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Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human rights activist, has called on all Gambian political parties to introduce term limits f...
09/09/2025

Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human rights activist, has called on all Gambian political parties to introduce term limits for their leaders.
In a recent write-up shared with The Standard, Jobarteh emphasised that term limits are essential to promote healthy democratic practices, prevent the concentration of power, and encourage new leadership within parties.

By Omar Bah

Finance Minister Seedy Keita has disclosed that D13.78 billion has been collected in revenue in the first half of 2025, ...
09/09/2025

Finance Minister Seedy Keita has disclosed that D13.78 billion has been collected in revenue in the first half of 2025, but D14.51 billion has been expended, resulting in a budget deficit of D724.84 million.

By Tabora Bojang

On the first day of his official visit to Guinea Bissau yesterday, President Adama Barrow was greeted with a pleasant su...
09/09/2025

On the first day of his official visit to Guinea Bissau yesterday, President Adama Barrow was greeted with a pleasant surprise.
He was conferred with the Amilcar Cabral Medal in recognition of his significant role in strengthening The Gambia-Guinea Bissau bilateral relations. The prestigious medal is named after the founder of Guinea Bissau, a great African liberation fighter.

By Lamin Cham

The National Assembly yesterday referred the Judicial Officers bill to the Assembly Business Committee (ABC) to decide w...
09/09/2025

The National Assembly yesterday referred the Judicial Officers bill to the Assembly Business Committee (ABC) to decide whether it would be given to another committee or the committee of the whole house.

By Tabora Bojang

Following our story about the absconding of six Gambian migrant workers in Spain yesterday, the Ministry of Trade and Em...
09/09/2025

Following our story about the absconding of six Gambian migrant workers in Spain yesterday, the Ministry of Trade and Employment has clarified that in fact out of 37 Gambians due back home following the completion of their 3 months seasonal work in Spain, only 4 have returned home, 31 are believed to have absconded while 2 are known to have missed their flight.

By Tabora Bojang

The mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council Talib Ahmed Bensouda yesterday defended the council's appointment process as he ...
09/09/2025

The mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council Talib Ahmed Bensouda yesterday defended the council's appointment process as he continues his testimony at the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.
The mayor was questioned about the appointments of a lawyer for the council and staff members, including Isatou Faal, Nurudeen Adams and Babucarr Jammeh.

By Arret Jatta

Yonna Wallet and the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to make bu...
09/09/2025

Yonna Wallet and the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to make bus travelling in The Gambia easier, smarter, cashless and hassle free.
The initiative is a new strategic partnership aimed at transforming public transport payments in The Gambia.

By Olimatou Coker

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, August 28, 2025 Momodou Lamin Bah, ambassador of The Gambia to the United States of Amer...
09/09/2025

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, August 28, 2025 Momodou Lamin Bah, ambassador of The Gambia to the United States of America, participated in a formal ceremony at the US Department of State honoring Sharon L Cromer, former United States ambassador to The Gambia, for her exemplary service and enduring contributions to Gambian-American relations.

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, August 28, 2025 Momodou Lamin Bah, ambassador of The Gambia to the United States of America, participated in a formal ceremony

The main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) prides itself as the most democratic party in the country, where disse...
08/09/2025

The main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) prides itself as the most democratic party in the country, where dissent and divergence of views are encouraged. However in the last few days, the party got more than it bargained for in terms of internal democracy as a simple selection process for the party's presidential candidate, descended into an epic battle that shook the very foundation of the party.

By Lamin Cham & Omar Bah

Lamin Keita, a Gambian policical scientist based in the United States, has urged the main opposition UDP leader Ousainu ...
08/09/2025

Lamin Keita, a Gambian policical scientist based in the United States, has urged the main opposition UDP leader Ousainu Darboe to reject Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda's resignation from the party.
Bensouda announced his resignation from the party's executive committee after withdrawing from an acrimonious flag bearer race on Saturday.

By Omar Bah

Impeccable sources have informed The Standard that the salaries and allowances of serving judges have been revised upwar...
08/09/2025

Impeccable sources have informed The Standard that the salaries and allowances of serving judges have been revised upward.
According to the latest increment, the Chief Justice's monthly salary has now risen from D189,655 to D290,000 while Supreme Court judges' salaries have risen from D147,500 to 211,000; the president of the Court of Appeal from D137,750 to D190,000, Court of Appeal judges from D122,875 to D170,000 and High Court judges from D108,975 to D154,000.
The fuel allocation to the Chief Justice, Supreme, Appeal and High Courts and President of the Court of Appeal combined, totals D190,000.

By Omar Bah

President Adama Barrow is embarking on a two days state visit to Guinea Bissau today Monday. The trip aims at strengthen...
08/09/2025

President Adama Barrow is embarking on a two days state visit to Guinea Bissau today Monday. The trip aims at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

President Adama Barrow is embarking on a two days state visit to Guinea Bissau today Monday. The trip aims at strengthening bilateral relations between the

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