The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has launched a five-day In-service Training Course at the GID Training School in Tanji commencing today 11 August. The initiative forms part of the GID reform strategies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and professionalism in immigration services, developing the GID Training School (GIDTS) into an in-service training centre that enhances capacity…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) have strongly condemned the recent mass killing of vultures allegedly carried out by one of their personnel Lance Corporal Alieu Jallow. GAF, who have expressed deep concern about the incident, were also made to know that the act involved a civilian co-perpetrator, Ebrima Khan, who are currently in both military…
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…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and International IDEA together with the European Union and media stakeholders have validated the revised Journalism Charter. The two-day media stakeholders engagement was held at a local hotel in Kotu. The head of International IDEA Gambia office, Jainaba Faye, applauded the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for inserting provisions such as…
In a landmark event, the Gambia Police Force has celebrated the largest single intake in its history with a passing-out parade for 1,300 recruits from Intake 2025. The historic ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Never Again Memorial Arch in Banjul, was presided over by President Adama Barrow. The event marked a significant milestone in…
The Gambia Police Force is aware of a video circulating on social media in the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, showing an elderly man being escorted by a group of individuals, with misleading claims alleging that he had committed murder. The Police wish to clarify that the matter concerns a reported case of…
A high-powered delegation from the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) led by the Director General on Tuesday 5 August 2025, visited the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) High Command at the Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The purpose of the visit was to express appreciation for the fencing of the GRTS annex station in Basse, Upper…
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 United Democratic Party (UDP) will soon begin the process of selecting its next flag bearer, Senior Administrative Secretary Alagie S. Darboe has confirmed. He said the exercise will be conducted in line with the party’s constitution, principles and a spirit of mutual respect. Darboe made the announcement on Saturday during the UDP’s convention in…
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has revealed that The Gambia government, through his ministry, is working towards establishing a law enforcement academy in the country. Minister Sanyang made these remarks while presiding over the recent inauguration of the newly built model police station in Essau, North Bank Region. He said the establishment of the…
