Gambian Environment Minister Declares War Against Chainsaws
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has declared war against the use of chainsaws in the country as a...
Kuwonkuba Gardeners Hail UPOPS Project for Boosting Vegetable Production
By: Dawda Baldeh
Women gardeners in Kuwonkuba, in the Upper River Region, have hailed the Unintentional Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPS) Compost Project for boosting their vegetable production over...
Gambian diplomat makes history publishing first fiction in N’ko
Mustapha K Darboe
In a landmark achievement for Gambian literature, diplomat and academician Alieu SK Manjang has broken new ground by releasing the first-ever work of fiction in...
President Barrow’s Tour Visit Spotlights G Farm’s Challenges in The Gambia’s Poultry Industry
By: Mama A Touray
During the president’s industrial tour at Sambuya, the general manager of G Farm, Ebrima Sima, highlighted the challenges faced by the farm.
G Farm operates...
Man set to drag Physical Planning to court over demolition of ‘property’
By Kebba Camara
Modou Sinyan, who began constructing structures on a plot in Bijilo — thereby blocking access to neighbouring compounds — has stated his intention to take...
Widow raising 4 children seeks support
By Alieu Jallow
In the face of life's severe trials, Jamie Jallow endured the loss of her firstborn, Ebrima Jallow, to a violent thunderstorm in June 2020. The...
Response to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s Memo on Teacher Participation in...
OPINION
By Modou Musa Cham, Faculty of Education (UTG)
The recent memo from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE) dated May 8, 2024, has sparked significant concern...
Environment Minister Threatens Harsh Punishment for Violation of Environmental Laws
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has warned that her ministry, in consultation with the Ministry of Lands and...
Deputy Regional Rep. OHCHR/WARO Calls on African Leaders to Commit Political Will in Addressing...
By: Alieu Jallow
Benjamin Hounton, Deputy Regional Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the West African Regional Office, called on...
Environment Minister Commends Bush Town Community for Forest Preservation
Environment Minister Commends Bush Town Community for Forest Preservation
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has praised the Bush...
Health experts urge lawmakers to maintain anti-FGM law in Gambia
By: Dawda Baldeh
In recent months, The Gambia has seen a national debate regarding the appropriateness of Female Genital Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C).
The discussions have largely centred on the personal...
Angry ambulance drivers drag Riders to Labour
By Kebba Camara
At least 29 drivers employed by Riders For Health have voiced their grievances regarding what they perceive as unjust working conditions to the Department of...
NGO Denounces Factors Limiting Safe Migration Routes
By: Alieu Jallow
During the ongoing NGO forum on participation in the 79th session of the African Commission on People's and Human Rights, a special session on the...
The 79th Session of the ACHPR NGO Forum Commits to Addressing Africa’s Educational Challenges
By: Alieu Jallow
During the ongoing Forum on the Participation of NGOs in the 79TH Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights preceding the...
GDC Celebrates 8th Anniversary of Political Participation
By: Dawda Baldeh
The opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) celebrated its 8th anniversary of political participation yesterday, 11 May, marking a journey of sacrifices and contributions to the...
Farming in Foni After Ex-President Jammeh
By Yaya A Bojang (Bojis)
Foni, a multi-ethnic settlement in the eastern part of the West Coast region, was once home to a Gambian president. From 1994 to...
The Role of Scientific Research in Gambian Senior Secondary Schools
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In The Gambia, kickstarting scientific research in senior secondary schools is vital for several reasons.
Stimulating Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Introducing research at this level...
FaBB Officially Launched: Chief Launcher Pledges $1 Million to Support FaBB
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Fatoumata Bah-Barrow Foundation (FaBB) marked a significant milestone with its official launch ceremony at the prestigious International Conference Center on Friday. The event, graced...
GAP Condemns UK Foreign Secretary’s Comments on FGM and Visa Sanctions Threat to Lawmakers...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Action Party (GAP) has denounced recent statements made by United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron regarding the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)...
Former BAC CEO: It is ‘difficult to adhere to 40% and 60% requirement as...
By Mama A. Touray
Mam Sait Jallow, the former CEO of Brikama Area Council, has told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that the Council's overhead costs, including...