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THD TV seals two‑year partnership with Star TV/Radio
Speaking shortly after the official signing, Mr Hagie Drammeh, Chief Executive Officer and founder of THD TV Gambia, expressed gratitude and excitement for what he called “a new chapter.” He said: “This partnership with Star TV is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.
BSIC Gambia donates D275,000 to Pipeline Mosque Foundation
The donation reflects the bank’s dedication to financial inclusion and its values of fairness, compassion, and shared prosperity. Officials highlighted that BSIC‑Gambia introduced an Islamic Banking Window in 2023, becoming the first conventional bank in The Gambia licensed to operate both conventional and Islamic banking systems.
China, Slovakia deepen strategic partnership
The talks took place at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, during President Pellegrini’s state visit to China. According to Xinhua News Agency, President Xi said China was ready to work closely with Slovakia to forge a strategic partnership founded on mutual respect and trust, equality and mutual benefit, as well as stability and resilience.
Nafa cash transfer is not political, NaNA Field Officer clarifies
Fatou Cham made this clarification on Thursday in Abuko during ongoing cash disbursement targeting vulnerable households in within the Greater Banjul Area. She said some of the beneficiaries were initially skeptical about the project, with a few linking it to politics. “Some have related it to politics when it is not. The Nafa cash transfer is a World Bank project. It is for Gambians and Non-Gambians. So, let nobody associate it with politics. We are here for the people.” She added.
Senegal hosts inaugural Africa Oil & Gas Expo – AFOGEX 2026
Key objectives included showcasing Senegal’s major oil and gas projects — Sangomar, Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), and Yakaar-Teranga — and enhancing the country’s attractiveness to national and international investors. The forum also focused on promoting local content, integrating African SMEs into the value chain, facilitating skills and technology transfer, and encouraging regional energy cooperation.
MoHERST launches nursing capacity initiative to tackle health workforce gaps Original
The committee was inaugurated on Wednesday at the MoHERST Conference Room, bringing together representatives from the Ministry of Health, Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), the Gambia Nursing and Midwifery Council, the University of The Gambia, the University of Education, and other key stakeholders in the health and education sectors.
Urban nafa cash transfer expansion reaches over 4,000 vulnerable households
The initiative, implemented by the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) under the Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills and Equity (RISE) Project, marks the first time the Nafa Cash Transfer Programme is being extended to urban communities as part of efforts to strengthen social protection and support vulnerable families. The three-year programme is funded by the World Bank and implemented in collaboration with the Department of Community Development (DCD) and the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW).
Women empowerment is about giving every woman right to choose, says Ambassador Liu Jin
Hosted by the embassy, the bantaba or convergence brought together more than 40 Gambians from all walks of life who recently returned from a study visit to different Universities in China. Organised under the theme "Her Power, Our Voice," the Bantaba served as a platform for participants to share experiences, lessons learned and exchange views on advancing women's empowerment.
Gov’t unveils 10-year ‘made in The Gambia’ strategy to boost local industry
Speaking at the validation of the policy document held at Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau on Tuesday, Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mod K. Ceesay, assured stakeholders that the revised strategy would move beyond policy aspirations to deliver practical and measurable results over the next decade.
Gambia moves to protect interns with landmark national policy
Speaking at the policy validation workshop held on Tuesday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, described the policy as a transformative initiative that will safeguard the rights and welfare of interns while creating meaningful learning opportunities for young Gambians.
Gambia: 50 Gambians Trained On Tourism Product Development Through ITC-EU-Yep Project
Over fifty Gambians from the tourism and hospitality businesses across the regions have completed an intensive training programme on product development for lodges, restaurants, and excursion experiences. The training held at the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG), Kololi, ended Thursday, 9th July, 2026 with participants receiving certificates.
50 Gambians trained on tourism product development through ITC-EU-YEP Project
The training held at the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG), Kololi, ended Thursday, 9th July, 2026 with participants receiving certificates. The initiative, under the EU-funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), was implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC), aimed to strengthen the competitiveness, inclusiveness, and sustainability of the sector.
SOS Children’s Villages calls for greater inclusion of children with disabilities
Speaking at the annual Rolls & Walk Disability Awareness Campaign organised by the Remembering Reuel Foundation (RRF) in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, Kouamin said children with disabilities deserve equal access to education, healthcare, protection and opportunities to realise their dreams.
