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PAP’s Manneh calls for trusted leadership, vows jobs and unity
Ebrima Tabora Manneh, Secretary General and leader of the People’s Alliance Party, has stated that The Gambia is at a crucial point, requiring leadership built on trust. Speaking to The Voice on Monday, Manneh stated that Gambians are seeking responsible, honest, and visionary leaders, and he believes his party represents those values, aiming to inspire unity and lasting national progress. Manneh said that if elected, PAP would serve as servants of the people, guided by faith and the hope of a better future for all Gambians. He emphasized that governance is a duty of trust and that true leadership requires accountability, discipline, and the courage to act for the public good. Manneh underscored the importance of integrity, promising...
KMC Mayor launches Unite Movement for Change in call to action
KMC Mayor Talib Bensouda has called for broad support for the Unite Movement for Change, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the movement on Sunday. The mayor said the movement stands for integrity, transformation, and inclusion, emphasizing that it aims to leave no one behind. He thanked those who have already registered their support and urged citizens to help mobilize more people, describing the strong response as encouraging. Bensouda explained that the movement belongs to all Gambians seeking change and will soon become a truly inclusive political party. Various committees, such as the Secretariat and Administrative, Communication, National Mobilization Drive, Fundraising, and Constitutional Building Committees, have been formed...
Barra Car Park access eases as council fixes entry potholes
The President of the Barra Transport Union has praised the Kerewan Area Council for addressing the potholes at the entrance to the Barra Car Park. The work, coordinated by Chief Alpha Mariam Khan and Essau Ward Councilor Michelle Mendy, has improved vehicle and passenger movement in the area. Union President Njie Manka described the intervention as timely, citing challenges caused by heavy rains and urging further support for access roads leading to Amdalaye Car Park at the border. Manka appealed to President Adama Barrow, the Ministry of Works, and the National Roads Authority to construct a standard access road and car park for Barra. Secretary General Hassan Busso and Chef de Garage Adama Cham also thanked the council and encouraged...
Gunjur man faces court for break-in, theft of D80,750 wires
Bubacarr Jallow of Gunjur appeared before Magistrate M. Dem at Brikama Magistrates’ Court on charges of breaking into a building, stealing, and damaging property. CPL 7232 E. Fofana prosecuted the case on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, while Jallow did not have legal representation. The prosecution alleged that on Aug. 25, 2025, Jallow unlawfully broke into Buba Darboe’s building in Gunjur, Kombo South, and stole electrical wires valued at D80,750, also causing damage to the wires and a house door. Jallow pleaded not guilty to all charges after they were read to him and explained. The prosecuting officer did not oppose bail and requested an adjournment to call witnesses. The court granted bail set at D100,000 with two...
NVIDIA bundles ARC Raiders Deluxe with new RTX 5090 GPUs
NVIDIA has announced the ARC Raiders GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle, offering buyers of select GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 graphics cards, desktops, or laptops a digital code for ARC Raiders Deluxe Edition and an Astro Cosmetic Pack. This promotion is available through participating retailers and digital stores with qualifying purchases. The bundle includes the Deluxe Edition of ARC Raiders, valued at $59.99, along with exclusive cosmetics such as the Wanderer and Astro packs, legendary outfits, backpack attachments, 2,400 Raider Tokens, and bonus emotes. ARC Raiders features support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, Frame Generation, Super Resolution, Reflex, and RTX Global Illumination. A final Server Slam Open...
MSI RTX 5090 GPU suffers a second melted 16-pin adapter
A Reddit user has reported a second instance of the 16-pin power connector melting on his MSI GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card within just a few weeks. The user, who goes by u/Deja_, described using a Corsair SF1000 power supply and the MSI yellow tip adapter rather than the native 16-pin power cable that comes with the power supply. Despite ensuring the adapter was securely connected, the connector melted in July. After receiving a replacement through RMA in August, the same problem occurred again. Such issues are not uncommon among RTX 5090 owners, with melting adapters often linked to poor load balancing, especially with the 4x8-pin to 16-pin adapter included with some models. Even when properly installed, these adapters may not...
EA Sports FC 26 sells 10 million in two weeks, tops charts
EA Sports FC 26 launched on Sept. 26, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, reaching 10 million copies sold across all platforms in less than two weeks, according to Alinea Analytics. PlayStation users accounted for 60% of those sales. NBA 2K26 was the second top-selling title in September, with over 6 million copies sold, and 2 million of those from PlayStation players. Borderlands 4 ranked third for PlayStation sales in September, followed by Hollow Knight Silksong at number four. Other titles in the top 10 included Silent Hill f at number 10, Dying Light: The Beast at number eight, EA Sports FC 25 at number seven, and Grand Theft Auto V at number five.
LeBron’s Decision 2.0 stirs backlash with Hennessy reveal
LeBron James stirred speculation by teasing a major announcement he called his “Second Decision,” leading many to expect news about his future in the NBA or his retirement. Instead, he revealed a global brand partnership with Hennessy, launching a limited edition cognac featuring his crown logo. The campaign rollout, which mimicked the drama of his famous 2010 “Decision,” ended with LeBron unveiling the new Hennessy V.S.O.P. bottle, shifting the focus from sports to business. Fans responded with disappointment on social media, saying the announcement was misleading and calling it a letdown after they had expected significant basketball news. Despite the backlash, the move reflects LeBron’s continued efforts to expand his legacy beyond...
Airport chaos grows as shutdown hits Newark, Denver, Las Vegas
The federal government shutdown is causing significant disruptions at airports across the United States, as air traffic control centers and TSA checkpoints struggle with limited staffing and unpaid personnel. Thousands of essential workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents, continue to work without pay, leading to rising frustration and fatigue. Delays are increasing, with airports in cities like Newark, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Burbank among the most affected. Reports indicate that some control towers have operated with fewer staff or even remotely for hours, placing additional strain on the system. Some workers are calling in sick, refusing overtime, or quitting shifts, which further complicates operations...
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