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MoBSE Bans Private Schools From Compelling Parents to Pay Fees in Foreign Currency
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has directed that private schools in The Gambia must no longer compel parents,…
Higher Education Ministry Appoints Dr. Samba Bah as Executive Director of Student Revolving Loan…
Dr. Samba Bah, Executive Director of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS)
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology has announced the appointment of Dr. Samba Bah as the new Executive…
Gambia’s GABECE Results Show Strong Performance in Core Subjects
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Makutu Manneh
The 2025 Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination (GABECE) results indicate significant student achievement in key curriculum areas,…
Mustapha Njie Named Ambassador of USET
Mustapha Njie with USET staff
By Makutu Manneh
The University of Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET) has appointed renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Mustapha Njie as its first ambassador.
Njie, widely respected for…
Brikama Area Council Covers College Tuition for 50 Students
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has covered the college tuition fees for 50 students, reinforcing its commitment to promoting education and empowering youth in the…
GTUCCU Launches Modern Administrative Complex to Enhance Services for Teachers
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Teachers’ Union Co-operative Credit Union (GTUCCU) has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art administrative complex, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower educators and…
Education Minister Announces Development of Standardized Sign Language
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Habibatou Drame, has announced that her ministry is preparing a standardized national sign…
Education Minister Warns Underperforming Private Schools of Possible Closure
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drame, has warned that private schools failing to meet acceptable academic standards…
National Youth Service Graduate Program Launches Second Cohort
Youth and Sports Minister Badjie addressing the gathering
By Makutu Manneh
The National Youth Service Graduate Program (NYSGP) has officially unveiled its second cohort, marking another step in the government’s efforts to empower…
2025 WASSCE Records Low English and Math Pass Rates; 631 Results Withheld Over Suspected Malpractice
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Buba GagigoThe Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has released the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results,…