The Deputy Spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NPP), Hon. Seedy SK. Njie, has downplayed the emergence of the newly formed UNITE Party, insisting it poses no political threat to the ruling party. Speaking on QTV’s State of Affairs programme on Tuesday, Njie described the party led by Talib Ahmed Bensouda as a “nonevent.” “At…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and National Assembly Member for Central Badibou, has called on Gambian media outlets to play a proactive role in fostering opposition unity ahead of the December presidential election. Speaking on Tuesday during the Politic Kaacha program, Hon. Saho warned that journalists could become…
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has ushered in a new chapter in its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders with the graduation of 599 newly trained officers. The ceremony, held with pomp and pride, was not only a celebration of successful completion of training but also a recognition of excellence across multiple dimensions of service. …
In a move that could reshape the political landscape, the UNITE Party and the National Unity Party (NUP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising their alliance as the nation heads toward the 5 December 2026 presidential election. The signing ceremony, attended by senior officials and supporters from both parties, was more than a…
In a political landscape often defined by rivalry and short-term alliances, Tuesday’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United People’s Democratic Movement (UNITE) and the National Unity Party (NUP) has been hailed as a landmark moment. At the ceremony in Banjul, UNITE leader Talib Bensouda stood alongside NUP’s Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe…
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 Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has commenced a four-day workshop on the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Maintenance Development Plan. The training, held at ABCAS Creek Lodge in Foni Bintang, brings together border officers to strengthen migration and tourism…
A high-powered delegation from Assemblies of God Ghana has arrived in The Gambia in an Apostolic Visit to commune and fellowship with pastors in The Gambia. The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, head of a four-man delegation, said on Monday upon arrival at the Yundum International Airport that “The Gambia will never be…
The Gambian government, in partnership with UNICEF, will host the second edition of the Special Mansakunda for children on Saturday, August 8, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre. The initiative is designed to give young people a direct voice in national policymaking and strengthen government accountability. Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay and…
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has announced sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening The Gambia’s business climate, attracting investment, and creating jobs. Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay, speaking at a government accountability forum, said the private sector remains central to national development. “If they succeed, we succeed,” he told business leaders, describing…
