Home National News Jan 27 UNICEF Assures MoPS of Supporting Equitable Future for Gambian Children National News Jan 27 NaNA’s SBCC Director Sheds Light on ‘Nafa’ Cash Transfer Initiative, SSNP National News Jan 27 Information Ministry, Wave Gambia Launch Campaign against Misinformation & Disinformation National News Jan 27 Gambia’s Disaster Management Efforts Boosted with Equipment Aid Worth €1M National News Jan 27 VP Jallow, German Ambassador Commit to Strengthening Gambia-Germany Ties National News Jan 27 MoCDE, Fisheries Ministry Commit to Partnership for Digital Transformation in Fisheries Sector National News Jan 27 Next Phase of €11M Infrastructure for Digital Terrestrial Transmission Project to Begin National News Jan 27 Gambian Nollywood Actor Pays Courtesy Call on Tourism Minister National News Jan 27 SSHFC Introduces new Digital System to Promote Efficiency, Transparency and Reliability National News Jan 27 Minister Kinteh Addresses 98th Session of CRC in Geneva National News Jan 27 Review of the Book “Torro Ba: The Land of Culture” National News Jan 27 Women in STEM: The Inspirational Story of Gambia’s Nyima Jobarteh National News Jan 21 Workshop on Gender-Dynamic Assessment of Impact of Migration on FLB Held National News Jan 21 NAATIP Boss Concerned about Limited Reporting of Trafficking in Person Cases National News Jan 21 ECOWAS of People can only be Realised if we Commit to Free Movement Protocol – Minister Joof President Barrow Promises More Developmental Projects for Communities National News Dec 02 Gambia Commemorates World Aids Day National News Dec 02 MoTIE Holds Stakeholder Workshop on AfCFTA Protocol for Women , Youth National News Dec 02 EU Erasmus+National Information Day for Gambia Held National News Dec 02 ONS Hosts SSR Strategy Review, M&E Framework Development National News Dec 02 GPA Hosts 32nd Intermodal Africa Conference, Exhibition National News Dec 02 The Gambia Marks 79 Years of the United Nations with Renewed Commitment to Development National News Dec 02 Minister Gomez Inaugurates Kanilai TVET Centre -As part of MoHERST’s TVET Decentralisation Drive National News Dec 02 Policy Makers Orientated on Victims & Witness Protection Policy National News Dec 02 Workshop on Gender-Dynamic Assessment of the Impact of Migration on Families Left Behind Concluded National News Dec 02 Gambia to Explore Halal Trade, Commits to Ethical Practices National News Dec 02 Sierra Leonean Vice President Visits Gambia for Bilateral Talks National News Dec 02 Sierra Leone High Commissioner Presents Letters of Credence to Minister Tangara National News Dec 02 VP Jallow calls for Urgent Action to Address Rising Mental Health Crisis National News Dec 02 Newly Commissioned Solar Mini Grid to Provide Power to Over 2000 Households National News Dec 02 Interior Minister Addressess Doha Meeting of Anti-corruption Law Enforcers National News Dec 02 President Barrow Presides Over Swearing-in of New Cabinet Ministers National News Dec 02 Kusamai Pays Tribute to President Barrow for Revitalising Community’s Agriculture through Water Project National News Dec 02 Sankanu is New President of Film Producers Association of The Gambia National News Nov 25 Renowned Gambian Musician vows to Promote Destination Gambia National News Nov 25 5th Cinekambiya Film Festival Slated National News Nov 25 “The SDGs can Never be Achieved Without Gender Equality, Women Empowerment” - DPS Sonko National News Nov 25 FSQA Principal Food Inspector Highlights Measures for Safe, Healthy Food Consumption National News Nov 25 ‘16 Days of Activism’ against Gender Based Violence Begins National News Nov 25 Government Committed to Protection of Children’s Right - PS Kah National News Nov 25 Tour 2024: President Vows to Address Concerns of Citizens National News Nov 25 Gender Policy Launch: President Barrow Commended for Affirming Gender Equality National News Nov 25 Strengthening Gambia-UK Ties: A Celebration of King Charles III’s Birthday National News Nov 25 MoTIE Hosts Nat’l Consultation on Fintech to Boost Women’s Financial Access in