May 21
Gambia: US Marks 248th Independence Anniversary
The Embassy of the United State in Banjul on Wednesday 15th May, 2024 celebrated the 248 Independence Anniversary of the United States of America at a colourful ceremony held in… Read more »
Gambia: Malang Fofana Guides Gambian Dutch Lions to 12th Win in 2nd Tier
Malang Fofana has guided Gambian Dutch Lions FC to their 12th win of the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation GFF Division Two League campaign. Read more »
Gambia: Man Gets 10 Years for Manslaughter
A 28-year-old man was yesterday sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court in Banjul for killing one Lamin Darboe at Fajikunda, West Coast Region. Read more »
Gambia: Economywatch - With Osman Kargbo & Tedla E. Khan - Oiling the Wheels of the Economy Via Entrepreneurship
Many a country around the world have had their economies transformed buoyantly through bolstering entrepreneurship. The Gambia is on track in that direction. Read more »
Gambia: Faji Kunda Major Health Centre Holds Annual Data, Award Presentation
Faji Kunda Major Health Centre last Saturday held its annual data and award presentation at a ceremony held at Dream Maker, Senegambia. Read more »
Gambia: Fishermen Urge Govt to Ban Illegal Fishing
Fishermen in Barra and Banjul have called on the government of The Gambia to ban illegal fishing to ensure the River Gambia has enough mature fish for the population for economic… Read more »
Gambia: Ncac Formalises Partnership With Kunta Kinteh Foundation
The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) over the weekend sealed a partnership deal with Kunta Kinteh Foundation with the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Read more »
May 20
Gambia: Sonko's Lawyer Appeals Against Conviction
Phillipe Currat, the defence lawyer for Ousman Sonko in Switzerland has filed an appeal against the conviction of the criminal division of the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona,… Read more »
Gambia: VP Launches 2024 Gambia Population and Housing Census
The vice president of The Gambia, Muhammed B.S. Jallow on Friday presided over the launch of the Gambia 2024 Population and Housing Census at a ceremony held at Sir Dawda Kairaba… Read more »
Gambia: PPP Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara
The People's Progressive Party (PPP) on Thursday 16 May celebrated 100th birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara to reflect on the achievements of the former president of The Gambia… Read more »
May 15
Gambia: Ex-Gambian Interior Minister Sonko to Know His Fate Today
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland, sitting in the Ticino region of Bellinzona, will today pass the verdict on the seven years' case of former Gambian Interior Minister… Read more »
May 10
West Africa: Minister Jobe Presides Over West Africa Ecotourism Network Annual Summit
The West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN) on Tuesday ended its two-day Annual Summit in Banjul. Read more »
May 09
Senegal: Senegalese President Raises Eyebrows Over Politicians' Involvement in Land Issues
During his recent visit to Mbour 4, a week ago, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his annoyance at discovering that certain politicians were associated with a vast expanse… Read more »
April 30
Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Spent Over D400 Million On OIC in 2023 Alone - CEO
The Gambia government had budgeted over D400 million for the OIC-Gambia Secretariat to organise the summit, according to Chief Executive Officer Yankuba Dibba. Read more »
Gambia: Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation Launched
Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation (AVLO) was on Thursday launched. The organisation is dedicated to championing and representing the interest of victims of human rights… Read more »
Gambia: Speaker Jatta Calls for an End to Israel-Gaza War
The Honourable Speaker of The Gambia, Fabakary Tombong Jatta has called on parliamentarians to use their status and influence to advocate for an immediate end to the ongoing Israel… Read more »
Gambia: Nigcoy 8 Organises Free Medical Outreach, Donates Food Items to Mile II
The Nigerian Contingent of ECOWAS (ECOMIG) in The Gambia has provided a free medical outreach program for the inmates at Mile II Central Prison and also donated food items to them… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Hosts 3rd Edition of Pan-African AUF Confab
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, (MoHERST), has hosted the Third Edition of the Pan-African Conference of Agence Universitaire de la… Read more »
April 29
Gambia: Excitement Sweeps As Gambia Hosts Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit
Excitement is sweeping across the country as The Gambia prepares to host the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit slated for Saturday 4 May 2024. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Commends AUF Initiative
Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie -AUF West-Africa Regional Director Professor Oiudad Tebba visited President Barrow to brief him on the AUF Conference on scientific… Read more »
Gambia: Revenue Collector Blames Finance Director
Revenue collector Alieu Sonko has blamed the finance director for hefty unaccounted for funds. Sonko alleged that the finance director took the monies and failed to deposit them… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry, Partners Celebrate World Malaria Day
The Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Control Program(NMCP) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Thursday joined commemorations marking World Malaria Day with the… Read more »
April 26
Gambia: The Malaria Burden!
Malaria is one of the most severe health problems worldwide. Despite being the leading cause of death in many developing countries, studies revealed that nearly half the world's… Read more »
April 22
Gambia: Over 200 Communities to Benefit From U.S.$66 Million Electricity Project
The National Water and Electronic Company (NAWEC) with funding from the World Bank last week laid a foundation stone for a US$66 million electricity project called ECOREAP, which… Read more »