Hon. Alagie Jawara is a young and prolific Gambian lawmaker, who said was motivated into politics with the aim of transforming the lives and livelihoods of Gambians. In an exclusive interview Elegance granted him at the National Assembly complex in Banjul expressed his delight to Elegance for the one-on-on interview, as he happiness could be […]
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Corruption scandal rock Macky’s Senegal
Corruption scandal rock Macky’s Senegal A report on the BBC Panorama Program has unearthed corruption in the Senegalese energy industry. There are claims of corruption involving Mr Alieu Salla, brother of Macky Sall. The reports have it that a company called Petro-Tim was given exploration rights in two blocks in Senegal. This company has often […]
New bank notes to be released
New bank notes to be released The Central Bank of The Gambia is set to release new bank notes soon. According to the Facebook page of the bank, these notes are: five dalasi, ten dalasi, twenty, dalasi, fifty dalasi, one hundred dalasi and a two hundred dalasi note. These notes do not have the pictures […]
Seven Soldiers Get 9 Years for Treason
Seven Soldiers Get 9 Years for Treason Musa Bah On Monday, 27th May 2019 seven soldiers of the Gambia Armed Forces were handed sentences of 9 years for treason and other charges in Yundum. These same soldiers were on Friday found guilty by the same court along with one other solider. They were found guilty […]
UK Prime Minister announces resignation
UK Prime Minister announces resignation Musa Bah According to BBC reports, Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June. This will pave the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. May said she had done her best to deliver Brexit […]