Minority Leader: Laying of 2025 Budget is Unconstitutional
The Minority Leader for the Sixth Legislature raised a Point of Order labelling the tabling of the 2025 Budget by the Minister for Finance as unconstitutional. After an eventful session which was interrupted twice, Speaker Jatta ruled for the Finance Minister to apologize and proceed with tabling the Budget.
Speaker Rules Finance Minister Apologises for Delayed 2025 Budget
This is the ruling of the Speaker of the Sixth Legislature, Hon Fabakary Tombong Jatta, delivered on 15th November 2024 at the Gambia’s National Assembly in Banjul on the laying of the 2025 Budget.
Breaking: 2024 Draft Constitution Set for Parliament in November and December 2024
After the Fifth Legislature shockingly rejected the 2020 Draft Constitution in September 2020, Justice Minister, Hon Dawda Jallow is scheduled to table the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament in November 2024.
Hon Gassama says Environment and Climate Challenges Need Resilience and Foresight
In response to the call for climate action, the National Assembly's Select Committee on Environment, Sustainable Development and NGO Affairs, joined the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and partners in launching the Environmental Democracy project.
National Assembly Appoints Mr. Kalipha MM Mbye As New Clerk
The National Assembly appointed Mr Kalipha MM Mbye as Clerk of the National Assembly on 19th October 2024 during an Extra-Ordinary Session.
Second Extra-Ordinary Session of 2024 to Start Tomorrow Saturday 19th October
The Gambia’s National Assembly will be hosting it’s second extra-ordinary session of the 2024 Legislative year tomorrow Saturday 19th October 2024.
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.
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.
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.
NHRC Engages Parliamentarians on Strengthening Protection for Migrants
The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) engaged National Assembly members from the Human Rights and Constitutional Matters Committee on enhancing access to justice for migrants on 20th September 2024 at the Senegambia Beach Hotel.
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