Students at the University of The Gambia, who are being sponsored by the government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), have bitterly lamented what they term as neglect and total lack of concern by the authorities for their studies, as they once again helplessly wait as courses get filled while…
His Excellency President Adama Barrow emphasised that access to electricity is a right and not a privilege. He made the remark during a tour of NAWEC facilities at Brikama and Kori power stations earlier today. The President stressed that government has a duty to ensure reliable and affordable power supply for all Gambians. In response…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has commenced a two-day engagement with media managers and editors to strengthen their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of key governance institutions in the country. The event, held at Seaview Hotel in Kotu, brings together practitioners from radio, television, print, and online platforms. Discussions are centered on three institutions:…
Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow on Tuesday presided over the official launch of the Climate-Resilient Banjul: Enhancing Urban Resilience in the Greater Banjul Area (CLIMB) Project at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre. The program brought together Cabinet Ministers, representatives of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), members…
Anger and frustration swept through the streets of the Gambian capital last night as residents staged a candlelit protest against what they described as a prolonged 24-hour power outage. The demonstration, led by Banjul North National Assembly Member Modou Lamin Bah, drew scores of residents who chanted for the immediate restoration of electricity. The outage,…
CUBE The Gambia and the Kanifing Municipal Library have jointly hosted the IGNITE Summer STEAM Camp 2026, a free three-week programme providing young people aged 11 to 18 with practical learning opportunities across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), alongside digital skills, environmental education, leadership and civic engagement. The camp, held from 10 to…
State-owned mobile operator Gamcel will migrate to The Gambia’s new nine-digit mobile numbering system in the second phase of the rollout, after missing the initial transition due to technical readiness challenges. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) confirmed that while Africell, QCell, and Comium successfully completed the first phase of the migration at midnight on…
The Managing Director of the National Roads Authority (NRA), Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, described the inauguration of the newly constructed Brufut roads as a significant milestone, noting their importance to Brufut residents and communities across the West Coast Region. MD Sumareh Janneh was speaking during the commissioning of the three OIC Road Links in the West…
The recent boat incident involving Gambian migrants has cast a harsh spotlight on the perilous journeys undertaken by young men and women seeking opportunities abroad. While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed ongoing coordination with Spanish authorities and international partners, questions remain about how and why such dangerous voyages continue to claim lives. Unverified…
The All Peoples Party – Sobeyaa (APP-Sobeyaa) has withdrawn from the APEX Coalition negotiations after failing to reach consensus on a previously settled power-sharing arrangement. In a statement issued over the weekend, APP-Sobeyaa expressed gratitude to the coalition and other participating parties for their efforts in building a united opposition front. The party explained that…
