President Barrow Mourns Victims of Jinack Maritime Tragedy

Seven feared dead, 102 rescued as boat capsizes off Jinack — Barrow

Describing the incident as heartbreaking, President Barrow said the Government has activated the National Emergency Response Plan and deployed adequate resources to intensify rescue efforts and provide immediate humanitarian assistance to survivors. “On behalf of the Government and the people of The Gambia, I extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved families and to all those affected by this tragic incident,” the President said, assuring fa…

President Barrow Mourns Victims of Jinack Maritime Tragedy

By Sheriff Hydara President Adama Barrow has expressed deep sorrow over a maritime accident off the coast of Jinack Village in the North Bank Region, which left several people dead and many others injured or rescued. In a nationwide address on Friday, President Barrow said the incident occurred around midnight on 31 December 2025 when a boat, reportedly carrying an unspecified number of irregular migrants, capsized at sea. He said 102 people had…