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)…
Deliberating on the issue of behaviour and discipline of athletes, the Minister of Youth and Sports has disclosed that it has always been impressive when Gambian teams go out to compete in foreign countries. Mr. Bakary Y. Badjie was speaking recently at the Gambia National Olympics House in Bakau, where he handed over the Gambian flag…
Lamin Jabbi, the Minister for Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE), on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, provided detailed updates to the National Assembly Members on the ongoing restructuring of state-owned enterprises Gamtel and Gamcel, revealing that the government is negotiating an investment of D6.7 billion for the modernization and commercialization of the telecom giant. Addressing questions…
The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, addressed concerns in the National Assembly over high mobile data prices, confirming that the revival of Comium under Monty Mobile has increased competition and significantly reduced tariffs for Gambians. Responding to a question from the Member for Banjul Central, the…
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, has informed the Gambian lawmakers that the government receives only 25 percent of revenues generated under the Airport Security Port agreement while the operating company takes 75 percent. The disclosure came as the Member for Janjanbureh pressed the Minister for detailed figures covering April…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Honourable Seedy K.M. Keita, said the government of The Gambia has vowed to complete 355 kilometers of priority roads nationwide and modernize key transport infrastructure, including seaports and the airport, under the D55.29 billion 2026 budget unveiled on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the National Assembly. The 2026…
In a major boost for Gambian sports, the Cabinet has approved the National Sports Bill 2024, paving the way for its presentation at the National Assembly. The Bill, presented by Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, introduces sweeping reforms to strengthen sports governance and development. Key provisions include transforming the National Sports…
The Minister of Information, Media & Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has said that government communication must now serve as a tool for building trust, fostering transparency, and encouraging citizen participation. He added that government communication must evolve beyond the traditional model of announcements and press releases in an age marked by rapid digital transformation,…
Finance Minister Seedy Keita has defended the government’s handling of the controversial Russian oil and Win-Win rice import transactions, insisting that both deals followed due process and did not expose public funds to any financial risk. Speaking at a joint press conference with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Ministry of Agriculture in Banjul,…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Babucarr O. Joof, has vowed that under his leadership, Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) will be more productive, effective, and efficient in addressing the needs of soldiers. Minister Joof was speaking during his meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat…
