The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Sidi Ould Tah, and his delegation have commended President Adama Barrow for The Gambia’s strong macroeconomic performance, particularly the economic growth, domestic resource mobilisation, and ongoing reforms in state-owned enterprises and public procurement. The commendation was made during a recent meeting at State House, where President…
The Gambia government has forged a stronger bilateral cooperation with the government of the Republic of Indonesia at the second Indonesia-Gambia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held at the African Princess Hotel in Banjul. The meeting, held on Tuesday 30 June 2026, highlighted significant areas of political and diplomatic cooperation, deliberating on the overview…
President Adama Barrow has inaugurated the National Emergency Treatment Centre in Farato, West Coast Region, describing it as one of the most significant investments in The Gambia’s health sector in recent years. The state-of-the-art complex brings together several key institutions under one roof: the National Reference Laboratory, the National Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, the Ministry…
At a landmark rally on Saturday, Dr Isatou Touray delivered a powerful keynote address outlining an ambitious reform agenda aimed at restoring public trust and accelerating national development. Touray’s priorities include comprehensive constitutional reforms to strengthen democratic institutions, alongside measures to enhance accountability and transparency in governance. She pledged to deliver high-quality, modern education accessible…
Yankuba Darboe, chairperson of the Brikama Area Council, has stressed the lack of support from the central government under President Adama Barrow as his biggest disappointment so far in office. “Instead of supporting us over the last three years,” he said on QTV’s State of Affairs programme, “it has been a battle for their support….
The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) has intensified preparations for the December 2026 presidential election with the distribution of 203 vehicles and motorcycles to its regional and constituency representatives across The Gambia. At a ceremony presided over by President Adama Barrow, Party leader and the Secretary General of NPP, the party handed over 16 pickup…
Nine years ago, The Gambia’s health system stood on shaky ground. Hospitals were crumbling, equipment was scarce, and the country faced a dire shortage of specialist personnel. For many citizens, accessing even basic medical services meant long waits, inadequate facilities, and limited emergency response. Today, the landscape looks markedly different. At the MansaKunda Ministerial Town…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has been given a 10-day deadline by Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) to restore reliable electricity and water services across the country. The ultimatum, delivered Friday in a petition to NAWEC Managing Director Galo Saidy and the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, follows mounting public protests…
President Adama Barrow has called on graduates of the University of Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) to use their skills to transform The Gambia’s developmental aspirations into reality. Speaking at the institution’s 2nd Convocation, the President underscored the strategic role of USET in shaping the country’s future. “My government established USET to act decisively on…
The National People’s Party (NPP) has officially unveiled its new manifesto alongside a Nine-Point Plan, describing the initiative as a roadmap for The Gambia’s next phase of transformation. Party leaders emphasised that the NPP has matured into a national movement rooted in peace, stability, development, and inclusiveness. At the heart of the plan is a…
