The Deputy Permanent Secretary (Technical) at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Saikou JC Trawally, has said The Gambia is facing an energy crisis, where limited access to clean and modern forms of energy continues to hinder economic growth and development. DPS Trawally was speaking during the dissemination workshop of the National Renewable…
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday 20 August 2025 completed a five-day intensive FIFA Member Association (MA) elite referees course at the National Technical Training Centre (NTTC) in Old Yundum, the home of Gambian football. The President of the Gambia Football Referees Association, John Frank Mendy, expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the…
The Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, Nani Juwara, has announced significant progress in The Gambia’s oil exploration, electricity expansion, water access, and mineral resource development. He delivered the update at the government’s ministerial town hall meeting held on Friday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, attended by state ministers,…
The construction of the Giboro-Faraba Sutu 13-kilometer road has officially commenced on a positive note, marked by a community engagement meeting organised by Societe Malienne De Genie Civil (SOMAGEC) on Saturday 9 August at Giboro community Bantaba. The event brought together local leaders, community members, and stakeholders to celebrate the beginning of a project that promises…
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, under the leadership of Minister Lamin Jabbi, on Friday hosted the official contract signing ceremony between Bibimoney UK, the Gambia Postal Services Corporation (GAMPOST), and Nifty ICT Solutions. In his remarks, Minister Jabbi emphasised the government’s commitment to building a cashless digital economy, where all citizens can benefit…
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 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 first-ever Strategic Plan for the Civil Service University (CSU) has been validated, marking a pivotal step in the transformation of public sector education in The Gambia. The validation workshop, held at Sindola Lodge in Kanilai on July 30, 2025, brought together CSU administrators, technical staff, stakeholders and development partners to review and finalise the…
Young leaders from across West Africa are stepping up to reshape agriculture and food systems, championing resilience, inclusion, and climate-smart practices at a high-level regional convening held in Banjul recently. However, the two-day West Africa Regional Youth Convening, themed “Feeding the Future: Youth-Led Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems”, brought together over 60 youth…
