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EBID Grants $10 Million Loan to Gambia to Boost Food Security

By Yankuba Jallow The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has announced a $10 million public sector...

Fanta Quiz Crowns Top School, Kicks Off 13th Edition with Bigger Vision

By Ndey Sowe The awards ceremony for the 12th edition (2024–2025) of the National Fanta Science and Mathematics Quiz, along with the launch of the...

UNICEF Meets Government to Advance Children Welfare

By Ndey Sowe  As a demonstration of their commitment to deliver tangible results for children and adolescents in the country, UNICEF-Gambia has held its first...

NARI Empowers Farmers, Extension Workers with Smart Irrigation Management

The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), in collaboration with the International Centre for Bio saline Agriculture (ICBA), concluded a five-day Hands-On Training on Irrigation...

ACHPR Gears Up for Second Joint Special Mechanism Forum in Gambia

By Kebba AF Touray The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is gearing up for its second joint special mechanism forum in the...

NA Joint Committee to Review Progress on Petroleum Inquiry

By Kebba AF Touray The Gambia’s National Assembly’s joint committee on Finance and Public Accounts (FPAC) and Public Enterprises (PEC) is scheduled to review the...

Tanji Youth Embark on Road Rehabilitation Ahead of Rainy Season

By Assan Bah  ‘Tanji Youth in Solidarity for Development’, in collaboration with the Tanji Village Development Committee, recently embarked on a road rehabilitation exercise ahead...

Non-existence of smuggling laws rendering Gambia launchpad for West African migrants

Biran Gaye With the scramble for greener pastures and escape from political upheaval gaining momentum in West Africa, irregular migrants are increasingly using The Gambia...

Court Orders Plaintiff and Defendants to Stay Off Disputed Land

By Nelson Manneh Justice Sonia Akinbiyi of the Banjul High Court Annex has issued an order restraining both the plaintiff and defendants, along with their...

BSC praised for rekindling basketball in Banjul

By Momodou Jarju National Assembly Members (NAMs) for Banjul north and central have heaped praise to the Banjul Sports Committee (BSC) for rekindling basketball in...

HOW DID THE COURT DECISION IN THE TOUMA NJAI/PPP CASE AFFECT...

The by-election in the Half Die Ward is between a candidate of the PPP and one sponsored by the NPP. The National Assembly member...

THE GROUNDNUT TRADE STILL UNDERGOING ASSESSMENT BY STAKEHOLDERS

Foroyaa is informed that the GGC authorities are still waiting for the Federation of Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives before stating a final view on...

THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED ON WETLANDS

Many families cannot find peace during the rainy season because of the flooding of compounds due to construction of buildings on wetlands. A visit...

U.S. Judge Dismisses Michael Correa’s Motion for Acquittal

By Mustapha Jallow Judge Christine Arguello on Monday denied the defendant’s motion for acquittal, ruling that the evidence presented by U.S. prosecutors was sufficient for...

Health Officers, Partners Validate Mental Health Policy 2024

By Nelson Manneh The National Mental Health Program (NMHP), under the Ministry of Health, in partnership with stakeholders, validated The Gambia’s newly developed Mental Health...

President Barrow pledges to commit funds for reparation as foreign aid...

By Biran Gaye President Adama Barrow has vowed that his administration will commit funds annually to the Reparations Fund to support the victims of human...

Foni Bolong Oyster/Cockle Co-Management Plan Validated

By Madiba Singhateh The Foni Bolong Oyster and Cockle Co-Management Plan was officially validated on Thursday, 10 April 2025, in Foni Bullock.  The event was organised...

Digital Economy Minister Calls for Strategic Rethink of ICT Sector

By Kebba AF Touray The Gambia’s Minister of Digital Economy, Lamin Jabbi, has called for a strategic reassessment of the country’s Information and Communication Technology...

Security Officers Commence Training on Vessel Rummaging

By Nelson Manneh Security officers from different security agencies in the country, on Monday, 14 April 2025 commenced week-long training on vessel rummaging.  Vessel rummaging, also known...

MoHERST Reviews Draft National Research Bill, Other Policy Documents

By Ndey Sowe The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), Professor Pierre Gomez, last Saturday, April 12, 2025, presided over the opening...