Kafuta Truck Tragedy Claims Four Lives, Injuring Over 40 Others
An avoidable tragedy struck in the evening of Saturday, 4th January 2025, claiming the lives of at least four and injuring over 40 others after a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a crowd of jubilant football revelers, turning a victory celebration into a mournful occasion. More in the report.
Is China Facing a New COVID-19 Virus Outbreak?
China appears to be facing a virus outbreak, which has caused panic that a new COVID-19 epidemic might be on the horizon; however, numerous reports indicate that this may not be the case. More in our publication.
CG Darboe: GRA Collects Over D20 Billion in 2024, Sets D23 Billion Target for 2025
The Gambia Revenue Authority revealed that it has collected over D20 billion in 2024, surpassing it’s target by over D1.6 billion, and has been set a target to collect D23 billion in 2025. More in this detailed publication detailing how revenue was collected in 2024.
Gambia Ferry Services Promises to Operate 24-Hours from May 2025
The Gambia Ferry Service (GFS) is planning to introduce a 24-hour ferry service between the Banjul-Barra Ferry crossing points by May 2025. More in the report.
Editorial on “First Ever” Presidential Media Dinner in The Gambia
Askanwi editor Yusef Taylor met President Adama Barrow during the first ever Presidential Media Dinner on 28th December 2024 and shares his reflections from the night. More in the editorial.
Barrow's "Meet the People Tour" Concludes with Promises of Progress and Community Engagement Across The Gambia
This publication highlights some of the positive engagements during President Adama Barrow’s recently concluded "2024 Meet the People Tour,” which includes numerous promises to uplift The Gambian populace from poverty. More in the publication.
GID Commissioner Gassama: Previous Applicants Can Pick Up Their National Documents
After failing to issue national documents for most of 2024, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) held a press conference at their headquarters in Banjul on 27th December 2024, announcing the resumption of issuance of national documents.
More in the news report.
Ten Outstanding Students Rewarded by Take M Transformation’s COMMOM Competition
Take M Transformation, a leading educational initiative in The Gambia, concluded its final phase of its highly anticipated Competition on Multiplication: Mother of Mathematics (COMMOM) on Saturday, 21st December 2024, with cash prizes and gifts to ten outstanding students. More in the news report.
President Barrow: Jesus' Life Should "Inspire Us to Serve Humanity Selflessly"
President Adama Barrow delivered a Christmas message calling for Gambians to draw inspiration from Jesus Christ to serve humanity and mutually love and care for one another. More in this report.
Justice Minister Tables 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament
The Justice Minister, Hon. Dawda A. Jallow, tabled the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament for its First Reading on Monday, 23rd December 2024. More in the report.
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