The Gambia Police Force, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, held a press conference at the Anti-Crime Unit Headquarters in Banjulunding to update the public on the recent arrests of key suspects linked to a spree of violent armed robberies and break-ins across the Greater Banjul Area. During the briefing, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar…
The director general of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Hassoum Ceesay, who doubles as the country’s most eminent historian, has pledged to lend a helping hand to the Education Students Association (EDUSA) of the University of The Gambia in its endeavour to realising its aims as a body. Mr Ceesay, who is…
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines has stated in a press release dispatched to the media today that gasoline, which is petrol, is now available for sale at various fuel stations around town. This development follows a sharp shortage of petrol in the country recently. The press release from the Petroleum Ministry reads: The…
Ndeye Rose Sarr, UNFPA Resident Representative to The Gambia, has described the young people of The Gambia as architects of peace, security and a thriving future of the country. Madam Sarr made this remark at the launching of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security for 2025 to 2030 held at the Sir…
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative to the Gambia Mandisa Mashologu has said The Gambia’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security is an important achievement which demonstrates the country’s commitment to unlocking the transformative power of younger people in building sustainable peace and development. Madam Mashologu was speaking during the launching of…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has expressed firm belief that The Gambia’s hope for enduring peace, prosperity and progress depends on empowering the youth. When the energy, talent and resilience of the youth are strengthened, prosperity and progress for the nation is assured, Mr Badjie said while speaking at the launching…
The Debate Association, one of the key student associations at the University of The Gambia, Sunday embarked on a two-week tour across regions and communities in The Gambia. This year’s nationwide tour is being held on the theme ‘Empowering Young Voices for the Promotion of Sustainable Development’. Consisting of the leadership of the body, committee…
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC) on Friday rallied journalists from major media outlets to expose them to its roles and functions, and to the necessary legal frameworks regulating competition in the business sector and protecting consumer rights. Over fifteen journalists from broadcast, electronic and print media participate in the training, held at…
Due to the recent suspension of USAID donor funds, Gambia urgently needs to reconsider how much it depends on funding government projects and civil society organizations. At this crucial time, the Government of Gambia (GoTG) should push for a more independent development strategy and is actively financing local projects. The abrupt halt of USAID funds…
The Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hassan B. Jallow, has reaffirmed that constitution is the most important legal instrument for any nation. “When properly crafted it can provide an enduring framework for effective government, for good governance, for peace and for socio-economic progress,” the Chief Justice said yesterday at the opening of the legal year…