Cross-Border Trade National News Nov 25 Env’t Minister Advocates for African Unity in Accerlerating Climate Action National News Nov 25 MOHERST to Develop Inclusive Gender Policy for Tertiary, Higher Education National News Nov 25 Gambia becomes 3rd Country to Establish National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, Security National News Nov 25 Gambia’s NCD2, a Critical Framework for Climate Action, Sustainable Dev’t - Env’t Minister National News Nov 25 Government Commits to Decentralising Technical, Vocational Education National News Nov 25 President Barrow Calls for Private Sector Investment in Rice Production to Enhance Food Security National News Nov 25 New SJAG Executive Set to Prioritize capacity Building National News Sport Nov 20 National Polio Vaccination Campaign: The Road to Zeroing Polio in The Gambia National News Nov 20 NCM Members Trained on Global Compact on Safe and Orderly Migration National News Nov 20 Breaking Barriers: Meet Female Carpenter Defying Gender Stereotypes in Carpentry National News Nov 20 ROOTS Project’s Impact on the Life and Livelihoods of Young People National News Nov 20 Fisheries Ministry Sensitises Oyster Harvesters on Oyster Management Plan National News Nov 20 Record Clerks Empower Decision Makers, Uphold Integrity of Public Institutions - DPS Jaiteh National News Nov 20 Campaign to Zeroing Polio in Gambia Kicks off National News Nov 20 NaYCONF 2024 Flag Tour Begins with Minister’s Call to Action for Youth Empowerment National News Nov 20 Tourism Ministry’s PS Receives Senegalese Koom - 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John-Manjang Hails FAO’s Support to the Country’s Food Security efforts National News Nov 20 Gambia gets Victims, Witness Protection Policy to Ensure Accountability on Past Crimes National News Nov 20 MoHERST Strengthens Implementation Mechanism for National Open Distance Learning Policy National News Nov 20 MoPS Validates Human Resources Management Information System Strategy National News Nov 18 Minister Tangara Engages Egyptian Counterpart, SG of Muslim World League National News Nov 18 Driving Change: Gambia Env’t Alliance’s Coordinator Shares Pertakes in COP29 National News Nov 18 Trainer’s Manual on Community-Based Early Warning and Conflict Prevention Validated National News Nov 18 Environment Ministry Holds National Coordination Meeting at COP29 National News Nov 18 VP Jallow Engages UN Team on Integrated National Financing Framework National News Nov 18 Newly Launched Trade Logistics Charter to Position Gambia as Competitive Player in Global Trade – VP Jallow National News Nov 18 COP 29: Env’t Minister Highlights Gambia’s Experiences with the Local Finance Initiative National News Nov 18 Gambia Participates in Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit National News Religion Nov 18 Gambian Appointed SOC President at Confederation of African Volleyball National News Sport Nov 11 Meet Isatou Bah, a Beads Artist National News Nov 11 Fabakary Daffeh: Inspiring Students at UTG National News Nov 11 Green Up Gambia’s PM on Role of Tree Planting in Climate Change Mitigation National News Nov 11 Nigerian Foreign Minister Visits The Gambia to Strengthen Ties National News Nov 11 Agric Ministry Launches Digital Platform for e-Extension Services National News Nov 11 DPS Sonko Lauds Africa’s ‘Remarkable’ Progress Towards Gender Parity in Education National News Nov 11 GIABA Sensitises Religious Leaders, Institutions about Money Laundering, Other National News Nov 11 Interior Minister Embarks on Site Visits to Key GID Projects National News Nov 11 MoPE Rewarded for Successful Implementation of US$50, 000 Solar-Powered Water Projects in Siffoe, Wassadou National News Nov 11 Gambia, a Pivot in Dynamics of ECOWAS - Visiting Nigerian Foreign Minister National News Nov 11 Interior Minister Recommits to Transforming Gambia’s Prison System National News Nov 11 VP Jallow Calls for Bold Climate Action to Protect Vulnerable Communities National News Nov 11 First-ever Gambian Sports Physiotherapist Invited by a La Liga