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GTBoard raises alarm over beach attacks ahead of tourism season

The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), together with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has raised concern over recent incidents within the Tourism Development Area (TDA), which have raised serious concerns regarding the safety and security of tourists and visitors. The move comes as The Gambia prepares for the official start of this year’s tourism season as Destination Gambia continues to pride itself as preferred spot in Africa.

Sep 29, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

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Alliance with NPP not focused on jobs, positions: Faal

Essa Mbaye Faal has defended his decision to enter into a political alliance with President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party (NPP), saying the agreement is centred on reforms and not jobs, money or political appointments.

Sep 29, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Info Commission: Access to information key to fighting fake

The Information Commission has said access to credible information is critical to tackling misinformation and disinformation ahead of The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election.

Sep 29, 2026

Mayor Lowe urges Gambian women to reject tribal politics

In recent remarks, Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe urged Gambian women to resist the lure of tribal, insulting, and transactional politics. Her words could not have come at a more critical time. Our nation’s political discourse is increasingly being dragged away from meaningful policies and programs, and instead reduced to divisive rhetoric that threatens the very fabric of our democracy.

Sep 29, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Barrow says religious leaders key to national peace, unity

President Adama Barrow has called on religious leaders to remain steadfast in promoting peace and national unity, describing their role as indispensable to The Gambia's stability and development, during a high-level meeting with Islamic leaders at State House.

Sep 28, 2026 • Momodou Jawo

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