The Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, Nani Juwara, has announced significant progress in The Gambia’s oil exploration, electricity expansion, water access, and mineral resource development. He delivered the update at the government’s ministerial town hall meeting held on Friday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, attended by state ministers,…
Police in Kalagi have responded to a fatal road traffic accident involving a GTSU bus, registration number KM 4845 K, travelling from Bwiam towards Soma on Monday 11 August 2025. Preliminary investigations indicate that upon reaching Kalagi, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road. Several passengers were injured…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has raised serious concerns over the Gambia Government’s controversial initiative to issue national identity cards to individuals in foreign African countries, including Mauritania, Congo, Togo, and potentially others. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP labelled the exercise as “unlawful, politically motivated, and a direct threat” to the integrity of…
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has launched a five-day In-service Training Course at the GID Training School in Tanji commencing today 11 August. The initiative forms part of the GID reform strategies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and professionalism in immigration services, developing the GID Training School (GIDTS) into an in-service training centre that enhances capacity…
The construction of the Giboro-Faraba Sutu 13-kilometer road has officially commenced on a positive note, marked by a community engagement meeting organised by Societe Malienne De Genie Civil (SOMAGEC) on Saturday 9 August at Giboro community Bantaba. The event brought together local leaders, community members, and stakeholders to celebrate the beginning of a project that promises…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) have strongly condemned the recent mass killing of vultures allegedly carried out by one of their personnel Lance Corporal Alieu Jallow. GAF, who have expressed deep concern about the incident, were also made to know that the act involved a civilian co-perpetrator, Ebrima Khan, who are currently in both military…
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, under the leadership of Minister Lamin Jabbi, on Friday hosted the official contract signing ceremony between Bibimoney UK, the Gambia Postal Services Corporation (GAMPOST), and Nifty ICT Solutions. In his remarks, Minister Jabbi emphasised the government’s commitment to building a cashless digital economy, where all citizens can benefit…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and International IDEA together with the European Union and media stakeholders have validated the revised Journalism Charter. The two-day media stakeholders engagement was held at a local hotel in Kotu. The head of International IDEA Gambia office, Jainaba Faye, applauded the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for inserting provisions such as…
In a landmark event, the Gambia Police Force has celebrated the largest single intake in its history with a passing-out parade for 1,300 recruits from Intake 2025. The historic ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Never Again Memorial Arch in Banjul, was presided over by President Adama Barrow. The event marked a significant milestone in…
Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow officially launched the Sustainable Empowerment Skills Training Initiative for Women and Youth in The Gambia at the International Award Scheme on Tuesday 5 August 2025 in celebration of her birthday. Delivering her statement, the First Lady emphasised that she did not wish her birthday be merely a fanfare but a…
