The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG), Dawda Sanyang, has confirmed the arrest of 20 individuals for suspected drug trafficking, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin, and ecstasy. The arrests were made between March 8-15, 2026, at various locations, including Jenoi checkpoint, Farato, and Sukuta. He said the suspects, aged…
Members of the National Assembly on today Thursday debated a motion calling for the restitution of Gambian cultural artefacts and sacred heritage removed during British colonial rule, with particular attention to items linked to Salikenni Village in the North Bank Region. The motion, moved by Hon. Sulayman Saho, Member for Central Baddibu and Minority Chief…
At a mega event held recently at the Motherland Events Centre in Senegambia, the prodigious award-winning Gambian author and youth activist launches his second work. Babucarr’s second book is a critical message about the state of Gambian affairs, presented to the nation as a message. This inspired its title, which is ‘The Envelope’. As an…
The Nyang-Sanneh Institute for Social Research and Justice has called for the enhancement of the security of forex bureaus, safety of employees, maintenance of internal accountability and justice for violent crimes. The body made these and other demands in an open letter addressed to stakeholders such as the Association of Licensed Foreign Exchange Bureau (ALFOB),…
Anna Isatou-Bah, an Art27 member, has vowed to revive a lost art in The Gambia – lino and wood carving or relief printing. This traditional art, introduced by the British in 1860, faded away due to costly materials and lack of support. The only remnants are in batik fabric printing, but artistic paper printing is…
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,…
Eminent young activist, writer and award-winning author, Baboucarr Bless Jobe, has penned down his second book, addressing corruption, institutional failure and other themes guiding contemporary public discourse in The Gambia. Jobe is an emerging public intellectual and the author of Rights and Beyond, a book that discusses human rights in the Gambian context and was…
A seasoned, multiple award winning writer and youth leader, Baboucarr E.A. Busso, is set to launch his debut book carrying the title ‘Loud Whispers of Silence’. Busso, who got his Bachelor’s degree in English language with distinction from the University of the Gambia (UTG), is a revered young personality among students at the UTG, especially…
In preparation for the inaugural edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST), a joint meeting of the Regional Organising Committee will be held from July 2 to 4, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. This key planning session is co-organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic…
As all roads lead to the West Africa Insurance Institute in Kotu South on Saturday 28 June for its grand finale, Special Movie Awards 2025 announced final nominees at the weekend at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, setting the stage for a very exciting ending of a prestigious movie awards event that celebrates excellence in African…
