GT Board Director Claims He Hasn't Received Eco-Lodges Parliamentary Resolution
GT Board Director claims that his institution is yet to receive a Parliamentary Resolution on a petition filed by Senior Staff of the GT Board which was issued by Parliament in September 2024.
Over 232K Tourists Expected as Gambians Assured Entry to Beaches
The Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board revealed that over 200K Tourists are expected this season and assured Gambians that they will not be denied entry to enjoy the beach during the Tourism season.
Gambian Stakeholders Review 4th Universal Periodic Review Human Rights Report
Gambian Stakeholders reviewed the country's 4th Universal Periodic Review Report on Human Rights on 28th September 2024 ahead of the country's submission scheduled for October 2024.
Askanwi Conducts First in House Training on FactChecking
Askanwi conducted a two day in house training for journalists organised by Fact Space West Africa / Ghana Fact on September 30th and October 1st 2024 on FactChecking.
Jan to May 2024: Gov’t Overspent by 3% and Collected 13.8% Under Revenue Target
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs issued the January to May 2024 Budget Performance Report which highlights that the government is overspending by 3% and collected 13.8% less than the revenue target for the same period.
Gambia Update: The Voice Newspaper Editor Charged with False Publication, Detained
The Voice Newspaper Journalists have been involved in a legal tussle with President Adama Barrow over a story highlighting that Muhammed Jah of Q Group would be his successor for the 2026 Presidential Elections resulting in Police arresting and charging both the Editor and Journalist who wrote the story.
Judiciary Appoints Three Magistrates and One Justice of the Peace
The Government of the Gambia under the auspice of the Judicial Service Commission headed by the Chief Justice appointed three new first-class Magistrates and one Justice of the Peace on 25th September 2024 at the Banjul Court House Building in Independence Drive.
GPU Condemns Arrest and Detention of Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe, Threats from President
The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning President Adama Barrow's legal threats against the Voice Newspaper's reporter Momodou Justice Darboe and Editor Musa Sheriff resulting in their detention by Police.
Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi Pleads Guilty to Sanctions Evasion
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York has issued a statement highlighting that Muhammed Bazzi has pleaded guilty for conspiracy to conduct and to cause United States persons to conduct unlawful transactions with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
Hon Bah of Banjul North Extends Support for Banjul Mini Stadium
The National Assembly Member for Banjul North, Hon Modou Lamin Bah donated a total of D60,000 to eleven different sports institutions including nine football teams on Friday 20th September 2024.
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