Alhagie Mbowe, the National Assembly member for Upper Saloum, recently donated 50,000 to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union. The donation is earmarked for the UTGSU’s scholarships initiative, which is geared towards helping deserving students who struggle to pay their fees. The UTGSU supports students by paying 40 per cent of their semester tuition,…
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) wishes to inform the general public that it has received credible reports of individuals, groups, and certain real estate companies unlawfully advertising and selling land within the Tourism Development Area (TDA) without the authorization of the Board. The Tourism Development Area stretches from Kotu to Kartong and extends approximately 800…
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has donated key sports gears to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU). This initiative came as part of efforts to support the UTGSU Sports Festival, the major sports event, which draws near. The recently donated materials included eight sets of football jerseys and six balls. According…
The World Bank announced today Djibrilla Issa as its new Division Director for Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia. In this role, Mr Issa will oversee the World Bank Group’s engagement across the five countries, working closely with governments, development partners, and keystakeholders to support priority initiatives. Central to this agenda is fostering…
The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has attributed the depreciation of the dalasi against the CFA franc and other currencies to broader macroeconomic and structural economic factors rather than a single transaction channel. Governor Buah Saidy made the remarks during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which reviewed the state of…
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG), Dawda Sanyang, has confirmed the arrest of 20 individuals for suspected drug trafficking, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin, and ecstasy. The arrests were made between March 8-15, 2026, at various locations, including Jenoi checkpoint, Farato, and Sukuta. He said the suspects, aged…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has introduced smart water meters as part of a pilot digital monitoring system aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in water service delivery. The initiative, currently being tested in parts of the Greater Banjul Area, uses digital software to track, monitor and electronically read water meters, replacing faulty…
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…
Members of the National Assembly on today Thursday debated a motion calling for the restitution of Gambian cultural artefacts and sacred heritage removed during British colonial rule, with particular attention to items linked to Salikenni Village in the North Bank Region. The motion, moved by Hon. Sulayman Saho, Member for Central Baddibu and Minority Chief…
At a mega event held recently at the Motherland Events Centre in Senegambia, the prodigious award-winning Gambian author and youth activist launches his second work. Babucarr’s second book is a critical message about the state of Gambian affairs, presented to the nation as a message. This inspired its title, which is ‘The Envelope’. As an…
