“The Office of the President informs the public that Her Excellency, the Vice President; Dr. Isatou Touray has been tested positive of COVID-19. Consequently, the President, Adama Barrow will be on self-isolation with immediate effect for two weeks,” the Office of the President announced on Wednesday.
“The public is advised to properly use face masks, maintain regular hand washing and social distancing in the fight against the virus. Stay at home and stay safe.”
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Mai Fatty calls for re-opening of mosques
May 14, 2020, 12:36 PM
“Allow people to pray in mosques,” says Mai Ahmed Fatty, the secretary general of Gambia Moral Congress as he called on the authorities to re-open mosques for people to conduct congregation prayers arguing there is no logic to their closure.
Senegal confirms 73 new covid-19 cases
May 20, 2020, 12:46 PM
51 Banjulians arrested for not exercising social distancing
May 19, 2020, 1:11 PM
The deputy director of Health Promotion at the Ministry of Health Sanjally Trawally yesterday revealed to journalists in a press briefing that 51 Banjulians were arrested for not practicing social distancing.
Ward councilor pressures BAC chairman to step down
Apr 16, 2020, 2:08 PM
Gunjur Ward Councilor, Momodou Charreh Jibba has written to the chairman of Brikama Area Council (BAC) Sheriffo Sonko, asking him to step down as the chairman of the council.
Madi Jobarteh signals imminent dictatorship era
Jul 13, 2020, 11:46 AM
A prominent human rights advocate, Madi Jobarteh, says he was extremely infuriated by the withdrawal of charges against him by the police.
Amir Trawally calls for unity as he delivers Eid-ul-Fitr message
May 27, 2020, 12:44 PM
All praise belongs to Allah Almighty Who has blessed us with the Holy Month of Ramadan and has enabled us to come to the end of this year’s Ramadan.
Minister Sanyang proposes ECOWAS promote use of cooking gas
Jul 1, 2020, 11:17 AM
Fafa Sanyang, the minster of Petroleum and Energy during yesterday’s Africa Ministerial Roundtable Virtual Meeting jointly hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Senegal on the Impact of Covid-19 on Africa’s Energy Sector, proposed for ECOWAS member states to promote the use of liquid petroleum gas in order to eradicate the use of fuel wood and charcoal.
Beakanyang reacts to alleged police brutality
Jul 28, 2020, 10:46 AM
“Our attention has been drawn to an incident involving one Ebrima Sanneh of Brikama and the Commander of Anti-Crime Unit of The Gambia Police Force, Goorgie Mboob.