August 25, 2022
Gambia: Colley Foundation Extends Magnanimity to Kombo South Flood Victims
Colley Foundation for Social and Environmental Justice, a Non-Governmental Organisation on Monday extended magnanimity to flood victims in Kombo South with the donation of 20 bags… Read more »
Gambia: Magistrate Sends Strong Warning to Law Offenders
Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on the 23rd August, 2022, sent a strong warning to law offenders by convicting and sentencing one Momodou Bah to… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Gambia: PURA Validates 3-Year Strategy Plan to Improve Regulatory Governance
In a bid to improve regulatory governance system in the country, The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) last Wednesday validated its Strategy Plan 2022-2024 at a… Read more »
Gambia: Coalition of Progressives Urges Barrow to Address Country's Problems
The Coalition of Progressives - a civil society organisation has called on President Adama Barrow to show care and address the high youth unemployment, rampant corruption and… Read more »
Gambia: Direct Aid Extends Benevolence to CRR Disaster Victims
Direct Aid, an international charity recently presented food items to families affected by the recent flash floods that hit parts of Central River Region South and Lower River… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Parliamentarians Urged to Enforce Domestication of Anti-Corruption Protocol
According to World Stage News online, the executive director and founder of Gambia Participates, Mr. Marr Nyang has tasked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Female Teachers Take COVID Jabs to Protect Students
Some Gambian female teachers in an interview disclosed to this medium that among the reasons they took the Covid -19 vaccines was to contribute their quota in stopping the spread… Read more »
Gambia: Sare Gubu Residents Renew Call On Govt to Construct Their 8KM Feeder Road
The residents of Sare Gubu Basiru village in the Sandu District, Upper River Region north have called on government to construct their 8KM feeder road. Read more »
Gambia: Disaster Boss Urges Journalists to Verify Information Before Publication
The executive director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has called on journalists to verify information first before going to press. Read more »
Gambia: Minister Says Public Service Ministry Needs Standardised System
The minister of Public Service, Administrative Reform, Policy Coordination and Delivery has stated that his ministry needs a standardised system that will be introduced across… Read more »
Gambia: Soaring E-Waste Affects the Health of Millions of Children
Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardized by the informal… Read more »
Gambia: Victims of Demolished Houses At Jabang Call for Compensation
Disgruntled victims at the Jabang Estate whose houses were demolished by the Department of Physical Planning and Housing have called for "absolute compensation" from the government… Read more »
Gambia: GPU, Partners Engage Media Managers On Journalism Ethics
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) in partnership with the Media Council of The Gambia (MCG) and Civil Society in Development have engaged media chiefs and managers on the issue of… Read more »
Gambia: 'Swamps Are Not for Residence'
The executive director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has clarified that swamps are not ideal for residential purposes and thus called on families to desist from… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Ends 5th Islamic Games With 2 Gold Medals
The Gambia ended their participation in the just concluded 5th Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkey with two gold medals in the Women's 200m and Women's 4x100m races. Read more »
Gambia: Red Scorpions Coach Hails Players for Winning League Unbeaten
Red Scorpions FC head coach Chorro Mbenga has hailed her players for winning The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's 1st Division League tournament undefeated. Read more »
Gambia: Coach Foday Bah Says FF Cup Success Shows Wallidan Is Back With Full Force
Foday Bah, head coach of Wallidan FC has stated that winning the 2021/2022 FF Cup tournament shows that Wallidan Football Club is back with full force. Read more »
Gambia: UNESCO, GYIN Gambia Prepare Gambian Youth Leaders As Agents of Sustainable Peace
With the financial support of UN Peace Building Fund, UNESCO Dakar, in partnership with the Global Youth Innovation Network - Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia), has trained youth… Read more »
Gambia: Banjulians Protest 'Deteriorating' Environmental Situation
A group of young people that named themselves as "Arr Banjul Movement" including some concerned environmental activists yesterday gathered in Banjul to protest over what they… Read more »
Gambia: Dabanani FC Grasp 1st Triumph in Gunjur Nawetan
Dabanani FC on Sunday grasped their first victory in the 2022-2023 Gunjur 'nawetan' after defeating GDC FC 1-0 at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Is Poised to Addressing Geo-Political, Economic Challenges-Finance Minister
The minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Hon. Seedy Keita has stated the government of The Gambia is committed to addressing the current geo-political and economic challenges… Read more »
Gambia: Access to Information Act 2021 - Responsibility of Govt Executives
Government officials last Friday completed a four-day training on the Access to Information Act 2021 at the Management Development Institute MDI, Kanifing. Read more »
Gambia: Standard Bureau, EBA Project to Standardise Food Products
The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB), whose mandate includes ensuring standards in both imported and local products in partnership with the Ecosystem-based Adaptation Project (EBA… Read more »
Gambia: Dept. of Fisheries Trains Second Batch of Vessel Observers
The Department of Fisheries with support from the European Union recently concluded a four-day training on data collection and safety measures for fishing vessel observers. Read more »
Gambia: SRPEP Signs 6 Contracts for the Construction of Major Infrastructure of Project Intended Facilities
The Small Ruminant Production Enhancement Project (SRPEP) through the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) recently signed six contracts for the construction of the project's major… Read more »