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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Banjul, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 240 stories have been published about Banjul which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Banjul, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 240 stories have been published about Banjul which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Adama Barrow · Banjul

Gambia: Govt to Take Action Against Unregulated Mechanic Workshops

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The minister for Lands, Regional Governments and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, speaking at the annual Eid dul-Fitr meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders, has vowed that the government will take actions against the proliferation of unregulated mechanic workshops across the country.See the Story

WhatsApp · Banjul

Controversy Erupts at BCC’s Thursday Council Meeting – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Demba Bah  A contentious debate unfolded at the Banjul City Council (BCC) meeting on April 3, 2025, after Councillor Sheikh Jaw of Crab Island Ward allegedly claimed in a WhatsApp forum that the council had received payments from a sand mining company. The statement, which sparked online discussion, was strongly refuted by other councillors during the meeting. The issue was not originally on the meeting’s agenda but was raised by Councillor B…See the Story

Adama Barrow · Banjul

H.E. President Barrow Donates Buses and Tractors to GAF – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Louise Jobe In a major boost to the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), His Excellency President Adama Barrow, Commander-in-Chief of The Gambia National Armed Forces, donated five buses and five tractors at a ceremony held at State House on April 2, 2025. In his address to the gathering, President Barrow emphasized his government’s commitment to strengthening The Gambia Armed Forces and other security services by providing them with the necessary reso…See the Story

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Banjul · Banjul

GAF High Command Meets Jah Oil Management Over Naval Fire Incident – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Louise Jobe  In the wake of the tragic fire incident at the Gambia Navy’s Naval Command on March 28, 2025, which claimed the lives of a Gambia Navy sailor and a civilian, the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) High Command held a crucial meeting with senior management of Jah Oil Company on April 2, 2025, at Defence Headquarters. The discussions focused on assessing the tragedy and identifying both immediate and long-term measures to prevent similar in…See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

Jah Oil Denies Involvement in Deadly Fuel Blast

By: Fatou Krubally In the wake of a tragic fuel explosion at the Gambia Navy Base in Banjul that claimed two lives, Jah Oil Company has denied any direct involvement, clarifying that the fuel tanker in question was not part of its fleet. Speaking to reporters at the company’s HQ in Brikama, General Manager, Momodou Hydara, addressed widespread speculation, emphasizing that the vehicle was a contracted truck assigned to deliver fuel to the Navy d…See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

Jah Oil denies involvement in deadly fuel explosion

By: Fatou Krubally Following a tragic fuel explosion at Gambia’s naval base in Banjul that killed two people, Jah Oil Company has denied any direct involvement, stating that the tanker in question was not part of its fleet. Speaking to reporters at the company’s headquarters in Brikama, Managing Director Momodou Hydara responded to the speculation by insisting that the vehicle was a contracted truck, assigned to deliver fuel to the naval depot. …See the Story

Finance · Banjul

GRA Collects D6.7b in 3 months- CG Darboe

The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, on Thursday disclosed that the authority has generated D6.7Billion in January, February and March respectively. He disclosed this during a press conference held at GRA headquarters in Banjul on 3rd April 2025. He further disclosed that the authority collected D2.6 billion, representing the highest ever monthly collection in the history of the GRA. “GRA collected D2.2…See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

Gambia herdsmen not jihadists - livestock president reacts

The lands minister made this allegation during the visit of Banjul Muslim elders to the president during the Koriteh feast. In reaction, Mr Jallow said he quite agreed with the comment for the other countries but not for The Gambia. After hearing the comment of the Lands minister, livestock farmers in the country through NALOA consulted each other and  concluded that “The Gambia does not fall into that category”, saying: “Gambia herdsmen do not …See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

British High Commissioner applauded for enhancing Gambia-UK diplomatic network

Responses and verdicts seen by The Point also mentioned that Harriet King, who was posted to the country in 2023, is also well known across the region. She previously served as Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul in Dakar, Senegal, and a respectable member of a Sahel Task Force, Africa Directorate. It is also mentioned that Martin Norman, the Deputy High Commissioner, a “highly experienced person in both policy and operational roles ... and a r…See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

China Medical Team presents drugs, consumables to EFSTH

The items are meant to enhance vital services at the hospital in its quest to deliver quality health care service to the population. Further, this latest support by China Medical Team also symbolises the strong fraternal ties that bind the two countries since establishing ties in the early days of Gambia’s independence. Welcoming the delegation, Mustapha Bittaye, Chief Medical Director at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), thank…See the Story

Banjul · Banjul

Staying On The Path Of Rectitude After Ramadhan – The Standard Newspaper

'Making the Spirit of Ramadan Everlasting'See the Story

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