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In New Tourism Book, Hamat Bah Is Hailed as a Pillar of Africa’s Collaborative Vision
Hamat Bah, Najib Balala, and Alain St. Ange
By Fatou Touray
When a new book on Africa’s tourism future is released on April 4, Senegal’s Independence Day, one name is expected to resonate deeply with Gambian readers:…
Gambia Aims to Replicate Cape Verde’s Tourism Success, Says Tourism Minister
Abdoulie Jobe, The Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, has said The Gambia is seeking to replicate Cape Verde’s success in the tourism sector, with a…
Barrow Inaugurates Hakalang Road, Calling It a Symbol of Unity and Progress
President Barrow flanked by the First and Second lady during the ribbon-cutting ceremony
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow on Saturday inaugurated the newly completed Hakalang Road in the North Bank Region, describing…
Gambia Transport Union Urges Calm Amid Ongoing ECOWAS Reciprocity Dispute
Omar Ceesay, President GTU
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Transport Union (GTU) has called on all drivers and road transport workers to remain calm as tensions persist over the issue of reciprocity in ECOWAS cross-border transport…
Gambia Transport Union Calls for Establishment of Central Commercial Garages Nationwide
Omar Ceesay GTU
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Transport Union (GTU) has urged the government to establish central commercial garages across all regions of the country to enhance transport efficiency, safety, and organization.
In a…
Gambia Transport Union Decries Lack of Reciprocity in ECOWAS Cross-Border Operations
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Transport Union (GTU) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as the unequal treatment of Gambian commercial vehicles operating in other ECOWAS member states, while foreign vehicles from…
Chinese Embassy Launches Consular and Visa Services in Banjul
Liu Jin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China
By Fatou Sillah
The Chinese Embassy in Banjul on Tuesday officially launched its consular and visa services at its premises in Bijilo, marking a new chapter in China–Gambia…
Gambia Tourism Board Projects 51 Weekly Flights for 2025/2026 Season
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 tourism season, projecting a total of 51 weekly flights to the country throughout the period.
In a statement shared on its…
Gambia’s 2025/2026 Tourism Season Set to Open on October 4
Tourist at Banjul International Airport
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), has announced that the country’s 2025/2026 tourism season will officially…
Niro Launches CEO Safety Awards to Mark Aviation Safety Week 2025
Sulayman Cham, The Chief Executive Officer of Niro
By Fatou Sillah
Niro Company Limited has launched two new awards to honor excellence in aviation safety at Banjul International Airport. The announcement was made by Chief…