The ruling party secured victories in two local wards in the elections over the weekend. The National People's Party retained its seat in the Mansa Konko Area Council and won a new seat in the Bantanjang ward of the Brikama Area Council. The Bantanjang win came against an independent candidate who sought to maintain the seat after the previous councilor's death.
The main opposition United Democratic Party, issued a congratulatory statement. It praised residents for peacefully voting and strengthening local governance. The party acknowledged elections as a competitive but essential democratic pillar. It reaffirmed its commitment to constructive political engagement and policies improving citizen welfare.
The UDP also wished the newly...
Turkey is doubling down on its partnership with Gambia through major defense and development deals. The Turkish ambassador highlighted donated armored personnel carriers valued in the millions to support Gambian peacekeeping missions. Dozens of Gambian security personnel are receiving long-term training in Turkey, with more programs planned. High-level political coordination was praised, including Gambia's role in leading the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Turkey provided additional financial support for Gambia's International Court of Justice case. Its aid agency executed over a dozen projects last year covering health, vocational training, and climate action. Upcoming initiatives include support for women farmers, fisheries...
Hajduk Split's membership surge is hitting a record pace just days into the new year. The club announced surpassing fifty thousand members in only twelve days, quoting excited fan reactions online. Nearly forty five thousand of those were renewing active members from the previous season. The club promotes continued signups through its website and field campaigns across Croatia and diaspora communities.
This early rush signals another potentially massive year for the fan-owned club. Hajduk has already topped one hundred thousand members for three consecutive years. Last year's total of over one hundred twenty thousand placed it among the world's top fifteen clubs for membership. That list includes global giants like Bayern Munich...
A family lawsuit challenging Sandals Resorts' leadership after its founder died just got tossed out. The Bahamas Supreme Court dismissed a case brought by Cheryl Hammersmith Stewart, the late Butch Stewart's third wife. She targeted the influence of his son, Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, over the resort group's primary trust. She sought an independent judicial co-trustee to alter the oversight structure.
The court found no material risk to the trust's assets, rejecting claims of potential misuse or undue influence. The ruling reinforced the current arrangement with Cromwell Trust Company as the sole trustee. Adam Stewart called the fraud examiner's allegations speculative and based on incomplete information. He noted that all claims...
Vanessa Bling just fired back with explosive Instagram posts against a former crew member. She targeted Sikka Rymes after he referenced her in a recent interview about Gaza faction drama. Sikka had claimed Vybz Kartel once took Shawn Storm's girl, name-dropping Bling as the woman in question. He asserted Kartel would be guilty of the very behavior alleged in a past diss track.
Bling responded aggressively on social media, denying ever meeting Sikka. She told him to stop spreading lies about her and to fight his own battles. Her caption insulted him directly and demanded that he leave her name out of his mouth. This clash stems from Sikka's earlier denial of rumors, causing his split from the group. He dismissed gossip about pursuing...
A constable now faces a jury for murder after a judge ruled against dismissing his case. Constable Noel Maitland must answer charges of murder and preventing a lawful burial following a Friday court decision. Justice Leighton Pusey rejected a defense argument that prosecutors failed to establish a sufficient case. The trial stems from the disappearance of social media influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson.
She was reported missing after last being seen at the Chelsea Manor apartment complex, where Maitland lived. Prosecution evidence includes forensic material like blood believed to belong to Donaldson found inside the apartment. They also cited a bloody sofa and testimony about an argument between the two before she vanished. The case relies...
A major dancehall feud appears to be squashed in a surprise reunion. Vybz Kartel and former business partner Corey Todd have reportedly reconciled after a fallout lasting over ten years. Artist Popcaan first revealed the renewed friendship through a social media post showing a group call. The video featured Kartel and Todd smiling together, though the audio was muted.
Popcaan captioned the image as a proper start to the year and a significant lifestyle moment. Vybz Kartel himself reacted to the post publicly. Further proof emerged hours later from MC Nuffy, who shared another video clip. The footage showed the two men hanging out and exchanging affectionate words. Kartel expressed love, with Todd reciprocating the sentiment directly.
Fetty Wap is out of prison and already fueling comeback rumors. The rapper was released from a federal facility to serve his remaining sentence under home confinement in Philadelphia. The video showed him greeting the public freely for the first time in several years. Additional footage suggested he was in a business meeting, sparking speculation about a music return.
He previously pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge related to a trafficking operation, receiving a six-year sentence. In a statement, he said his immediate focus is community work through his foundation. His efforts will target at-risk children, emphasizing education, tech skills, and vision care. He expressed a commitment to positive energy and purposeful forward...
A former Gaza member is airing serious dirt on his former allies and denying messy rumors. Sikka Rymes, once labeled the crew's vice president, continued condemning Vybz Kartel and other members like Shawn Storm. He detailed providing support for multiple years to both Kartel and Storm during their incarcerations, including delivering supplies and running errands. Sikka specifically refuted long-circulating claims that he is biologically related to the two stars.
He also categorically denied that a dispute over a romantic partner caused the rift. Sikka dismissed gossip about pursuing Storm's girlfriend as pure fiction, stating he rarely interacted with her. The artist addressed a recent diss track from Kartel that seemed to reference...
