The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and International IDEA together with the European Union and media stakeholders have validated the revised Journalism Charter. The two-day media stakeholders engagement was held at a local hotel in Kotu. The head of International IDEA Gambia office, Jainaba Faye, applauded the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for inserting provisions such as…
In a landmark event, the Gambia Police Force has celebrated the largest single intake in its history with a passing-out parade for 1,300 recruits from Intake 2025. The historic ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Never Again Memorial Arch in Banjul, was presided over by President Adama Barrow. The event marked a significant milestone in…
Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow officially launched the Sustainable Empowerment Skills Training Initiative for Women and Youth in The Gambia at the International Award Scheme on Tuesday 5 August 2025 in celebration of her birthday. Delivering her statement, the First Lady emphasised that she did not wish her birthday be merely a fanfare but a…
His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, is currently in Awaza, Turkmenistan, where he is representing The Gambia at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) from 5-8 August 2025. The high-level conference, held under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnership”, brings together leaders, experts, and…
The Basse Area Council (BSAC) has confirmed significant progress in its long-awaited plan to transform the Basse mini stadium into a standard football facility, with all required documentation now completed and under review. According to the Council’s Public Relations Officer, Foday Manneh, bidding documents for interested contractors are ready and will soon be submitted to…
The Israeli occupation has killed or injured at least 5,844 Palestinians in just one week, between July 29 and August 4, 2025, according to the OIC Media Observatory. The observatory recorded 1,019 Palestinians killed–685 in Gaza and 6 in the West Bank. There were also 4,825 recorded injuries. These figures bring the total number of…
The Gambia Police Force is aware of a video circulating on social media in the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, showing an elderly man being escorted by a group of individuals, with misleading claims alleging that he had committed murder. The Police wish to clarify that the matter concerns a reported case of…
A high-powered delegation from the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) led by the Director General on Tuesday 5 August 2025, visited the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) High Command at the Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The purpose of the visit was to express appreciation for the fencing of the GRTS annex station in Basse, Upper…
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, on Monday, 4 August 2025, presided over the official deployment of 20 Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The NTAC professional team was officially deployed to the Ministry of Higher Education through the Nigerian Charge d’Affaires at a…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) will soon begin the process of selecting its next flag bearer, Senior Administrative Secretary Alagie S. Darboe has confirmed. He said the exercise will be conducted in line with the party’s constitution, principles and a spirit of mutual respect. Darboe made the announcement on Saturday during the UDP’s convention in…
