Author: Gainako

The Gambia’s National Assembly has issued a press release confirming an extraordinary session will be held in the 2023 Legislative Year starting tomorrow 1st to 2nd November 2023. A Gambia Parliamentary Newsletter publication over the weekend highlighted that at least five Bills were to be tabled by the Ministry for Justice, however, the press release from Parliament confirms that only four Bills will be tabled. Below is the entire statement from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk. EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION IN THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE YEAR 1st – 2nd NOVEMBER, 2023 The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly wishes to inform…

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By Dawda Nenegalleh Jallow In The Gambia, it is a common practice for both men and women to turn to private drug stores as the first point of contact when they or their children fall sick. This reliance on private drug stores as the primary source of healthcare is deeply ingrained in Gambian society and has its roots in factors such as convenience and accessibility. These stores are found in almost every street in the Greater Banjul Area and one or more in communities across provincial Gambia and are often seen as the first point of contact. However, this widespread…

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GAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE OPPOSES DE-GAZETTING OF NATIONAL PARKS, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to de-gazette parts of Nyanaberi Forest Park in Jarra and Bijilo National Park for office buildings, hotels, and a village. These forests are vital to The Gambia’s biodiversity, under stress from encroachments and climate change. Bijilo Forest Park (1952) and Nyanaberi Forest Reserve (1954) are home to diverse flora and fauna, including red colobus monkeys, hyenas, and unique bird species. These reserves enrich biodiversity, benefit communities, and boost the national economy through tourism. Degazetting risks…

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This is the statement delivered by a representative of the Ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare on Wednesday 25th October 2023 during the National Human Rights Commission’s two-day National Forum on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Below is a speech from the government highlighting their efforts in implementing the Disabilities Act 2021. IMPLEMENTATION DISABILITY ACT 2021 Distinguished personalities and stakeholders, it is apparent that disability is a cross-cutting issue that requires to be addressed in all spheres of life be it at home, community, national, regional and international level. Unfortunately, the reality at all these levels leaves much…

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CONDEMNATION OF ILLEGAL HIPPO SLAYING IN THE GAMBIA: A CALL FOR RENEWED ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT The Gambia Environmental Alliance, joined by a coalition of concerned citizens, passionate wildlife enthusiasts, and dedicated conservation advocates, stands united in vehemently condemning the recent appalling incident involving the unlawful killing of a hippopotamus within our nation. This brazen act not only flagrantly violates the laws of our land but also strikes at the heart of our collective dedication to preserving and safeguarding our natural environment. With its diverse and flourishing ecosystem, The Gambia is home to a plethora of precious wildlife, including the protected hippopotamus.…

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The Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published this statement on 19th October 2023 recommending a “Two-Party Solution” to address the Israel-Palestine conflict and highlighting the killing of “over 500 innocent Palestinians” which included “mostly women, children, the disabled and sick patients”. Below is the statement emailed to our medium for your kind attention. By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BANJUL – 19th October 2023 – The Government of the Republic of The Gambia joins the International Community including United Nations (UN), Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), The African Union (AU) and others in vehemently condemning the Israeli Military operations in…

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This is the statement issued by the Minister for Health Hon Ahmadou Samateh on the release of the Acute Kidney Injury Taskforce Report on 21st July 2023 at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Banjul. By Minister for Health, Hon Ahmadou Samateh, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to this gathering whereby we would like to update the bereaved families and the whole nation on the Acute Kidney Injury outbreak in The Gambia and to provide the findings of the various investigations. I want to first and foremost extend the condolences of His Excellency The…

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The World Justice Project released its annual Rule of Law Index, a survey of 142 countries and jurisdictions. Key findings from the 2023 WJP Rule of Law Index can be found in the press release below. The Gambia Ranks 85th out of 142 in the Rule of Law Index    2023 WJP Rule of Law Index® finds rule of law fell globally for the 6th consecutive year     Human rights declined in 3 out of 4 countries since 2016  The Gambia’s score increased, ranking 9th out of 34 regionally  WASHINGTON (25 October 2023) – The rule of law has once again eroded in…

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This is a press release from the Basse Area Council Communications Officer dated 13th October 2023 highlighting the firing of two staff in the Acting Chief Executive Officer and the Finance Director. The entire statement is reproduced below for your attention. On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Councillors unanimously passed resolutions at the fifth general council meeting of the year to dismiss the new Acting Chief Executive Officer and Finance Director of the Council over financial thefts. This came following reports of the findings made by the Audit Subcommittee of the Council revealing that a withdrawal of D10,000 (ten thousand…

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A leaked memo titled “Chairman’s recommendation for the suspension of the following Staff Members” has revealed that the Chairperson of Brikama Area Council Mr Yankuba Darboe has suspended a total of 14 staff pending the outcome of an investigation. The 14 suspended staff have been alleged to have collected revenues and refused to pay them into the Council’s Accounts. Below is the memo which was released earlier this week. In line with the objectives of the new Council to combat corruption at BAC, this office writes to make the recommendation for the indefinite suspension of the following persons listed below…

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