Saturday, October 12, 2024

Our Society Has Not Fully Felt Our Academic Knowledge

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OPINION By Yaya A Bojang (Bojis) Gambia has adopted a learning system that has been long-lasting for decades, and every student grapples to scale this system high enough to...

Domestic Violence: The Global Threat

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By Abdou Komma We do not need to debate the visible problems in society. Domestic violence is a reality that degrades our community; thus, there is a pressing...

Gambia’s Youth Minister Envisions Empowered Youth with Career Skills and Employability

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By Alieu Jallow In a nation where youth represent a significant demographic, the Minister of Youth and Sport, Bakary Y. Badjie, outlined how the National Youth Service Scheme...

Man Threatens Legal Action Against Hospital Over Surgical Sponge Left in Wife’s Womb

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By: Dawda Baldeh Mustapha Ndimballan, a resident of Abuko, has threatened to take legal action against Bundung Maternal Hospital for what he described as “medical negligence” that nearly...

Gambian Man Faces High Court Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor

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By: Alieu Jallow Modou Sarr, a Gambian adult, faces charges for a serious crime against a 14-year-old girl in Ebo-town, The Gambia. The prosecution alleges that Sarr lured the...

McKinstry Unveils 23-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Madagascar, Welcomes Return of Key Players...

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By Zackline Colley Coach Jonathan Mckinstry has unveiled a 23-man squad for a doubleheader against Madagascar for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The list saw the return of Muhammad Badamosi,...

Celebrating Two Years of Women in STEM Gambia

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On this 3rd of October, Women in STEM Gambia celebrates two years of progress and impact. Over the past two years, the organization has worked to create...

Promoting Gambian Made Products: Njie Charakh Sets for National, International Tour

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By: Dawda Baldeh  Njie Charakh, a prominent Gambian entrepreneur, is preparing to launch a national and international tour to promote products made in The Gambia by mostly local...

“We don’t know if he’s dead or alive”: Family Concerned About Son’s Disappearance in...

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By: Dawda Baldeh A family in Sare Mawdo, located in the Lower River Region, is anxious about the disappearance of their son, Saidou Suwareh, who embarked on the...

Female Sports Photographer Kinteh Sets Sights on Shattering Barriers in The Gambia

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By Michaella Faith Wright Fatoumata Kinteh, an up-and-coming female Gambian sports photographer, is breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her passion for sports and the empowering sight...

International Trade Centre, UNFPA and Partners Launch One-Stop Shop Entrepreneurship and Gender-Based Violence Support...

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The International Trade Centre (ITC) and UNFPA, in partnership with the Kerewan Area Council, Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and Gambia Association for Local Government...

PASTEF The Gambia: A New Political Movement Calls for Unity and Transformation

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By: Michaella Faith Wright The Patriotic Alliance for System Transformations and Emancipation Through Functionalism (PASTEF) The Gambia, a newly formed association uniting political parties, civil society groups, and...

Empowering Girls’ Education: ‘Shine Light in Girls’ Education’ Donates Learning Materials to 72 Girls

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By Dawda Baldeh Shine Light in Girls’ Education Gambia, an organisation dedicated to empowering girls’ education in The Gambia with support from their German partners donated learning materials...

Gambian Nollywood Actor Darboe Named ‘Best Nollywood Language Actor of the Year’

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By Dawda Baldeh Brufut-born Gambian Nollywood actor, Musa Darboe, is excelling in the thriving Nollywood industry, having recently won the “Best Nollywood Language Actor of the Year” for...

Man charged with possession of prohibited drug

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By Alieu Jallow Alfred Kamara, on trial for possessing 6.313g of cannabis, a drug banned under section 35(1)(a) of the Drug Control Act of 2014, has been granted...

Agro Youth Project Launched in Brikama to Empower Youth Through Agriculture and Entrepreneurship

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By: Michaella Faith Wright The Agro Youth Project, aimed at empowering young Gambians through agriculture and entrepreneurship, was officially launched in Brikama. Key stakeholders and international partners pledged...

The Voice Newspaper Editor Detained and Charged with False Publication

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By: Alieu Jallow Following his interrogation on Thursday, 26th September, the Editor-in-Chief of The Voice Newspaper, Musa Sheriff, was charged on Monday with "false publication and broadcasting" and...

Torrential Flood Hits Jahaly Parcharr Rice Fields (CRR), Mauro Farms Suffers Grave Losses

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By: Dawda Baldeh A severe torrential downpour on Friday struck rice fields in Jahaly Parcharr in the Central River Region, submerging and ruining rice that was at the...

GPA Clarifies Rumors Regarding Banjul Port Privatization

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By Dawda Baldeh The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) entered into a Concession Agreement with The Albayrak Group, a Turkish firm for the expansion of Banjul Port and the...

79th UN General Assembly: President Barrow Reaffirms Gambia’s Commitment to Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment...

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By Zackline Colley President Adama Barrow addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he expressed the nation's dedication to advancing gender equality, youth empowerment,...