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Gambia Actualising Conference Tourism Hub as VP Jallow Inaugurates New BICC Board

His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, on Friday, September 19, 2025 officially inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Banjul International Convention Centre Limited (BICC) marking the transformation of the former OIC Secretariat into a limited liability company. This historic transition ensures that the state-of-the-art Sir Dawda Kairaba…

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Regional tourism training launched in The Gambia

ECOWAS launches Regional Tourism Training to boost economic integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched its tourism capacity-building program in The Gambia, aimed at strengthening tourism as a driver of economic growth and regional integration. The initiative, which brings together tourism stakeholders from all 12 ECOWAS Member States, focuses on improving tourism standards, attracting investment, and fostering cross-border cooperation. It…

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All-Inclusive package ‘diminishes tourism opportunities’ for local businesses in Senegambia 

Business owners in the Senegambia area have expressed concerns over the current tourism season, which they say has been adversely affected by the introduction of the ‘all-inclusive’ package for tourists. While the current tourism season appears to be flourishing according to many it has been soiled due to the rise of the ‘all-inclusive’ package for…

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Kanilai Farm needs refurbishing to enhance tourism -snake farmer calls on authorities

Bafulo Janko, a resident soldier in Kanilai, has called on authorities to take action and renovate Kanilai Farm for tourism purposes. Kanilai Farm, located in the heart of Kanilai Foni Kansala district, has been a hub for reptile breeding and exotic pet zones for over decades. However, due to neglect and lack of proper maintenance…

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