On behalf of his government, the people of The Gambia and on his own behalf, President Barrow expresses his profound condolences to the family of the erudite scholar and religious leader, late Imam Alhajie Barham Jobe. Imam Jobe spent his life spreading the teachings of Islam, reconciling families, and promoting peace and social cohesion.
The President prays that Allah grants his soul eternal peace and make Jannahtul Firdausi his abode.
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Barrow appoints Nuha Touray as secretary general
May 27, 2020, 1:00 PM
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, has appointed Nuha Touray as secretary general and head of the Civil Service effective Tuesday 26 May 2020, a news release from State House states.
Imams Fatty, Sillah put aside their differences
Jun 4, 2020, 11:21 AM
The long-running misunderstanding between Imams Abdoulie Fatty and Muhammed Sillah has been amicably resolved, following a peaceful mediation talks headed by the Imam Ratib of Banjul, Alhagie Alieu Cherno Mass Kah on Tuesday.
2 more covid-19 cases confirmed
Jun 19, 2020, 11:53 AM
The Gambia has registered two new cases of covid-19, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, deputy director Health Services confirmed to The Point on Thursday.
Finance Ministry Clarifies
May 20, 2020, 12:44 PM
Press release: Quadrangle, 19 May 2020 -The attention of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has been drawn to reports online that the National Assembly canceled its planned Monday session because “the Minister of Finance failed to show up”.
Gov’t, institutions owe SSHFC more than D1.6bn Finance Minister reveals
Jul 9, 2020, 12:05 PM
The Gambia government and six of its parastatals owe the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) more than 1.6 billion dalasis, Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Mamburay Njie revealed on Wednesday at the National Assembly.
TRRC submits interim report to gov’t
Apr 30, 2020, 1:37 PM
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) on Wednesday, April 29 submitted its interim report to Government. At a small ceremony held at the Ministry of Justice, TRRC Chair Dr. Lamin Sise handed over copies of the report to Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou for onward transmission to President Barrow.
Talibi Vous complement govt’s efforts with D1.4m medical items donation
May 12, 2020, 11:35 AM
In an effort to complement government efforts in the health delivery system, Talibi Vous Foundation (TVF), a non charitable organisation recently handed over some medical items worth over D1.4 million to the Fajikunda Health Centre, Bundung Maternity, Serrekunda General Hospital.
TRRC to resume public hearings on June 8
May 27, 2020, 12:54 PM
Following consultations with the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission will resume its public hearings on June 8, 2020. The decision to resume hearings was taken at a meeting of Commissioners, Secretariat staff and the Legal Unit on Monday, May 11.