August 02, 2011

• Gambia: 'Kansala' Begins Operations On Bambatenda-Yellitenda Route

  One of the ferries commissioned as part of activities marking the 17th Anniversary of the July 22nd Revolution Sunday commenced operations on the Bambatenda-Yellitenda route. Read more »

• Gambia: Jamisa Upper Basic School Holds 10th Graduation Ceremony

  Jamisa Upper Basic School in Brikama in the West Coast Region over the weekend held its 10th graduation ceremony at the school grounds. The theme of the graduation was 'Adolescence... Read more »

• Gambia: Deh Scores in Last Game Before Travelling Home

  FC Honka's leading scorer Demba Savage continued his remarkable goal scoring form once again for his tenth strike of the season leading his Finnish Veikkausliiga side to a 4-2 win... Read more »

August 01, 2011

• Gambia: Sanna Lead Rapids to Win Over Union

  Gambian international Sanna Nyassi continued his remarkable form with his MLS club the Colorado Rapids at the weekend. At the back of a breathtaking hat-trick against the New York... Read more »

• Gambia: Double Honours for Santanfara in Brikama Kabafita Noran Finals

  It was all celebrations in the Santanfara half of Brikama Kabafita ward after the team won the finals of the community's boys Noran football and girls tennis competitions on... Read more »

• Gambia: Youth And Sports Ministry Gives D20,000 to Wrestling Federation

  The Gambian Ministry of Youth and Sports gave D20, 000 to The Gambia Wrestling Federation after winning a cup in the just concluded wrestling championship against their Nigerian... Read more »

• Gambia: Hockaday to Decide On Samba

  Forest Green Rovers coach Dave Hockaday will make a decision on Gambian international Cherno Samba this week following his trails with the English non-league side. The former... Read more »

• Gambia: President Jammeh Pledges to Transform Bakau

  The Gambian leader has promised to transform Bakau into an ultra-modern town. His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh gave this assurance Thursday at a meeting held... Read more »

• Gambia: WANEP to Commemorate First CCM Anniversary Today

  Today Monday, 1 August 2011, West Africa Network For Peacebuilding -WANEP Gambia will join many nations around the world to mark the first anniversary of the Convention on Cluster... Read more »

• Gambia: Brikama Power Plant [editorial]

  Once again, President Jammeh has manifested his resolve to transform The Gambia into a country that will serve as a role model for the entire continent. The commissioning of the... Read more »

• Gambia: Standard Chartered Takes Lead On Innovation And Sustainability

  Standard Chartered, a global bank that is also present in The Gambia, was recently recognised as the UK's most innovative company in managing the environmental impact of its... Read more »

• Gambia: Sky High Bankrolls Banjul Nawetaan

  The Banjul Sports Committee (BSC) and representatives of all competing Nawettan teams over the weekend held a meeting at the Banjul City Council (BCC) hall where the Committee's... Read more »

• Gambia: Three Local Parastatals Sign MoA With Qatar Investors

  Three Gambian parastatals; namely the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) and Gambia National Petroleum Company (GNPC), last... Read more »

• Gambia: Country Lands in Tough Group in 2014 World Cup Qualifiers

  The Scorpions of the Gambia will have their work cut out if they are to make a first ever appearance at a FIFA senior world cup in 2014 in Brazil after they were handed tough... Read more »

• Gambia: Ex-IGP Badjie Jailed for Life As SCC Delivers Judgement On the Robbery Trial

  The Special Criminal Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Joseph Enwa Ikpala last Friday, 29th of July 2011 convicted and sentenced the former Inspector General of Police,... Read more »

• West Africa: Gambia Wins Basse Ecowas Tourney

  Hosts Gambia have won the first edition of the six-nation Ecowas Football Tournament after beating neighbours Senegal 2-0 in the final game played at the Basse high level football... Read more »

• Gambia: Public Notice

  His Excellency the President, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh has invited government officials, security personnel, drivers, musicians, cultural groups, well-wishers and... Read more »

• Gambia: Treated Steve Biko Player Calls On VP Njie-Saidy

  A young promising Gambian player, who earlier underwent successful heart treatment in India, Friday called on the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Aja Dr Isatou... Read more »

• Gambia: Conducive FDI-Related Policy

  Many African governments, including that of The Gambia are making concrete efforts at improving their regulatory environment. As far back as 2007, 11 countries signed a total of 11... Read more »

• Gambia: 'Nation's Economy Maintains Steady Growth'

  In spite of the effect of the global economic meltdown, which has triggered the financial turbulence in the Euro Zone and market weaknesses in the United States, The Gambia's... Read more »

• Gambia: Over D100 Million Project for Banjul

  The Gambian leader wrapped-up the 2011'Dialogue with the peoples' tour' Friday with promise of a multi-million dalasi streets and roads rehabilitation project for Banjul. Plans for... Read more »

• Gambia: Country Commissions Multi-Million Dollar Power Plant

  The government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Energy and the National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) Saturday afternoon commissioned a state-of-the art power plant... Read more »

• Gambia: Youths Advised to Work to Avoid Becoming Foreigners in Home Country

  Gambian youths have once again been challenged by the president of the Republic to tighten their belts and work hard by tapping the opportunities and resources available in the... Read more »