The United Movement for Change (UMC) has stated that the arrest of National Assembly Member Yaya Menteng Sanyang is tied to voter registration and politically motivated. UMC spokesperson Kemo Bojang told a press conference today that “both the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) are using security forces against…
President Adama Barrow has presided over the first-ever commissioning parade for military officers trained entirely within The Gambia, calling it a historic milestone for the country’s armed forces. Speaking at McCarthy Square on Wednesday, Barrow said the training programme for Commissioning Course 01 would serve as the foundation for a future Military Academy, ending the…
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) today 24 March convened journalists at the Senegambia Hotel for a day-long sensitisation workshop on its new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a digital platform expected to transform tax administration and compliance in the country. The training, organised in collaboration with the Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR) and…
Dr Amadou Scattred Janneh, a former United Democratic Party (UDP) executive member, is throwing his weight behind the National People’s Party (NPP), praising their clear achievements and vision for The Gambia’s future. Speaking in a video on Skypower Radio & TV Services, Dr Janneh highlighted the party’s progress in areas like electrification, education, healthcare, and…
President Adama Barrow has disclosed that Hamat N.K. Bah, the Lands Regional Government and Religious Affairs was the first to advise him against the “three-year agreement” with his 2016 coalition partners as per agreement narrative, urging him instead to remain focused on fulfilling his mandate as President. The Gambian leader was speaking during his annual…
The Executive Secretary of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), Mary Baine, has visited The Gambia as part of her official duties. During her visit, she met with the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) leadership, including Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe, to discuss collaboration and review ongoing reforms. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration, particularly in capacity…
Gambian youth face a growing HIV risk due to complacency, warns Dr Ismail D. Badjie, Founder and CEO of Innovarx Global Health. Speaking to Senigambia media on the country’s HIV prevention landscape, Dr Badjie emphasises that while treatment options have improved, the perception that HIV is no longer a serious threat is putting a new…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) today 25 February organised a media caravan to inspect the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Water and Sanitation Project, aimed at strengthening water supply and sanitation infrastructure across The Gambia. The initiative is part of a broader effort to close the persistent gap between water supply and demand…
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) on 24 February 2026 officially launched the National Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering Workshop under the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund, aimed at producing workforce-ready graduates to meet The Gambia’s evolving labour market needs. The event, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara…
Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), has said modern nations compete through ideas, innovation, and intellectual capacity, rather than physical size or natural resources. Minister Gomez was on Tuesday speaking at the National Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering Workshop for the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust Fund (THET Fund)…
