The Gambia Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, has reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of all road users. This reaffirmation once again demonstrates the GPF’s determination to bring offenders of reckless and dangerous driving to justice. Following the conviction…
The Assistant Director General (ADG) of Administration, Olimatou Jammeh, and other Senior Immigration Officers presided over the closing ceremony of a five-day In-Service Refresher Training Course held at the Gambia Immigration Department Training School (GIDTS) in Tanji. The occasion recognised the accomplishments of twenty-five immigration officers who have undergone intensive training on Immigration Legislations and…
The Gambia government has vowed to take tough measures to crack down on car drifting a menace and growing concern in the country. As the trend gains popularity among young Gambian drivers, authorities are also tightening their belts to take harsh stance against those caught drifting. Recently the Minister of Information, Dr Ismail Ceesay, announced…
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council and a senior member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has announced he would not seek the party’s flagbearership for the 2026 presidential elections. Chairman Darboe made the declaration following UDP leader Ousainou Darboe’s confirmation of his own candidacy for the party’s leadership position. “My words…
In an effort to strengthen compliance and awareness on immigration matters among Gambians and non-Gambians, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) collaborated with Mariama Jallow, a journalist of Teranga FM, in convening a highly-attended community sensitization program for the Guinean community in The Gambia on Sunday 17 July 2025 at the Bisco Garden. The engagement brought…
The United Democratic Party (UDP), one of The Gambia’s leading opposition parties, has officially opened applications for its presidential flagbearer for the 2026 General Election. The announcement, made by the UDP National Executive Committee, invites qualified party members to apply for the prestigious role, marking a significant step in the party’s preparations for the upcoming…
Preparations are in full swing for the September 2025 launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), the highest decision-making body for the private sector within the regional bloc. The 21-member council, established by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers through Regulation C/REG.9/6/21, is expected to play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, boosting investment, and…
The Basse Area Council (BSAC) has launched a major clearance operation targeting illegal dumping sites in Basse, beginning with a site in MSK, after years of environmental concerns. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Council provided logistical support worth more than D25,000 in fuel to power heavy-duty machinery and trucks for the exercise. The operation…
President Adama Barrow on Saturday handed over 60 tractors to Gambian farmers as part of a joint financing scheme involving the Government of The Gambia, farming communities, and Yonna Agribusiness, a subsidiary of the Yonna Group. The farm equipment include 60 tractors, with a capacity of 75 horsepower, 18 disc harrows, 10 tipping trailers, various…
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has concluded a two-day stakeholder engagement session on the Skills for Innovation and Employability (SIE) Fund, calling on all tertiary and higher education institutions in The Gambia to submit quality proposals under Windows 1 and 2 of the Fund. The session, held on 11 and…
