Sulayman Jallow Sentenced for Drug Possession by Magistrate Court
Sulayman Jallow, a Gambian football player, was fined D25,000 or sentenced to one year in prison for possessing cannabis resin, receiving a non-custodial sentence as a first-time offender in Banjul’s Magistrate’s Court. Learn more about the case and its implications.
Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally’s Agricultural Project Site Tour in the Lower River Region (LRR)
Dr. Demba Sabally, Gambia’s Minister of Agriculture, inspected agricultural projects in Lower River Region, showcasing the ROOTS and P2-P2RS initiatives in Kwinella, Pakalinding, and Jenoi to enhance agro-processing, rice production, and rural community empowerment for sustainable food security.
CPA Banjul Conference Urges Homegrown Solutions for Africa’s Challenges
President Adama Barrow, at the 54th CPA Africa Region conference, called for African nations to drive their development by tackling conflicts, economic issues, and climate change through democracy, with Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta and CPA Chairperson Hon. Catherine Hara highlighting parliaments’ roles in resilience and accountability.
GPPA Held a Four-day Retreat to Update Procurement Forms
The Gambia Public Procurement Authority’s four-day retreat on August 7, 2025, at Sindola Safari Lodge focused on reviewing new Standard Procurement Forms to ensure transparency and compliance with the 2022 Public Procurement Act, advancing 26 reform initiatives.
