Caritas Gambia presents over 200 bicycles to LRR schools
May 26, 2021, 12:02 PM
The Caritas Mission in The Gambia through it partners Rotary Ireland last Thursday donated 290 bicycles to schools in the Lower River Region.
Team Iftar introduces new Islamic library for Gambians
May 26, 2021, 11:58 AM
In a bid to instill the culture of reading and Islamic research, Team Iftar has introduced a new Islamic library called ‘Daarus Sakeena’ designed to help increase Islamic teachings and research in the country.
Study: Tourism, fisheries badly affected by Covid-19
May 26, 2021, 11:56 AM
A study by a Ghana-based firm on the impact of Covid-19 on the natural resources sector has shown that the tourism and fisheries in The Gambia have been badly affected by the global corona virus pandemic.
NCAC, others celebrate Africa World Heritage Day
May 24, 2021, 1:25 PM
In celebration of the continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage, the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and partners last Thursday converged at Fort Bullen in Barra, North Bank Region to celebrate the 2021 Africa World Heritage Day. The day was sponsored by the National Commission for UNESCO – The Gambia.
EFANet observes Global Action Week for Education
May 24, 2021, 1:22 PM
Education For All Campaign Network - The Gambia (EFANet) in solidarity with the global education community last Wednesday commemorated Global Action Week for Education at the regional education directorate, Region 6 in Basse.
Start Now trains teachers on technology to support Visually Impaired students
May 24, 2021, 1:20 PM
Start Now Organisation recently trained teachers on accessible and inclusive education for educators with assistive technology to support visually impaired students in The Gambia.
Gambian-US based urges people to emulate Q-Group CEO in supporting humanity
May 24, 2021, 1:19 PM
Ousman Ndow, a Gambian based in United States of America has called on able Gambians to emulate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Q-Group, Muhammad Jah in providing food aid to needy Gambians particularly during the Holy month of Ramadan.
VP Osinbajo Receives The Gambian President’s Special Envoy
May 21, 2021, 1:04 PM
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday received Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow of The Gambia at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
AIUWA Chancellor calls for more training among military personnel
May 21, 2021, 12:37 PM
The Chancellor of the American International University, West Africa School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dinesh A. Shukla has called for more capacity building in the area of medical and health among members of the Armed Force.
National People’s Party partners with Communist party of China
May 21, 2021, 12:32 PM
Officials of the National People’s Party (NPP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) have agreed to forge a partnership that will see the two parties share experiences and best practices as well as cooperate on the basis of complete independence, full equality, mutual respect and non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs.
Initiator sheds light on Faji Kunda road project
May 21, 2021, 12:23 PM
Askia Muhammed Sillah, the initiator of the Kunu Joyeh Street Road in Faji Kunda has provided clarification on the road project which their Ward Councillor and council are taking credit for.
Survey: 41% of unmarried women use family planning methods
May 20, 2021, 12:17 PM
The 2019-2020 Gambia Demographic and Health survey has revealed that 41% of sexually active unmarried women aged 15 to 49 years use a modern family planning method.
Senegambia is divided by colonial powers…UTG vice chancellor
May 20, 2021, 12:12 PM
The vice Chancellor of The University of The Gambia has told the visiting Senegalese delegation from Universite Assane Seck De Ziguinchor that The Gambia and Senegal do not only shared similar cultures, but also family ties, languages and geographic space.
Meet Housainou Njie; Emerging entrepreneur
May 20, 2021, 12:09 PM
Housainou Njie, a young passionate Gambian entrepreneur is making a huge impact in the socio-economic development of the country by operating wide number of businesses that are currently employing a number of youth.
Ministry of Transport, Works & Infrastructure holds retreat
May 19, 2021, 11:38 AM
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MoTWI), recently held its fifth retreat at ABCA’s Creek in Foni, Bintang.
NCAC launches ECOWAS-UNESCO project against Covid-19
May 19, 2021, 11:23 AM
In a bid to curb second wave of the corona virus pandemic by raising awareness on prevention and vaccine hesitancy, National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, UN officials as well as artistes, Tuesday launched the UNESCO-ECOWAS Common Cultural Response to Covid 19 and Gambia Artistes against Covid 19 and vaccine hesitancy campaign.
GADHOH welcomes introduction of sign language at UTG
May 19, 2021, 11:16 AM
The Gambia Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH) has welcomed the recent move by the University of The Gambia to introduce local languagesin the country’s education system for the deaf and hard of hearing persons.
Nigerian Community in Gambia holds Royal Night Awards
May 18, 2021, 1:38 PM
The Nigerian Community in The Gambia on Saturday converged at the Faculty of Law Auditorium at the University of The Gambia for the celebration of Royal Night Award of Honour, as HRH Oba Moshood Abolade was honoured as the Royal Father of Nigerian Community alongside eleven others.