Gambia kuwoolu

21/08/2024

In a recent live stream on his official social media, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko speaks about his government’s past challenges and current opposition.

Sonko points out that they as a party don’t need sympathy, as they faced intense attacks when they were in the opposition.

He stresses that if people oppose them now, they should be honest. He also warns against paying journalists to spread false news and slander, suggesting there could be consequences for such actions.

21/08/2024

One Musa Ceesay of Sukuta allegedly locked his mother inside their home and set it on fire. Reportedly, Musa shared the two-room house with his mother and his girlfriend. When the mother asked the girlfriend to leave, Musa then left, bought petrol, returned, locked his mother inside, and set the house ablaze before fleeing.

Neighbours were able to rescue the mother before the fire spread, but she sustained burns and injuries. She has reported the incident to Sukuta police, who are now investigating the alleged attack.

Credit: Kexx Sanneh

20/04/2024

LET US AVOID ANYTHING THAT MAY OR CAN UNDERMINE OUR DEMOCRACY!!!!
FOR THE GAMBIA 🇬🇲 OUR HOMELAND!!!

In today's world, where social media evolves at an increasingly rapid pace, attention must be drawn to the recent move by The Gambia government to fund certain media outlets to promote their agenda, raises a serious concern about the integrity of journalism.

In a democratic space, where the freedom of the press is important in holding the government to account will be jeopardized by this move and question the integrity of the selected media houses in delivering to their responsibilities freely. This government fund will suppress media freedom and compel the selected media houses to work towards promoting and defending them.

With the acceptance of these funds the selected media houses will entirely fail to be a watchdog to the state. The media is expected to hold the government to its feet and report independently on government dealings for the interest of the country. The acceptance of these funds might also limit view points on government matters with these media outlets. I am with the view that in cementing our democracy and holding public officials to account this will be a set back and undermines divergent views most especially from those that are very firm to holding the government to account.

The rise of social media has been associated with the emergence of greater freedom of speech without censorship or barrier of any type. The media should be a platform to present information without being controlled or limited as it will open up access to different discussions.

The country is at a rough road where people need to speak up genuinely about our problems that have been concealed by officials and authorities at a higher level in their various administrations.

Inflection to The Gambia Radio and Television Services as a state owned institution should have been more empowered as they face a lot of challenges in their operation. Why did the government decide to empower private media outlets over our own state TV?.
The ministry of information has the state TV where they can promote government agendas and if your government completely loses faith in them let it shut down.

The government officials will come all out to mislead us that the agenda of the government is everyone's agenda, which is not the fact, but I am telling you these agendas is a rebranding to promote and sell the agenda of the NPP for 2026 as the popularity of the President is diminishing by the day. The media is very instrumental and being allowed to be used as a propaganda tool to propel the NPP agenda will kill their integrity.

We are concerned that this contract accorded to the selected media houses will compromise editorial Independence and media plurality will be greatly affected.

It is shocking and worrying based on the report read, it's not an inclusive contract, a few media houses were identified and contracted at their discretion.

To the PS of the Ministry of Information, he is misleading the public that there was restricted bidding process which is not true. There are media houses in the country that have no clue about the bidding process and the selection of these media houses. It was a matter of pick and choose issue and you have exactly those you needed to carry out the job for you.

The government has claimed that they have worked tirelessly to bring development to the door steps of the Gambians, and if that is true why do they need the media to inform the people when the projects is for the people?

With all these concerns, it is very important for the media to maintain their independence and safeguard the integrity of journalism to attain their freedom and impartiality in their jobs.

My question is, should the choosen media house accept this offer considering the pictures below??!👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

13/04/2023

The great with friend in Arabia Saudi 🇸🇦💕🇵🇹

29/12/2022

BIG ONE!

As been told negotiations are currently ongoing between Sudanese club Al Hilal S.C and Saudi giant Al-Nasr for the transfer of Lamin Jarjue.

Nothing has been agreed yet but talks are at advanced stage.

Al-Nasr is the club heavily reported as the next destination for Cristiano Ronaldo after leaving Manchester United.

If both deals go through, meaning Lamin Jarjue will become a teammate to his idol and one of the greatest players of football history.

11/08/2022

The Office of the President regrets to inform the public that an unfortunate fatal accident involving five State Guard personnel occurred today at Ndemban while escorting reserve vehicles of the convoy to Mankamang K***a.

Four security personnel, Lance Corporal Kebba Sanneh, Corporal Ansumana Danso, Lance Corporal Saikou Touray, and Lance Corporal Ousman Jobe, were pronounced dead at Bwiam General Hospital.

First Class Ndedeh Bahoum is currently being managed at Bwiam General Hospital, and his condition is reported Non Critical and Clinically Stable. All clinical assessments and initial investigations are considered normal and will be subsequently referred to Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital- Ndemban Center for further specialist assessment and evaluation.

