President Adama Barrow has called on Gambians to uphold peace, stability, and national unity as the country enters a crucial election year. Speaking after Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the King Fahad Mosque, the president described Tobaski as a time of reconciliation, prayers, and togetherness. He encouraged citizens to embrace the spirit of the festival by visiting…
ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on Gambians to embrace unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. In his annual Eid message, Darboe reminded citizens that the festival is not only a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and sacrifice but also a moment for reconciliation and compassion. He urged Gambians to…
Political commentator and National People’s Party member Dodou Jah has warned that the newly formed UNITE movement could pose a significant challenge to both the ruling party and opposition groups as The Gambia heads towards the 2026 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with Kerr Fatou, Jah cautioned against dismissing the movement’s influence, despite its…
As Gambians prepare to reunite with loved ones for Eid UL Adha (Tobaski), many travellers are voicing frustration over sharp increases in transport fares across the country. Passengers heading upcountry report pay as much as D1,200 for a single trip to Basse, leaving families financially strained during what is meant to be a season of…
At the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), the silence of the mortuary is heavy with unanswered questions. Rows of unclaimed bodies lie in wait, each one a story untold, a family left in uncertainty. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of EFSTH, Fabel Jarju, appealed to Gambians through Senigambia news outlet, urging relatives to come…
A regional workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of women cross-border traders has opened in The Gambia, bringing together traders, government officials, legal experts, and representatives of the ECOWAS Commission to promote economic empowerment and regional trade integration. The workshop, organised in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and the Women in Law and Development in…
The Subdeco Campus in Banjul hosted a landmark seminar over the weekend, under the theme “Transformational Leadership and Strategic Innovation for Business Growth in The Gambia and Beyond”. The event brought together students, faculty lecturers, and distinguished guests to discuss the urgent need for innovation and visionary leadership in shaping the nation’s future. Abdou Faye,…
The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has raised concern over the country’s labour market structure, calling for urgent policy action to expand formal employment opportunities after new data revealed that informality continues to dominate work across the country. The latest report, The Gambia Labour Market: Progress and Trends (2022–2026), shows that 85.8 per cent of…
A man has been sentenced to life in prison in Scotland after fatally stabbing his wife in a violent attack that took place inside their family home while their children were present. Momodou Bobb was convicted for the murder of his wife, Ndata Bobb, at their residence on Restalrig Avenue, Edinburgh, on 28 August last…
Members of the National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) on Monday questioned officials of the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority over a delayed D195,000 software project and the authority’s continued investment of surplus public funds without what lawmakers described as clear approval from the Ministry of Finance. Appearing before FPAC to present…
