GLMA Board Chair Fires Back at Allegations from Central Abattoir Management
On Monday, 27th January 2025, during a press engagement organised by The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA), the Chairman of the GLMA Board of Directors, Mr. Ebrima AJ Cham, responded to allegations from the manager of the Central Abattoir, Maddy Kuyateh, and his 21-member staff that GLMA terminated their contracts. More in the report.
EFSCRJ Calls for the Establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission
This is a press release issued by the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice on International Day for Anti-Corruption urging the Gambia Government to establish an Anti-Corruption Commission. More in the statement.
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.
Hon Jawara’s Motion and Parliament’s Inquiry into $30M Petroleum Scandal
This is the motion tabled by Hon Sainey Jawara for Lower Saloum urging Parliament to launch an investigation into the missing 36 million metric tonnes of petroleum products scandal on 22nd July 2024. Below is the motion reproduced.
Notaries Associations Warns Public of Fraudulent Stamps for Illegal Activities
A press release from the Association of Notaries is warning the public of the fraudulent use of stamps through impersonation and the use of stamps owned by deceased persons conducting illegal activities.
NHRC Urges Gov’t to Establish Anti-Corruption Commission
Celebrating five years of existence, citing numerous achievements on Thursday 23rd May 2024, the Gambia’s NHRC took stock of steps taken by the government to fight corruption and urged the Executive to double up its efforts by taking “all necessary steps to enforce and implement the Anti-Corruption Act 2023”.
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