The public is reminded that ‘Regulation No. 6’ of the Public Health (Dangerous Infectious Diseases) Protection Regulations, 2020 is in force, thus the compulsory wearing of face masks, temporary closure of non-essential public places and the prohibition of public and social gatherings. Stay Safe, COVID 19 is Real. It should be noted since 17 March there are 498 positive cases; vice president Dr Isatou Touray is quarantined in her house since 29 July, president Barrow is in self quarantine for two weeks.
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Senegal confirms 67 new cases of covid-19
May 4, 2020, 1:02 PM
The Senegalese Ministry of Health yesterday announced 67 positive cases of covid-29, bringing the total number to 1,182; 372 recoveries, 9 deaths and 800 under treatment.
Barrow goes on self-isolation as VP tests positive of covid-19
Jul 30, 2020, 12:27 PM
Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray has been tested positive for covid-19, as President Adama Barrow also goes on two weeks self-isolation.
Immigration officer testifies in trafficking in person case
Jun 18, 2020, 11:15 AM
AICO Samba Bah, an immigration officer from the Gambia Immigration Department has testified in a case involving two Nigerians who are facing 11 criminal charges including trafficking in person.
Barrow pardons 115 prisoners
Apr 27, 2020, 12:02 PM
As part of measures to curb covid-19 and decongest prisons, His Excellency President Adama Barrow in exercise of his prerogative of mercy, has immediately pardoned some 115 prisoners.
2 fish feed mills, aquaculture facility in Jahally, Kuloro inaugurated
Jul 13, 2020, 11:35 AM
The government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, with funding from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Tuesday, 7 July and Wednesday 8 July inaugurated fish feed mills and aquaculture facility in Jahally, Central River Region (CRR); and at Kuloro, Kombo East.
ASGC steps up efforts to end perennial flooding in Kafuta
Jul 7, 2020, 11:35 AM
Flooding in is an annual problem in The Gambia especially communities settling in low lying terrains.
9 in court for allegedly exporting essential commodities
Apr 16, 2020, 2:10 PM
Alieu Jallow, Alasan Jeng, Abdourahman Jallow, Ousman Baldeh, Ousman Sarr, Musa Barry, Babacarr Sallah, Pascal Mendy and Sulayman Jallow were on 9 April, 2020, arraigned before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court. They have been docked for allegedly exporting essential commodities, contrary to Section 5 (1) (a) and punishable under Section 7 (1) (a) of the Essential Commodities Emergency Powers Regulations, 2020.
Niani chief calls for help as covid-19 effects hamper residents’ livelihood
May 19, 2020, 12:44 PM
Pierre Bah, chief of Niani District in the Central River Region north (CRR/n) has called on nongovernmental organisations and philanthropists to assist his district with foodstuffs as the coronavirus pandemic has affected many residents’ livelihood.