November 11, 2022
Gambia: FAO, Dept of Fisheries Take Legal Review On PSMA
Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Wednesday commenced a three-day interagency review of the Port State Measures Agreement… Read more »
Gambia: Banjul Zonal Team Slash Bem in Warm-Up Clash
Banjul zonal team on Monday defeated Barra, Essau and Mayamba (BEM) 2-0 in a friendly match played at the Banjul Mini-Stadium. Read more »
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 »
Gambia: Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines On Female Passenger in Gba
More than 400,000 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in The Gambia since last year, statistics from the Ministry of Health have revealed. Read more »
Gambia: Let's Nurture Peace!
Peace is sacrosanct for any meaningful development to take place. Scholars have concluded that the culture of peace begins with oneself - unless people are ready to integrate peace… Read more »
Gambia: Govt On Track to Meet SDG 13 On Climate Action - VP Joof
The vice president of The Gambia has told delegates at the twenty-seven conference of parties of the UNFCC (COP 27) high level climate summit that The Gambia is on track to meeting… Read more »
Gambia: Info Services Validates Community Media Sustainability Policy
The Department of Information Services in collaboration with the Network of Community Media, a project-funded by the UNESCO Regional Office in Dakar on Wednesday validated the… Read more »
Gambia: Poverty Rate Rises to 53.4 Per Cent - Report
The Gambia's poverty rate has climbed to 53.4 per cent largely due to COVID-19, according to The Gambia Poverty and Gender Assessment 2022 report. Read more »
Gambia: Outgoing Health Director Urges Journalists to Maintain Cooperation
The outgoing Director of Health Promotion and Education at the Ministry of Health has called on journalists to maintain the cooperation with the Ministry for the better flow of… Read more »
Gambia: Livestock Dept. Ends Training for Livestock Farmers
At least 150 livestock farmers drawn from the six agricultural regions of the country have wrapped a 15-day capacity building on small ruminant production and productivity at the… Read more »
Gambia: 25 Custom Officers Trained On Rule of Origin
At least 25 officers of The Gambia Revenue Authority drawn from various units across the country are currently undergoing a 5-day intensive training on rules of origin at Metzy… Read more »
West Africa: GRA Boss Re-Elected As WATAF Chairman
The indefatigable commissioner general of The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has been re-elected as chairman of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF). Read more »
Gambia: Coalition of Progressive Postponed November 11 Protest
Coalition Progressive of Gambians, a group that was formed with the objective of holding the government accountable, has postponed their most anticipated November 11 protest till… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Gambia: IEC Registers New Political Party
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced the registration of yet another new political party in the country. Read more »
Gambia: Coach Saintfiet Names 23-Man Squad Ahead of Turkey Training Camp
The Gambia Senior National team coach Tom Saintfiet yesterday, Monday 7 named his 23-man squad for the Scorpions' upcoming international training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Read more »
Gambia: CRPD Graduates 30 Advocates, Media Fellows
The Center for Research and Policy Development (CRPD) in collaboration with the Freedom House, on Saturday graduated 20 young advocates and 10 media fellows with certificates after… Read more »
Gambia: 'We Hope 'Nafa' Program Will Impact Beneficiaries After 3 Years'
The executive director for the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), one of the implementing partners of the 'Nafa' Programme in the country, has said that the project is beginning to… Read more »
Gambia: Cricket National Team Commence Training Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
The Gambia National Cricket Association (GNCA) team has intensified training ahead of their 2022-23 Cricket World Cup qualifiers. Read more »
Gambia: Gambians Discontent Over Economic Hardship As Basic Food Price Skyrockets
The skyrocketing prices of basic food commodities as well as hard economic realities of life is making life unbearable for many families in the country. This has forced some… Read more »
Gambia: GTTI Students Dominate Regional Skills Contest At Mansakonko
Students from The Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) recently stole the show at the regional competition held in Mansakonko in the Lower River Region (LRR). Read more »
Gambia: Trade Ministry Committed to Ensuring Availability of Essential Commodities
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) continues to remain committed to ensuring that essential commodities are available, accessible, and… Read more »
Gambia: Education Ministry Breaks Silence On St. Therese's School Veils Seizure
After some controversial news regarding the issue of seizing students' veils at St. Therese's Upper Basic School in Kanifing, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)… Read more »
Gambia: Senegalese Investigative Journalist Arrested
The noose is tightening around Pape Alé Niang! Following his arrest and interrogation, the investigative journalist, who is also an administrator of the Dakarmatin site, has… Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Pommel Gunjur to Clutch WCR Super Cup Trophy
Brikama on Sunday defeated Gunjur 3-0 in a well-attended final played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium to clutch the 2022 West Coast Region Super Cup trophy. Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Police Officers Graduate From Turkish Police Academy
Three Gambian police officers, Assistant Superintendents Vincent Demba, Momodou Lamin Camara, and Fatou Fofana, last week along with 600 Turkish officers and over 70 other… Read more »