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Team Outpost  The Gambian-U.S based criminologist has called for tougher action to control guns in the country. Mod Lamin Faye, a specialist on law enforcement and national security matters said proper investigation needs to be done to ensure accountability into the shooting incident that involved a pupil at Wellingara School, West Coast Region. He made these remarks during the weekend in a telephone interview with this medium. “The child took the gun from the house to the school, so investigation should start from the house.” said Mod Lamin Faye. The Gambia Police Force (GPF) said they are currently investigating the shooting incident at the Wellingara Lower Basic School, which was reported by the vice principal of the school last week.  The police quickly responded by dispatching their personnel at the scene, recovered the firearm and secured it. At a time of going to press this medium contacted the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), to no avail.  He sa

 Women Journalist Association of The Gambia – WoJAG is concerned with the recent reports of physical, verbal, and cyber-attacks on two of its members, Kaddy Jawo of Malagen and Jainaba Sonko of QTV Gambia. Kaddy was physically assaulted and verbally abused by security officials at the National Assembly on Monday July 8th, 2024 while she was at the Assembly to cover parliamentary proceedings. The attacker alleged Kaddy was not modestly dressed and therefore will not be allowed entry in the legislative house. The abuser’s attack left life-threatening bruises on Ms. Jawo’s neck. Jainaba on the other hand was subjected to online threats, bullying and insults after a video of hers was circulated online where she criticized the conduct of peaceful protesters on QTV’s morning show. WoJAG condemns in the strongest of terms the actions of the National Assembly security officer and the Cyber bullying on the said young women Journalist. The public and the assembly are urged to desist from practic

Team Outpost  The Gambia government through the Ministry of Health has declared the emergence of Poliovirus Outbreak in the country. “It is with a deep sense of concern that I write to inform you that the country has experienced another outbreak of a new strain of Poliovirus cVDPV from the environmental surveillance site located at Banjul.” the release said.  According to the release three environmental samples collected from Tallinding Daru Salam, Kotu Agua Gambia and Banjul were sent for sequencing to the Regional Polio Laboratory in the Republic of Senegal.  “We received the results in May 2024 and the sample collected from the Banjul site was positive for cVDPV 2” the release added. The results showed that the virus is genetically linked to the virus currently circulating in Guinea Conakry. The Ministry further called on the support of the general public to respond to the outbreak.

Team Outpost  The Gambia Police Force (GPF)  are currently investigating a shooting incident at Wellingara Lower Basic School, at West Coast Region, which was reported by the vice principal of the school. The incident has caused panic and shock for the residential areas. The police quickly responded to the scene, recovered the weapon, and secured it. The public will be duly informed of any developments as the investigation into the incident continues.  This is a developing story. 

  Release   The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the general public that the process for testing returned went smoothly. The outcome of the screening resulted to three individuals tested positive for COVID-19. However, they are all symptomatic and advice to adhere to public health measures as given below:  Maintain social distancing and wear masks always and should report to the nearest health facility if the need arises. Regularly wearing masks that fully cover their nose and mouth. Ensuring that their hands are clean when they are to put on and remove their mask. Avoid poorly ventilated or crowded places. Opening windows to improve ventilation indoors. Washing their hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer. Reduce exposure to high risk environment (e.g, crowded indoor gatherings. The Ministry of Health will continue to provide support and guidance to those affected, ensuring that all necessary precautions are taken to safeguard the community.

By Sheriff Saidykhan  Lare Sisay, Retired Senior Manager at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a leading voice of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has said that fighting hate speech in the country must start with himself the President  He made these remarks at the Popular Coffee Time Show on West Coast Radio with Peter Gomez on Thursday.   “I heared the National Human Rights Commission talking about hate speech is bad, it creates conflict. It must start with him the President, and those that surrounds him that make incendiary statements.” he said  He called on the government of President Adama Barrow to focus on the ‘bigger picture’ of the country, chief among which is the cost of living crisis. To deflect and demonize he said, is the typical strategy of the government. “When you demonized an opposition party, or an individual, you loose heavily in terms of what input they can bring to solve the problems of the country.” said Lare Sisay.            On

By Alagie Saidy-Barrow  Mr Speaker, I greet you. Mr Speaker, before proceeding, let me say that you look very healthy. Mr Speaker you look very well now that you can afford to travel outside the country for your medical needs. All credit goes to Yaya Jammeh and me. And Mr Speaker, I understand that you and your colleagues are about to give yourselves a lot more money in salary and benefit increases. We thank God for your foresight.  Honorable members of parliament; I hope those of you who went to Egypt made a lot of money in per diems. More importantly, I hope all of you are enjoying your brand new Prados and all the beautiful allowances you allocated to yourselves. I am also glad to see that your UDP colleagues never go against anything that benefits all members of parliament. That is unity, and we must all unite to ensure we continue to benefit as a united government.  Mr Speaker, there is a reason our brothers and sisters in the judiciary also want beautiful allowances and salaries