The government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has injected more than D1.67 billion ($24 million approximately) toward the purchase of groundnuts during the 2025/2026 trade season, in one of the country’s most significant annual investments in rural livelihoods and national food security. Groundnuts, the country’s most important cash crop, remain central to…
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST), Professor Pierre Gomez, has said that his ministry has introduced flagship initiatives, including the Turning Tides Programme, to address youth unemployment and irregular migration through skills training and internships. He added that the USET Phase 2 is meant to strengthen STEM education and innovation infrastructure…
The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) has confirmed the effectiveness of Natural Clean Bio Fertilizer following initial field trials conducted on maize and tomatoes during both the dry and rainy farming seasons in The Gambia. The trials were carried out at NARI’s research fields at the request of Bussk Group Africa, an advocacy group promoting…
The GNOC has secured 50, 000 US dollars from the Olympic Solidarity Fund to renovate its headquarters in Bakau, according to a disclosure by its president. Mr Bai Dodou Jallow made this revelation on Sunday, when the GNOC held its annual general meeting to reflect on the year 2025 and discuss ways towards progress as…
The Gambia National Olympics Committee (GNOC) has on Sunday rallied its member associations, partners, stakeholders, and staff for its Annual General Meeting, where they discussed key developments and matters over the last twelve months. The year 2025 has, so far, been a year, like all other years, marked by both successes and challenges for the…
As the standards of efficiency soar across sectors, digitalisation becomes paramount. Without a plan to adapt, sector players reluctant to leave outdated approaches and traditional methods, still stuck to old ways, are left far behind, later having to struggle for years to catch up in a tremendously fast-paced world that does not wait for anyone….
The passionate King Colley leads the Gambia Handball Association (GHA), and he is optimistic that Gambian handball is destined to change for the better. As a renowned police commissioner steering the Mobile Traffic Unit, King is also notable for his strategic expertise in sports administration. His vision for a prosperous Gambian handball propelled him to…
President Adama Barrow received a donation of $12 million worth of medical items from the Cornerstone Foundation and MAP International. This contribution aims to enhance healthcare services in the country. The presiding ceremony was held at the State House in Banjul on Monday, 22 December 2025, attended by senior government officials, Health professionals, and members…
The National Roads Authority (NRA), with the support of the Consultant of the Bertil Harding project, on Monday, 22 December 2025, commenced a three-day Project Management training. The training, which is under the Bertil Harding Consultants for the Phases 1&2 project, was held at Coco Ocean Hotel. The training brought together engineers and project managers…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) and the Department of Water Resources (DWR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance water management quality in The Gambia. The partnership aims to improve water quality monitoring, infrastructure development, and capacity building. The signing ceremony was held at the NAWEC headquarters in Kanifing on Tuesday,…
