The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has donated key sports gears to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU). This initiative came as part of efforts to support the UTGSU Sports Festival, the major sports event, which draws near. The recently donated materials included eight sets of football jerseys and six balls. According…
The World Bank announced today Djibrilla Issa as its new Division Director for Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia. In this role, Mr Issa will oversee the World Bank Group’s engagement across the five countries, working closely with governments, development partners, and keystakeholders to support priority initiatives. Central to this agenda is fostering…
The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has attributed the depreciation of the dalasi against the CFA franc and other currencies to broader macroeconomic and structural economic factors rather than a single transaction channel. Governor Buah Saidy made the remarks during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which reviewed the state of…
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG), Dawda Sanyang, has confirmed the arrest of 20 individuals for suspected drug trafficking, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin, and ecstasy. The arrests were made between March 8-15, 2026, at various locations, including Jenoi checkpoint, Farato, and Sukuta. He said the suspects, aged…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has introduced smart water meters as part of a pilot digital monitoring system aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in water service delivery. The initiative, currently being tested in parts of the Greater Banjul Area, uses digital software to track, monitor and electronically read water meters, replacing faulty…
The Vision Development Foundation, under the leadership of Momodou Turo Darboe, Friday held another occasion at Fajara to distribute sugar to communities and institutions across the country through their representatives. The late afternoon occasion was graced by beneficiaries, some public officials and other renowned individuals. In his brief speech Saihou Fofana, the foundation’s director of…
Members of the National Assembly on today Thursday debated a motion calling for the restitution of Gambian cultural artefacts and sacred heritage removed during British colonial rule, with particular attention to items linked to Salikenni Village in the North Bank Region. The motion, moved by Hon. Sulayman Saho, Member for Central Baddibu and Minority Chief…
At a mega event held recently at the Motherland Events Centre in Senegambia, the prodigious award-winning Gambian author and youth activist launches his second work. Babucarr’s second book is a critical message about the state of Gambian affairs, presented to the nation as a message. This inspired its title, which is ‘The Envelope’. As an…
Construction works under Phase 3 of the Bertil Harding Highway are progressing steadily, with the contractor undertaking several key activities across different sections of the project. The works are being executed by Arezki S.A., which continues to advance construction on multiple components of the highway upgrade. Following the successful completion of the double surface dressing…
Binta Bah, a Gambian based in Germany, has been honoured as Bremen Woman of the year 2026 due to her dedication in empowering women, integration, inclusion and intercultural dialogue. Binta, founder of Lundu e.V. a civil society organisation in Bremen supporting public health, integrations of migrants and intercultural connections was awarded by The Bremen State…
