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Lance Corporal Jallow Dismissed from Army for Vulture Harvesting
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed Lance Corporal Alieu Jallow after he was found guilty of engaging in vulture harvesting, a practice considered both illegal and harmful to the country’s biodiversity.
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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…
NYSGP Graduates Sworn In, Poised to Serve in Government and Private Institutions
By Makutu Manneh
The second cohort of the National Youth Service Graduate Program (NYSGP) has been officially sworn in, marking the beginning of their one-year national service across government and private institutions.
The…
Brikama Area Council to Auction Obsolete Vehicles and Equipment on September 6
Brikama Area Council
By Fatou Sillah
The Brikama Area Council has announced plans to hold a public auction of obsolete vehicles, motorbikes, spare parts, and other equipment on Saturday, 6th September 2025.
According to a…
UDP Leader Ousainou Darboe Applies for Flagbearer Position Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
Lawyer ANM Ousainu Darboe
Fatou Touray
Kerr Fatou has learned from reliable sources within the United Democratic Party (UDP) that the party’s Leader and Secretary General, Ousainu Darboe, has formally applied for the party’s…
Mayor Bensouda Submits Application for UDP Flagbearer, Setting Stage for Possible Generational…
Mayor Talib Bensouda, on his nomination day for his reelection for Mayor
By Staff Writer
Kerr Fatou has learned from reliable sources that Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and National…
Supporters Rally At Arch Ahead Of Imam Abdul Kareem’s Police Appearance
Supporters of Imam Abdul Kareem at the Arch in Banjul
Imam Abdul Kareem was invited to appear before the police at 2 p.m. today, following remarks he reportedly made against Magal Touba during a recent sermon.…
Sports Minister Explains Why Gambia Still Hosts Home Matches Abroad
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has explained that the Gambia’s Independence Stadium remains unfit to host international matches due to its age and…
Communication and Digital Economy Minister Updates Children NAMs on Online Protection Policy
Lamin Jabbi,
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Jabbie, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, has announced that his ministry has finalized the validation of the Children and…
GMC Leader Explains Why He Backed Barrow Over His Own Presidential Bid in 2026
Mai Ahmed Fatty, party leader and Secretary General of GMC
By Fatou Sillah
Mai Ahmed Fatty, leader and secretary general of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), has explained why he chose to back President Adama Barrow in the 2026…