The Ministry of Trade’s Permanent Secretary revealed that domestic workers in Saudi Arabia will be paid $200 USD monthly while the government attempts to negotiate more wages. More in this publication highlighting some revelations from a Parliamentary oversight meeting.

Parliament’s Media Team issued this statement, highlighting that a no-show by Janjanbureh Council has resulted in a scheduled oversight meeting being cancelled. As a result, a Parliamentary Select Committee’s planned oversight trip to visit sites in the regions has also been cancelled. This is not the first time such disruption is occurring from Janjanbureh Council. More in the presser.

This story recalls the efforts of some of The Gambia’s founding fathers in their struggle for an independent Gambia weeks before the country celebrates its diamond jubilee. More in this report.

The Gambia Police Force issued four reports between 29th and 31st January 2025, indicating their plans to investigate alleged murder cases occurring within a three-day killing spree. The cases that occurred in different locations have heightened security concerns amongst the general public. More in the publication.

After U.S. President Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, he has paused the presidential order for 30 days after forcing both leaders to take action against migration and illegal drugs. Meanwhile, the 10% tariff on goods imported from China is still set to continue. More in the report.

Fire ravaged Brikama Sandika Market on the early hours of Friday, 30th January 2025, leaving businesses devastated as they count the millions lost in commodities, equipment and market structures. More in this report.

Almost a year after the First National Dialogue held in February 2024, a report published on the engagement highlights how the Executive was cautioned to build consensus prior to tabling a new Draft Constitution in Parliament. More in this report.

Hygiene Cycle, a non-profit organisation based in Germany dedicated to promoting hygiene and health education, organised a handwashing campaign for students at Gambia College Buganala Lower Basic School in Brikama on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. More in the report.

ECOWAS issues statement on withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS. More in this press release.

This is a statement issued by the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice, serving as a timely reminder to watch a biographical documentary about Edward Francis Small, produced by Prof. Pierre Gomez, currently the minister responsible for higher education. More in the statement.