A powerful display of unity, resilience, and grassroots transformation marked the Buzz Women Gambia Day celebration held on April 2, as women from across the country gathered to commemorate International Women’s Month and reflect on the movement’s growing impact. The event, organised by Buzz Women Gambia, brought together beneficiaries, government officials, development partners, and community…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the German Development Bank (KfW), has handed over €21.5 million worth of projects to The Gambia aimed at boosting youth employment and economic stability. The projects, part of the ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Fund (FRSD),…
The Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sering Modou Njie, on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, welcomed Ms Sibgha Ajaz, Officer in Charge of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in The Gambia, at his office in Banjul. The visit provided an opportunity for open dialogue on priority areas where IOM can support The Gambia’s migration…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has introduced smart water meters as part of a pilot digital monitoring system aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in water service delivery. The initiative, currently being tested in parts of the Greater Banjul Area, uses digital software to track, monitor and electronically read water meters, replacing faulty…
Construction works under Phase 3 of the Bertil Harding Highway are progressing steadily, with the contractor undertaking several key activities across different sections of the project. The works are being executed by Arezki S.A., which continues to advance construction on multiple components of the highway upgrade. Following the successful completion of the double surface dressing…
Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has inaugurated The Gambia’s first-ever tyre recycling plant, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s fight against waste and environmental pollution. The groundbreaking facility, financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is designed to convert discarded tyres into reusable materials, tackling one of the country’s most persistent waste management challenges….
Construction works are currently underway on the new BB Hotel Bridge, also known as the Kotu Bridge, a project expected to significantly improve access to nearby hotels, markets and surrounding communities. The project is being executed by Longjian Road & Bridge Company, with supervision provided by the National Roads Authority (NRA). Engineers at the site…
The Gambia government, through the Regional Rice Value Chain Project, over the weekend handed over 15 metric tons of certified, high-yielding rice seeds to farmers in Lower Fulladu West. This initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and food security in the region. The seeds were distributed to members of the Jahaly Pacharr rice farming community,…
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs today (4 March) officially launched the National Physical Planning Board in Banjul. The board is set up to bring order into physical planning in The Gambia, addressing issues like unplanned settlements and infrastructure development. The establishment of the board is part of The Gambia’s efforts to…
Introducing a significant development in the Gambia commerce sector, the National Assembly has approved a new clause in the National Food Security Corporation Bill, 2025, mandating private importers of certain food products to procure a portion of their imports from the Corporation. The amendment, formally introduced by Hon. Sainey Jawara, Member for Lower Saloum, requires…
