GEA Opposes Degazetting of Nyanibereh Forest Park
By Nelson Manneh
Muhammed Hydara, the Secretary General of the Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA), said his institution strongly opposes the government's decision to de-gazette Nyanibereh...
President of TRAHASS Calls on Government to Preserve Lands
By Madiba Singhateh
The President of TRAHASS Traditional Healers Assembly in the Gambia has said that they “should rather reserve our land than to...
Salt water intrusion wreaks havoc in Faraba- Sutu Rice Fields
By Nelson Manneh
The women in Faraba-Sutu have recently abandoned their fertile wetlands due to intrusion of salt water into the swamplands (‘Faros’).Faraba-Sutu is located...
Tallinding-Coloban residents dwelling in the midst of stinking waste water
By Nelson Manneh
Tallinding-Coloban residents are dwelling in the midst of filthy, stinking waste water, in an environment not fit for human habitat.
Mr Modou Dibba,...
Plight of Artisanal Fishermen in the Fishing Industry
With Madiba Singhateh
In this edition of the environment column, we will look into the plights of the artisanal fishermen in the fishing industry...
NEA Reinforces Ban on Use of Plastic Bags
By Sariba Manneh
The National Environment Agency (NEA) of the Gambia has renewed its resolute commitment to the fight against the use and importation of...
How prepared is the NDMA to deal with national disasters?
With Madiba Singhateh
Rainfall...
NEA Holds Multi Stakeholder Dialogue on Environment Challenges
By Madiba Singhateh
The National Environment Agency, on Monday 19th December 2022, commenced a two day stakeholder’s dialogue in addressing the environmental challenges through the Global...
World Bank Approves $246 Million to Strengthen Coastal Resilience in West...
WASHINGTON, December 15, 2022 :- Populations at immediate risk from coastal erosion, flooding and pollution, and people depending on agroindustry and tourism along the...
WABSA, Others Embark on Cleansing Exercise at Niumi National Park
By Ndey Sowe
The West Africa Birds Study Association (WABSA) and Nature Community Development (NCD), in collaboration with Medina Kanuma community, over the weekend embarked...
“Take Care of The Environmental Or It Will Take Care Of...
NEA Executive Director Told Regional Stakeholders
By: Sheikh Alkinky Sanyang
The Executive Director of the National Environment Agency (NEA) said positive attitudinal change towards the environment...
Floods and Inundation
New Dawn For The Gambia
NDMA, Sitrep Give Situation Reports
with Madiba Sinhateh
Welcome to another edition of the Environment Column and in this edition, we will...
Jabang Estate Residents Ask For More Help After July Flood Ruined...
By Assan Bah
The residents of Janbang Estate on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 called on the government to urgently come to their aid and address...
Banjul Flood Victims Yet to Return To Their Homes
By Amadou Manjang
Victims of the recent floods in Banjul Box Bar area, are yet to return to their homes after taking sanctuary in St....
Over 5000 people internally displaced due to flash floods
By: Aja Musu Bah-Daffeh
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) based on its investigation, reports that 5,406 have been Internally Displaced across the communities affected...
Chief Meteorologist Harps On Recent Flash Floods / Climate Change Impacts
By Madiba Singhateh
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Environment Column and in this edition, we will bring you excerpts of an interview that...
MP For Bundung Install Pumping Machines to Dislocate Flooded Waters
By Nelson Manneh
MP For Bundung Install Pumping Machines to Dislocate Flooded Waters
By Nelson Manneh
The National Assembly Member for Bundung-Ka Kunda Honourable Sulayman Jammeh as...
Vendors Voice Frustration on Uncollected Garbage at Coastal Road Market
By Assan Bah
Vendors who sell along the coastal road market in Old Yundum, have voiced their frustration and concern on the uncollected garbage at...
Dept. of Water Resources Predicts Above Average Rainfall For 2022
By Nelson Manneh
The Department of Water Resources has predicted the rainfall for the 2022 wet season to be above average as more rain is...
Continuous Downpour Causes Flooding, Destruction of Properties in GBA
By Momodou Jarju
Saturday’s heavy downpour which continued till Sunday morning has caused flooding in the Greater Banjul Area (GBA), with reports on social media...