More than 200 educators including teachers and school administrators across The Gambia have been successfully trained on artificial intelligence by Africa Missions Global (AMG) The Gambia. The august occasion, which took place on Saturday at the OIC Conference Centre in Senegambia, was aimed at empowering educators with AI-driven teaching skills. Africa Missions Global is a…
The Fulbe Africa Organization has issued a strongly worded statement condemning comments made by the Minister for Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat NK Bah, during a recent meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders at the State House in Banjul. During the March 30th gathering, Hon. Bah reportedly attributed regional violence and jihadist activities…
Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, Friday presided over the validation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Graduates Tracer Study Report for 2024. The validation programme was held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo. The project, funded by the World Bank through…
His Excellency Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, accompanied by a team of officials, has embarked on a comprehensive site visit to key institutions under his purview. The sectors included the National Population Commission Secretariat (NPCS), National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Food Safety and…
Deputies have made history by passing two significant pieces of legislation: the Criminal Procedure Bill and the Criminal Offence Bill. These reforms, passed on Friday 28 March 2025, represent the country’s most ambitious effort to modernize its justice system by replacing outdated colonial laws. The new laws aim to create a fairer, faster, and more…
In a vibrant ceremony symbolizing unity and shared purpose, the Ghanaian ECOMIG contingent and the Gambian authorities inaugurated the newly expanded Banjul-Barra Ferry Terminal Mosque on Saturday, March 30, 2025. The project marks a significant milestone in cross-border cooperation and interfaith harmony. The initiative was spearheaded by Ghana’s Lt. Col. Abraham Pourigelle Dery, who transformed…
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance national development through modernisation, President Adama Barrow today visited the markets of Brikama, Latrikunda, and Serekunda, following recent fire outbreaks, the latest being the Serekunda ‘Sandika’ incident. The visit of the president was to personally assess the situation and understand the consequences of the fires on the victims…
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation, has organised a four-day workshop to enhance the capacity of Member States in implementing regional tax expenditure reforms. The workshop, held from 24 to 27 March 2025, in collaboration with the World Bank, brought together representatives from the Ministries of Finance and Tax Administrations…
The Gambia Police Force has clarified the case of the disappearance of Ebrima Ceesay, a taxi driver from Wellingara, who was reported missing on July 18, 2024. The matter has understandably raised public concern, and the GPF says it remains committed to ensuring transparency and accountability. According to investigations, Ebrima Ceesay was reported missing by…
Yusef Taylor, a journalist and human rights advocates, has said the Gambia’s parliament has failed to fulfill one of its most critical responsibilities of checking or overseeing how government is spending tax-payers money. “For over a year, The Gambia’s Parliament has failed to fulfill one of its most critical responsibilities: overseeing government spending of taxpayer…
