Residents of Banni, Salikene, Njaba Kunda, and surrounding communities in the North Bank Region are poised to benefit from improved connectivity as the 16.14‑kilometre Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road Project reaches substantial completion and prepares for official inauguration. Fully funded by the Government of The Gambia, the project has been executed by Bajam Construction Limited under the…
History is often written about nations, but every so often, it is made by an individual whose life’s work elevates an entire country. Such is the case with Director General, National Centre for Arts and Culture, Hassoum Ceesay, whose election as an International Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) marks one of the most significant…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, joined stakeholders in a day-long interface organised by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) to discuss the safety of journalists before and during elections. The event, supported by IFEX—a global network promoting freedom of expression brought together members of the security services and other relevant actors. …
President Adama Barrow presented a total of GMD 83,814,708.24 to Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET, institutions during a press conference held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center on the 28 July 2026 The funding, provided under the Skills for Inclusive Growth, SIE, Fund, is aimed at expanding access to quality…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) with the support from IFEX has convened a one-day engagement with the Gambia Police Force and the Gambia Armed Forces to strengthen collaboration on the safety of journalists ahead of the 2026–2027 electoral cycle. The forum was held at the National Nutrition Agency (NANA) on Tuesday, attended by senior officers…
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Adama Barrow, has sent a powerful message on the importance of domestic revenue Mobilisation in Africa. Hosting the 7th African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the State House, President Barrow underscored that revenue collection is the bedrock of a state’s…
Farmers in Alagie Karu, Jokadu, who had long awaited payment for their groundnut produce, have finally been compensated following government directives to the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Cooperation (NFSPM) former Gambia Groundnut Cooperation (GCC). The disbursement was held at NFSPM headquarters in Banjul on Monday. Deputy Managing Director of National Food Security, Processing…
“Africa’s development cannot be outsourced. Sustainable development must ultimately be financed through domestic resources mobilized by strong and effective institutions.” With these words, Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), set the tone for the opening of the 7th Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara…
The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, private sector actors, researchers, and development partners to deliberate on strengthening the country’s statistical systems. …
The Golden Era Party, GEP, has pulled out of its partnership with the People’s Progressive Party, PPP, bringing the short alliance to an end. GEP leader Saikou Sawo announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He said the split was caused by internal problems, factional interference, and disagreements over priorities inside the PPP. The…
