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Brikama Area Council Dares ‘Operation Clear The Road’ Demolitions in Market and Car Park

Frederic Tendeng June 4, 2024

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’.

President Barrow Appoints New Governors, Redeploys Existing Officials

Jarai Jallow June 2, 2024

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.

Government’s Withdrawal of Land Case Infuriates Kassa Kunda VDC, Raises Fears of Violence

Mustapha Jarju May 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KASSA KUNDA) – The Village Development Committee (VDC) of Kassa Kunda in Kombo Village, Kombo Central District, has expressed deep disappointment with the government’s recent decision to withdraw a land case between the villagers and the Sabally Family. The case, which was being heard at the Brikama Magistrate Court, has raised concerns among the villagers, with the VDC accusing the government of inciting violence.

Hamat Bah Suspends Alkalolu of Manduar and Old Jeshwang, Sets Up Taskforce on Land Misuse

Frederic Tendeng April 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In response to mounting allegations of land misuse and illegal transactions, The Gambia’s Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat N. K. Bah, has announced the immediate suspension of the Alkalolu of Manduar and Old Jeshwang communities.

President Diomaye Faye Sets Major Priorities for Senegal in First Cabinet Meeting

Frederic Tendeng April 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In its first meeting since installation on April 5, the Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, witnessed the unveiling of significant national priorities. President Faye stressed the need for profound change at all levels, expressing gratitude for the immense hope placed in his administration’s collective project.

Former Basse Area Council Employee Arrested for Alleged Fraudulent Activities

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – According to the Basse Area Council’s communications officer, Muhammad Susso, a former employee who was suspected of engaging in fraudulent activity, has been finally taken into custody by the police today and is currently helping the law enforcement officers with their investigations.

President Adama Barrow Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, Introduces New Ministers

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow has today conducted a cabinet reshuffle with the following changes in effective Friday, 15th March 2024. The new cabinet witness the entry into government of Citizens’ Alliance Dr Ismaila Ceesay, Nawec’s MD, Nani Juwara, IGP Abdoulie Sanyang, and Haddy Jatou Sey, a development specialist.

B.A.C Councilor Abdoulie Jammeh Released on Self-Bail After Police Custody

Frederic Tendeng February 2, 2024

Councilor Abdoulie Jammeh of the Brufut ward has been released by the police this Friday afternoon on self-bail after being held in custody at the Banjul police headquarters. Jammeh expressed gratitude to his coworkers for their support, unity, and strength upon his journey home after his release.

The Government and Brikama Area Council at Odds Again.

Lamin Jarjue January 4, 2024

The government of The Gambia has ordered the Brikama Area Council to stop building of a makeshift market place in Brikama

Lamin Touray Crowned Chief of New Busumbala District

Lamin Jarjue January 3, 2024

Lamin Touray has been officially crowned as chief of Busumbala constituency following his recent appointment by the president of the Republic,

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