June 01, 2023
Gambia: Chinese University Appoints Dr Ceesay As Part-Time Professor
Prominent Gambian political expert and political science lecturer at the University of The Gambia, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, has been appointed as a part-time professor by the College of… Read more »
Gambia: GWCC Celebrates 3rd Edition Business Forum
The Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce with its partners recently celebrated the 3rd edition of the Women in Business forum which witnessed the presentation of awards to… Read more »
Gambia: Business Tycoon Says Youth, Women Empowerment Remain a Priority
Business tycoon, Abubacarr Jawara, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GACH Global has reaffirmed his continuous commitment to supporting the government of The… Read more »
Gambia: Keita Musso Training Institute Graduates First Batch
Six (6) young girls, who underwent months of training in hair dressing, make-up preparation and wig installation at Keita Musso Training Institute recently graduated at a ceremony… Read more »
Senegal: Court to Deliver Judgement On Sonko's Rape Case Today
A High Court in Dakar, Senegal, will today adjudicate whether opposition leader Ousman Sonko is found guilty of rape or not. Read more »
Gambia: FAAB Foundation Receives D32 Million Worth Medical Items
The Fatoumatta-Bah Barrow Foundation (FAAB) yesterday received medical consignments worth D32 million from Human Appeal - a global humanitarian and development organisation based… Read more »
Gambia: Mayor Lowe Urges Cordial Govt Working Relations
Like her counterpart at Kanifing Municipal Council, Roheyatou Malick Lowe, the re-elected Mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC) has called on central government to foster professional… Read more »
Gambia: 'We Only Got One Active Council Account'
The head of the Business Banking Department at the Standard Chartered Bank, Abdoulie Sanneh, yesterday told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry at Senegambia that the bank… Read more »
Gambia: Amnesty Int'l Urges Govt to Protect Rights Against Illegal Fishing
The regional director for West and Central Africa of Amnesty International has urged The Gambia government to eliminate all forms of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing… Read more »
Gambia: '45th Jalsa Salana Convergence Serves As a Learning Point'
The Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in The Gambia has said that the just ended 45th annual Jalsa Salana serves as a learning point and that it is now their duties as members… Read more »
Gambia: Interior Ministry - Airport Security Fee Remains D1000
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) learns with consternation that Securiport has increased the security fee at the Banjul International Airport (BIA) from D1,000 to D1,200. This… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Gambia: Business Community Asks Govt to Rescind CTN Charges at Seaport
Several importers and exporters of goods have urged the Gambia Government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs to rescind the… Read more »
Gambia: This Country Needs to Heal - NHRC Chair
The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Immanuel Daniel Joof, has said that The Gambia needs to heal from the wrongs and human rights violations caused by the Yaya… Read more »
Gambia: FAO Presents Lab Equipment to Livestock Services
Following the recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), widely known as bird flu which led to the death of wild birds, the Food and Agricultural Organization… Read more »
Gambia: Youth Participation in National Planning Key to Good Governance
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Gambia: Student At Yundum Barracks Win Take-M 'African Nations Quiz Competition'
Saikou Bojang, a seventh grader at Yundum Barracks School, who represented the country Malawi in the just ended TAKE-M organised African Nations Quiz competitions held in The… Read more »
Gambia: FIFA U-20 World Cup - Gambia U-20 Finish Top-Spot in Group F
The Gambia U-20 team on Sunday finished top-spot in Group F of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup following their goalless draw against Korea Republic U-20 team in their final group… Read more »
Gambia: MoHERST Inaugurates Committee to Transform MDI Into a Civil Service College
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Wednesday officially inaugurated a committee tasked with the responsibility of transforming the… Read more »
Gambia: Njie Charakh Supports OSDIVI
Njie Charakh World Market, dealers in all kinds of men and women wears last Saturday donated a sum of ten thousand dalasis (D10,000) to the Organization for Social Development and… Read more »
Gambia: Real Throw Away Chance to Close Gap At Top in Gambian Premier League
Real de Banjul have blown away the chance to close the gap on Falcons FC at the top of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League after losing to Steve Biko 2-1 at… Read more »
Gambia: NHRC Validates Report On TRRC Implementation Status
The National Human Rights Commission on Monday validated a report on the status of the implementation of the White Paper on the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission… Read more »
Gambia: Nine Convicted for Selling Unregistered Chemical, Pesticides
Magistrate Mben Faal of the Kanifng Magistrates' Court yesterday convicted and sentenced Mamadou Jawo, Malick Drammeh, Sainey Faye, Bai Nyass, Ababacar Dieye and Omar Njie to a… Read more »
Gambia: Wrestling - Yaya Jammeh Secure Win Over Leket
Wrestler Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia Police Force on Sunday defeated Leket Bu Barra through referee's warnings (2-1) during a combat held at the Serrekunda West Mini Stadium. Read more »
Gambia: DLEAG Destroys Drugs Worth Over D17 Million
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has destroyed a huge amount of drugs along the Cape Point Height in Bakau. Read more »
West Africa: 127 West African Citizens Languish in Gambian Cells
Currently, there are 127 non-Gambian ECOWAS Citizens languishing in Gambian cells, according to a ECOWAS Status Report. This was revealed by the status report on ECOWAS Citizens in… Read more »