June 09, 2022
Gambia: 'Gambia Makes Gains in Democracy'
Yusupha Bojang, programme manager for the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), has said that The Gambia has made great gains in the consolidation of democracy since ousting… Read more »
Gambia: 'FSQA Without Laboratory to Establish Alleged Presence of Sniper Insecticide in Smoked Fish'
Bai Dodou Jallow, the director of Scientific Affairs, at Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) has confirmed to journalists that his institution hasn't a laboratory to establish… Read more »
Gambia: Dr. Tangara Attends 1st Ministerial Meeting of African Atlantic States
BANJUL, 8 June 2022: His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, on 8 June 2022 joined over 20 other… Read more »
Gambia: Farming Season Is Here!
Agriculture is the highest contributor to the Gambia's gross domestic product (GDP) and 70% of the population depends on it for their livelihood. However, the sector has suffered a… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Gambia: Congo to Welcome Gambia in AFCON Qualifiers Today
Congo will today, Wednesday, 8 June 2022, welcome The Gambia in their second Group G encounter of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Brazza Ville at 4 p.m. Read more »
Gambia: Transformative Transitional Justice - the Key to Sustainable Peace and Never Again
Transitional Justice may be defined as the totality of processes and mechanisms designed to assist societies deal with a painful past of human rights violations, authoritarianism… Read more »
Gambia: Marimoo to Amuse Gunjur Utd in FF Cup Tomorrow
Marimoo FC will tomorrow, Thursday, 9 June 2022, entertain Gunjur United in the round of 32 fixture of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) FF Cup Competition at the… Read more »
Gambia: PSV Wellingara Thump Water Side FC to Rejuvenate Lead in 2nd Tier
PSV Wellingara last Thursday thumped Water Side FC 2-0 in their week-23 match played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to extend their lead in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football… Read more »
Gambia: Captain Colley Vows Scorpions Will Do Their Best to Qualify for Next AFCON
Scorpions Captain Omar Colley has said that they would do their best to qualify for the next Africa Cup of Nations after their win in the maiden Afcon tournament in Cameroon. Read more »
Gambia: Lady Commits Suicide After Reportedly Drinking Sniper Pesticide
Identified as Sandra, a Nigerian lady residing in Bakoteh in the Kanifing Municipality has reportedly committed suicide after allegedly drinking a sniper pesticide; The Point has… Read more »
Gambia: How Gambia's Record Situation Began After 1965 NRS Director Explains
The director of National Records Service (NRS) has explained how first real attempt to address the records situation by the Gambia government began soon after Independence in 1965. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia's Inflation Expected to Reach 8 Percent - WB Report
According to the World Bank (WB) report on The Gambia's Economic Update, inflation is projected to increase and reach 8% in 2022, as global supply disruptions and high commodity… Read more »
Gambia: Petroleum Ministry Validates Feed-in-Tariff and Net Metering Scheme
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in partnership with stakeholders recently validated the Feed in Tariff and Net Metering (FITs) scheme at the Tamala Hotel. Read more »
Gambia: British High Commission Celebrates 96th Birthday And Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The British High Commission recently hosted government officials, members of the diplomatic community, partners and friends to a reception to celebrate the 96th Birthday of Her… Read more »
Gambia: NHRC Chairman Laments On Would-Be Torture Bill
Emmanuel D. Joof, the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that The Gambia has presented the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Bill, 2020 before the… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Expects Gambia's GDP to Grow By 6.2 Percent in 2023 - Report
The World Bank report on The Gambia Economic Update (GMB EU) indicates that the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is expected to rise to 6.2% in 2023 (3.3% per capita)… Read more »
Gambia: Early Warning Signals Awareness Forum for Communities Underway
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) is currently on community engagement forums to engage Gambians on early warning signals emerging at the community level. Read more »
Gambia: Childfund Distributes 2250 Hygiene Kits to Displaced Children in Fonis
As part of Child Fund's efforts in ameliorating the living condition of displaced children affected by the last skirmish between the Senegalese forces serving Ecomig in The Gambia… Read more »
Gambia: A More Traditional Coronavirus Shot On the Way for Some Unable to Wait!
More than a year after people began rolling up their sleeves for cutting-edge coronavirus shots, a new vaccine, this one based on a classic decades-old technology, is expected to… Read more »
Gambia: Hadigala College Holds Multi-Stakeholders Curriculum Review Validation
In a bid to ensure standard curriculum for students, Hadigala College recently convened a multi-stakeholders curriculum review validation at a ceremony held at the College… Read more »
Gambia: Sukuta-Salagi Unity Association Accuses Govt of Selling Reserve Lands
Sukuta- Salagi Unity Association has accused Physical Planning and the Ministry of Local Government, Land and Religious Affairs officials of selling their lands to private… Read more »
Gambia: FDNF Adopts New Strategic Plan for 2022 to 2025
The Francis Degaulle Njie Foundation (FDNF) last Friday adopted a new strategic plan to guide its activities from 2022 to 2025. The event was held at the Christian Council premises… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Gambia: Sierra Leone 1st Lady Calls for More Women Empowerment
The first lady of Sierra Leone, Mrs Fatima Maada Bio, has called on Africans to champion issues that will give women voices and freedom. She made this statement on Saturday at a… Read more »
Gambia: Banjulians Speak High On Mayoress Lowe's Achievements
The people of Banjul have spoken their about the achievements registered by Mayoress Rohey Malick Lowe. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Boosted With D2.6 Million Worth of Medical Items
As part of efforts to complement government efforts in boosting the health sector in The Gambia, Zaragoza based Spanish Foundation Arambia, in collaboration with Star GSM Company… Read more »