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Basic Education Minister Defends Ban on School Fundraising
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia's minister of basic and secondary education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, defended a ban on fundraising activities in public…
President Barrow Launches D83.8 Million TVET Grant Program to Expand Skills Training and Youth…
President Barrow at the event
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday launched a new round of grants totaling more than D83.8 million to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET),…
Gambia Needs Up to $40 Million to Complete University Campus, Minister Says
By Seedy Jobe
The government of Gambia estimates it will need between $39 million and $40 million to complete the fourth phase of the University of The Gambia's campus in Faraba Banta, the country's higher education minister said…
MoHERST Moves to Standardize Internships With New National Policy
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) on Tuesday moved closer to adopting The Gambia's first National Internship Policy, convening government officials, educators, and other…
MoBSE Bans Fundraising in Public Schools, Citing Free Education Policy
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has banned all fundraising activities in public basic and secondary schools nationwide, saying the…
National Assembly Approves $37.5 Million Financing for UTG Medical School Expansion
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the ratification of a $37.5 million financing agreement between the Islamic Development Bank and the Government of The Gambia to expand the University of The Gambia’s School…
“Faraba Banta Campus Is One of The Gambia’s Most Ambitious Educational Investments,” Prof. Gomez…
Design of Lot 4 of the University of The Gambia’s Faraba Banta Campus,
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) on Wednesday unveiled the design for Lot 4 of the University of The…
“The Revolution Is On” — Prof. Gomez Hails NRIF Launch as Turning Point for National Development
By Seedy Jobe
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Prof. Pierre Gomez, on Monday described the launch of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) as a historic milestone, declaring that The…
University of Education Staff Begin Sit-Down Strike Over Unmet Demands
By Seedy Jobe
Staff members at the University of Education, The Gambia, began a sit-down strike on June 1, escalating a dispute with university administrators over demands that have remained unresolved for weeks.In a letter…
MoHERST Convenes Validation Workshop on TVET and Gender Equality Regulations
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Tuesday convened a validation workshop to review two draft regulations aimed at strengthening technical education and enhancing female…