Team -Real Betis National News Sport Nov 06 Gambia Vs Comoros Match will not be Hosted in Banjul – Sports Ministry National News Sport Nov 06 Girls Vision for the Future National News Nov 06 Electronic Birth Registration National News Nov 06 Agric Minister Inaugurates New NARI Board National News Agriculture Nov 06 Gambia College to be Called University of Education The Gambia from Jan 2025 National News Nov 06 $15,000 Project to Support Women Journalist in Gambia National News Nov 06 MOI, PBU Hold Capacity Building on Conflict Sensitivity in Peace Building National News Nov 06 MoI, WANEP Hold Trainers’ Training on Community-Based Early Warning Response Actions National News Nov 06 Government Comms Officers Trained on Social Media Management National News Nov 06 MOI, Partners Convene I4P Technical Committee Meeting National News Nov 06 MoHERST, Partners Hold Session on Adaptive Learning Pilot in Gambia National News Nov 06 Author of ‘Whispers from a Wounded Land’ Set to Launch Maiden Solo Book National News Nov 06 Gambia Refugee Commission, Partners Assess statelessness in Gambia National News Nov 06 Gambia Programme of Action for Youth Validated National News Nov 06 Illicit Drugs: A Menace among Gambian Women National News Health Nov 06 MoPE Validates Proposed Amendments to Electricity Act 2005, Renewable Energy Act 2013 National News Nov 06 Env’t Ministry Convenes pre-COP Meeting –Ahead of Global Climate Confab in Baku National News Nov 06 Works Minister Speaks against Littering on New Roads National News Nov 06 Gambia on Course to Meeting Season’s Target of Over 200, 000 Tourists National News Nov 06 Alcohol Policy Alliance Gambia Appoints Jaliba Kuyateh as Ambassador National News Oct 29 The Menace of Anti-microbial Resistance and the Race against Time National News Health Oct 29 Amputee Football Association SG Speaks about State of their Football, Plan National News Oct 29 Parliament Approves Gambia – Spain Circular Migration MoU National News Oct 29 World Food Day Celebration in Jarra Soma Focuses on Support for Farmers National News Oct 29 Energy Minister and Team Tour TBEA Headquarters in China National News Oct 29 Agric Ministry, Partners Discuss Enhancement of Cassava Value Chain National News Oct 29 Journalists, CSOs Engaged in Term Limit Advocacy in the Sub-region National News Oct 29 Tale of Fatou Jammeh: Gambian Female ‘Car Wash’ Owner National News Oct 29 Gambian Media Grown Rapidly in Quality, Depth, Albeit Some Inadequacies - GPU Tells ACHPR National News Oct 29 Optometrist Dr. Kyrian on Effects of too Much Screen Time on Children’s Vision National News Oct 29 Nat’l Consultation Forum Held – Ahead of Columbia Meeting on Ending Violence against Children National News Oct 28 MCA’s Dr Marenah Warns about Increase in Anti-microbial Resistance National News Oct 28 Government Rolls out US$7M Project to Support Vulnerable Groups National News Oct 28 Minister Kinteh Attends OIC Donor Conference for Support to Refugees, the Displaced National News Oct 28 Public Service Ministry Conducts Internal Validation of National Policy Framework National News Oct 23 ECOWAS Supports Gambia’s Assessment of Weapons, Ammunition Management Capabilities National News Oct 23 ECOWAS Boosts Gambia’s Capacity to Enhance Cross-Border Trade National News Oct 23 MoPS Installs Biometric Time Attendance Devices in MDAs National News Oct 23 Migrant Returnee Says Motivated to Venture into Agribiz due to Gambia’s High Importation Rate National News Agriculture Oct 23 Young Women Face High Risk of Breast Cancer – Dr Lamin Jaiteh Warns National News Health Oct 23 DoIS, NSPS Sensitise Religious Leaders on GamSR Household Data Collection National News Oct 23 Musa Barrow Scores again in his Side’s 2-2 Draw in Saudi Pro League Sport Oct 22 NYC Concludes Trainers’ Training on Safe Spaces for Young People National News Oct 22 Commonwealth Biz Women in Gambia Hold Introductory Meeting with Tourism Ministry National News Oct 22 ECOWAS Boosts Gambia’s Capacity to Enhance Cross-Border Trade National News Oct 22 81st ACHPR Session in Banjul