A new labour market assessment has revealed that nearly all graduates surveyed about 94 percent expressed interest in starting or expanding their own businesses, though access to finance remains a significant hurdle. The findings were presented Friday during a one-day consultancy workshop organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) under…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has called on schools across The Gambia to cut back on non-essential activities that take teachers and students away from the classroom, stressing the need to safeguard instructional time. Speaking at a media briefing on the 2026 Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination (GABECE) results on…
The Law Students’ Association of The University of The Gambia Saturday held its preliminary rounds to choose representatives for the University in this year’s forthcoming annual Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Moot Court Competition. The occasion was held at the Faculty of Law auditorium in the Faraba Campus, featuring law students from across all year…
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced a historic achievement in this year’s Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination (GABECE), with a record number of students qualifying for senior secondary school. Out of 33,289 candidates registered for the 2026 examination, results for 31,797 were processed, representing 95.52 percent. The ministry confirmed that 16,964 students—54.5…
Students at the University of The Gambia, who are being sponsored by the government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), have bitterly lamented what they term as neglect and total lack of concern by the authorities for their studies, as they once again helplessly wait as courses get filled while…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democratic participation through a community outreach programme organised by the Upper Nuimi District Youth Committee. The initiative, supported by ActionAid The Gambia under the YPI Project, brought civic education directly to residents of Prince, Sami Kuta, and Saarie Marie in the Upper…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has identified the shortage of qualified mathematics teachers as one of the most pressing challenges facing the country’s education system. She noted that the issue is compounded by low enrollment in mathematics at the tertiary level and a widespread fear of the subject among students….
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has defended the performance of Gambian students in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the results as evidence of progress and the impact of ongoing reforms. Speaking at a press conference following the release of the results, Dr. Drammeh emphasized that…
The Inspector General of Police Wednesday hosted the executive members of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union for crucial discussions on partnership and collaboration on areas of mutual interest. IGP Seedy Muctarr Touray was flanked by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) for Administration, Ebrima Bah, and other members of the High Command at…
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has unveiled the design for Lot 4 of the University of The Gambia’s Faraba Banta Campus, marking another major milestone in the country’s drive to expand access to quality higher education. Speaking at the presentation, the Honourable Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, described the project as…