Gambia Unveils $13m Plan to Transform Tvet Training
The Gambia is set to strengthen technical and vocational education with the establishment of two Centres of Excellence aimed at producing skilled manpower for the country's growing agribusiness and fisheries sectors. The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has validated the final design report and architectural drawings for the proposed Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centres of Excellence in Agribusiness and Fisheries & Aquaculture.
Gambia unveils $13M plan to transform TVET training
The validation exercise, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, brought together government officials, development partners, technical experts, private sector representatives and community stakeholders to review the designs ahead of the construction phase.
24th Chinese medical team arrives in Banjul to boost health cooperation
Under the arrangement of China’s National Health Commission, the team was selected by Liaoning Province from Shenyang. It comprises nine medical specialists and one interpreter, led by Dr. Xiao, a consultant anesthetist. The specialists cover areas where The Gambia faces critical shortages: Cardiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, Ultrasonography, Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Gambia Gov’t reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with Indonesia
Minister Njie made this assurance on day-two of the second Indonesia-Gambia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held at the African Princess Hotel in Banjul.
FirstBank Gambia expands with new Brusubi branch
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Gbenga Ajibola said the decision to establish the Brusubi branch was driven by the need to bring banking services closer to residents and businesses in the area. “We want to provide a wide range of products including corporate lending, trade financing, investment banking, money transfer solutions, and above all, customer satisfaction,” Ajibola stated.
Access Bank donates 8,400 sanitary pads to support Gambian schoolgirls
The presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at the Ministry in Banjul, marked a milestone in efforts to support girls’ education across the country. The sanitary pads will be distributed to identified schools across all regions, with the aim of reducing absenteeism and empowering girls to continue their education without barriers.
Indonesia hails Gambia as gateway to West African market Original
He made the remarks on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, during day two of the second Indonesia–Gambia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), held at the African Princess Hotel in Banjul. The ministerial session featured the presentation of the day‑one senior officials’ report, adoption of the agreed minutes, a video showcase of The Gambia’s development transformation, and the official relaunch of the Agricultural Rural Farmers Training Centre (ARFTC) project.
Gambia, Indonesia cement bilateral cooperation
The bilateral meeting presents an opportunity not only to review their achievements, but also to chart a new roadmap for cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, education and research, tourism, diplomatic engagements, consular and migration governance, parliamentary cooperation, and other future areas of cooperation.
MRCG-CCU registers over D2.6M net profit in 2025
In terms of financial performance and positioning, the Union has realised impressive growth in member savings compared to the year ended 2024, increasing from D127,665,446 to D130,325,990, representing a net increase of D2,660,544.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Banjul satellite campus launched
The event, held alongside the celebration of the Africa Science Week, witnessed a robotics competition and outreach programmes designed to help popularise and motivate more students to take up mathematics and science related careers. Held on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo, the event signals Gambia’s commitment towards investing in knowledge, exploitation of talents, and shaping the future of the young people.
Governor Bah commends CRS, NDMA for poverty alleviation drive in LRR
Governor Bah made these remark in an exclusive interview with The Point at the official launch of the Promoting Resilience and Optimised Tools for Emergency and Community Transformation (PROTECT) project, held on 25 June 2026 at the Governor’s Office in Mansakonko, Lower River Region. The project was inaugurated with the disbursement of over USD 300,000—equivalent to approximately GMD 22 million—through multipurpose cash transfers to 1,450 vulnerable households affected by disasters in 2024.
CRS disburses D22M to 1,450 vulnerable households in LRR
The disbursement was made on June 25, 2026, during the official launch of the Promoting Resilience and Optimized Tools for Emergency and Community Transformation (PROTECT) project at the Governor’s Office in Mansakonko, LRR. The nine-month humanitarian and resilience-building initiative is designed to help vulnerable communities in The Gambia anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from floods and windstorms.
NaNA urges Gambians to embrace diversified diets for better health
Speaking at the close-out meeting of the Diversifying Gambian Diets for Health and Environmental Sustainability (DiGES) project, held on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at the NaNA conference room, Mr Fofana stressed the importance of consuming a variety of foods to meet nutritional needs. The meeting was hosted by NaNA in collaboration with the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM), through the DiGES project.
