June 27, 2023
Gambia: Lamin VDC Debunks What's On Gambia Report
Members of the Lamin Village Development Committee and its affiliated sports committee on Sunday collectively discredited publication made by What's On Gambia indicating that one… Read more »
Gambia: Outcomes of the 2023 WCO Council Sessions - Election of a New Wco Secretary General and Chairperson of the Wco Council
The 141st/142nd Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, the highest decision-making body of the Organization, were held at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Accedes to Revised Kyoto Convention
The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has expressed total appreciation with efforts made by the Government of The Gambia in ensuring that… Read more »
Gambia: Reducing Youth Crime in Gambia
Early intervention plays an important role in keeping minors from embarking on a life of crime in The Gambia. Swift and consistent punishment for offences can help reduce the… Read more »
Gambia: EFSTH Marks Sickle Cell Day
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in partnership with the Ministry of Health recently joined the rest of the globe to mark World Sickle Cell Day. Read more »
Gambia: NHRC Boss Hails Govt for Accepting Most TRRC Recommendations
The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has hailed the government of The Gambia for accepting most of the recommendations made by the Truth Reconciliation… Read more »
Gambia: DLAAG Celebrates Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) on Monday 26th June 2023 celebrated the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking; held at the Youth… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Gambia: Flood-Stricken Banjul in Grip of Fear
The flood that occurred in Banjul in 2022 had a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of people living around those affected areas. Read more »
Gambia: Scorpions Need Point to Snatch Qualification to AFCON
The Gambia now need a point in their final qualifier match to secure qualification to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast after Congo Brazzaville slipped to… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Marks World Blood Donor Day
The Ministry of Health through the National Blood Transfusion Services, World Bank and the World Health Organisation on Wednesday joined the rest of the globe to mark World Blood… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS to Fund Banjul-Barra Bridge Construction - Works Minister Reveals
The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has informed the National Assembly that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will fund the… Read more »
Gambia: NALOA Meets Livestock Farmers
The National Livestock Owners Association (NALOA) in collaboration with the Department of Livestock Services recently concluded a nationwide farmer sensitisation to meet and talk… Read more »
Gambia: AECE Commemorates Day of the African Child
The National Association of Early Childhood Educators (AECE) on Friday June 16 joined the rest of the world to celebrate the Day of the African Child. Read more »
Africa: Gambian and African Youth Engage in Building Peace and Security
Despite challenges of unemployment, corruption, entrenched political leadership and political violence, many African youth have found constructive avenues to promote peace,… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia-Bangladesh Co-Deployment Mission to Replace Darfur Mission
The Chief of Defense Staff, Lt-General Yankuba A. Drammeh has stated that Gambia Armed Forces mission to Darfur in Sudan will be replaced by a co-deployment mission involving The… Read more »
Gambia: Sister Testifies Against Younger Brother
Paulin Sanneh, who is an elder sister to John Sanneh, yesterday testified against her younger brother who was charged with threatening violence before Magistrate Colley of the… Read more »
Gambia: NYP Inaugurates First-Ever Office Since Inception
The National Youth Parliament, a body responsible for running the affairs of young people in the country, recently inaugurated its first-ever office since inception in 2002. Read more »
Africa: Free Trade Agreement Important Tool in Africa - Minister Joof
The Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mr Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, has described the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) as… Read more »
Gambia: 1st Division League Title Race Down to Wire
The 2022-2023 Gambia Football Federation GFF Division One League title race is down to wire with one more match to go. Read more »
Gambia: Union Urges Drivers to Take Strict Measures in Rainy Season
The Executive Committee of the General Transport Union has reminded all drivers and vehicles owners to take strict precautions during rainy season. They have also been asked to… Read more »
Gambia: Bensouda Urges Rejection of Tribal, Corruption Politics
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of Kanifing Municipality Council (KMC) has urged Gambians to reject politics of hatred, racism, tribalism and division, saying "it's to nobody's… Read more »
Gambia: Bob Keita Foundation Frees 16 Inmates
Bob Keita Foundation (BKF) and partners last Thursday freed 16 inmates by paying for their prison fines. The foundation is establish by Babucarr 'Bob' Keita after his release from… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Gambia: Cabinet Sub-Committee Inspects Independence Stadium Renovation Work
The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Sports, led by Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie, last Friday visited the Independence Stadium to assess the ongoing renovations and remodeling… Read more »
Gambia: Academic Strive of Young Gambian Women Against All Odds
The Gambia, a small West African country, faces several challenges in the education sector, including limited access to quality education for girls. Despite these challenges, many… Read more »
Gambia: BST Galaxy Win Big to Close Gap in GFF 2nd Tier
The Babucarr Steve Trawally's Galaxy (BST Galaxy) have recorded one of the biggest wins in the Gambian Second Tier League to reduce the gap at the top to six points during week 29… Read more »
