Development Partners Contribute Over D5.8 Billion in Budget Support
This is a press release issued on 29th December 2023 announcing Budget Support for the Gambia Government from four different partners totaling over D5.8 Billion.
Parliament Approves Over D169 Million in Cuts and Reallocations to 2024 Appropriation Bill
Parliamentarians approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill on Tuesday 12th December 2023 which included cuts and reallocations to the budget lines of various government institutions.
2024 Budget Speech: Inflation Reached Record High 18.5% in September 2023
During the Finance Minister’s 2024 Budget Speech he highlighted that Inflation reached a record high 18.5% in September 2023 and noted some of the steps the government took bring down the cost of fuel and food in particular in an attempt to curb inflation and price increases.
The Jungler and the Journalist: Bai Lowe’s Freedom Newspaper Assassination Confession
Former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe was convicted to life in prison by a German Court in Celle for his role in the killing of three victims including former Veteran Journalist Deyda Hydara.
GPU Welcomes Sentencing of Bai Lowe for Murder of Deyda Hydara
The Gambia Press Union issued a press release on the 30th of November 2023 on the conviction of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe who was involved in the killing of former veteran journalist Deyda Hydara.
MoJ Commends German Court’s Life Conviction of Bai Lowe
The Ministry of Justice issued a statement commending the German Court for convicting former Jungler Driver, Bai Lowe to life in prison for crimes against humanity.
Former Jungler Driver, Bai Lowe German Trial FAQs
A group of Civil Society Organisations have issued a press release featuring some frequently asked questions and answers on the trial of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe facing prosecution in Germany.
Germany: Verdict in Gambia Atrocity Case
Human Rights Watch released a statement on the verdict of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe who was convicted to life in prison for human rights atrocities in The Gambia.
Governors and New Executive Coordinators to Cost Taxpayers Almost D8 Million in Salaries and Allowances Alone
After President Adama Barrow instituted the positions of Executive Coordinator for Banjul and KMC our business report looks at the cost of hiring new Executive Coordinators and the monies spent on Governors in the regions just focusing on salaries and allowances.
Only D50 Million Paid from D345 Million Allocated to Victims Reparations Since 2021
Since 2021 the government approved D345 million to Victims Reparations but only D50 million has been paid to victims which occurred in 2021. Since then victims have been waiting to receive their reparations.
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