As The Gambia seeks to upscale its tourism growth beyond sun and beach, the Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Hassoum Ceesay, is at the forefront of projecting the country’s remarkable cultural heritage sites to give them their true meaning and significance to Gambians and to humanity. In an exclusive…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it cannot release the raw voter roll data until the Revising Courts complete their hearings and magistrates sign the relevant documents. The IEC Chairman, Joseph Colley, made the clarification during the Commission’s monthly press conference at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo on Thursday, responding…
The Inter-Party Committee (IPC) has reiterated its dedication to fostering peace, inclusivity, and mutual respect as the foundation of The Gambia’s democratic journey. Speaking at a recent training session, IPC Co-Chair Ejatou Jallow emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in overcoming divisions that threaten national unity. “The IPC stands united in the belief that…
Pamela Camara, Focal Person for the HOPE Project at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), has called on Gambians to embrace dialogue, tolerance, and unity as the nation works toward a peaceful and inclusive future. Speaking at a workshop organized by the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) under the CRS HOPE Project, Camara emphasised that peace…
The 24th China Medical Team in The Gambia has showcased traditional Chinese food therapy at the China Day celebration of the West African Food Festival. The event, held at the weekend (October 18, 2026) at the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI), was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, the Principal…
The Chief Civic Education Officer of the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), Yusupha Bojang, has urged Gambians to embrace tolerance, responsible communication, and collective vigilance as the country prepares for the December 5, 2026 presidential election. Speaking at a workshop themed “Bridging the Divide, Fostering Social Cohesion and Peace”, Bojang emphasised that elections must…
The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) has officially embarked on its long-awaited Informal Sector Scheme campaign, fulfilling a promise made three years ago to extend social protection to Gambians outside the formal workforce. Speaking at Lamin Rice Field, SSHFC Managing Director Saloum Malang described the initiative as a milestone in the country’s social…
The Medical Research Council Unit the Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM) hosted its annual Open Day, welcoming community members, students, government officials, and international partners to its headquarters and field sites. Speaking on behalf of the Unit, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Davis Nwakanma underscored the importance of…
The coming presidential election presents The Gambia with a fundamental choice: continue to depend heavily on imported goods, external financing and a narrow economic base, or build a productive economy that creates jobs, strengthens food security and gives its young people a meaningful stake in the nation’s future. The economic facts point to a country…
The leader and Secretary General of the National Builders Party (NBP), Ansu Sanneh, has vowed to officially launch his party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Buffer Zone in Tallinding. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Dunas Hotel in Kotu. Sanneh, addressing journalists and supporters, emphasised that “love for one’s…
