The Gambia Launches National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security
The Ministry of Youth and Sports presided over the launch of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security on 11th February 2025 during an opening ceremony attended by dignitaries, ambassadors, and representatives from development partners at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. More in the report.
Judiciary Trains Legal Practitioners in Preparation for Establishment of Commercial Court
The Gambian Judiciary conducted a two-day training session for legal practitioners and court staff on commercial law and court management to establish an effective commercial court. More in the report.
Six First Class Magistrates Appointed to Strengthen the Judiciary
The Gambia's Chief Justice, Hon. Hassan B Jallow presided over the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed first-class magistrates at his Chambers in Banjul on Monday 10th February 2025. More in the publication.
Police Arrests Suspects in Brazen Banjul Heist and Take Custody of Access Bank Robber
In a significant development, less than three weeks after the Gambia Police Force reported a series of robberies that took place at Access Bank and Banjul, authorities have arrested three suspects believed to be involved in these brazen attacks. More in the report.
Foreign National Arrested with Unlicensed Pistol, Magazines, and Ammunition
The Gambia Police Force reported on 16th January 2025 that a joint security patrol arrested a 61-year-old foreign national for possession of an unlicensed firearm and prohibited drugs. More in this report.
Society of Commonwealth Clerks (SoCATT) Hosts African Clerks in The Gambia
African Clerks from the Society of Commonwealth Clerks held a meeting in The Gambia to exchange insights on strategizing the future of legislative administration in Africa. More in this news report.
Tourism Diversification Project Validates Marketing and Branding Report to Boost Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism’s Diversification and Resilience project hosted a two day workshop to validate a report aimed at enhancing the branding, marketing and investment strategy of the country’s tourism sector. More in the news report.
Police Report on Six Armed Robberies and Exchange of Gunfire in January 2025
According to the Gambia Police Force, at least six armed robberies have been reported in January 2025, including an exchange of gunfire. More in this report highlighting some of the crimes taking place in the country.
Gambian Domestic Workers to Saudi Arabia Offered $200 Monthly; Spain and Dubai Yet to Be Announced
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.
Janjanbureh Council’s No-Show Disrupts Parliamentary Select Committee’s Oversight Engagement
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.
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