Scrutinises Africa’s State of Human Rights National News Oct 22 October: A Month of Awareness, Action, and Hope in Fight against Breast Cancer National News Health Oct 22 MoTWI Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusiveness in Road Access National News Oct 21 Minister Sanyang Warns about Rise in Displacement Cases - In UNHCR Geneva Meeting National News Oct 21 Revitalising Gamcel, Gamtel Pivotal to Gambia’s Digital Economy Vision – Dr Ceesay National News Oct 21 VP Attends Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa National News Oct 21 Financial Inclusion for Women: Building the Bridge of Trust National News Oct 07 WAFU Zone A Confirmed to be Headquartered in Gambia Sport Sep 27 Sprouting Afrobeat Artist OJ Smallz Wants Collabo with Jaliba Kuyateh Entertainment Sep 27 NRA’s Safety Manager on the Mass Installation, Impact of Traffic Signs on OIC Road National News Sep 27 MoBSE Validates Open and Distance Learning Policy National News Sep 27 Youth Minister Responds to Parliamentary Inquiries National News Sep 27 MCA Presents Report on NAWEC Water and Power Separation Study National News Sep 27 Gov’t, Global Shield Discuss Gambia’s Disaster Risk Mitigation Action Plan National News Sep 27 Env’t Ministry Joins Partners to Commemorate Global Week of Climate Action National News Sep 27 Gambia Amputee Players Seek Support National News Sport Sep 27 Mufti Menk Inspects Social Projects in Gambia National News Sep 27 Gambia to Have National Languages Policy by 2025 National News Sep 27 MoHERST to Develop Gender Policy for Tertiary, Higher Education National News Sep 27 NaNA set to Disburse Over D100M to Households in Foni CRR, URR National News Sep 27 MoBSE to Provide Locally Produced Textbooks to Senior Secondary Schools National News Sep 27 PIC Kicks off -Ahead of Social Registry Data Collection in BJL, KM National News Sep 26 Gov’t has No Intention to De-reserve Any Part of Abuko Nature Reserve -Information Ministry National News Sep 26 Bangladesh Impressed with Gambia’s “Courageous” Justice for Rohingya Move National News Feb 26 President Barrow Opens New Airport Ground Handling Services Facility National News Feb 26 President Barrow Leads ‘Independence’ National Dialogue National News Feb 20 Nat’l Dialogue Meant to Eradicate Man-made Barriers that Breed ill Will -President Barrow National News Feb 20 Children’s Book on Life Story of President Barrow Set for Launch National News Feb 20 Gambia goes into 2nd National Dialogue -In Advance of Independence Day Celebration National News Feb 12 Kairaba Avenue Over Pass to be Ready by April National News Feb 12 Gov’t Prepares Early Warning & Response Mechanism, Population Bills National News Feb 12 President Barrow Presides Over 8th Business Council Meeting National News Feb 12 Maximal Implementation of Newly Launched RF-NDP Requires Sum of US$3.5B National News Feb 12 ‘Tabaa’: Are Women Looking for Sexual Pleasure in the Wrong Substance? National News Health Jan 29 World’s First Malaria Vaccine Rollout Begins National News Health Jan 29 Gambia’s First Automatic Weather Station Handed over to DWR National News Environment Jan 29 Minister Tangara Holds Talks with Visiting Chinese Delegation over FOCAC National News Jan 29 Transportation Issue Must be Addressed for AfCFTA to Work - Joof Tells Ghana Forum National News Jan 29 The Natal Anxiety: - A Young Mother’s Experience of Raising an Autistic Child Health Jan 23 VP Jallow Opens 2024 Legal Year National News Jan 22 South African Investors Meet VP Jallow over Potential Medical Investment in Gambia National News Jan 22 MoCDE Highlights Strides Made Towards Growth of Gambia’s Digital Economy National News Jan 22 President Barrow Attends Inauguration of DRC President Felix Tshisekedi National News Jan 22 Barrow Says Peace Award Signifies Gambian Resilience, Commitment to Peace National News Jan 15 Gambia Gets New Alcohol Policy National News Jan 15 Last Mile to OIC Summit: Authorities Upbeat about Timely Project Completion National News Jan 15 Higher Education Ministry Initiates Research Policy, Innovation