GID Vows to Punish Traffickers with Murder Chargers
By Mustapha Jallow Following a migrant boat that capsized in the sea to embark on Europe-journey, officials of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Sunday vowed to punish traffickers with charges of murder if they are caught. After paying smugglers D55,000 to begin a journey, 25 individuals were nabbed by the GID patrol team at
D6.5 million maternity ward opens in New Yundum
By Mustapha Jallow New Yundum’s over D6 million, approximately {€88,236} maternity ward on Saturday officially opened by Gambian health minister. In a colorful ceremony held at the new premises, the ultra-modern facility was funded by Mama Africa for Gambia Foundation alongside its partners Wilde Ganze Fundation in Netherlands and New Yundum Village Development Committee (VDC). A
Authorities warned businesses on the roads to vacate before their properties get destroyed
By Mustapha Jallow Bakary Manneh, an official of the National Road Authority (NRA), who was seen fully protected by armed paramilitary officers and soldiers, has warned businesses to start moving their canteens and stalls that are illegally occupying the roads. He said failure to do so could spark demolition, and other punishment follows. “Leave before
