His Excellency President Adama Barrow on Friday 14yh August, paid a working visit to the ROOTS Project Land Development Site in Genieri, Kiang East District, Lower River Region (LRR), where remarkable progress has been achieved under the ongoing land development programme. Accompanied by Honourable Dr. Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, as…
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has officially unveiled the Kanifing Migrant Resilience Hub, a groundbreaking $450,000 initiative funded through the Mayors Migration Council’s Global Cities Fund 2025. The Hub, launched on 11 August 2026 at the KMC office grounds in Westfield, is designed to support the social and economic reintegration of migrant returnees and attempted…
When President Adama Barrow cut the ribbon on the newly completed Karantaba–Reneru–Tabanani–Demfaye Njaga–Fitu Fulla Road Project on August 11, 2026, the cheers from villagers were more than ceremonial. For the people of the Central River Region, the 26-kilometre stretch of asphalt represents a lifeline one that promises to reshape daily life in profound ways. For…
President Adama Barrow on Sunday inaugurated the newly completed Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road and laid the foundation stone for the Lot 6 Roads Project, marking a major milestone in The Gambia’s ongoing infrastructure drive. The 17-kilometre Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road, fully funded by the Government of The Gambia, was constructed by Bajam Construction Limited under the supervision…
President Adama Barrow has announced that the Government’s ambitious 255-kilometre road projects in the North Bank Region will transform communities by improving connectivity, boosting agriculture, and expanding trade and economic opportunities. Speaking on Saturday at the North Bank Region General Meeting in Kuntaya, President Barrow revealed that foundation stones have been laid for road projects…
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has commissioned a D4.1 million Fish Sellers Centre in Serrekunda market, a project hailed as a major boost to the local economy and the livelihoods of fish vendors. The new facility, spanning 335 square metres, houses 24 fish-selling tables and accommodates 124 vendors. By formalizing the fish trade in a…
The Gambia’s First Lady, Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFST), describing the facility as a “new chapter of hope” for families across the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs. Bah-Barrow said the NICU marks a major milestone in the nation’s efforts…
The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) and the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) on Friday have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing governance, compliance, and employee welfare in The Gambia’s tertiary and higher education sector. The signing ceremony was held at NAQAA office in Kanifing attended by the…
Residents of Banni, Salikene, Njaba Kunda, and surrounding communities in the North Bank Region are poised to benefit from improved connectivity as the 16.14‑kilometre Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road Project reaches substantial completion and prepares for official inauguration. Fully funded by the Government of The Gambia, the project has been executed by Bajam Construction Limited under the…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), with support from the EU–UNDP GREAT Initiative, has rolled out a week-long Civic Engagement Programme in collaboration with educational institutions and civic clubs. The initiative, themed “Empowering Youth for Civic Responsibility and Peer-Led Learning”, seeks to strengthen civic responsibility, promote peer-to-peer learning, and reinforce electoral integrity among young…
