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Semlex Won’t Issue IDs, Drivers Licenses Until Contract is Settled

Frederic Tendeng November 22, 2023

Semlex, the company that makes Gambian ID cards and driver licenses, demands that the government of The Gambia enter into a full contract renewal with the company before it resumes operations, according to The Standard Newspaper, which cited a reliable source with knowledge of the country’s biometric document operations. Since Sunday, Semlex has not conducted business in The Gambia.

‘Hospital Fees, Documents, Govt Services Charges to Rise Up to 300 Percent’, Pres Barrow

Lamin Jarjue November 22, 2023

President Adama Barrow announced on Day 2 of his Meet the Peoples Tour that fees for obtaining administrative and national documents, as well as other public services like hospital consultations and treatments, compound transactions, court summonses, and so forth, will increase generally by 150 to 300 percent.

Expired Agreement Between Gov’t and Semlex Blocks Issuance of ID Documents

Awa Colley November 21, 2023

Ebrima G. Sankareh, the Government Spokesperson and Presidential Diaspora Adviser, announced today that the contract for the production of biometric ID cards and related documents, signed on July 17th, 2018, with Semlex Group SA, has recently expired. Mr Sankareh made the disclosure while discussing the recent halt in the issuance of Gambian identity cards, passports, and driver’s licenses.

The Gambia and Seychelles Establish Diplomatic Relations‏

Frederic Tendeng November 17, 2023

The Republic of Seychelles and The Gambia have officially established Diplomatic Relations. This was materialised at the Chancery of the Republic

Gambian Freshly Backed by 5 European Nations and Canada in Myanmar Genocide Case

Frederic Tendeng November 17, 2023

The Gambia has on Thursday got the support of 5 European nations around the world and Canada who are now seeking to be part of a case brought by The Gambia at the United Nations’ highest court docket that accuses Myanmar of committing genocide towards its Rohingya minority.

OIC Banjul Summit – A New Date for a Fourth Reschedule

Awa Colley November 16, 2023

President Adama Barrow has now announced that The Gambia’s hosting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which had been rescheduled three times since 2020, will now take place on May 4th of next year.

President Barrow Discusses Labor With Saudi Officlas, Meets OIC Boss

Frederic Tendeng November 14, 2023

President Adama Barrow has on on Sunday met Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani in Riyadh to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation on judicial m

Gambia Agrees to Supply Saudi Arabia with Public and Domestic Workers

Frederic Tendeng November 12, 2023

Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abu Thnain signed four agreements with The Gambia to recruit Gambian public and domestic workers.

Child Sex Abuse – U.N Envoy Mama Fatima Singhateh Admonishes Australia

Paschall Mendy November 11, 2023

GENEVA (10 November 2023) – Commending Australia’s efforts to combat the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, UN expert

Myanmar Pays Back, Smears Gambia for Championing Rohingyas’ Cause

Frederic Tendeng November 10, 2023

For the past years, The Gambia has been trending for championing the Rohingyas cause with a resounding case at the International Criminal Court. Well, Myanmar’s military regime is now paying back with low cuts.