Ills
Freedom House Gambia Representative highlighted that Access to Information (ATI) is the disinfectant to public ills during the validation of the National Road Map for the Implementation of the ATI Act. More in the report.
EU Allocates D718 Million to Strengthen The Gambia’s Ability to Provide Services
The European Union allocates 718 million Dalasi to strengthen the State’s ability to provide services to the population. More in the press release.
Kunta Kinteh Ferry Service Disrupted After President Barrow Visits Kanilai Ferry
A disruption to the Kunta Kinteh Ferry occurred just barely days after President Adama Barrow visited the Kanilai Ferry, which is currently slipped up at Banjul shipyard for maintenance. More in the report.
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.
Justice Minister Vows to Defend 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament
As Gambians await a new Constitution, with strong opposition from opposition party leaders and several civil society organisations, Justice Minister Hon. Dawda A. Jallow has pledged to defend the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament. More in the report from the first Mansakunda Townhall of 2025.
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