Ghanaian expert lauds Gambia for protecting its land, culture and traditions
Sep 29, 2020, 12:07 PM
Chris Addy-Nayo, a Ghanaian development expert has commended local authorities in the Gambia for protecting their lands, culture and traditions.
Rohey Malick Lowe: Fighting covid-19 requires collective efforts
Sep 28, 2020, 12:48 PM
Rohey Malick Lowe, Mayoress of Banjul City Council (BCC) has underscored the significance of unity in the fight against the deadly coronavirus, arguing that “we should work collectively with a view to completely fight the spread of the invisible enemy in the country.”
Three Gambian journalists selected for 2020 U.S. election coverage
Sep 28, 2020, 12:33 PM
Banjul, The Gambia – The United States Embassy in The Gambia congratulates three Gambian journalists selected to participate in the 2020 “Foreign Press Centers Programme for Elections 2020: A Virtual Tour of the United States and the American Electoral Process.”
GFS trains consultants, contractors on EU tendering
Sep 28, 2020, 12:23 PM
GFS Business Development last Friday concluded a week-long training for consultants, contractors and suppliers in The Gambia on EU tendering, finance and contract procedures.
Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'
Sep 28, 2020, 12:14 PM
Muhammed Sanneh was an orphan when he left The Gambia aged 16 to try and find a way to support his two younger siblings.
EFANet engages stakeholders on Educa
Sep 25, 2020, 1:38 PM
In a move to ensure attainment of quality education for all in The Gambia by 2030, Education For All Campaign Network-The Gambia (EFANet), a civil society organization on Wednesday convened a two-day retreat to review the education policy documents and programs. The retreat was organised with support from Education Out Loud (EOL).
TEDA embarks on tree planting
Sep 25, 2020, 1:34 PM
The Tujereng Estate Development Association (TEDA) recently embarked on a tree planting exercise along the coastline of the community of Tujereng.
WHO praises Africa’s response as virus cases decline
Sep 25, 2020, 1:31 PM
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday praised Africa's coronavirus response as the continent has seen a decrease in the infection rate.
Destination Gambia still on orange list of few source markets
Sep 24, 2020, 1:16 PM
Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, Destination Gambia still remains on orange list of few source markets, as preparations intensifies ahead of the reopening of the winter tourist season in October.
Land issues is yet to be addressed by authorities - Brikama South MP
Sep 24, 2020, 1:13 PM
The National Assembly Member for Brikama South has said that the issue of the land dispute in the country is yet to be addressed by the government of The Gambia.
NCCE trains VDCs, WDCs on Local Gov’t Act
Sep 24, 2020, 1:05 PM
The National Council for Civil Education (NCCE) in partnership with United Nations Population Fund Agency (UNFPA) on Tuesday commenced training for 320 Village Development Committees (VDCs) and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in four regions of the country.
ActionAid, partners distribute D3.6 M to 1,998 households as COVID-19 Relief
Sep 23, 2020, 12:43 PM
Action Aid International The Gambia (AAITG) in its continuous efforts to support the vulnerable including the young people and women in remote communities during this deadly Corona Virus pandemic, recently completed a D3.6 million cash distribution and 3,844 reusable sanitary pads to 1,998 households in the North Bank Region (Upper Nuimi District) and Central River Region (Naimina East , West, and Dankunku) respectively.
UN75: NCAC partners UN Gambia to promote Gambian Arts, Culture
Sep 23, 2020, 12:37 PM
As United Nations marks 75 years this year, the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) in partnership with UN- The Gambia is organizing a national competition known as UN75 Online Spoken Word Poetry & Painting Competition for writers and fine artists in The Gambia.
Madina Salam youth holds beach clean-up exercise
Sep 23, 2020, 12:31 PM
As part of activities marking World Clean-up Day, which is celebrated on the 19th of September in The Gambia, scores of youths in the coastal community of Madina Salam in Gunjur last Saturday embarked on mass beach cleaning from Madina Salam to Kartong beach side.
Dutch couple donates to needy families in Gambia
Sep 22, 2020, 12:34 PM
A Dutch couple through Foundation Hands Together, The Gambia over weekend donated over 50 25kg bags of rice, 5-litres of oil and 50-bags of onion to needy families in Latiriya, Sare Samba and Sare Wallom villages in West Coast, Central River and Upper River regions respectively.
Future Proof Banjul plants 5000 mangroves on Banjul beach
Sep 22, 2020, 12:32 PM
As part of the European Union project, City Link Ostend-Banjul team last Saturday joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Coastal Clean-Up Day and also to witness the planting of 5000 mangrove trees along the beach in Banjul.
ICRC, GRCS hands over PPEs to Gambia Prisons
Sep 21, 2020, 12:26 PM
The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) last Friday handed over Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) to The Gambia Prison Services.
TRRC UPDATE: Hearings set to resume on October 12
Sep 21, 2020, 12:22 PM
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission is set to resume its public hearings on Monday, October 12 after a long break due to the Covid-19 situation in the country.