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.
MCA Lauds Increased Inspection
The Ministry of Information convened a monthly press conference on 9th October 2024 at the Sir Dawda Conference Centre in Bijilo which featured the Medicines Control Agency (MCA) who highlighted numerous updates on the regulation of medicines in the country.
UNDP Launches Three Million Dollars Security Sector Reform Project
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a 36-month Security Sector Reform Project worth $3,000,000 approximately (D210,000,000) for the Security Sector of The Gambia on the first week of October 2024 at Bakadaji Hotel, Kololi.
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.
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