The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the deaths of three recruits from Intake 40 following a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) conducted by the GAF Training School on Friday, September 11. According to the GAF, several recruits were admitted to Ndemban Clinic in Bakau and Kanifing General Hospital after the exercise. Two more recruits Darboe…
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Mr. Sering Modou Njie, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Justice of The Gambia, His Lordship Hon. Edi M.O. Faal, at his Chambers in Banjul. During the meeting, Minister Njie warmly congratulated Chief Justice Faal on his appointment and pledged…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has issued a public apology following criticism of remarks she made about leadership and the management of national challenges. Speaking recently in support of President Adama Barrow, Dr. Drammeh questioned the leadership capacity of some individuals aspiring to govern The Gambia. She also highlighted challenges…
Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique, the country representative of the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and her team recently received the University of The Gambia’s child rights ambassadors at the UN House. The special visit provided these students from the University of the Gambia, who are advancing child rights at campuses and across their communities,…
The Kombo East Alkalos Association Saturday partnered the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Students’ Association (AESSA) for a massive tree-planting exercise at the Faraba Campus of the University of The Gambia. The occasion at the state-of-the-art university facility brought together students, community members and other stakeholders who came together to ensure that the day is a…
The Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, who also chairs the National Task Force established to address the country’s current energy situation in the Gambia, on Saturday led a delegation of senior government officials on a site visit to two critical NAWEC installations, the Bijilo sub-station and the…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainu Darboe has issued a heartfelt appeal to President Adama Barrow, urging the release of youths detained during recent electricity protests. Darboe warned that failure to address the grievances of demonstrators could further inflame tensions and damage the government’s reputation. Speaking directly to the President, Darboe emphasized that his…
The Information Technology and Communication Association (ITCA) at the University of The Gambia recently paid a courtesy visit to the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) to discuss partnership, especially on developing technology-driven solutions to curb immigration challenges. The recent courtesy visit explored ways to integrate or leverage technology and innovation to boost Gambia’s immigration system. The…
The Gambia U-17 national team battled to a resilient 0-0 draw against hosts Senegal in the much-anticipated Senegambian derby on Sunday at Stade Lat Dior, sealing their group stage campaign unbeaten in the ongoing WAFU A CAF U-17 qualifiers. Both sides had already secured semi-final berths with two wins apiece, setting the stage for a…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe received a thunderous welcome in the Upper River Region on Saturday, boldly challenging President Adama Barrow in what is widely seen as the incumbent’s political stronghold. Darboe told thousands of supporters that granting Barrow a third term would plunge The Gambia deeper into economic hardship, accusing the…
