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BAC Dissolves Tanji Village Development Committee Over Transparency and Governance Failures

Awa Colley February 5, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Tanji Village Development Committee (VDC) has been officially dissolved by the Brikama Area Council following a resolution passed at the monthly general sitting of the Council on January 28. The decision, made under Section 96(1) of the Local Government Act 2002, was unanimously agreed upon by council members, according to the BAC…

Investigation into 2019 Fire Incident at Fisheries Ministry: More Questions Than Answers

Frederic Tendeng February 2, 2025

More questions than answers have been raised by the fire that started in the Fisheries and Water Resources Minister’s restroom on December 2, 2019. Shortly after accusations of bribery shook the Ministry of Fisheries and harsh criticism surfaced regarding The Gambia’s 2018 fishing deal with the European Union, the fire event happened.

Eco-Tech Boss Exposes Discrepancies in KMC’s Revenue Baseline, Raises Concerns Over Contract Execution

Awa Colley December 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Farimang Manneh, the president of Eco-Tech Africa, has raised concerns about a misleading baseline figure provided by the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) in their contract for revenue collection.

Gambia Government Announces Major Appointments and Redeployments in Civil Service

Awa Colley November 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Gambia Government has announced a series of high-profile appointments and redeployments within the Civil and Foreign Service, officially aimed at “bolstering productivity across various ministries and diplomatic missions”. The changes, made in consultation with the Public Service Commission, take effect immediately.

Ex-KMC Project Manager Alleges Corruption and Financial Misconduct at Bakoteh Dumpsite in Inquiry Testimony

Awa Colley October 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, Gambia) – Kemo Fatty, a former Project Manager with the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and an environmental advocate from Bakoteh, appeared before The Gambia’s Local Government Commission of Inquiry on October 15, 2024, to testify about his tenure with the council’s “Mbalit” project.

Gambia Strengthens Global Digital Ties and Health Innovations at UNGA 2024

Awa Colley September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – At the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, The Gambia’s delegation has been making significant strides in advancing the country’s digital and health sectors through high-level engagements with international partners.

Loans and Trucks: KMC’s Financial Decisions Under Scrutiny as Former CEO Testifies

Frederic Tendeng September 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In ongoing investigations into the financial and administrative practices of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), former Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jaja Cham has shed light on critical issues, including the issuance of loans and the procurement of 19 trucks under his leadership.

KMC Finance Director Alleges Mismanagement in ‘Mbalit’ Project at Commission of Inquiry

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director of Finance at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Dr. Alieu Keita, has described the Council’s involvement in the ‘Mbalit’ Project as financially detrimental, exposing significant mismanagement and irregularities during his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Day 2 of hearings.

Gambian Cabinet Briefed on 2024 Population Census Data and Approves Key Policy Papers

Frederic Tendeng September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On September 5th, President Adama Barrow’s cabinet was briefed on the preliminary data gathered during The Gambia’s 2024 Population and Housing Census. The census, which was conducted from May 25 to June 14, 2024, marked the country’s first-ever digital census.

In Battling Ex Brikama Chairman Sheriffo Sonko, Councilor Admits to Failing Duties

Awa Colley August 22, 2024

Jallow’s evidence centered on a letter signed by multiple councilors, which was addressed to the Clerk of the Council as a formal protest against Sheriffo Sonko, the Chairman of the BAC.

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