In an open letter to President Barrow, Gambian pensioner Alagie Mbye Jeng urged the government to increase pensions to address the financial hardships retirees face due to economic instability, inflation, and inadequate pension schemes.
In a recent strategic planning meeting, GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe emphasized unity, integrity, and effective staff orientation as essential for achieving the authority’s goals, which are pivotal to managing 20% of the national GDP and 80% of government revenue.
The Gambia Government, through MoHERST, awarded fully funded scholarships to 18 lecturers for doctoral and master’s degrees at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria to enhance higher education and support national development goals.
Former KMC CEO Sainabou Matin Sonko testified before the local government commission, revealing mismanagement where payments were made directly to councilors, bypassing procurement procedures and undermining accountability.
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) and Vista Bank Gambia Ltd. have signed a three-year sponsorship deal worth 2.5 million dalasis annually to support and professionalize the domestic men’s first-division league.
