US-Gambian Imam Momodou Ceesay has delivered a stirring message on the importance of building strong institutions as foundation for national well-being. Speaking at a gathering of the Manding Bulunda Association on Saturday at the Friendship Hostel in Bakau, Imam Ceesay urged Gambians abroad to channel their resources, expertise, and networks back home, stressing that diaspora…
In the heart of the Lower River Region, a quiet revolution in education is unfolding. For students in Jarra West, the arrival of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs is more than just a new academic option; it is a lifeline to opportunity, dignity, and hope. Seventeen-year-old Mariama Darboe beams as she describes…
Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a school bus to ease the growing challenges of transportation. Speaking on behalf of their peers, several students explained that the lack of reliable transport has made it…
The Deputy Director of NAWEC, Sampo Ceesay, has assured Gambians that the ongoing electricity crisis is not a system failure but rather a situational challenge linked to maintenance and external factors. Ceesay explained that NAWEC is currently undergoing massive maintenance on its thermal plants, which has temporarily reduced generation capacity. He noted that the ability…
President Adama Barrow has called on Gambians to uphold peace, stability, and national unity as the country enters a crucial election year. Speaking after Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the King Fahad Mosque, the president described Tobaski as a time of reconciliation, prayers, and togetherness. He encouraged citizens to embrace the spirit of the festival by visiting…
ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on Gambians to embrace unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. In his annual Eid message, Darboe reminded citizens that the festival is not only a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and sacrifice but also a moment for reconciliation and compassion. He urged Gambians to…
