Preparations are in full swing for the September 2025 launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), the highest decision-making body for the private sector within the regional bloc. The 21-member council, established by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers through Regulation C/REG.9/6/21, is expected to play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, boosting investment, and…
The Basse Area Council (BSAC) has launched a major clearance operation targeting illegal dumping sites in Basse, beginning with a site in MSK, after years of environmental concerns. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Council provided logistical support worth more than D25,000 in fuel to power heavy-duty machinery and trucks for the exercise. The operation…
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) has concluded a two-day National Women’s Council meeting in Brikama, West Coast Region. The occasion marked the second statutory quarterly meeting of the 17th National Women’s Council. During the meeting, women councillors received training on their roles and responsibilities, the mandate of the Ministry, and its…
President Adama Barrow on Friday officially inaugurated the National Muslim Elders Advisory Council (NMEAC) during a courtesy call on him at the State House in Banjul. The visit aimed to strengthen the existing cordial relations between the government and religious entities, working towards national development. In his remarks, President Barrow extended profound gratitude to the…
