July 25, 2023
Gambia: Political Parties Call for Reduction of Electoral Cycle
Political parties in The Gambia have recommended the reduction of the country's electoral cycle to at least within a year. Read more »
Africa: Increasing Agric Productivity Across Sub-Saharan Africa!
To grow food you need two things: some land and some of your time. These two - land and labor - are two of agriculture's 'inputs'. To build a food system that works for people and… Read more »
Gambia: 200 Migrants Boast Missing for Nearly 2 Yrs Worries Govt
The Gambian government through its Foreign Ministry says it's still worried about the whereabouts of a boat that left the shores of the coastal town of Gunjur in 2021 carrying 200… Read more »
Gambia: PURA Presents 10 Internet Protocol Telephone Sets to GFRS
The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) last Thursday presented ten internet protocol telephone sets to the Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) to set emergency… Read more »
Gambia: 'To Develop This Country, We Must Take Capital Formation Seriously'
The Minister of Higher Education Research Science and Technology has spoken of his institution's resolve to improve the quality of teaching and learning, especially in Teaching and… Read more »
Gambia: Ambassador Jin Commits to Promote Gambia-China Trade Ties
As He Fetes Delegation to China-Africa Expo Read more »
Gambia: 12 Teams Battling for Places in Sukuta Nawetan Proper
The Sukuta Sports Committee (SSC) has kickoff its 2023 'nawetan' qualifiers with 12 teams battling for the available spots in the nawetan proper. Read more »
Gambia: MOHERST, Turkish Delegation Hold High-Level Tech. Committee Meeting
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology (MOHERST) in collaboration with the Council of Higher Education, Turkiye (YOK) last Monday convened a day's high… Read more »
Gambia: Adama Jarju - Beacon of Hope in Gambia's Farming Transformation
Adama Jarju is an extraordinary young lady born in Sifoe village, Kombo South District, in 1990. She is currently engaged in farming at her village, making steady progress. Read more »
Gambia: 'I'm Happy to See Women's Football Season Completed Successfully'
The Senior National Women's team coordinator at The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Sainey Sissohore-Mboge, has expressed delight over the women football league season's… Read more »
Gambia: Bombada Gain Promotion to 1st Division League
Bombada FC on Thursday 20th July 2023 regained promotion to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division League following their 4-3 post-match penalty shootouts win over Jam City… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Becomes 1st Gambian Female Swimmer to Compete in World Aquatic Championship
Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow, who is fondly called Amie Barrow has become the first Gambian female swimmer to ever compete in the World Aquatics Swimming Championship currently ongoing… Read more »
Gambia: No Emergency Rescue Boats for Ferry Service - GM Jawara
Lamin Jawara, the general manager of Ferries, has revealed that there is no rescue boat in their possession in case of emergency, adding it is part of their plans. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Gambia: NCCE Wraps up Political Parties Orientation
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) with support from the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) on Thursday wrapped up the orientation of political parties on… Read more »
Gambia: Macky Sall Due in Banjul On July 31st
Senegalese president, Macky Sall, is expected in The Gambia on Monday 31 July to 1 August 2023 for an official visit. Read more »
Gambia: Presidential Taskforce Report Confirms Indian Cough Killed 70 Children
The four syrups imported from India were responsible for the deaths of 70 children from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), according to the Presidential Taskforce Report which was unveiled… Read more »
Gambia: AfYBC Signs Host Agreement With Ms TCDC
The Afrikan Youth Business Council (AfYBC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arusha-based MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), for the fiscal… Read more »
Gambia: Ferry Service Boss Hints Lack of Govt Subsidy Contributes to Ferry Problems
Speaking to QTV Gambia Good Morning Show on Thursday, Lamin Jawara, the general manager of Ferries, revealed that President Adama Barrow's government is not paying subsidies to the… Read more »
Gambia: Ex-Senegambia Staff Supports Tanka Tanka
Ex-staff of Senegambia Beach Hotel Association last Thursday supported Tanka Tanka Physiatic Hospital with medical and clothing items during a presentation held at the hospital's… Read more »
Gambia: Windstorm Leaves Families Homeless in Wuli
The recent heavy windstorm and rainfall has left several families in Boro village, Wuli in the Upper River Region (URR) homeless. Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Nawetan Qualifiers Update
Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) has commenced its 2023 'nawetan' qualifiers with a host of teams already qualified to the next stage, while others are eliminated from the… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Sacks MCA Executive Director Amid AKI Report
The government on Friday announced it has fired the executive and deputy executive directors of the Medical Control Agency (MCA). Read more »
Gambia: Taibatou Village Claims Ownership of Disputed Forest in Wulli
As claims and counter claims concerning the ownership of a disputed forest in the Wulli West District of the Upper River Region (URR) intensify, inhabitants of Taibatou have… Read more »
Gambia: BsAC Chairman Elected GALGA President
Basse Area Council chairman has been elected as President of Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALGA) at the Association's elective congress held in Mansakonko on… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Prepares to Sue Maiden Pharmaceuticals
The Gambia government announced on Friday it's far advanced in exploring avenues for "potential legal" action against Maiden Pharmaceuticals and Atlantic Pharmaceuticals as well as… Read more »