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…
APP Sobeya Alliance leader Essa Mbaye Faal has sharply criticised ongoing opposition coalition negotiations, alleging that the process was marred by secrecy, predetermined outcomes, and demands to install Talib Bensouda as the alliance’s presidential flag bearer. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Faal rejected suggestions that his withdrawal was motivated by personal ambition. He…
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…
Drug Law Enforcement Agency Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit Substances The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has announced the arrest of thirty-three (33) suspects in a coordinated operation targeting drug trafficking and abuse across multiple regions. The accused individuals, all Gambian nationals, range in age from 17 to 46 years old and include…
The Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Fajara witnessed a significant milestone on August 13, 2026, with the official commissioning of a newly constructed joint mess and the hosting of the China-Gambia Military Bantaba. The event marked a celebration of the deepening military cooperation between The Gambia and the People Republic of China. The…
Residents and business owners’ outcry over darkness, losses, and lack of explanation from the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) over blackouts. For the residents of Gunjur, the lights went out four days ago—and with them, any semblance of normal life. As the silence of dead refrigerators fills homes and the stench of spoiled food…
A university student politician, youth leader and Busumbala Constituency representative at the National Youth Parliament (NYP) has raised deep concerns over the recent wave of violent crimes, such as murder, armed robbery and rape, in The Gambia. In an inclusive interview with this reporter, Mr. Ebrima H. Secka maintained that the situation is not only…
The Writers’ Association of The Gambia (WAG) has earmarked the much-awaited Gambia Literature Day to celebrate the life, times and writings of national literary giant, poet and author Madam Juka Fatou Jabang. Taking place at the conference room of the West African International School on Saturday, September 26, the event is set to be graced…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Secretary General, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has assured Gambians and partners in the Gambia First Coalition that his word is his bond, stressing that his commitment to political agreements goes beyond signatures on paper. Speaking on the “For the People by the People show”, Darboe was pressed on what guarantees…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Assembly Member for Central Baddibou and National Organising Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has urged fellow politicians to uphold truth and respect in public discourse, particularly when speaking about Baddibou’s proud political legacy. Reacting to recent remarks by Hon. Sankung Dampha of Illiasa constituency, Hon. Saho expressed disappointment, stressing…