President Barrow profoundly regrets this unfortunate accident and prays Allah Subhana wa ta'allah to grant them the highest of Jannah. The President extends his deepest sorrow to their families and wishes Ndedeh Bahoum a speedy recovery.

06/07/2022

06/07/2022

Eid-ul Adha Public Holiday

Following the Supreme Islamic Council’s confirmation that Friday is Arafat day and Saturday 9th July as Eid Al-Adha, the Office of the President informs the general public that His Excellency President Adama Barrow has declared Monday, 11th July 2022, a Public Holiday throughout the country, in observance of the Muslim feast of Eid-ul Adha, commonly known as “Tobaski”.

The Office of the President wishes all Gambians and friends of The Gambia celebrating at home and abroad, a blessed Eid Mubarak.

03/07/2022

The 61st Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has wrapped up in Accra, Ghana. The Authority unanimously approved the nomination of the Gambia’s Dr Omar Touray as the new President of the ECOWAS Commission.

This is a historic development for The Gambia, as the country assumes the position of ECOWAS Commission Presidency for the first time.

Equally, the Authority elected His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embalo, President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS.

17/06/2022

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29/04/2022

Press Release

Pardon of Prisoners

Under the powers vested upon the President by virtue of Section 82 (1) (a) of the constitution and generally customary for the Presidency to exercise the prerogative of mercy on deserving convicted prisoners as part of celebrations of the Muslim Feast of Eid Ul Fitr (locally known as ‘koriteh’), His Excellency President Adama Barrow hereby grants pardons to six (6) inmates as recommended by the prerogative of Mercy Committee established under Section 82 (2) of the 1997 Constitution.

They are as follows:

Gibbi Sey Gambian
Ebrima Bah Gambian
Lamin Saidyba Gambian
Ebrima Jallow Gambian
Mustapha Jobe Gambian
Mustapha Jallow Conakry Guinean

The Committee met today, 29th of April 2022 and considered the above-mentioned prisoners eligible and can benefit from Presidential Pardon.

21/04/2022

BREAKING NEWS: Another accident involving a truck has just happened this night in Foni. Reports reaching us revealed that over 8 people died instantly and many more are fighting for their lives right now.

20/04/2022

Kanifing Municipal Council has learned with dismay about a fraudulent act of issuance of a fake KMC trade.
The Council regrets to inform the public about the inauthenticity of the said trade licence and point to the fact that such an act is highly illegal and can attract grave penalties for those involved: the fake licence doesn’t have the signature of the Mayor and the person did not pay to the Cashier, and says they did not receive a receipt.
There are only two ways to pay for your Trade Licence Invoice. Either at KMC Offices with the Cashier, or you use one of our partner banks (AgiBank, GTBank and Megabank). These are the only ways to pay for a licence. In either case you will be given a receipt. You take the receipt to the Licensing Office in KMC (nowhere else), and you will be issued a trade licence after all approvals have been done.
An authentic trade licence must bear the signatures of the Lord Mayor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with their official stamps. The Mayor may be deputised by the Deputy Mayor, or for the CEO, the Deputy CEO or Director of Admin can sign. The fake licence did not have both of these signatures. If you are worried whether you have a fake licence please report to Council for clarification.
KMC urges the public to follow the due course of obtaining legal trade license from the municipality. We warn any person engaging in an illegal act of forgery, or tampering with these documents, that they will face the law.
We are writing to all Embassies and High Commissions in The Gambia to inform them about how to detect a fraudulent Trade Licence.

Public Relations Officer

12/04/2022

09/04/2022

Election Day: Hon. Ousainou ANM Darboe also voted this morning at the Sabena polling station.

09/04/2022

It’s just as important as the presidential election! I just made my strongest endorsement of Hon Madi Ceesay (UDP), an important voice in the House of Parliament! Make your own voice heard! Go out and Vote! Mayor bensouda

07/04/2022

Gambia Police Force received 150 Bicycles and Computer Equipments From UNDP in Strengthening Rule of Law ,justice and security service deliverance..

07/04/2022

"VOTE MASSIVELY FOR UDP CANDIDATES SO THAT WE CAN RECLAIM OUR COUNTRY FROM THE CLUTCHES OF THE INCOMPETENCE OF THE BARROW GOVERNMENT" UDP LEADER LAWYER OUSAINOU DARBOE

"Ramadan Mubarak to all. May Allah accept our fasting and prayers and deliver us His best in this Duniya.

With the National Assembly Elections scheduled for this Saturday, let’s all go and vote to register our civic duty as citizens of The Gambia. Vote massively for our UDP candidates so that we can reclaim our country from the clutches of the incompetence of the Barrow government; so that we can control the unbearable rising cost of living in the country; so that we can make sure the affairs of the nation are prioritised for the interest of the majority and not just for the connected few. We are at a crossroads and this NA elections will determine our future as a nation.