An adopted policy is merely a paper, says Registrar of Companies
Feb 3, 2023, 1:21 PM
Alieu Jallow, the Registrar of Companies at the Ministry of Justice has said that an adopted policy is merely a piece of paper if its provisions and guidelines are not domesticated and implemented.
FAO, partners launch FISH4ACP project
Feb 3, 2023, 1:16 PM
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations yesterday, Thursday launched the Fish for Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific State (FISH4ACPS) project as part of its undertaking to strengthen and develop the fisheries sector in The Gambia.
Sub-Saharan remains most corrupt region on the globe
Feb 3, 2023, 1:12 PM
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most corrupt part of the world, according to revelation by German-based Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, launched on Tuesday.
Fact Check Center launches its website
Feb 2, 2023, 12:54 PM
Fact Check Center, an independent organisation established with the aim of combating misinformation, disinformation and hate speech in The Gambia launched its website on Wednesday.
NYP launches online platform to monitor parliament
Feb 2, 2023, 12:49 PM
The National Youth Parliament -The Gambia (NYP), on Monday launched Parliament Watch Online Platform (Wahjef) designed to give citizens the opportunity to know and learn about parliamentarians, proceedings and bills tabled before lawmakers.
NALA trains doctors, lawyers on expert evidence
Feb 2, 2023, 12:43 PM
The National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA) in collaboration with DLA Piper, a leading global law firm delivery based in the United States on Wednesday convened a four-day capacity-building forum for doctors, lawyers and other stakeholders on expert evidence.
IHRDA trains Justice Ministry staff on AU Transitional Justice Policy
Feb 2, 2023, 12:39 PM
The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) on Tuesday convened a two-day capacity building forum for 20 personnel from the Ministry of Justice and other justice related institutions on the application of African Union (AU) Transitional Justice Policy.
UNSECO-NATCOM, MOBSE train teachers on ICT
Feb 1, 2023, 12:35 PM
The Science and Technology Education Directorate (STED) under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) with funding from ICESCO through UNESCO-NATCOM recently wrapped-up a six-day training for fifty teachers at Gambia Senior Secondary School Computer Lab.
Let’s empower our city councils!
Feb 3, 2023, 12:21 PM
City councils are integral pillars in initiating development projects to better serve their people.
Recycling good for community!
Feb 2, 2023, 11:34 AM
Recycling waste products, be it paper, cars, plastics, cardboard, grass clippings, or other things we dispose of in our daily lives, is something that is good for our environment.
Promoting ICT in schools!
Feb 1, 2023, 12:05 PM
The increase in the social use of ICTs and its enormous impact in the world of education are immense. ICT is fast becoming a fundamental tool for new teachers and students in widening their digital skills in or outside classrooms.
High mental health burden for Africa’s youth!
Jan 31, 2023, 12:28 PM
Young people in Africa are particularly at risk of mental disorders and healthcare systems are not well equipped to deal with them.
Int’l Paralympic Committee holds in-country support programme for GNPC
Feb 3, 2023, 1:40 PM
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Senior Manager Carolin Rickers has concluded a three-day in-country support programme training for members of the Gambia National Paralympic Committee (GNPC) in a bid to enhance its capacity and help improve the administrative approach to Para Sports development in The Gambia.
Jam City, Immigration register 3rd win, Medical FC suffer 4th loss in GFF 2nd Tier
Feb 3, 2023, 1:34 PM
Jam City and Immigration FC have both recorded their third victories of the season, while Medical FC suffered their fourth defeat of the season during their week-six fixtures of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League played on Wednesday across different venues.
Jeshwang City crowned SK West ‘nawetan’ league cup champions
Feb 3, 2023, 1:30 PM
Jeshwang City were over the weekend crowned champions of the 2022 Serrekunda West ‘league cup ‘nawetan’ tournament after defeating Tigers FC 3-2 on post-match penalty shootouts following a goalless draw in regulation time at the Serrekunda West Mini Stadium.
'Over 200 schools to participate in this year’s Inter-School Championship'
Feb 2, 2023, 1:07 PM
Ismaila Ceesay, president of the Gambia Secondary Schools Sports Association has stated that they are expecting over 200 schools to participate in this year’s School Sports Athletics Championship.
Un système fiscal bien conçu pourrait stimuler la prospérité économique, selon Mr Darbo, le Directeur Général
Feb 3, 2023, 1:45 PM
Le directeur général de l’Administration Fiscale de la Gambie (GRA) a déclaré qu'un système fiscal bien conçu et favorable aux entreprises pourrait stimuler la prospérité économique d'un pays.
Des alkalos de la Region de Central River sans salaire depuis des mois
Jan 26, 2023, 1:13 PM
Decongestion of KMC: National concern
Feb 2, 2023, 1:10 PM
Education Column: A Brief History of Education in The Gambia – Dr Cherno Omar Barry
Jan 26, 2023, 1:39 PM
Tribute to my teacher Badara A. Joof, former VP
Jan 24, 2023, 1:05 PM
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
May Jannah be his eternal abode. VP Badara Joof was my English teacher and literature teacher at Nusrat High School.
A gentle soul who served our country diligently – Prof. Muhammadou Kah pays tribute to Late VP Badara Alieu Joof
Jan 24, 2023, 1:02 PM
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Surely, we belong to Allah and verily to Him do we return.
The climate is already collapsing in Africa – but its nations have a plan
Nov 7, 2022, 10:41 AM
The Rural Child: The Youth Organisation that is Trying to Revive Fading Storytelling
Sep 27, 2022, 10:51 AM