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VP Backtracks, Apologizes After National Uproar Over Teacher Pay Remarks
The Office of Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow has issued a clarification and apology following widespread backlash over controversial comments on teachers’ salaries made during a session of the National Assembly of The Gambia. In a statement released on…
Outrage as VP Accused of “Mocking” Teachers Over Pay Claims
A storm of criticism has erupted against Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow following remarks suggesting that teachers earn more than members of the National Assembly of The Gambia, a claim many have described as “detached from reality” and deeply…
Faye Unveils Bold Military Shift, Sends Strong Message of Unity at Senegal’s Independence Parade
By Pa Modou Cham President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye delivered a powerful and symbolic address during Senegal’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, signaling a major shift in national policy while reinforcing regional alliances and national unity. Speaking after a grand military…
GALA Warns of Nationwide Protests Over Alleged Plan to Arrest Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe
The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has issued a strong warning over what it describes as credible information suggesting plans by the state to arrest prominent legal practitioner Lamin J. Darboe. In a statement released to the public, GALA described…
Global Economy Under Strain as U.S.–Israel War with Iran Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Surge
The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is triggering a growing global economic crisis, with rising fuel prices, disrupted trade routes, and increasing pressure on vulnerable economies, including those across Africa. Global oil markets have been among…
U.S.–Israel War with Iran Escalates as Region Braces for Wider Conflict
The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified, with fresh military confrontations, rising civilian concerns, and growing fears of a broader regional war. Reports from multiple international media outlets indicate that a U.S. fighter jet was recently…
Ceesay Appointed New Trade Minister as President Announces Key Cabinet, Senior Public Service Changes
The Office of the President has announced a series of high-level appointments, headlined by the appointment of Honourable Mod K. Ceesay as the new Minister for Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, effective 2nd December 2025. The decision was made by…
Jah Oil Says Cement Crisis Stems From Banjul Port Limits, Harmattan Delays
By Adama Njie Jah Oil has blamed Gambia’s deepening cement shortage on long-standing infrastructure constraints at the Port of Banjul and severe weather disruptions that have stalled offloading operations for weeks. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, General Manager Momodou…
GPA Explains Limits of Banjul Channel, Outlines Emergency Dredging Plan
By Adama Njie The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has acknowledged longstanding capacity constraints at the Banjul Port access channel and outlined emergency measures aimed at improving vessel access amid rising demand. In a statement, the Authority said the access channel…