The Nyang-Sanneh Institute for Social Research and Justice has called for the enhancement of the security of forex bureaus, safety of employees, maintenance of internal accountability and justice for violent crimes. The body made these and other demands in an open letter addressed to stakeholders such as the Association of Licensed Foreign Exchange Bureau (ALFOB),…
Hon. Bakary Kora, the National Assembly Member for Upper Fulladu West, has criticised the Ministries of Finance, Justice, and Agriculture for their handling of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh. He described the situation as having administrative lapses, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Kora made the remarks during the ongoing parliamentary proceedings on…
The National Assembly Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh has recommended an investigation into the role played in the sales by former Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou. Lawmakers are scrutinizing Tambadou’s role in the handling of Jammeh’s assets, including discrepancies in property sales reports and potential conflicts of…
Catholic Relief Service, in collaboration with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, and key government ministries, has provided 1,600 glasses for students and school administrators across 12 schools in West Coast, North Bank Region, and Kanifing Municipality. Specific partners in the support endeavour funded by the European Union in The Gambia included the Ministry of Health, Ministry of…
A Gambian teacher is working to transform how young people perceive agriculture by turning school gardens into practical learning spaces and encouraging students to view farming as a profitable career path. Mustapha Kanagie, executive director of Smart Agripreneur Academy (SAA) and a teacher from Jarra Jappineh, Lower River Region, and founder of Smart Agripreneurs’ Academy,…
The Gambia government, through the Regional Rice Value Chain Project, over the weekend handed over 15 metric tons of certified, high-yielding rice seeds to farmers in Lower Fulladu West. This initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and food security in the region. The seeds were distributed to members of the Jahaly Pacharr rice farming community,…
The Government of the Gambia has planned to provide fishing boats and build a permanent police station at Jinnack, North Bank Region, to tackle two major issues: cannabis cultivation and irregular migration. Jinnack has been identified as a hotspot for irregular migration, with many young Gambians attempting to reach Europe through the Atlantic route. Speaking…
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs today (4 March) officially launched the National Physical Planning Board in Banjul. The board is set up to bring order into physical planning in The Gambia, addressing issues like unplanned settlements and infrastructure development. The establishment of the board is part of The Gambia’s efforts to…
Anna Isatou-Bah, an Art27 member, has vowed to revive a lost art in The Gambia – lino and wood carving or relief printing. This traditional art, introduced by the British in 1860, faded away due to costly materials and lack of support. The only remnants are in batik fabric printing, but artistic paper printing is…
Introducing a significant development in the Gambia commerce sector, the National Assembly has approved a new clause in the National Food Security Corporation Bill, 2025, mandating private importers of certain food products to procure a portion of their imports from the Corporation. The amendment, formally introduced by Hon. Sainey Jawara, Member for Lower Saloum, requires…
