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.
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.
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.
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.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Modou Jonga, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), faced a second day of intense questioning on Wednesday as he continued his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Following the recent skirmish between the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and the police, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray visited the Brikama Police Station and led his officers on a tour of the roads surrounding the Brikama Market. The tour aimed to assess the ongoing situation and engage with local stakeholders, particularly concerning Operation Clear the Road.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Tensions reached a boiling point today during “Operation Clear Road” in Brikama, as vendors fiercely resisted efforts to clear their stalls. The confrontation escalated into clashes between the vendors and the team led by Manneh, resulting in stones being thrown and the use of tear gas.
Gambiaj.com – (KINGSTON, Jamaica) – A delegation from The Gambia is wrapping up a five-day study tour to gain insights into Jamaica’s public sector transformation program.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Brikama Area Council has issued a strong directive urging vendors and customers to reject any demands or requests to voluntarily demolish council-approved structures within the Brikama market and car park area. This announcement, released on Tuesday, aims to protect the integrity of the market and its vendors from unauthorized demolition activities under ‘Operation Clear The Road’.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow has appointed new governors and redeployed existing ones across several regions of The Gambia. Acting under Section 123 (1) of the Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2006, these changes are effective immediately.
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