A young girl from Lamin has been recommended for urgent medical treatment abroad after doctors confirmed that the specialised surgery she needs is not currently available in The Gambia. Fatima Kalley, a minor, was brought to the neurosurgery outpatient department by her parents in August 2023 after they noticed difficulties in her ability to walk…
ART27 is fast becoming a hub for visual artists in The Gambia, offering exhibitions and collaborative projects that highlight the country’s growing contemporary art scene. Artist David Hosie, who has worked with founder Ferenc Donderer for more than eight years, said the collective brings together creators from varied backgrounds and styles, forming what he called…
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has announced plans to commence a long-awaited underground water control project in Ebo Town, aimed at addressing persistent flooding challenges in the area. Speaking on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, during a site visit to Ebo Town and Jeshwang, the NRA Managing Director, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, said the initiative is expected…
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 Vision Development Foundation, under the leadership of Momodou Turo Darboe, Friday held another occasion at Fajara to distribute sugar to communities and institutions across the country through their representatives. The late afternoon occasion was graced by beneficiaries, some public officials and other renowned individuals. In his brief speech Saihou Fofana, the foundation’s director of…
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….
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informs the public that His Excellency President Adama Barrow held telephone conversations on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with the leaders of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the recent attacks by Iran targeting several…
Catholic Relief Service, in collaboration with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, and key government ministries, has provided 1,600 glasses for students and school administrators across 12 schools in West Coast, North Bank Region, and Kanifing Municipality. Specific partners in the support endeavour funded by the European Union in The Gambia included the Ministry of Health, Ministry of…
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,…
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…
