November 03, 2023
Gambia: TUI UK Arrives in Banjul With 189 Tourists
As more flights land at the Banjul International Airport for 2023-2024 winter seasons, TUI UK on Wednesday also arrived at the Banjul International Airport with 189 passengers on… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Gambia: Undesirable Incident Sparks Services to Normalcy At Banjul-Barra Terminals
The Management of the Gambia Ferry Services has announced that the bus that stuck halfway at the Barra Terminal landing had been successfully removed. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Temporarily Suspends All Foreign Travels
His Excellency President Adama Barrow, has effective immediately, suspended all Government foreign travels for the rest of the fiscal year, 2023. Read more »
Gambia: GTboard Embarks On Domestic Tourism Promotion
In the quest to promote and boost domestic tourism in the nation, the Gambia Tourism Board on Tuesday ended a two-day domestic tourism promotion tour. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Gambia: No Emergency Rescue Boats for Ferry Service - GM Jawara
Lamin Jawara, the general manager of Ferries, has revealed that there is no rescue boat in their possession in case of emergency, adding it is part of their plans. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Gambia: Ferry Service Boss Hints Lack of Govt Subsidy Contributes to Ferry Problems
Speaking to QTV Gambia Good Morning Show on Thursday, Lamin Jawara, the general manager of Ferries, revealed that President Adama Barrow's government is not paying subsidies to the… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Gambia: Int'l Junkanoo Festival of Tourism And Culture to Be Held in Canada
The vibrant and captivating International Junkanoo Festival of Tourism and Culture is slated for Toronto, Canada from October 24th - 29th 2023. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Gambia: Govt Launches Weighing Station Along Brikama-Soma Highway
In a bid to ensure road safety, The Gambia government through the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure on Tuesday launched a Weighing Station at Brikama-Kembujeh in the… Read more »
Gambia: Handicrafts Dealer Anticipates Better Tourist Season
Handicraft vendors within the Greater Banjul Area are anticipating a better season ahead of the 2023 tourists' season. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Experience Adds Extra October Half Term and Xmas Flights
Additional October and December flights to The Gambia have been announced by UK specialist tour operator The Gambia Experience to meet high customer demand. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Gambia: Union Urges Drivers to Take Strict Measures in Rainy Season
The Executive Committee of the General Transport Union has reminded all drivers and vehicles owners to take strict precautions during rainy season. They have also been asked to… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Gambia: Vegetable Vendors Bemoan Transport, Duty Charges Challenges
Vegetable vendors at the busy Serrekunda market have lamented some of the difficulties hindering the smooth conduct of their businesses. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Gambia: EU Raises Bar for Gambian, Senegalese Visa Applicants
European officials have confirmed to The Point that they will continue to "raise the bar" for visa applicants from countries such as The Gambia and Senegal as protest and dispute… Read more »
Gambia: Stakeholders Validate Tourism MSME Data Collection
Stakeholders from the tourism industry, on Friday, validated the Tourism Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Data Collection and Ecosystem Analysis. Read more »
Gambia: Securiport Denies Fee Increment
Securiport has stated that civil aviation and border security fee at the Banjul International Airport "remains unchanged". Read more »
June 01, 2023
Gambia: Interior Ministry - Airport Security Fee Remains D1000
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) learns with consternation that Securiport has increased the security fee at the Banjul International Airport (BIA) from D1,000 to D1,200. This… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Gambia: Tourism Minister Signs Regulation On National Endowment Fund for Arts and Culture
The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Hamat N.K. Bah, last Friday signed the Regulation on the National Endowment Fund for Art and Culture for the first time in The Gambia. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Gambia: GTU Inks Partnership With Kashma
The General Transport Union of The Gambia (the Union) and KashMa Company Limited, (the provider) of KashMa, a Digital Payment Platform have announced a partnership, the KashCab… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Gambia: Transport Union President Urges Govt to Provide Public Garages
The president of the Gambia Transport Union, Omar Ceesay, has called on the government to provide standard garages for commercial vehicles. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - It's High Time to Improve Road Safety
Mr. President, with the improvement of Road Safety, there should be high-level commitment from all members of government and parliament to set up a lead agency for Road Safety with… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Gambia: Govt Launches U.S.$68 Million World Bank Grant Tourism Project
The Gambia Government through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture on Tuesday launched a $68 million Tourism Diversification and Resilience project meant to boost the tourism… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Gambia: Imam Sait Matty Tomb - Most Visited Tomb in Destination Gambia
The tomb of Jihadist Imam Sait Matty Bah, which is located in Bakau is one of the most visited Senegambian tombs. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Attends UNWTO Global Conference On Linking Tourism, Culture & Creative Industry
The Gambian delegation led by the minister of Tourism and Culture is currently in Lagos, Nigeria, attending the UNWTO Global Conference on linking tourism, culture, and creative… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Gambia: Maiden Flight From Poland Arrives With 189 Tourists
As this year tourist season promises a good number of arrivals, the first maiden flight from Poland on Friday arrived in The Gambia with 189 on board. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Gambia: GTU Will Implement Route Licence Scheme - Ceesay
President of The General Transport Union (GTU) has said that it is part of their agreement with the Government of The Gambia to introduce the Route Licence Scheme. Read more »