September 02
Gambia: Türkiye Embassy Observes Victory Day
The Turkish Embassy in Gambia on Friday observed the 102nd Anniversary of the historic Turkish Victory Day; which celebrates the bravery, steadfastness and fierce protectiveness of… Read more »
August 19
Gambia: Chief Touray Says Mining Activities Is Affecting Kombo South
Falalo M. Touray, the Chief of Kombo South District of the West Coast Region (WCR) has stated that mining activities is one of the challenges affecting his district. Read more »
August 16
Gambia: BSIC Bank Vows to Address Financial Needs of WCR Communities
Hani Ezgalei, the managing director of Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement Et Le Commerce (BSIC) Gambia Limited, has reaffirmed their commitment in addressing the… Read more »
Senegal: Gambia, Senegal Settle Border Trade Dispute
After a closed-door fruitful discussion that lasted for over five hours, Gambian authorities and their Senegalese counterparts have agreed to the continuation of the e-tracking… Read more »
August 07
Gambia: Nam Leads Evidence Into Gam-Petroleum $30m Saga
National Assembly Member for Lower Saloum, Sainey Jawara, yesterday led parliament into evidence of the alleged petroleum product of 36,953.614 metric tons, valued at thirty… Read more »
Ghana: Energy Ministry Discusses Lessons Learnt From Ghana
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum on Tuesday staged a day-long consultation forum to discuss lessons learnt from Ghana on the best practices in implementing and enforcing… Read more »
Gambia: Gppa Ends Retreat On Operations of Gppi
The Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) recently concluded a three-day retreat to review, strategies and enhance the operations of The Gambia Public Procurement Institute… Read more »
Gambia: Speeding Causes Most Accidents On Bertil Harding Highway - Transport Union President
The President of the General Transport Union has highlighted that over speeding has been the primary cause of the increasing number of accidents on the Bertil Harding Highway. Read more »
August 06
Gambia: Nawec Explains 'Frustrating' Power Cuts
The deputy public relations officer of National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Buba Badjie, has explained that the shortage of water and power outages is due to a project… Read more »
June 24
Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years
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 »
June 03
Gambia: GSCC, GWCC Launch Banjul Int'l Trade Fair
The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) in partnership with the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) on Thursday officially launched the first edition of the Banjul… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Director Makes Admissions That Stun Bac
Alagie Jeng, the finance director of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has made a number of worrying admissions and affirmations before the commissioners probing local government… Read more »
Gambia: Special Report - Salam Cement Commercial Manager Says No Cause for Alarm
Ebrima Sinera, commercial manager of Salam Cement Company, has reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm as there is enough cement in the country contrary to reports… Read more »
Gambia: Bankers Association Inaugural Walk for Health Held
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) on Saturday 1 June 2024 held its inaugural Walk for Health. Read more »
May 29
Gambia: New Import Duties Devastating to Consumers and Employees Says Cement Importers
The devastating consequences of the selective application of the new import duty on cement via road networks are now evident. Read more »
May 24
Gambia: First Quarter Remittance in 2024 Stands At Usd203.7m
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of The Central Bank of The Gambia on Thursday disclosed that the diaspora remittance inflows amounted to US$203.7 million in the first quarter… Read more »
May 21
Gambia: Gaf Daze Gam Petroleum in Nisa Tourney
The Gambia Armed Forces on Sunday stunned Gam Petroleum FC 2-0 in the ongoing National Inter-Departmental Sports Association (NISA) football tournament at the Bakau Mini Stadium. Read more »
Gambia: Economywatch - With Osman Kargbo & Tedla E. Khan - Oiling the Wheels of the Economy Via Entrepreneurship
Many a country around the world have had their economies transformed buoyantly through bolstering entrepreneurship. The Gambia is on track in that direction. Read more »
Gambia: Faji Kunda Major Health Centre Holds Annual Data, Award Presentation
Faji Kunda Major Health Centre last Saturday held its annual data and award presentation at a ceremony held at Dream Maker, Senegambia. Read more »
Gambia: Fishermen Urge Govt to Ban Illegal Fishing
Fishermen in Barra and Banjul have called on the government of The Gambia to ban illegal fishing to ensure the River Gambia has enough mature fish for the population for economic… Read more »
April 30
Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. Read more »
April 22
Gambia: Over 200 Communities to Benefit From U.S.$66 Million Electricity Project
The National Water and Electronic Company (NAWEC) with funding from the World Bank last week laid a foundation stone for a US$66 million electricity project called ECOREAP, which… Read more »
April 18
Gambia: Police Call for Construction of 152 Speed Bumps to Avert Road Accidents
Speaking before the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of The National Assembly on Wednesday, Lamin King Colley, commissioner, the Gambia Police Force Mobile Traffic Unit,… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Get Two New Ferries in 16 Months
The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered… Read more »
April 17
Gambia: The Dilemma At Banjul-Barra Crossing Point!
Travelers (and commuters) plying the Banjul and Barra crossing are going through difficult times these days due to the breakdown of ferries plying this busy sea route. Read more »