MILE 2 PRISON SOLD TO GPA – The Standard Newspaper

Gov’t expects $4M from Mile 2 Sale to construct modern correctional facility

The $4 million, he said, is the only committed funding so far, but discussions with development partners “are ongoing” to raise additional resources. Due to the current stage of resource mobilisation, no contract has yet been awarded, he added. He made this revelation while responding to inquiries about the long-awaited replacement for Mile 2 Central Prison. The question read by Hon. Abdoulie Njie on behalf of the Member for Banjul North, sought…

Minister Says $4M Set Aside for Construction of New Prison in Brikama

By: Fatou Krubally Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang has confirmed that the government expects to raise US$4 million from the planned sale of Mile 2 Central Prison to the Gambia Ports Authority, funds earmarked to kick-start the construction of a modern correctional facility at Nyambikala, Brikama. The Minister disclosed while responding to a question from the Member for Banjul North during Monday’s parliamentary question-and-answer session. He…

MILE 2 PRISON SOLD TO GPA – The Standard Newspaper

By Arret Jatta Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang yesterday revealed in the National Assembly that government is on the verge of selling the Mile 2 Central Prison to the Gambia Ports Authority for $4 million, equivalent to over D300 million. Minister Sanyang further explained that the $4 million proceeds will be used to construct a new modern prison. In September, the government announced a bold plan to build a new prison as part of a comprehens…