Gambia gets $60M to strengthen procurement, others
By Omar Bah The World Bank board yesterday approved $60 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Gambia’s efforts to strengthen procurement, unlock productive potential, improve the economic governance of SOEs and domestic revenue mobilization, and enhance climate and social resilience. Wilfried A. Kouame, World Bank Senior Economist and Task
Gambia OIC Secretariat raised over $300 million for the 2024 summit
By Adama Makasuba The Gambia OIC secretariat has revealed that the office raised more than 300 million dollars for the 2024 Islamic conference set to take place in Banjul. The revelation came days after President Adama Barrow announced the country would host the much-delayed World Islamic Conference in May 2024 after attending the Africa-Saudi summit
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