GCPC Launches Guidelines on Promoting Competition in Public Procurement
By: Mama A. Touray
In line with its mandate to ensure a transparent, fair, impartial, and competitive bidding process in public procurement, The Gambia Competition & Consumer Protection...
Urgent Appeal: Families in Sare Soffie Seek Support After Devastating Fire
By: Alieu Jallow
Two families in Sare Soffie, located in the Central River Region of The Gambia, urgently require assistance following a devastating fire that destroyed their homes,...
Banjul High Court: Justice Jaiteh Rules DPP’s Objection to PW6’s Call Log Lacks Merit
By Mama A. Touray
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court ruled on Tuesday in the alleged Sukuta Jabang traffic light police shooting incident that Director of...
BCC Mayor Receives Ghanaian NSS ED Osei Assibey, Discusses Partnership Areas
By: Dawda Baldeh
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of the Banjul City Council (BCC) welcomed Osei Assibey Antwi, the Executive Director of the Ghana National Service Scheme (NSS), to...
Land Conflict: Misera Residents Accuse Senegalese of Encroaching on Their Land, Governor Bah Denies...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Residents of Misera Kabada in Jarra West District have accused Senegalese authorities of encroaching on their land and have called on the Gambian authorities to...
ITC, UNCDF award over D20M in business grants to 18 women
By Hadram Hydara
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have awarded 18 women small business grants totalling $300,000 (D20,100,000), and within three...
Exposing Financial Mismanagement: D60 Million Unaccounted at Brikama Area Council
By Mama A. Touray
The principal cashier of Brikama Area Council, Lamin K Kanteh, has requested time from the ongoing Local Government Commission of Inquiry to file supporting...
MAJaC and Freedom House Launch “Empowering Ethical Journalism Excellence” Project
By: Zackline Colley
The Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC), in collaboration with Freedom House, officially launched its pioneering project, "Empowering Ethical Journalism Excellence," on Tuesday. The...
Addressing the Persistent Ferry Crisis at the Banjul-Barra Crossing Points: A Call to Action
OPINION
By Bakary J. Janneh
The Banjul-Barra crossing, a vital link connecting the two sides of the Gambia River, has long been plagued by a chronic crisis in ferry...
Kandeh Calls for Removal of Tribes from Census Form
By: Dawda Baldeh
Mamma Kandeh, the Leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has called for the removal of tribes from the census form.
Kandeh believes that distinguishing...
Lower Fulladu NAM Hailed for Hosting First-Ever Dialogue With Religious Leaders
By: Dawda Baldeh
The National Assembly Member for Lower Fulladu West Constituency, Honorable Gibbie Mballow, has been praised for being the first elected representative to host a dialogue...
Controversy Over Fulani Tribe Classification in 2024 Census Questionnaire
By: Dawda Baldeh
As Gambians anticipated the commencement of the 2024 Population census, the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) questionnaire has faced criticism amidst the division of the...
After Violent Clashes, an Advocacy Carnival Fosters Peace Between the Sohm and Faraba Sutu...
By: Alieu Jallow
Two years ago, a conflict erupted between the communities of Sohm and Faraba Sutu following a post-match dispute that arose among fans. The clash resulted...
The Need to Include Digital Literacy in The Gambia’s Secondary School Curriculum
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In an era where technology is rapidly evolving, the importance of digital literacy cannot be overstated. As The Gambia, like the rest of Africa,...
EU Repeals Second Layer Visa Sanction on Gambians, Reduces Visa Fees to €80
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Council of the European Union (EU) has decided to repeal the second layer of the EU Visa Sanction on The Gambia, reducing the visa...
Minister Bah Urges Religious Leaders to Focus on Preaching Beauty of Islam, Avoid Scaring...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Former Tourism Minister and now Minister for Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, has urged the country’s religious leaders to focus their...
GPA promises two new ferries as pressure mounts to decommission Kunta Kinteh, Kanilai
By Hadram Hydara
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) say it is awaiting the African Development Bank's contract signature to finance the commissioning of a new ferry while the...
Empowering Communities Through Yoga: The Inspiring Journey of Maimuna Kujabi
SPOTLIGHT
By Bakary J. Janneh
In the heart of The Gambia resides a remarkable young woman whose dedication to yoga has transcended mere physical exercise, becoming a beacon of...
GPA to spend D143M for ferry repairs, dredging amidst frequent breakdowns at sea
By Hadram Hydara
The Gambia Ports Authority is set to spend D143 million for the Kanilai ferry's repairs and dredging operations at the channel entrance to Banjul, as...
Sohm Youth Embrace Democratic Youth Reforms
By: Alieu Jallow
The youth of Sohm village in the Kombo East district have stepped up to embrace democratic youth reforms by electing their first-ever Youth Association on...
