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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…
UTG Students Union Condemns Congress Violence and Acknowledges Procedural Failures
By Seedy Jobe
The University of The Gambia Students’ Union said on Thursday that its final Congress session descended into “chaos, disruption, and physical violence,” as it issued a formal apology to students and…
Trust Bank Awards $240,000 to Top Students in National Exam
By Fatou Sillah
Trust Bank awarded 240,000 Gambian dalasis in cash prizes to the top 10 performers on the country’s recent Grade 9 national examinations, part of a broader effort to reward academic excellence and invest…
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,…