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Higher Education Minister Handover GMD 2.1 Million Worth of Equipment to USET Kanilai Campus
Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology
By Seedy Jobe
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), Pierre Gomez, on Friday, April 24, 2026,…
BAC Approves D16.7 Million for Student Scholarships
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman, Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Brikama Area Council has approved D16,777,439.42 in scholarships for students across its jurisdiction, a move officials say is aimed at expanding access to higher…
Chinese Embassy Awards Scholarships to 40 UTG Students
By Fatou Sillah
The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia on Monday awarded the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship to 40 students of the University of The Gambia (UTG) at a ceremony held at the UTG Auditorium in Kanifing.
The…
MoHERST Awards 30 Scholarships to Expand Access to Higher Education
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology on Friday awarded 30 scholarships to students from the coastal communities of Tujereng, Pirang, and Faraba Banta in an effort to widen…
MoHERST Details Transport Subsidy for UTG Students Amid Concerns
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology said on Tuesday that the government spends 36 million dalasis annually to subsidize bus transportation for students of the University of The Gambia…
No More Kindergarten or Primary Graduations, Gambian Ministry Says
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Seedy Jobe
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, on Thursday outlined the government’s decision to prohibit…
MoBSE Restricts Graduation Ceremonies to Reduce Financial Burden on Parents
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for nursery and lower basic schools,…
Government Launches Civil Service University (CSU)
By Seedy Jobe
The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, officially inaugurated the Civil Service University (CSU) on Monday, March 30, 2026, at its main campus in…
Development Group Urges Gambia to Reconsider New Language Policy in Schools
Prof. Yerro Mballow, chairman of the National Development Association
By Seedy Jobe
The chairman of the National Development Association, Prof. Yerro Mballow, has called on the government of The Gambia to reconsider a…
Cabinet Endorses Language in Education Policy 2025–2030
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) announced on Thursday, March 26, 2026, that Cabinet has formally approved the…