Binta Bah, a Gambian based in Germany, has been honoured as Bremen Woman of the year 2026 due to her dedication in empowering women, integration, inclusion and intercultural dialogue. Binta, founder of Lundu e.V. a civil society organisation in Bremen supporting public health, integrations of migrants and intercultural connections was awarded by The Bremen State…
Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has inaugurated The Gambia’s first-ever tyre recycling plant, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s fight against waste and environmental pollution. The groundbreaking facility, financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is designed to convert discarded tyres into reusable materials, tackling one of the country’s most persistent waste management challenges….
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informs the public that His Excellency President Adama Barrow held telephone conversations on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with the leaders of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the recent attacks by Iran targeting several…
Construction works are currently underway on the new BB Hotel Bridge, also known as the Kotu Bridge, a project expected to significantly improve access to nearby hotels, markets and surrounding communities. The project is being executed by Longjian Road & Bridge Company, with supervision provided by the National Roads Authority (NRA). Engineers at the site…
The Nyang-Sanneh Institute for Social Research and Justice has called for the enhancement of the security of forex bureaus, safety of employees, maintenance of internal accountability and justice for violent crimes. The body made these and other demands in an open letter addressed to stakeholders such as the Association of Licensed Foreign Exchange Bureau (ALFOB),…
Hon. Bakary Kora, the National Assembly Member for Upper Fulladu West, has criticised the Ministries of Finance, Justice, and Agriculture for their handling of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh. He described the situation as having administrative lapses, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Kora made the remarks during the ongoing parliamentary proceedings on…
The National Assembly Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh has recommended an investigation into the role played in the sales by former Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou. Lawmakers are scrutinizing Tambadou’s role in the handling of Jammeh’s assets, including discrepancies in property sales reports and potential conflicts of…
Catholic Relief Service, in collaboration with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, and key government ministries, has provided 1,600 glasses for students and school administrators across 12 schools in West Coast, North Bank Region, and Kanifing Municipality. Specific partners in the support endeavour funded by the European Union in The Gambia included the Ministry of Health, Ministry of…
A Gambian teacher is working to transform how young people perceive agriculture by turning school gardens into practical learning spaces and encouraging students to view farming as a profitable career path. Mustapha Kanagie, executive director of Smart Agripreneur Academy (SAA) and a teacher from Jarra Jappineh, Lower River Region, and founder of Smart Agripreneurs’ Academy,…
The Gambia government, through the Regional Rice Value Chain Project, over the weekend handed over 15 metric tons of certified, high-yielding rice seeds to farmers in Lower Fulladu West. This initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and food security in the region. The seeds were distributed to members of the Jahaly Pacharr rice farming community,…
