A months-long asthma sensitisation project targeting educational institutions in The Gambia ended recently, with a leading advocacy group calling on society to be sensitive to the plight of people living with asthma. The President of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa (AAFWA), Sheku Wai, told this medium that the Asthma School Educational Awareness Campaign,…
Comium Gambia on Wednesday launched a nationwide Ramadan charity campaign that will see the telecom company contribute one Dalasi from every customer purchase during the holy month to support vulnerable families and charitable institutions across the country. The initiative, unveiled at the company’s headquarters before partners, religious leaders, charity organisations and the media, is expected to…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), Catholic Relief Services (CRS) The Gambia, and the National Youth Council (NYC) have officially signed a Project Agreement Memorandum to implement the Harmony, Outreach, Peace, and Engagement (HOPE) Project. As The Gambia prepares for December 5, 2026 polls, the HOPE Project will play a critical step in ensuring…
Dune Lounge, a classic Turkish restaurant, has officially been launched in Bijilo, opposite Brusubi Phase 2. The event was attended by Turkish diplomats, the Minister of Tourism, National Assembly Member for Banjul North, and tourists. The restaurant offers authentic Turkish cuisine, combining traditional cooking methods with a modern ambiance. Dennis Alvarez, CEO of Dune Lounge,…
The Ghana International Bank (GHIB) Africa Trade Leaders forum officially opened on Monday at the Banjul International Convention Centre, bringing together finance ministers, central bank governors, and top executives from across the continent to discuss trade finance as a key driver for Africa’s economic growth. The GHIB AfriTradeX Forum 2026, kicked off from February 9…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on political actors, supporters, and the general public to uphold civic decorum, reject hate speech, and place national unity above partisan interests as The Gambia heads towards the 2026 electoral cycle. The appeal was made by the Chairman of the NCCE, Alhaji Sering Fye, during a…
The government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has injected more than D1.67 billion ($24 million approximately) toward the purchase of groundnuts during the 2025/2026 trade season, in one of the country’s most significant annual investments in rural livelihoods and national food security. Groundnuts, the country’s most important cash crop, remain central to…