Fund National News Jan 15 President Barrow, Ex-Somali President Link up to Discuss Africa Agenda National News Jan 09 Regional Winners of Gambia Teacher Prize Unveiled National News Jan 09 Bicentenary Heritage of Janjangbureh Celebrated National News Jan 09 Women and Mental Health in Gambia: Factors, Measures and Challenges National News Health Jan 02 Barrow Reacts to his Africa Peace Award National News Jan 02 Gambia Gets Significant Budget Boost to Strengthen Resilience National News Jan 02 President Barrow Positive about 2024 - As he Vaunts ‘Yiriwa’ Program National News Jan 02 The Gambia National Football Team Sport Jan 02 Africa’s Drive towards Local Vaccine Manufacturing -Prospects & Challenges Health Dec 18 Tracking the impacts of climate change on human health: Lessons from COP28 National News Environment Dec 18 MoHERST to Support Mendy’s Tailoring, PIA in Enhancing TVET Education National News Dec 18 Waste Recycler Calls on Government to Invest in Creative Industry National News Dec 18 Health Expert Speaks on ‘Tabaa’ Usage by Gambian Women, Implications National News Health Dec 18 Belgian Friends Give Education, Medical Items to New Yundum Sch, Health Centre National News Dec 18 Petroleum Ministry Holds Annual Retreat for Auxiliary Staff National News Dec 18 COP28 Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change & Urbanisation Delves into De-carbonisation of Cities National News Environment Dec 18 PM Badjie on Pulmonary Health Effects of Water Pipe Smoking National News Health Dec 18 MoTIE Sensitises Communities on National Employment Policy, Labour Act National News Dec 18 National Conference on Education Sector Policy Review Ends National News Dec 18 MoBSE, CRS Oversee First School Meal Serving National News Dec 18 Cabinet Approves Repeal of Public Enterprise Act, 2 Others National News Dec 18 Banjul Rehabilitation Project Enters Final Phase National News Dec 18 Finance Minister Highlights Funding Strategy for the New NDP National News Dec 18 Ambassador Bah Hails Canada’s Support to Gambia’s Pursuit of Justice for Rohingya National News Dec 18 Information Minister Reaffirms Govt’s Commitment to Press Freedom -As GPU Celebrates Excellence in Journalism National News Dec 18 GFF: We Need D388 Million for AFCON Sport Dec 12 Disability Day: Advocates Call for Greater Consideration to Plight Disabled Health Dec 12 Lands Ministry Works out New Strategic Plan National News Dec 12 Dr. Marena Shares Health Effects of ‘Fake Virginity’ Pills Health Dec 12 Tourism Sector Braces up for Janjangbureh Bicentenary Anniversary Celebrations National News Dec 12 COP 28 Climate Negotiationds Yields $700M Pledge for ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund of LDCs Environment Dec 12 AU Ambassador Positive Gambia will be Shining Example for Child Protection National News Dec 12 VP Jallow Meets Gambian Students at Al Qasimia University in UAE National News Dec 12 New UNICEF Rep Hails Gambia for Strong Commitment to its Children’s Future National News Dec 12 Minister Joof Addresses COMCEC Ministerial Meeting in Turkiye National News Dec 12 NGBV Campaign Officer Touts ‘Positivity Masculinity’ as Vital Concept for Ending GBV National News Dec 12 Infrastructural Development Stepped up Ahead of OIC Summit in May National News Dec 12 Gambia Debuts Exhibition of Climate Action at COP28 -As VP Launches Pavilion Environment Dec 12 Finance Minister Says Economy on Subdued Recovery Trajectory National News Dec 12 Barrow Calls for Robust Strategy for Re-establishment of Constitutional Rule in ECOWAS National News Dec 11 Treatment Strategies for Asthma: Reshaping the concept of Asthma Management Health Dec 05 Higher Education Minister Volarises Gambia, USA Shared Principles on Education National News Dec 05 WHO Boss Awarded at the CPHIA Summit in Zambia National News Dec 04 MOBSE, Partners Celebrate Fanta Science & Maths Quiz Awards, Launch New Edition National News Dec 04 CPHIA: African Health Experts Commit to Effectuating Change in Continent’s Health Sector Health Dec 04 PS Touray Highlights GOTG’s