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MoBSE launches nationwide sensitisation for foundational learning programme

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), through its Communications Working Group (CWG), has launched a week-long nationwide sensitization programme for head teachers and deputy head teachers in preparation for the implementation of the Foundational Learning Programme across the country.

Oct 5, 2026 • Author: Edrisa Camara

Communities join forces to clean Kotu stream on Int’l Coastal Clean-up Day

The National Environment Agency (NEA), through its Coastal and Marine Environment Programme, in collaboration with the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Project and local communities, has marked this year's International Coastal Clean-Up Day with a renewed focus on protecting the country's sensitive coastal streams.

Oct 2, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

GPPC hands over 792,182 textbooks to Edu Ministry

The Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation (GPPC), under a contract with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), has officially handed over 792,182 textbooks covering 34 subjects for distribution to senior secondary schools across the country.

Oct 2, 2026 • Mariama A. Darboe

GID, Frontex launch 3-day tactical emergency casualty care training

Oct 2, 2026

GANDIOL awards $11,000 micro-business grants to 11 entrepreneurs

Oct 1, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Hon. Abdoulie Njai donates D4M medical equipment to EFSTH

Oct 1, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

3DGam marks 9 years with D64,000 learning support

3DGam and 3D Global, a non-profit humanitarian organisation, recently commemorated its ninth anniversary with renewed commitment to education, health, youth empowerment and support for disadvantaged communities.

Oct 1, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Gov’t promises duty waiver decision in 72 hrs with new digital system

The government has introduced a digital Duty Waiver Application System aimed at making the processing of duty waiver applications faster, more transparent and easier to track, with applicants expected to receive a decision within 72 hours when all requirements are met.

Sep 30, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Gambia to host over 1,000 delegates for WAFFEST 2026

The Gambia will host the 8th edition of the West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) 2026, a sub-regional initiative aimed at reviving gastronomy tourism while promoting the region’s rich delicacies and skills exchange.

Sep 30, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Community leaders tackle waste management challenges in Sukuta–Bundung

Local councillors Abdou K. Cham of Sukuta Ward and Lamin Darboe of Bundung Borehole Ward have emphasised the urgent need for community cooperation in tackling solid waste management challenges around the Sukuta–Bundung Bridge

Sep 30, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

3DGam Marks 9 years with D64,000 learning support

3DGam and 3D Global, a non-profit humanitarian organisation, recently commemorated its ninth anniversary with renewed commitment to education, health, youth empowerment and support for disadvantaged communities. The anniversary celebration, held under the theme “Empower, Elevate and Impact,” highlighted the foundation’s work over the past nine years, including support to schools, health facilities and communities across the country.

Sep 30, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Historic milestone as Gambia validates first-ever National Dementia Plan

The Gambia, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday convened a stakeholder forum to validate its first-ever National Dementia Plan 2027-2031. The five-year plan represents an important national milestone towards strengthening the country’s response to dementia within mental health, neurological conditions, and substance-use services.

Sep 29, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Gov’t moves to diversify Gambia’s tourism products

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has reaffirmed its commitment to diversifying The Gambia’s tourism products through ecotourism, culture, festivals, gastronomy and other initiatives aimed at attracting visitors to the regions and encouraging longer stays. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Amie Njie, made the remarks during an interview following the conclusion of the upcountry regional tourism stakeholders’ engagement in Mansakonko, Lower River Region, on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Sep 29, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

GID intercepts 11 would-be irregular migrants in Tanji, arrests suspected smuggler

Sep 28, 2026

ECOMIG, DLEAG join Kanifing Hospital in sanitation exercise

The Nigerian contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) and the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), on Saturday joined Kanifing General Hospital (KGH) in an environmental sanitation exercise aimed at promoting a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Sep 28, 2026 • Mariama A. Darboe

UTG selects representatives for SDKJ International Moot Court Competition

The Law Students' Association of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Saturday conducted preliminary rounds to select the University's representatives for this year's Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (SDKJ) International Moot Court Competition.

Sep 28, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Information Commission trains CSOs on access to information, data protection

The Information Commission, in partnership with the United Nations System in The Gambia, has launched a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the ability of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to promote transparency, accountability and informed citizen participation in the country.

Sep 25, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

ITC, EU & gov’t launch workshop to shape creative industries policy

The International Trade Centre (ITC), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has launched a three-day workshop aimed at developing The Gambia's first comprehensive policy framework for the creative industries sector.

Sep 25, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko