Triplets’ mom solicits financial support
Jun 3, 2021, 12:34 PM
Kodou Phillott, a resident of Lamin Daranka, who recently gave birth to triplets, is seeking urgent financial support to address family needs.
CJ lays foundation stone for new Islamic center
Jun 2, 2021, 11:24 AM
Chief Justice of The Gambia, Sheikh Bubacarr Assan Jallow recently laid the foundation stone for Sheikh Alhaji Bubacarr Zaidi Jallow Islamic Center at a ceremony held at Tabokoto.
Foundation commits to ending stigma, discrimination in mental health
Jun 2, 2021, 11:16 AM
Tommy Town Foundation, a local charity has expressed its resolve and commitment to ending stigmatisation and discrimination associated with mental health in the country.
African Rising, HOT Gambia commemorate ALD
Jun 2, 2021, 11:10 AM
African Rising in partnership with Hopes of Tomorrow on Tuesday commemorated African Liberation Day in a form of dialogue with the civil society and policymakers.
Sarah’s Kindergarten inaugurates new playground
Jun 2, 2021, 11:07 AM
Sarah’s Kindergarten in Lamin village recently inaugurated a new playground for the pupils in Lamin.
‘Gov't reaffirms commitment to promote Private Sector Participation in education’
Jun 1, 2021, 11:34 AM
Deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed government's commitment to encourage and promote private sector participation in the country’s education sector.
Africa urgently needs 20M second doses of COVID-
Jun 1, 2021, 11:32 AM
Brazzaville, 27 May 2021 – Africa needs at least 20 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the next six weeks to get second doses to all who received a first dose within the 8 -12week interval between doses recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
‘Badinbung’ Initiative is here to stay’
Jun 1, 2021, 11:30 AM
The executive director of Beakanyang has spoken about plans to make their ‘Badinbung’ Initiative, which is a Mandinka parlance for restoring conflicts in a family house a permanent local structure in the Upper River Region.
Covid-19 impact on academic performance in LRR
May 31, 2021, 12:27 PM
The outbreak of the coronavirus disrupted the normal routines of educational establishments across the globe.
Covid-19 survivors face stigma, discrimination
May 31, 2021, 12:25 PM
Since the confirmation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China, many people who contracted the virus have been discriminated either by family members, friends or even co-workers.
Mam Sait Njie describes Jammeh as monster, fraudster
May 31, 2021, 12:05 PM
Mam Sait Njie, on Wednesday appeared before the TRRC and described former President Yahya Jammeh as a monster and fraudster after his intersection with Jammeh in connection with a land transaction he was involved in with the Social Security Housing Finance Cooperation (SSHFC).
Covid-19 school closure affects over 6,000 students
May 28, 2021, 2:27 PM
The closure of schools have been among the most shocking signs of Covid-19 and since the pandemic hit The Gambia in March 2020. Its impacts have manifested on the enrolment and retention rate of students.
Covid-19 impact: Access to essential services in Bwiam. Bwiam market women lament difficulties
May 28, 2021, 2:21 PM
The impact of Covid-19 has been stressful on families. The Bwiam Market women have lamented that the coronavirus pandemic has brought a lot of sufferings and that their progress had faced setback.
CONCERNED NIGERIANS REPUDIATE AND DISENTANGLE THEMSELVES FROM THE KANGAROO INSTALLATION OF THE ROYAL FATHER OF NIGERIA COMMUNITY
May 28, 2021, 2:10 PM
Press release
UDP secretary general & presidential candidate solidarity message for Africa Liberation Day 2021
May 27, 2021, 1:10 PM
Fellow Gambians, my African Compatriots, Diaspora Africans
Happy Africa Liberation Day to all Gambians and Africa as a whole. Long live Africa
May 27, 2021, 1:03 PM
The president’s speech is better late than never. However, he came out under the mounting pressure from concern citizens who are constantly at the mercy of thieves and arm robbers. The speech lacks empathy for the president is not victim sensitive.
Covid-19: University students lament struggle in accessing effective classes Student claims that online class affects her mental health
May 27, 2021, 12:30 PM
Aside fatalities and the negative impact it has had on world economies, the global corona virus pandemic also had an overwhelming impact on many sectors including the country’s education sector.
GTU hosts joint EI/PATC Book Development Project
May 27, 2021, 12:17 PM
As the sole affiliate of Education International (EI) in the country, The Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) on Monday launched a 10-day Book Development Project at its secretariat in Kanifing.