His Excellency, Mr Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, acting in accordance with sections 71 (1) and 71(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has, with immediate effect, reassigned Honourable Baboucar Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment to the Ministry of Defence. In the same…
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday commissioned the newly constructed multi-complex administrative office of the Gambia Teachers’ Union Cooperative Credit Union (GTUCCU) in Bakoteh, marking a significant milestone in the Union’s nearly three decades of service. The imposing structure, hailed as a symbol of growth and expansion, reflects the union’s steady rise since its establishment in…
Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, secretary general and party leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has been selected as the Party’s standard bearer for The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election, solidifying his position as the party’s presidential candidate. Darboe has thus reiterated his call for unity among the party members. The announcement of his candidacy followed a…
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with Securiport, on Tuesday concluded a six-week Advanced Information Technology and Capacity Building Training at the Banjul International Airport, graduating 15 officers. The program was facilitated by the Quest Institute of Technology (QIT). The closing ceremony was presided over by the Assistant Director General of Policy and Planning,…
The Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has conducted a routine inspection of the ongoing construction of the Fajara Waterfront Road. The Minister, who embarked on the inspection on Tuesday 9 September, emphasised the importance of the road, stating that it serves as a vital link between hotels and other infrastructure within the tourism…
The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has successfully concluded his state visit to Guinea-Bissau with enhanced agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, public health, education and public sector reform between the two countries. During high-level discussions with his host, His Excellency Umaro Sissoco EMBALÓ, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the two Heads of State reviewed the…
The Ministry of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (MoHERST) has officially handed over the newly built state-of-the-art University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology campus in Brikama, West Coast Region. Funded by the World Bank ACE Impact for Development Project, the structure includes 12 classrooms, 5 studios, 28 offices, a 250-seat auditorium, a conference…
The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with Interpol, on September 4, 2025, commenced a two-day training at the GPFCC Hall in Kanifing. The training brought together officers from the Gambia Police Force, the Gambia Immigration Department, the Gambia Revenue Authority, and the Gambia Armed Forces, as part of ongoing efforts under Operation Screen West Africa…
His Excellency Mohammed B. S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, on 3 September 2025 received a high-level delegation from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Banjul Office at the State House in Banjul. The visiting delegation, led by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Louis Moses…
The leader and the secretary general of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, has said the party’s process of selecting a presidential flagbearer is a reflection of its commitment to democracy. In his engagement with the media, Darboe expressed gratitude to supporters and underscored the importance of adhering to democratic principles as the…
