The Kombo East Alkalos Association Saturday partnered the Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Students’ Association (AESSA) for a massive tree-planting exercise at the Faraba Campus of the University of The Gambia. The occasion at the state-of-the-art university facility brought together students, community members and other stakeholders who came together to ensure that the day is a…
The Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, who also chairs the National Task Force established to address the country’s current energy situation in the Gambia, on Saturday led a delegation of senior government officials on a site visit to two critical NAWEC installations, the Bijilo sub-station and the…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainu Darboe has issued a heartfelt appeal to President Adama Barrow, urging the release of youths detained during recent electricity protests. Darboe warned that failure to address the grievances of demonstrators could further inflame tensions and damage the government’s reputation. Speaking directly to the President, Darboe emphasized that his…
The Information Technology and Communication Association (ITCA) at the University of The Gambia recently paid a courtesy visit to the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) to discuss partnership, especially on developing technology-driven solutions to curb immigration challenges. The recent courtesy visit explored ways to integrate or leverage technology and innovation to boost Gambia’s immigration system. The…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe received a thunderous welcome in the Upper River Region on Saturday, boldly challenging President Adama Barrow in what is widely seen as the incumbent’s political stronghold. Darboe told thousands of supporters that granting Barrow a third term would plunge The Gambia deeper into economic hardship, accusing the…
The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) witnessed a surge of grassroots energy this weekend as Ba Wiyea Kujabi, a former United Democratic Party (UDP) mobiliser, crossed over to the GDC with more than 300 women from Manduwar Jamwelly and Brikama Santu Su. The event, hosted at Honourable Mama Kandeh’s residence in Kitty, was more than a…
Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening local manufacturing by assessing the needs and challenges of industries across the country. Speaking on Saturday during an industrial tour organised by the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Minister Ceesay said the government will…
The Government of The Gambia has announced the allocation of D4 million to support vulnerable children, marking the first initiative of its kind in the country’s history. The announcement was made during the Mansa Kunda ministerial engagement on Friday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference Centre, where concerns were raised about the growing number…
President Adama Barrow has defended his administration’s record on infrastructure development, particularly in the electricity sector, stressing that governing a nation is “not an easy task.” Speaking during a political meeting at State House, Barrow highlighted what he described as significant progress in the country’s power infrastructure since he assumed office. He noted that The…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that nominations for candidates seeking to contest The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election will take place between November 3 and November 14. IEC Chairman Joseph Colley revealed the timeline during the commission’s monthly stakeholder’s forum, noting that nomination forms will be made available to aspiring candidates beginning…
