The Gambia Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GAMIRSALEP) under the Central Project Coordinating Unit (CPCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security convened a four-day Training of Trainers workshop for the demand side (borrowers) at a local Hotel. Held to raise awareness about the project’s activities, the training also sought…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun preparations for its flagship Trade and Investment Forum and Exhibition (ECOTIFE). ECOTIFE is expected to drive regional integration, attract investment, and stimulate economic growth across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of the planning committee meeting in Lagos on Thursday, ECOWAS Director of Trade, Kolawole…
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, received a delegation from the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Commission at the State House in Banjul. The commission briefed the President on the findings of the performance contract assessment report of Social Security and Housing Finance Cooperation (SSHFC) and the National Food Security and Processing Marketing Cooperation (NFSPMC)….
The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Mr. Alieu Loum, on behalf of President Adama Barrow, handed over two (2) brand-new tractors with full implements to communities Ndoofan and Toro Bah in the North Bank Region (NBR). As part of ongoing efforts to boost rural agricultural production, the tractors were presented…
In government’s efforts to ensure equitable development across the country, particularly in agriculture, Lower River Region (LRR) has been among beneficiary communities that were once deprived but now have been receiving constant support by the Barrow’s administration. By continuing this ongoing effort, The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President Mr. Alieu…
The National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), Department of Community Development (DCD) and Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW) are currently implementing the Resilience, Inclusion, Skills and Equity (RISE) Project which is jointly funded by the World Bank and the Gambia Government. The project is poised to provide a foundation for sustainable livelihoods to the poor and vulnerable,…
Executive director of National Sports Council (NSC) has underscored that coaches are the backbone of athlete development in sport, underlining them as invaluable instruments for strengthening national sport. Mahmud Lamin Jawla made the deliberation during the opening of a 5-day intensive handball training course, organised by the Gambia National Olympics Committee (GNOC). Emphasising this fact,…
Agriculture, the backbone of many developing economies, remains a vital driver of food security, employment and rural livelihoods in The Gambia. In a major boost to the sector, the European Union has signed a €20 million ($21.6 million) financing deal with the Gambian government to modernise farming and strengthen climate resilience. The 1.7 billion dalasi…
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 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…
