Seven people were brought before the KMC court for violating the road demolition order
By Mustapha Jallow Seven people were brought before the KMC court for violating the road demolition order, Cadet ASP Modou Musa Sisawo, the acting spokesperson of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), said on Monday. “They were arrested recently and charged for non-compliance. They appeared before the KMC court today, November 13th, 2023, but their case
Madi Jobarteh was charged with sedition and false information
By Omar Bah Activist Madi Jobarteh, who was arrested and released last month was yesterday, charged with seditious intention, incitement to violence, false broadcasting, and information. The Westminster Foundation country representative was initially released on a bail bond of D100,000 secured by one Gambian surety. He has been reporting to the Police Headquarters weekly. His
Barrow appoints executive coordinators in KM, Banjul
By Omar Bah The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Regional Administration and Religious Affairs, Saffie Sankareh-Farage, has confirmed that the government has appointed executive coordinators for Banjul and Kanifing Municipality. Bakary Singhatey of Dippa Kunda is appointed as the Executive Coordinator for Kanifing Municipality to be deputised by Amul Nyassi of Bwiam and former National
NAM defends the decision to vote for the ex-presidents’ bill
By Omar Bah The National Assembly Member for Bundungka Kunda, Sulayman Jammeh has defended his decision to vote for the controversial former president’s bill. Opposition members from the UDP, PDOIS, and Independent marched out of the Assembly during the debate Last week, the National Assembly passed the controversial new bill to establish lifetime pensions, gratuities,
UDP’s Taal says Jammeh will benefit from former presidents’ bills unless…
By Omar Bah The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) spokesperson, Almamy Fanding Taal, said. However, Jammeh’s crimes must effectively deny him any post-presidential largesse, and there is no law prohibiting him from benefiting from the just-passed former president’s bill. Last week, the National Assembly passed the controversial former president’s bill despite strong opposition from critics