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
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
Culturist artist shaping and promoting Gambian culture in Europe
By Adama Makasuba Sweden-based Gambian cultural singer Sulayman Ceesay, who has been shaping Gambian culture in Europe and other parts of the world, urged fellow Gambians, especially those living abroad, to empower their cultures to keep their children acquainted with their cultures. Sulayman Ceesay, also known as ‘Tiyakeresato,’ explained the importance of culture to oneself,