44 Women empowered to harness new opportunities in tourism, business
Under the EU Youth Empowerment Project – Tourism and Creative Industries, ITC’s She Trades Initiative is delivering practical skills workshop to help women and youth-led MSMEs strengthen market related soft skills, mindset, communication and pitching so that they can access buyers, partners and new market opportunities in tourism, agribusiness, fashion and handicraft.
Gambia: Father of April 10 Victim Calls for Justice, Reparation
Abdoulie H. Bojang, father of one of the students killed during the April 10, 2000 student demonstration, has called on The Gambia government to ensure justice prevails over the incident that claimed several lives and left others permanently disabled. Speaking at the 4th Human Rights and Cultural Festival commemorating the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Bojang recounted how his son was shot in the head while attending Nusrat Senior Secondary School.
Father of April 10 victim calls for justice, reparation
The event was held on Saturday, 20th June 2026 at the Makumbaya Community Hall and organized by the Women’s Association for Women and Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE). Activities included cultural performances, a documentary screening, and stakeholder dialogue. Held under the theme “Echoes of Resilience: From Truth to Justice – Delivering Reparations for Victims of Torture”, the commemoration aimed to link transitional justice efforts with survivor healing and empowerment.
National Nutrition Agency leads bold drive for healthier nation Original
Speaking at the 15th National Alliance for Food Fortification (NAFF) meeting on Thursday, 18 June 2026, Director General of NaNA, Alhagie Malang N. Fofana, underscored the urgency of tackling malnutrition in all its forms. The meeting, held at NaNA conference room and funded by the World Food Programme (WFP), brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, and the private sector.
Salimiye ferry to commence service in Gambia
The ship features a double-sided opening ramp and measures 80 metres in length, 17.5 metres in width, and 2.4 metres in depth. Powered by four engines, Salimiye boasts impressive capacity: It can transport up to 600 passengers and 30 trucks in a single trip, or alternatively, 600 passengers and 80 small vehicles. A third configuration allows for 600 passengers, 15 trucks, and 40 small vehicles.
ArRayan Children’s Center lauds Haggie Gai Drammeh’s benevolent gesture
The presentation held recently held at the Center, was designed to augment the raw skills of athletes at the school, while exposing them to opportunities to be able to utilise their passion for future sport development. The head of the Center, Aminata Nyang expressed sincere appreciation for the kindness and support extended by the Foundation and its partners Mr. Lamin Conteh and Mr. Krish Roopnarine and family.
Catalyst Academy trains 25 Madarassa students via organic horticulture
The program was designed to provide Madarassa students with practical, hands-on skills in organic horticulture and composting so as to avail participants the opportunity to engage in interactive field-based sessions and sustainable agricultural practices, among a host of others. Participants were drawn from the Al-Huda and Al-Nour Quranic Memorization School as well as the Ummah Aminah school.
Gambia: Darkness, Dry Taps - Gambians Struggle Amid Electricity and Water Crises
Across The Gambia, daily life is being disrupted by prolonged electricity outages and recurring water shortages. What were once temporary inconveniences have now become entrenched hardships affecting businesses, education, health, and family life. From market stalls and tailoring shops to university dormitories and family homes, thousands of Gambians say they are struggling to cope with the dual burden of darkness and dry taps.
New roadmaps set course for tourism growth Original
The national validation exercise, organised by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the European Union, was held on Wednesday at the Senegambia Beach Hotel under the EU-funded Youth Empowerment Project Tourism and Creative Industries. The roadmaps are expected to provide a strategic framework for building a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable tourism and creative economy.
China calls for equal respect among civilisations
The 2026 commemoration, organised by the Embassy, was held at the Charles Jow Memorial Academy and brought together officials from the UN office in Banjul, embassy staff, and students. The minister emphasised the need to build mutual respect and promote harmonious coexistence among civilisations, insisting that no civilisation is superior to another.
Chinese Embassy observes UN Int'l Day of dialogue among civilizations
The event also witnessed exciting interactions through classroom exchanges, Chinese calligraphy, lantern making and Gambian traditional dances with young people learning from one another, appreciating different cultures, and building bridges of understanding.
Gambia: FID Backs Innovative Solutions to Cushion Living Conditions of Vulnerable Population
The Investment Officer at Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) has spoken highly of their new project, which seeks to leverage digital addresses through evidence-based policymaking, acknowledging that the project supports innovative solution aimed at improving the living condition of the vulnerable population. Ms Amina Zakhnouf was speaking recently during the launch of a new project she founded dubbed - "Leveraging Digital Addresses for Evidence-Based Policymaking in Kanifing.
