The National Assembly Members in The Gambia have been allocated a total budget of D81,840,000 for 2025, covering various allowances including residential, robing, telephone, house rent, sitting, car, constituency, clothing, and responsibility, with specific allocations for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, majority and minority leaders, and their deputies.
An Afrobarometer survey reveals that 65% of Gambians disapprove of National Assembly Members’ performance, citing dissatisfaction with their rejection of a pro-democracy constitution, perceived self-serving actions, and a disconnect between public sentiment and parliamentary decisions.
The First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, visited Lagos’ April by Kunbi fashion store, lauding Creative Director Olakunbi Uzochukwu for promoting African culture, creating jobs for youth, and showcasing high-quality local designs while emphasizing the importance of cultural pride and investment in African talent.
The transformation of Gambia College into the University of Education of The Gambia (UEG) was announced at a Brikama event, emphasizing enhanced teacher training, educational reform, and research-driven development, with stakeholders advocating for innovative pedagogy, professional development, and a commitment to national educational progress.
GACH Group, led by CEO Abubakary Jawara, has secured a critical partnership with a Cape Verdean company to import high-quality basalt to The Gambia, addressing infrastructure needs amidst Senegal’s export suspension, with 20,000 tonnes arriving to support national development, foster affordability, and strengthen trade ties with Cape Verde.
