July 19, 2023
Gambia: BAC Did Not Have an Inspection Committee, Witness Says
A top Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) official has informed the Inquiry Commission on Local Government matters that the Brikama Area Council has no inspection and… Read more »
Gambia: 10 - Member NYSs Graduate Programme Committee Inaugurated
A ten-member advisory committee that will serve in providing oversight, leadership and technical support for the smooth implementation of the National Youth Service Graduate… Read more »
Gambia: Africa50 Deal - Minister Says Gambia Will Have 3 Strains of Cash Flow
Seedy Keita, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has told reporters that The Gambia will get three strains of cash flow in the Senegambia Bridge deal reached with… Read more »
Gambia: Witness Says SRN Steel Ltd CEO Admits Committing Crime
Sheriff Grant, the administrator of Banjul Oxygen, has stated that the managing director of SRN Steel LTD, Sanjay Kumar, admitted to committing a crime during a meeting which was… Read more »
Gambia: Jaliba United to Play Jeshwang City in Africell-Staged Champions Cup Final
Jaliba United of Brikama have booked a place into the Africell-staged Champions Cup tournament final after defeating Wayoto FC of Lamin FC 1-0 during their second semifinal match… Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Sports Committee Embraces Nawetan Congress
Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Sunday held its annual 'nawetan' congress at the Gunjur Village Development Committee Conference Hall. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Gambia: RDA Supports Moh With Medical Drone Services
ARDA, a US-based Gambian registered foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Research Council, The Gambia recently introduced the first-ever medical… Read more »
Gambia: Sports Ministry Embarks On Tour of Youth, Sports Projects
The Ministry of Youth and Sports under the leadership of Bakary Badjie is currently touring the country for the youth and sports projects being implemented under his ministry. Read more »
Gambia: SK East to Commence 'Nawetan' Football Qualifiers This Weekend
Serrekunda East Sports Development Organization (SESDO) will commence its 2023 nawetan football season this weekend, starting with its usual qualifying round matches on Saturday 15… Read more »
Gambia: Parliamentary Session Embarks On Issues of COVID-19 Funds
The chairman of the Finance and Public Account Committee (FPAC) and also member for Brikama North, Alhagie S. Darboe, has said the ongoing parliamentary session was initially… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly to Go On Month-Long Recess
The National Assembly of The Gambia will go on month-long recess, according to an announcement on Tuesday by the Office of the Clerk. Read more »
Gambia: WAVE Engages Women Victims of Torture
The Women's Association for Victims' Empowerment (WAVE) recently engaged women victims of torture for them to dialogue and to promote their participation in the country's… Read more »
Gambia: Istanbul FC Triumph in Brikama Nawetan Qualifiers
Istanbul FC on Tuesday defeated Nyambai Hearts FC 2-0 on post-match penalty shootouts in the 2023 Brikama 'nawetan' qualifiers after regular time failed to produce a winner at the… Read more »
Gambia: GTU/CTF Summer Professional Development Training Underway
The Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) in collaboration with the Canadian Teacher's Federation recently started a summer professional development training for 30 teachers aspiring to be… Read more »
Gambia: Charcoal Sellers Decry Price Hikes, Poor Market Condition
Charcoal sellers at the Serekunda market have expressed concern over the increasing cost of charcoal, coupled with the poor market condition in the rainy season. Read more »
Gambia: 1000 Migrants, Including Gambians, Died in First Half of 2023 Trying to Reach Spain - NGO
At least 951 migrants, including Gambians and Senegalese, have died so far in 2023 (6 months), according to a report released on Thursday by Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders). Read more »
Gambia: Transactions At BCC Not in Line With Due Processes - Witness
The Director of Compliance and Procurement Practices at the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) has said that procurement transactions at the Banjul City Council (BCC) fell… Read more »
Gambia: 'Marijuana Most Used Illicit Substance in Gambia'
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has stated that "marijuana stands as the most prevalent" illicit substance in The Gambia. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Hope to Avoid Heavy-Weights in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Draw Today
The Gambia senior national team will be hoping to avoid the continent's heavy-weights in the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers today, Wednesday 12th July 2023. Read more »
Gambia: GNOC Kicks Off Administrative Course for Female Coaches
The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) yesterday, Monday, began a 5-day administration course for 20 female coaches drawn from National Sports Associations who have never… Read more »
Gambia: Red Scorpions Win 11th Women League One Title
Red Scorpions on Sunday won the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women League One title after defeating Jeshwang United 11-0 during their week-16 match played at the Live… Read more »
Gambia: Jam City Finishes 3rd, Elite Utd, Bombada & BK Milan Win Final 2nd Tier Fixtures
Jam City finished 3rd position, while Elite United, Bombada and BK Milan all recorded impressive win during the final fixtures of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second… Read more »
Gambia: SK East, Police Win Africell Maiden Volleyball Championship
Serrekunda East Olympafric volleyball male team and The Gambia Police Force (GPF) female side were on Saturday crowned champions of the Africell staged volleyball championship held… Read more »
Gambia: Ajax FC Clinch Kombo East Inter-Village Tourney Trophy
Ajax FC of Giboro on Sunday clinched the 2023 Kombo East inter-village football tournament trophy after thumping Bonto Koto 2-0 in a well-attended final played at the Kuloro… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Gambia: Coastal Road Market Vendors in Fear of Contracting Diseases
Food and vegetable vendors at Costal Road Market have expressed fear of contracting diseases due to the unhygienic state of the market. Read more »