June 24
Gambia: 35,000 Metric Tons of Cement Arrived in Gambia - Jah Oil MD
Foroyaa
Mr. Momodou Hydara, the Managing Director of Jah Oil Company, Friday, 21 June 2024, announced the arrival of a vessel carrying 35,000 metric tons of cement imported by Jah Oil… Read more »
Gambia: New Nawec Boss Addresses Media On Their Challenges & Projects
Foroyaa
Gallo Saidy, the Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Friday detailed the challenges his company is grappling with and how they are working to… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Owns Over 600 Buildings
The Point
Matar Ceesay, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, has informed that the government has over 600 buildings and facilities across the country. Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate 'Mysterious Deaths' Allegedly Linked to 'Kush'
The Point
The Kotu Police are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dune Night Club in Palma Rima on Friday, June 21,… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Reports Cases of Diarrhoea With Blood
The Point
The Ministry of Health has said that it has noted a recent increase in cases of diarrhea with blood in the country. Read more »
Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years
The Point
Galo Saidy, the managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has expressed his vision for the institution, saying he wants it be one of the best… Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate Mysterious Deaths Linked to Alleged Drug Abuse
Foroyaa
Officers of Kotu Police Station are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dunes Night Club in Palma Rima on… Read more »
Gambia: Rotary Club of Brusubi Inaugurates New Executive, Inducts New Members
The Point
The Rotary Club of Brusubi on Saturday 22 June 2024 inaugurated a new executive and inducted five new members into the club in a ceremony held at a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »
June 23
Gambia: Uncovered, Unfinished Gutters Pose Dangers to Residents, Road Users
Foroyaa
Residents of the Greater Banjul Area and the West Coast Region (WCR) have expressed their dissatisfaction with the unfinished roads and uncovered tunnels (gutters), saying the… Read more »
Gambia: ActionAid, Partners Launch 3-Year Sustainable Agricultural Project
Foroyaa
ActionAid International -The Gambia, in partnership with Njawara Agricultural Training Center, Gambia Participates, and Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies has… Read more »
Gambia: Electricity Scarcity - NAWEC Provides Timeline to Resolve Problems
Foroyaa
Pateh Sowe, Operating Officer at the NAWEC Distribution Centre, Friday said the company is implementing projects capable of addressing the troubles being faced in the electricity… Read more »
Gambia: Justice Minister to Table Bill That Seeks to Ensure Security Vetting
Foroyaa
The Gambia's Justice Minister, Dawda Jallow, is expected to appear in Parliament today Monday, 24th June 2024, to table a bill titled Vetting Bill, 2023. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Graduate 193 Home Trained Engineers
Foroyaa
Professor Pierre Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) said the first cohort of engineers will graduate from the University of Apllied… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Govt to Move School of Medicine for Lack of Enough Space
Foroyaa
Professor Pierre Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) said they will move the School of Medicine and Allied Sciences to the… Read more »
June 20
Gambia: Transforming the Gambia's Agriculture - From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming [press release]
World Bank
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Gambia: Police Used Live Ammunition in the Fass Njaga Choi Shooting
Foroyaa
The police used live ammunition when they shot at a suspect they say was trying to escape at Fass Njaga Choi. The Public Relations Officer of The Gambia Police Cadet Assistant… Read more »
Gambia: Global Forum Engages Communities Practising 'Traditional Slavery' in Gambia
Foroyaa
Officials of the Global Forum who came to attend the 77th Non-Governmental Organization meeting in the Gambia visited some communities that still practise 'traditional slavery' and… Read more »