Gambiaj.com – Wallidan, a prominent 1st division club in the Gambia Football Federation League One, is grieving the loss of one of its dynamic players, Moses Jassey. Moses tragically lost his life on Sunday, 18 March, during a perilous journey known as the “back way syndrome,” attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
Gambiaj.com – Karanta Darboe, a notorious figure in fraudulent activities, has allegedly perpetrated a scam in the Cape Point area of Bakau, walking away with D100,000 in fake currency exchange. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, 15th March, around 11am, at the AMM Forex Bureau.
Gambiaj.com – On returning from her maiden mission to The Gambia, West Africa, Grenadian-born educator Dr. Ansha Clement says she sought to “ignite young minds with the wonders of science education.”
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has taken a significant step towards expanding the Banjul Port and constructing a deep-sea port in Sanyang by issuing a Notice of Award to Albayrak of Turkey for the concession. The decision follows stiff competition and revenue losses faced by the port.
Gambiaj.com – Personnel of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, apprehending three Sierra Leonean nationals for joint possession of substantial quantities of prohibited and controlled drugs.
Gambiaj.com – The National Assembly of The Gambia has on Monday deliberated on the Women (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The bill has ignited passionate debates among lawmakers, with differing views on whether to uphold or repeal the existing law criminalizing the practice.
Gambiaj.com – The first phase of Operation Clear Public Roads and Highways in the Greater Banjul Area has been successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve road safety and infrastructure in the region. The task force responsible for the operation has worked tirelessly over the past months to remove obstacles and enhance road clearance, making the roads safer for all users.
Gambiaj.com – The Non-Communicable Disease Control unit, under the Ministry of Health in The Gambia, recently concluded a 4-day workshop at Kaira Konko in Jarra Soma. The workshop aimed to validate the Enforcement Guide of The Gambia Tobacco Control Act, 2016, in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Gambiaj.com – The United Democratic Party (UDP) will continue to be led by Ousainou Darboe until the party congress in 2026. At the Manjai Political Bureau on Sunday, Ousainou Darboe addressed his party’s militants and declared, “I am the UDP leader today. I do not plan to step down as UDP leader until the 2022 Congress. My intention is to hold the position of United Democratic Party leader until 2026.”
Gambiaj.com – The return to Ziguinchor region of Mayor Ousmane Sonko, saw him being welcomed as a hero after more than eight months in jail. The Diomaye President coalition campaign took the opportunity to make one of the major announcements of its campaign. The Diomaye Sonko duo announced plans to end the Casamance conflict in a “short period” of time after taking office.