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Investment incentives must translate into real economic gains, says GIEPA CEO

The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) CEO Ousainou Senghore has called for stronger collaboration between government institutions and businesses to ensure that investment incentives granted under the Special Investment Certificate (SIC) and Export Processing Zone (EPZ) regimes translate into tangible economic benefits. The call was made during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop for SIC and Export Processing Zone Licence (EPZL) holders held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center under the theme, “Optimizing the Utilization of Investment Incentives in The Gambia.” 

Sep 14, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

IEC hopes revising courts conclude voter objections within 60 days

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has expressed hope that revising courts will conclude all cases arising from objections to the voter list within 60 days, allowing the Commission to finalise the voter register ahead of the December 2026 presidential election.

Sep 14, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Two lives lost, several injured in road accident involving UDP supporters

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced the death of two of its supporters following a road traffic accident involving a vehicle transporting supporters to a political rally in Allunhari. According to a statement issued by the UDP Media and Communications Team on Friday evening, the vehicle was travelling from Sare Samba in Tumana District when it was involved in a tragic accident.

Sep 14, 2026

VP Jallow leads task force delegation on inspection of NAWEC power facilities

The Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, who also chairs the National Task Force established to address the country's current energy situation in the Gambia, today led a delegation of senior government officials on a site visit to two critical NAWEC installations, the Bijilo sub-station and the Jabang 225kVA transmission sub-station.

Sep 14, 2026 • Mariatou Ngum & Abdou Mbye

THE GAMBIA TOURISM DELEGATION HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL DESTINATION STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND MEET-AND-GREET IN LAGOS NIGERIA

The Gambia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) and its tourism Stakeholders, has successfully hosted a high-level Destination Gambia Meet & Greet and Stakeholder Reception in Lagos.

Sep 14, 2026 • Sheikh Tijan Nyang

UDP issues statement on tragic accident involving two deaths

Sep 14, 2026

VP blames poor records, institutional changes for audit delays

Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow has attributed delays in implementing some National Audit Office recommendations to institutional changes and weaknesses in government record-keeping. Speaking at the National Assembly during oral questions on Wednesday, Jallow said the government had fully implemented 17 of 30 audit recommendations covering the period 2023 to 2025, while seven were currently being implemented and six were only partially implemented. Asked why some recommendations had taken so long to be fully implemented, the Vice President said the reasons differed depending on the nature of each recommendation.

Sep 11, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Hon. Kandeh apologises over electricity protest remarks

The leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Hon. Mama Kandeh, has issued a public apology to Gambians following his controversial comments about the recent electricity protest in the Greater Banjul Area.   On Monday, 7 September 2026, residents staged demonstrations over persistent power outages that have disrupted daily life and business activities. In his initial reaction, Kandeh described the protest as a “deliberate act of sabotage”, claiming it had been planned days in advance.   The remarks drew sharp criticism from civil society groups and ordinary citizens, who argued that the protest was a genuine expression of frustration over the country’s worsening electricity crisis.  

Sep 11, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Hamat Bah urges financial support for religious leaders

The Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, has called for stronger financial support for religious leaders, stressing that their welfare is often overlooked despite the critical role they play in Gambian society. Speaking at the opening of a National Sensitisation Seminar for Religious Leaders and Institutions on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Minister Bah highlighted the challenges faced by imams, pastors, and other faith leaders who are expected to guide communities spiritually while struggling to meet their own economic needs.

Sep 11, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Top military commanders earn promotion

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Adama Barrow, GMRG, has approved the promotion of the top echelon of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), further strengthening the country's military leadership structure.

Sep 11, 2026

Dr Touray admits she shares responsibility for Barrow government’s ‘failures’

Former Vice President and 2026 presidential aspirant Dr Isatou Touray has admitted that she cannot completely distance herself from the failures of the Barrow administration, saying she was part of the government and therefore accepts responsibility for what went wrong. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Dr Touray said her decision to challenge President Adama Barrow in the December 2026 presidential election was driven by her belief that the promises made during the 2016 political transition had not been fulfilled. “Barrow has failed, to a great extent,” she said, while stressing that she would not place all the blame on the president. “But I will not exonerate myself from that failure. I was part of it,” Dr Touray said. She explained that members of the administration had agreed on a clear plan of action following the 2016 change, with targets that were supposed to be measurable, achievable and reported within specific periods.

Sep 11, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

President of Gambians in Turkey raises alarm over ‘migrant detentions’

Members of the Gambian community in Turkey have elected Saidou Baldeh as their new president, with the youth leader pledging to advocate for the welfare and rights of Gambians living in the country. Speaking after his election on Sunday, Baldeh called on the Gambian government to pay greater attention to the plight of Gambians detained in Turkish prisons, particularly those accused of attempting to enter Europe through irregular migration routes.

Sep 11, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

MoHERST scholarship students face neglect at UTG

Students at the University of The Gambia, who are being sponsored by government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), have decried what they described as perennial neglect and total lack of concern by the authorities for their studies, as they once again helplessly wait as courses get filled while lectures also proceed.

Sep 11, 2026 • Ali Jaw

NAWEC announces ‘Temporary Closure’ of Latrikunda, Serrekunda and London Corner Branches

NAWEC wishes to inform its valued customers and the public that recent attacks on its facilities have caused severe damage to the Latrikunda, Serekunda and London Corner branches, rendering them temporarily closed.

Sep 11, 2026

Indonesia promotes West African trade opportunities ahead of Global Expo 2026

Ahead of the highly anticipated 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday, 10 September, convened a virtual briefing to prepare regional stakeholders for one of the world's leading international trade exhibitions.

Sep 11, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Gambia Embassy in Washington hosts cultural evening to prompt investment, tourism and traditional heritage

The Embassy of The Gambia hosted a vibrant cultural evening to introduce Americans from all walks of life to investment opportunities, traditional Gambian music, culinary delicacies, and fine arts. The event underscored the power of cultural diplomacy in fostering international partnerships.

Sep 11, 2026

‘We apologise’: Info Minister admits Gov’t fell short on electricity delivery

The Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, has acknowledged the ongoing electricity challenges in The Gambia and said “the government takes the situation as a serious national concern” that requires urgent resolution. Speaking on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time With Peter Gomez, Dr Ceesay said President Adama Barrow accepts responsibility for service delivery and will address the nation on the issue.

Sep 10, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Over 260,000 Gambians at risk of food insecurity, VP tells Assembly

The Gambia is facing a significant food and nutrition security challenge, with an estimated 262,432 people at risk of food insecurity, Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow has told the National Assembly on Wednesday at parliament. The figure, presented during oral questions in Parliament, is based on the March 2026 Cadre Harmonisé survey, a tool used to assess the acute food and nutrition security situation.

Sep 10, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay