Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On September 5th, President Adama Barrow’s cabinet was briefed on the preliminary data gathered during The Gambia’s 2024 Population and Housing Census. The census, which was conducted from May 25 to June 14, 2024, marked the country’s first-ever digital census.
Jallow’s evidence centered on a letter signed by multiple councilors, which was addressed to the Clerk of the Council as a formal protest against Sheriffo Sonko, the Chairman of the BAC.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Modou Jonga, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), faced a second day of intense questioning on Wednesday as he continued his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Following the recent skirmish between the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and the police, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray visited the Brikama Police Station and led his officers on a tour of the roads surrounding the Brikama Market. The tour aimed to assess the ongoing situation and engage with local stakeholders, particularly concerning Operation Clear the Road.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Tensions reached a boiling point today during “Operation Clear Road” in Brikama, as vendors fiercely resisted efforts to clear their stalls. The confrontation escalated into clashes between the vendors and the team led by Manneh, resulting in stones being thrown and the use of tear gas.
Gambiaj.com – (KINGSTON, Jamaica) – A delegation from The Gambia is wrapping up a five-day study tour to gain insights into Jamaica’s public sector transformation program.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Brikama Area Council has issued a strong directive urging vendors and customers to reject any demands or requests to voluntarily demolish council-approved structures within the Brikama market and car park area. This announcement, released on Tuesday, aims to protect the integrity of the market and its vendors from unauthorized demolition activities under ‘Operation Clear The Road’.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow has appointed new governors and redeployed existing ones across several regions of The Gambia. Acting under Section 123 (1) of the Local Government (Amendment) Act, 2006, these changes are effective immediately.
Gambiaj.com – (KASSA KUNDA) – The Village Development Committee (VDC) of Kassa Kunda in Kombo Village, Kombo Central District, has expressed deep disappointment with the government’s recent decision to withdraw a land case between the villagers and the Sabally Family. The case, which was being heard at the Brikama Magistrate Court, has raised concerns among the villagers, with the VDC accusing the government of inciting violence.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In response to mounting allegations of land misuse and illegal transactions, The Gambia’s Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat N. K. Bah, has announced the immediate suspension of the Alkalolu of Manduar and Old Jeshwang communities.
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