August 23, 2022
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 »
Gambia: Govt Committed to Vaccinate Elderly, Differently Abled
The Gambia government through the Ministry of Health says it's committed to vaccinating the most vulnerable people in the community such as the elderly and differently abled… Read more »
Gambia: MoH, WHO Hold Joint Budget Planning Session
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Gambia office last Wednesday held a two-day joint technical budget planning session at the Tamala… Read more »
Gambia: Corruption Threatens Democracy, Good Governance!
Former Mexican economist and diplomat, who once served as Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), José Ángel… Read more »
Gambia: Physical Planning Demolishes Houses Worth Million Dalasis At Jabang Estate
The Department of Physical Planning on Monday commenced the demolition exercise of houses blocking believed to have been built on waterways at the Jabang Estate. Read more »
Gambia: Water Side FC, Wagadu FC Relegated to 3rd Division League
Water Side FC and Wagadu FC were on Friday relegated to the Third Division League after finishing second-place from bottom and bottom-place in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football… Read more »
Gambia: Nordic Leisure Cancels Operations to Gambia for Upcoming Winter Season
The Nordic Leisure Travel Group, Stockholm, on Tuesday, 16th August 2022 cancelled its charter operation to Destination Gambia for the upcoming winter tourism season 2022, citing… Read more »
Gambia: Oyster Harvesters Confident in COVID-19 Vaccines Efficiency
Women oyster harvesters at Sarro, Denton Bridge, have disclosed that they have confidence in the vaccines being used on people by health officials in the quest to curb the spread… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Gambia: Power Dianamos FC Stun Kulukochi Utd FC to Clutch Gunjur Super Cup Trophy
Power Dianamos FC on Saturday defeated Kulukochi United FC 1-0 in a well-attended final played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field to lift the 2022… Read more »
Gambia: Red Scorpions Crowned Women's 1st Division League Champions
Red Scorpions FC was on Friday crowned champions of the 2021/22 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division One at a colourful coronation ceremony held at the… Read more »
Gambia: Kanifing East Daze Bombada to Increase Chances of Clasping Spot in 1st Division League Promotion Play-Off
Kanifing East on Friday dazed Bombada 1-0 in their week-33 fixture played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium to increase their chances of grapping a place in The Gambia Football… Read more »
Gambia: KMC Lays D45 Million Modern Library Foundation
The lord Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council Talib Ahmed Bensouda last Thursday laid the foundation stone for a modern library worth D45 million to minimise negative environmental… Read more »
Gambia: Ablie Jallow Extends Metz FC Contract
Scorpions' winger Ablie Jallow has extended his contract with his French Ligue 2 side Metz FC until 2025. Read more »
Gambia: 'Indiscriminate Waste Disposal Causes Flooding'
Sana Dahaba, executive director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has said that indiscriminate waste disposal by people is a major contributing factor to the… Read more »
Gambia: We Have to Lead the Way in Climate Change Fight, Says Lts Coordinator
Ebrima Jawara, Deputy Permanent Secretary Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR), who also doubles as the… Read more »
Gambia: Champoetry Recommends Investment in Poetry
After successfully staging Words of Wonder at different halls, Champoetry has called for more funding from partners to encourage young people who are interested in poetry to… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Duo Continue Shining for Paide
Gambian sensational duo Ebrima Singhanteh and Bubacarr Tambedou continued shinning for their professional Estonian club after they both scored during Paide Linnameeskond 7-2 away… Read more »
Gambia: GRA Collects D7.4 Billion Revenue in 7 Months
Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has disclosed that despite numerous challenges, GRA has collected D7.4 billion revenue within seven months. Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Appointments in the Foreign Services, Corruption and WASSCE Results
Mr. President, the appointment of Gambians in the foreign services should be based on competency, academic qualifications among others. Read more »
Gambia: 'July Flash Floods Have Been the Worst to Ever Hit Gambia in Nearly Half Century'
The National Disaster Management has divulged that July flash floods have been the worst flood to ever hit The Gambia in the history of the country. Read more »
Gambia: UN Disaster Assessment & Coordination Team Arrives in Banjul
Banjul, 17 August 2022 -The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and the United Read more »