Commitment to STI for SDGs Road Map Implementation National News Dec 04 President Barrow Visits Ndemban USET Centre, in Foni Brefet, WCR National News Dec 04 President Barrow Calls on Youth to Learn Skills -As he Visits Ndemban Centre Health Dec 04 Gambia Seeks Inspiration from Rwanda’s Educational Innovation National News Dec 04 VP’s COP 28 Message to Developed Nations: Honour your Climate Commitments Environment Dec 04 Foreign Exchange Reserve to Cover Over 4-Month Import -CBG Governor National News Dec 04 Gambia to Enjoy 23 MW Solar Power Supply by Feb 2024 National News Dec 04 Senegalese Army Chief Speaks with VP Jallow of Strengthening Military Ties National News Nov 28 Gambia Observes World Road Crash Victims Day National News Nov 28 LAYING OF THE ESTIMATES OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BYTHE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS National News Nov 28 Education Ministry Embarks on Lesson Dev’t for Foundational Learning National News Nov 28 Health Ministry Receives D513, 000 Worth of Medical Supplies from China Health Nov 28 ECOWAS SP Meeting: VP Jallow Calls for Regional Unity to Combat Poverty, Inequality National News Nov 28 Minister Joof Meets with AUC Deputy Chair, - As Special Envoy of President Barrow National News Nov 28 Gambia, EU Reach Financial Deal Worth Euro 40M National News Nov 28 ‘I am Leaving Gambia with Sense of Satisfaction’ - Outgoing UN Country Rep National News Nov 28 Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Presents her Awards to President Barrow National News Nov 27 ‘Book Fair Africa’ Event Seeks to Inspire Rebirth of Gambian Literature National News Nov 27 West Africa’s Asset Recovery Network to Convene 10th AGM in Banjul National News Nov 27 2nd GMC Exhibition: GAMNA Pursues Brand Reinvention in Evolving Media Landscape National News Nov 27 ARINWA Seeks Establishment of Asset Recovery Agency in Gambia National News Nov 27 Young Gambian Author Calls for More Support to Promote Culture of Writing National News Nov 27 Combating Smuggling of Migrants Requires Multi-sectoral Partnership Minister Joof National News Nov 27 Gambia Gov’t Boosts its Capacity on Debt Management National News Nov 27 Public Service Ministry to Initiate Performance Manage-ment System in Civil Service National News Nov 27 President Barrow Lays Foundation for ECD School in Mankamang Kunda National News Nov 27 MoBSE, World Bank Validate Language in Education Policy in The Gambia National News Nov 21 AI Breakthrough in Media Industry -Lessons & Experiences from 2nd GMC in UAE National News Nov 21 Human Trafficking Victim Narrates Ordeal National News Nov 21 New Yundum Get New Maternity Ward Health Nov 21 President Barrow Attends Saudi Summit, Bissau Guinean Independence Anniversary National News Nov 21 British Geological Survey Conducts Research on Sand Mining in The Gambia National News Nov 21 Gambia to Man Pavilion at COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai National News Nov 21 Nigeria Hosts GIABA’s 40th Anti-Money Laundering Summit National News Nov 21 Regional Maritime University Summit Wraps Up In Banjul National News Nov 21 VP Jallow Receives Rainbow Foundation Officials National News Nov 21 UAE Tolerance Minister at GMC: Tolerance a Soft Power for Peace, Prosperity National News Nov 20 Ecowas Federation Gambia Chapter Meets Vice President Jallow National News Nov 20 Gambian Creative Artist Showcases 90 Masterpieces in Photo, Painting Exhibition National News Nov 20 UNIDO WACOMP-GM, Concludes Training on Phytosanitary Inspection, Certification National News Nov 20 Trade Ministry Validates Rights of Domestic Workers Case Study National News Nov 20 TOSTAN Gambia Presents New Strategic Plan to VP Jallow National News Nov 20 GMC: Media can Foster int’l Cooperation, Sharing of Essential Values National News Nov 20 China Demonstrates Commitment to Gambia Ties with Vehicle Donation to OVP National News Nov 20 DOIS Exhibits GAMNA at 2nd Abu Dhabi Global Media Congress National News Nov 20 President Barrow Begins Nationwide Tour Today National News Nov 