Civil Press Introduces Newest Contributor
We are proud to introduce our newest contributor, Ebrima Jaiteh (Burama), who will be leading our latest sports column, “Talents to Watch”, a platform dedicated to spotlighting rising young Gambian…
NAWEC to Introduce Small Power Cuts in Ramadan, Lent
The National Water and Electricity Company has announced it will introduce small power cuts due to excessive usage of electricity in Ramadan and Lent. NAWEC says the decision will…
NDP Refutes IEC Communication Officer’s Claims Over Party Registration
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has strongly rejected IEC Communication Officer, Pa Makan Khan’s claims regarding the party’s registration process that was reported by the Standard last week. ”We…
Essa Faal, Seedy SK. Njie Honored with African Distinguished Achiever Award
A distinguished Gambian international lawyer and politician, Essa Mbye Faal, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy SK. Njie have been honored with the prestigious African Distinguished Achiever Award…
EFSCRJ Director Intensities Calls for Fundamental Rethinking of Gambia’s Independence
The Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Madi Jobarteh, has intensified calls for the rethinking of Gambia’s independence, urging for people-led national dialogue…
Independent Lawmaker Shifts Allegiance to President Barrow
In a surprising political shift, Independent National Assembly for Janjanbureh Constituency, Hon. Omar Jatto Jammeh changed allegiance to President Adama Barrow. In an interview with the Standard in 2022, Jammeh…
Immigration Officer Basirou L. Bojang Shines as Overall Best Border Patrol Officer
In a landmark passing-out ceremony of the first hundred trained officers of the newly-established Border Patrol Unit of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Assistant Immigration Control Officer, Basirou L. Bojang,…
President Barrow Grants Pardon to 56 Inmates
In a decisive move, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has granted pardon to 56 inmates of Mile Two State Central Prison, exercising his Prerogative of Mercy under Section 82 of…
EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Suspension of Current National Dialogue, Proposes Independent, Non-Partisan One
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has proposed an independent National Dialogue Commission (NDC) to the Gambian government, calling for the restructuring and review of the current…
Federation of Gambia Muslim Youths Unveils National Supervisory Board
In ensuring the organization remained firmly anchored on its vision, values, and constitutional mandates, on Friday, the Federation of Gambia Muslim Youths (FEGAMY) has presented its six member national advisory…