Dr. Ismaila Ceesay is the new Minister of Information for the Republic of The Gambia. Until his appointment, he was a Senior Lecturer and the head of Political Science department at the University of The Gambia (UTG), where he taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses since 2010. He is the founder and former […]
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Trade Ministry Committed to Support Stakeholders to Promote Halal Industry in Gambia
As The Gambia commemorates World Halal Standards Day 2024, which is marked today, 17th May 2024, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment is committed to support and collaborate with all stakeholders to promote and develop the Halal industry in The Gambia, says Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof. The Minister of […]
Former Gambia Interior Minister Ousman Sonko Sentenced To Serve 20-Year Jail Term
Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian Interior Minister has been sentenced to serve a 20-year jail term by the Swiss court in Bellingzona on Wednesday, 15th May 2024. Ousman Sonko was accused of taking part in numerous acts of torture, kidnapping, sexual violence and killings perpetrated between 2000 and 2016 in The Gambia. […]
Trade Minister Joof Visits Dakar Amid Efforts to Improve Trade Relations
The minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, on Wednesday, May 8th embarked on a four-day working visit to Dakar, Senegal. He was accompanied by Mr. Yankuba Darboe, the Commissioner General of The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA); Mr. Lamin Dampha, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry […]