NACOFAG and ROOTS project on Nationwide consultations for Food processors

The National Coordinating Organization for Farmers Associations in the Gambia NACOFAG in collaboration with the ROOTS Project supported the National Association of Food Processors (NAFP) for the conduct of Regional Consultations for... Read more »

VP Jallow’s Traffic Footprint Engenders Calls For His Relocation To Fajara

There were disapprovals over the traffic quagmire created by the Gambia’s Vice President’s motorcade on every morning of every working day. Vice President Momodou Jallow remained reluctant to move to the well-manicured... Read more »

URR Bridges ‘Sabotaged’

Suspected saboteurs have been reportedly threatening the security of Samba Juma and Fatoto bridges in the Upper River Region (URR) of The Gambia but local and police authorities in the region have... Read more »

Vehicular Challenge Could Revert Gain In Crime Fighting In Old Jeshwang

Despite the suspected violent robbery of a Lebanese businessman in his house in Old Jeshwang little over two years ago, the Serekunda suburb remains relatively peaceful but the acute logistical challenge facing... Read more »

Police Obtain Statements From Kerewan Women Over Sainabou Martin’s Clothes 

The police in Kerewan have obtained statements from three women in connection to the suspected theft in Sainabou Martin-Sonko’s house in Kerewan. According to sources, the three women were invited to Kerewan... Read more »

Sainabou Martin-Sonko’s House Burgled

Suspected thieves have broken into Sainabou Martin-Sonko’s Kerewan house, The Progress can report. According to informed sources, the suspected burglars carted away Mrs. Martin-Sonko’s suitcase, containing clothes. The incident reportedly happened shortly... Read more »

Returnees appeal for support as they gong gov’t to establish mission in Libya

By: Mama A. Touray Returnees from Libya have made an impassioned appeal to the government of The Gambia to devise better reintegration programs for returning migrants to prevent them from turning to... Read more »

Three remanded on suspected drugs offences

By: Arafang Mama Dabo Detectives have taken into custody three suspects as investigations in their cases continue.Bakary Bojang, Sulayman Barrow and Baye Nyass were reportedly arrested in diverse places with suspected prohibited... Read more »

West Coast Police Chief visits communities following threats of violence over land

By: Omar Jobe The West Coast Region’s Police Chief on Friday went on a fact-seeking mission to the communities of Busura and Talokoto. First off, regional Police Chief Commissioner Pateh Jallow went... Read more »

Distress calls for end to fish plant water invasion of Brikama market

By: Fatima Sonko Despite several pleas for a solution to the intruding water from the Brikama market, many vendors in that periphery of the market have had to put up with foul... Read more »