November 10, 2022
Gambia: No Vaccination Certificate, No Travel - How the Scheme Works
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the restrictions that take precedence when it comes to the world of travel is getting vaccinated to enable one travel to other… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Gambia: More Tourists Arrive From UK
As the country is expecting a good and productive 2022 tourists' season, more flights are landing at the Banjul International Airport, with the latest TUI UK landing with 184… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Gambia: TUI Belgium Arrives With 58 On Board
As more flights are expected to arrive in the country, TUI last Friday landed at the Banjul International Airport as the maiden flight from Belgium carried 58 passengers. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Gambia: UAE Bans 20 African Countries Including Gambia From 30-Day Visas
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced a visa ban slapped on Gambians and 20 other nationalities seeking to visit Dubai with immediate effect. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Gambia: Titan Airways Cancels 1st Four Rotations to Destination Gambia
Information has reached this medium that Titan Airways - a British Airline has cancelled its first four rotations to Destination Gambia. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Gambia: KMC to Introduce Urban Transport System, Housing Project
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has announced that his Council is working on introducing the first municipal urban transport system that will… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Gambia: Gambians Raise Concern Over 45-Day Schengen Visa Processing At EU Embassies
Gambian Schengen visa applicants have voiced concerns over the prolonged period of visa processing at EU embassies. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Gambia: Tourism - Non-Traditional Markets Recorded 89 Percent Growth in 2021
In spite of the increase in tourist arrivals by 15% in 2021, all the traditional markets still declined by 35% in same year compared to 2020. Read more »
Africa: Tourism in Africa Following Covid-19
Tourism has been a fundamental component of the African economy for years, with many countries depending on the industry as a primary source of revenue. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Gambia: NRA Presents Safety Jackets, Torch Lights to GPF
The National Road Authority (NRA) last Tuesday presented safety jackets and torch lights to The Gambia Police Force (GPF) at a ceremony held at the Police headquarters in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: On Drivers Nationwide Strike!
Transport infrastructure is an integral component of the transport system of any country. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Gambia: U.S. Based-Gambian Launches Hajj & Umrah Travel Agency in the Gambia
In his quest to making Hajj and Umrah accessible and convenient to Gambians, Ousman Jammeh, a native of Jarra Tonyataba in the Lower River Region (LRR), who is currently living in… Read more »
Gambia: Drivers' Strike Continues Today
The president of The Gambia Transport Union (GTU) Omar Ceesay has disclosed that their on-going sit-down strike which commenced yesterday will continue in the next 42 hours if the… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Tourists Total Air Arrivals Registered 15 Percent Increase in 2021
The Gambia tourism industry which has been one of the steady sectors contributing to the Gambia GDP but witnessed a setback like other sectors as a result of the Covid-19… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Gambia: Commuters Call for Implementation of 24-Hour Banjul-Barra Ferry Services
Regular commuters on the Banjul-Barra Ferry route have called on the Gambia Ferry Services (GFS) to implement its proposed 24-hour ferry service to ensure efficient crossing at the… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Fuel Crisis, CBG And Airport Levy
Mr. President, the government and oil marketing companies should be applauded for reaching a solution which will pave the way for the populace. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Hotel School Students Exposed to Revenue Laws
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) recently convened a two-day forum, where they exposed students of Gambia Hotel School to the mandates and revenue laws of the authority. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Gambia: Transport Sector Receives Over D696 Million Support Grant in 2016-2017
A report of the National Assembly Select Committee on monitoring the implementation of government projects revealed that the transport sector received over D696 million from 2016… Read more »
Gambia: Blaise Diagne International Airport Is Senegalese
"Blaise Diagne International Airport is fully sold in 2022," this is the revelation of Doudou Ka, in a note consulted by Bés bi, who underlines that "it is our Airport at… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Gambia: How Covid-19 Vaccination Normalizes Travelling for Gambians
As the world tries to recover from the pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) advised citizens of all countries to take the covid-19 vaccine in order to return to normalcy. Read more »
July 26, 2022
Gambia: On New Urban Bus Transport System
Effective transport infrastructure is critical to the overall development of nations. And free movement of people is a key in that regard. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Hopeful Radisson Blu Banjul Will Uplift Destination Gambia
President Adama Barrow has said that the new OIC hotel will operate under the management of the world renowned Radisson Blu brand, as part of an international chain of hotels,… Read more »
July 20, 2022
Gambia: Barrow Commissions New Vehicles Worth Over U.S.$2.7 Million
Through a pre-finance facilitated by the QGroup Foundation to ease public transportation within the urban settlement, President Adama Barrow yesterday commissioned 38 vehicles… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Gambia: Urban Transportation to Be Boosted With 38 New Buses
The General Public is hereby informed that H.E Adama Barrow, the President of the Republic of The Gambia will preside over the launching of the Urban Transport Initiative and… Read more »
July 12, 2022
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Eid, Social Media, Covid-19 & Transportation
Mr. President, as we have just celebrated Eid Al-Adha, we continue to pray for peace and unity for The Gambia and all the people living in the country. We pray that God will answer… Read more »