20 VP Jallow Engages with Regional Maritime University Leaders National News Nov 14 2023 GMC: NextTech Innovation Stage Brings Together Media Startups, Investors from Across the World National News Nov 14 National Youth Parliament Lays Bare 17 Point Resolution to Authority National News Nov 14 2 Gambian Hotels Gain Int’l Recognition National News Nov 14 MoHERST, St. Petersburg State University Bolster Partnership National News Nov 14 Regional Maritime University Team Visits MoHERST National News Nov 14 Mangrove REDD+ Project Engages Rural Communities on Mangrove Restoration National News Nov 14 Gambia’s Climate Priorities Highlighted at pre-COP 28 Forum National News Nov 14 USDA Initiates Food for Progress Programme in The Gambia Agriculture Nov 14 Indian Medical Campers Wrap up Gambia Engagement with Visit to VP Jallow National News Nov 14 Legal Prosecutors, Police Officers Trained on Tobacco Control National News Nov 14 VP Jallow Unveils Govt’s Ambitious Social Protection Plan National News Nov 14 President Barrow Invigorates Cooperation Efforts with Dev’t Partners National News Nov 14 Lands Ministry to Take Action Against Encroachment into Gov’t Residential Layouts National News Nov 14 Award-Winning Gambian Creative Artist to Host 1st Ever Solo Exhibition National News Nov 07 Lands Ministry Calls Councils to Order -Amidst BAC, BsAC Resolution Controversy National News Nov 07 MoTIE Readies National Strategy for the Development of Green Value Chains National News Nov 07 International Border Management Concept, Implementation Plan Validated National News Nov 07 Young Gambian Creative Artist Calls for Support to Arts Industry National News Nov 07 40-Foot Container Meant for Sponsored Students Arrives in Gambia National News Nov 07 Gambia Hosts Biennial Conference of the African Competition Forum National News Nov 07 WAEC Awards ‘Best Performing’ WASSCE, GABECE Students National News Nov 07 Stakeholders Sign, Adopt AfCFTA Protocol National News Nov 07 Gambia to Host Upcomming Sub-regional Confab of Higher Education Ministers National News Nov 07 Banjul Edition of Maritime University Board of Governors’ Meeting Slated National News Nov 07 President Urges Volarisation of Gambian Culture - Ahead of Janjangbureh Commemoration National News Nov 07 Global Media Congress: Unique Chance for Brand Awareness National News Oct 31 YouthConnekt Summit Ends on High Note National News Oct 31 Health Ministry Leads Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Health Oct 30 MoFA Warns Evacuations of Stranded Gambian Migrants are Overwhelming National News Oct 30 Gambia, Senegal Sign Transport, Trade Agreements National News Oct 30 20 Senior Secondary School Students Trained on Media, Information Literacy National News Oct 30 Hosting of 15th OIC Summit will be Important Achievement for Gambia, Islamic World - OIC Assistant SG National News Oct 30 Over 17,000 Gambians to Benefit from Insurance Payout against Natural Disasters National News Oct 30 Agric Director Optimistic of Bumper Harvest -As Cropping Season Draws Down Agriculture Oct 30 VP Jallow at Dakar Forum: Senegambia Region can be Industrial Manufacturing Zone National News Oct 30 Gambia to Commemorate Road Traffic Victims Day National News Oct 30 Finance Minister gets Approval to Liquidate AMRC National News Oct 30 Gov’t Signs Agreement with World Leading Hospitality School Health Oct 30 GMC: Connecting Global Media for Innovative Ideas National News Oct 23 Connecting Towns and Villages through Roads National News Oct 23 MoJ Validates Special Prosecutor’s Office, Accountability Mechanism Bills National News Oct 23 EU Recommits to Gambia’s TVET Revitalisation Process National News Oct 23 US to Expand Dev’t Cooperation with Gambia National News Oct 23 French Charge-D in Banjul Expresses France ‘s Interest in Agric Cooperation National News Oct 23 Gambia’s Energy Decarbonisation Efforts Boosted National News Oct 23 Nyofelleh Farmer Explores Nerica Rice’s Potential to Grow Upland Agriculture Oct 23 Gov’t, Partners Develop ‘Investment Case’ on Sexual, Reproductive