Gambia Launches Women in Maritime Chapter to Empower Female Participation
May 19, 2024
Gambia.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) launched the Women in Maritime for West
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The Gambia Hosts First Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference to Enhance Justice Access
May 19, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia on Friday hosted its inaugural Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference, aimed at sharing experiences and best practices in ADR to address the backlog of cases in the Gambian courts and enhance access to justice. The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors of the judiciary to consult and collaborate on the effective implementation of ADR.
Gambia Ports MD Acknowledges Ferry Service Delays, Pledges Improvement
May 19, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Ousman Jobarteh, Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), has expressed regret for the unpleasant interruptions brought about by recent ferry malfunctions on the vital Banjul-Barra crossing. Jobarteh announced efforts to increase ferry efficiency and reliability and guaranteed that the Kunta Kinte ferry will be operational again in two weeks.
Revered Legacy of Humility – Demba Ali Jawo Reflects on Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara
May 18, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In an exclusive interview with the Gambia Journal’s reporter Mustapha Jarju, Demba Ali Jawo, a journalist and former Minister of Information, shares his insights on the legacy of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the first President of the Republic of The Gambia. Jau, who was part of a team assisting Jawara with his memoirs, reminisces about the late president’s humility, his interactions with the public, and the challenges he faced post-presidency.
UDP Challenges Governors’ Appointments in Court Over Alleged Breach of Local Government Act
May 18, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BUNDUNG) – The Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has launched a legal battle against all sitting governors appointed by President Barrow across the country. UDP members assert that these appointments violate the Local Government Act, specifically citing section 123(1) which states: “There shall be an Area Administrator for each Local Government Area who shall be a senior civil servant appointed by the President.”
In Senegal, homosexuality is not tolerated. It is prohibited and considered a crime.
May 17, 2024
Homosexuality is legally punished and criminally repressed in Senegal as an offense against morals. It is legally defined as an “indecent or unnatural act with an individual of the same sex” and is punishable by one to five years in prison.
Gambia Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty and Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
May 17, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (New York) – The Gambia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, particularly endorsing the autonomy initiative as a definitive solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This declaration was made before members of the United Nations Committee of 24 (C24) during the Caribbean Regional Seminar held from May 14-16 in Caracas, Venezuela.
Senegal Launches Comprehensive Climate Risk Management Programme for Sahelian Farmers
May 17, 2024
The Government of Senegal, in collaboration with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has officially launched the Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme (AIRCM). This initiative aims to bolster the resilience of smallholder farmers against the impacts of climate change across seven Sahelian countries participating in the Great Green Wall: Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal.
Barrow Government Inaugurates Modern Health Facility in Kiang West
May 17, 2024
The Barrow Government has reinforced its commitment to enhancing the country’s health infrastructure by inaugurating the Alkali Nyakudi Health Centre in Jali village, Kiang West. This initiative is part of the broader goal of providing all-inclusive health services across rural Gambia.
VP Jallow Launches The Gambia’s First Digital Population and Housing Census
May 17, 2024
The Gambia has embarked on a landmark initiative with the launch of its 2024 Population and Housing Census, the first to be conducted digitally in the nation’s history. This significant event took place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Sir Dawda Jawara Conference Center in Bijilo, officiated by Vice President His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow.
