In the heart of the Lower River Region, a quiet revolution in education is unfolding. For students in Jarra West, the arrival of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs is more than just a new academic option; it is a lifeline to opportunity, dignity, and hope. Seventeen-year-old Mariama Darboe beams as she describes…
Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a school bus to ease the growing challenges of transportation. Speaking on behalf of their peers, several students explained that the lack of reliable transport has made it…
The Deputy Director of NAWEC, Sampo Ceesay, has assured Gambians that the ongoing electricity crisis is not a system failure but rather a situational challenge linked to maintenance and external factors. Ceesay explained that NAWEC is currently undergoing massive maintenance on its thermal plants, which has temporarily reduced generation capacity. He noted that the ability…
President Adama Barrow has called on Gambians to uphold peace, stability, and national unity as the country enters a crucial election year. Speaking after Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the King Fahad Mosque, the president described Tobaski as a time of reconciliation, prayers, and togetherness. He encouraged citizens to embrace the spirit of the festival by visiting…
ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has called on Gambians to embrace unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. In his annual Eid message, Darboe reminded citizens that the festival is not only a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and sacrifice but also a moment for reconciliation and compassion. He urged Gambians to…
Political commentator and National People’s Party member Dodou Jah has warned that the newly formed UNITE movement could pose a significant challenge to both the ruling party and opposition groups as The Gambia heads towards the 2026 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with Kerr Fatou, Jah cautioned against dismissing the movement’s influence, despite its…
As Gambians prepare to reunite with loved ones for Eid UL Adha (Tobaski), many travellers are voicing frustration over sharp increases in transport fares across the country. Passengers heading upcountry report pay as much as D1,200 for a single trip to Basse, leaving families financially strained during what is meant to be a season of…
At the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), the silence of the mortuary is heavy with unanswered questions. Rows of unclaimed bodies lie in wait, each one a story untold, a family left in uncertainty. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of EFSTH, Fabel Jarju, appealed to Gambians through Senigambia news outlet, urging relatives to come…
A regional workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of women cross-border traders has opened in The Gambia, bringing together traders, government officials, legal experts, and representatives of the ECOWAS Commission to promote economic empowerment and regional trade integration. The workshop, organised in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and the Women in Law and Development in…
The Subdeco Campus in Banjul hosted a landmark seminar over the weekend, under the theme “Transformational Leadership and Strategic Innovation for Business Growth in The Gambia and Beyond”. The event brought together students, faculty lecturers, and distinguished guests to discuss the urgent need for innovation and visionary leadership in shaping the nation’s future. Abdou Faye,…
