Politics

President Adama Barrow on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, laid the foundation stone for a 6.1-kilometre feeder road linking Gunjur to Berending, under the Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development (GIRAV) Project. 6.1KM Gunjur-Berending feeder road foundation stone laid by President Barrow earlier on Thursday, 2nd April 2025 The road is expected to serve as a vital corridor for farmers and traders, easing the movement of agricultural produce and improving

Alhagie Ebrima Jatta, long regarded as a diehard supporter of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has made a significant political switch, declaring his support for Dr Lamin J. Darbo and the National Unity Party (NUP). Alhagie Ebrima Jatta (Right) has shifted his support to Dr Lamin J Darbo (L) Jatta’s decision comes in the wake of the widely discussed and successful legal defence of the Bojang siblings, who were represented by Dr Darbo and his legal team. The outcome of the c

The Alikalo of Gunjur, Dembo Darboe, has called for calm and restraint following the arrest of several individuals in connection with a recent incident involving youths from Gunjur. According to reports, unidentified youths allegedly seized the Alikalo of Berending, prompting intervention from the Gambia Police Force, who have since arrested a number of suspects. The individuals, whose identities have not yet been disclosed, are currently being held at the Brusubi Police Stat

Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, Councillor for Gunjur Ward stands as one of the most influential local government leaders in The Gambia’s West Coast Region. Serving as Councillor for Gunjur Ward under the Brikama Area Council (BAC), he has earned widespread recognition for his advocacy in sustainable development, democratic governance, and grassroots empowerment - both nationally and on the global stage. His journey reflects a powerful combination of community-rooted upbringing,

The acquittal of Ousainou Bojang by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh brings to a close one of the most closely watched criminal trials in recent times in The Gambia. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has acquitted and discharged Ousainou Bojang after finding him not guilty of the murder of the police officers as charged Accused of the alleged murder of two police officers, Bojang’s case gripped national attention and stirred intense public debate. Yet, at its core, the trial served as a critical te

The Government of The Gambia has officially declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays in celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in a press release from the Office of the President, confirming that the holidays are in anticipation of the Muslim feast locally known as Koriteh. According to the statement, Adama Barrow expressed his pleasure in granting the holidays nationwide, allowing Muslims across the country to observe the im

We Refuse a Return to Permission-Based Journalism in The Gambia   By Former Presidents of the Gambia Press Union   We write not as distant commentators, but as journalists who have lived through the  darkest chapters of media repression in our country. We write as journalists who stood firm when the cost of speaking out was harassment, intimidation, exile, imprisonment — and, for our fallen colleague, friend and former GPU president Deyda Hydara, death itself.   Five former G

The Government of The Gambia has introduced a new environmentally friendly ferry named “Barra” to improve transportation between Banjul and Barra. New Banjul - Barra ferry expected to improve travel between Banjul and Barra | Photo Credit: Saul Touray The modern green ferry, which can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers, is expected to significantly ease travel along one of the country’s busiest crossing points. The Banjul–Barra route serves as a vital link connecting the capi