FID backs innovative solutions to cushion living conditions of vulnerable population
Ms Amina Zakhnouf was speaking recently during the launch of a new project she founded dubbed - “Leveraging Digital Addresses for Evidence-Based Policymaking in Kanifing. The FID seeks to enhance and improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations. Funded by Fund for Innovation in Development (FID), the project is being jointly implemented by Kanifing Municipal Council and researchers from Paris Dauphine University, Sciences Po Paris and the University of The Gambia.
Mayor Bensouda launches project on ‘leveraging digital addresses for evidence-based policymaking’
The project aims to strengthen Municipal governance through the use of digital addresses (Google Plus Codes), integrated administrative data systems and evidence-based policymaking. The project sets to boost digital addresses, better data, stronger decisions and better lives.
MoHERST, stakeholders validate Tertiary and Higher Education Act, 2016 Original
Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, the validation seeks to help harmonize and align the higher education system with both national aspirations and international standards. Addressing participants at the validation, Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, said the forum would help establish institutions towards achieving academic excellence, innovation and service to The Gambia and the world at large.
ECOWAS, OTL Africa forge partnership to boost regional energy cooperation
OTL Africa is a Pan-African downstream energy platform dedicated to capacity building, policy dialogue, industry publications, business matchmaking, and fostering collaboration between governments, regulators, and private sector actors across the continent’s energy landscape.
Petroleum Minister pushes for regional energy integration
The visit formed part of OTL Africa’s engagement with key energy stakeholders in The Gambia, including the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), aimed at strengthening partnerships, exploring investment opportunities, and extending an invitation to Gambian authorities to participate in the 2026 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week scheduled for October in Nigeria.
Iran conflict poses major economic risks to Gambia, UTG policy institute warns
Presenting a policy brief on the economic implications of the conflict, Director of the Policy Institute, Dr Amadou Jallow, said The Gambia, despite being geographically distant from the Middle East, remains highly exposed to global shocks because of its dependence on imported fuel, food and other essential commodities.
PSC members asses impact of food system projects in Foni
The field trip accorded PSC members the opportunity to engage with project beneficiaries on how the interventions have been transforming lives and communities since its inception. Funded by the Joint Sustainable Development Goal Fund and jointly implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the World Food Programme, the project seeks to transform local food systems by addressing systemic challenges in governance, market access and sustainability.
PURA, OTL Africa forge strategic partnership to advance Gambia’s energy sector
The engagement, held on Tuesday at PURA’s headquarters in Kanifing, brought together senior officials from PURA and a delegation from OTL Africa led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Joyce Akabogu. The visit marked a significant step toward deepening cooperation between The Gambia and regional energy stakeholders as the country seeks to improve energy security, attract investment, and strengthen regulatory frameworks within the petroleum sector.
Gambia: World Bank Launches Bold Initiative to Eradicate 'Extreme Poverty in Gambia'
The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured support under the Productive Economic Inclusion (PEI) project. Aminata Suwa, a consultant at the World Bank Group, emphasised that the Bank's vision is to eradicate extreme poverty in the country.
World Bank launches bold initiative to eradicate ‘extreme poverty in Gambia’
The PEI programme is designed to empower individuals and families through income‑generating activities that strengthen livelihoods and promote economic self‑reliance. A total of 3,420 beneficiaries from 12 districts across different regions will receive a cash grant of D20,000 each to support small‑scale businesses and micro‑financing ventures.
Gambia: PEI Project to Empower 3420 Vulnerable Households
The director at the Department of Community Development (DCD) has spoken about their ongoing enrolment program as part of the Productive Economic Inclusion (PEI), outlining that the initiative is set to expand income generating activities targeting 3420 vulnerable households. Fatou Gibba made this disclosure on Monday 18th May 2026 during the ongoing enrolment of vulnerable household beneficiaries into the PEI program.
Gambia to participate in African Open Para-Powerlifting Championship
The classification for the championship is to commence on 18th May and finish on 25th May 2026. The Gambia comprises two (2) representatives, notably Para Powerlifters Ali Kah and Trainer Babacar Jobe. The duo will represent the nation at the prestigious competition expected to attract some of the best athletes across Africa and beyond. Team Gambia last Wednesday left Banjul International Airport for Algeria to participate in the continent's elite powerlifting championship.
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