Health Health Oct 23 Oncologist Dr Jaiteh on Breast Cancer - Prevention and Containment Strategies Health Oct 19 Here, The Grass is Always Green National News Oct 19 Education Ministry Conducts Mid-Term Education Policy Review National News Oct 19 Advocate Calls for Establishment of another Psychiatric Hospital - As Mental Health Day Commemorated Health Oct 19 Saudia Grateful for Gambia’s Support to its Bid to Host 2034 World Cup National News Oct 19 DLEAG PRO Sheds Light on CRR Violent Drug-related Incident National News Oct 19 First Lady Awards Scholarships to 10 Ladies to Pursue Undergraduate Degree in STEM National News Oct 19 Health Ministry Initiates Community-Based Dialogue on NCDs Health Oct 19 New IOM Chief in Gambia Pledges Expansion of in-country Migration Programme National News Oct 19 New British High Commissioner to Team with MoHERST in Promoting STEM Education in The Gambia National News Oct 19 Editorial: Controlling the Abuse of Herbal Medicines and Food Supplements Health Oct 18 Africa Oil Week 2023 in SA: MoPE Outlines Gambia’s Energy Security Commitments National News Oct 18 Minister Bouy Oversees Lands Ministry National News Oct 18 DOIS Mourns Demise of Chief Driver Sanneh National News Oct 18 NEDI’s SME Loop Programme Prepares 150 Young Entrepreneurs for Agric Biz National News Oct 16 Education Ministry Develops Policy Framework on Open Distance Learning National News Oct 16 Stakeholders upbeat about Tourism Season National News Oct 16 Lamin S Jawara Reappointed National Sports Council Chairperson Sport Oct 11 Gambia Striding Towards Attainment of Universal Health Coverage - Health Minister Health Oct 11 AfDB President Pledges More Development Support for Gambia National News Oct 11 Transformation of MDI into Civil Service College on Course -As Committee Presents Report National News Oct 11 Trade Minister Inaugurates New GIEPA Board National News Oct 11 Lands Ministry Commits to Regulating Land Allocation along Bertil Harding Highway National News Oct 11 GAMNA DG Participates in First World Media Forum on Sustainability National News Oct 11 Young Gambian Innovators to Present ‘Project Well’ in Singapore Competition National News Oct 11 Lands Ministry Considers Waste Management, Treatment Project Proposal National News Oct 11 SheTrades Hub Members Receive Equipment Worth D1.5M National News Oct 11 EDITORIAL GMC: Enhancing Global Partnership & Effective Development CooperationGMC: Enhancing Global Partnership & Effective Development Cooperation National News Oct 11 Agric Ministry Unveils Plan to Pilot Dairy Farm Project for Nutrition Security Agriculture Oct 11 Amb Bensouda Commits to Implementation of Gambia’s Air Service Agreement with Finland National News Oct 11 Empowering Women-led Businesses is a Strategic Requirement for Growth -MoTIE Principal Trade Economist National News Oct 11 Gambian born-USA State Rep Takes Team of Investors to VP Jallow National News Oct 11 VP Holds Parting Meeting with Outgoing Ambassadors of Qatar, Burkina Faso National News Oct 11 MoPE Leads Transition Efforts to Climate-friendly Air Conditioners, Refrigerators National News Oct 11 VP Launches TransVie Gambia Social Scheme National News Oct 11 NaNA Scales up Campaign for Healthy Eating Habits Against NCDs Health Oct 02 Geology Dept Seeks to Address Price Irregularity in Sand Trade National News Oct 02 Lectures Begin at Newly Completed UTG Faraba Banta Campus Lot 1 National News Oct 02 President Barrow Inaugurates More Rural Road Projects National News Oct 02 UNGA: Finance Minister Addresses Public Financing for Dev’t Forum National News Sep 26 ECOWAS Organises TVET Stakeholders Meeting in Banjul National News Sep 26 Ministry of Justice Holds Discussion with CSO Coalition on GBV National News Sep 26 UNDP Resident Rep Recounts Gambia’s Milestones- As She Wraps up Tenure National News Sep 26 Lectures to Begin in UTG Faraba Campus in October National News Sep 26 Minister Badjie to Serve in Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce 2023 – 2025 Sep 26 National Formalisation Strategy Document Validated Sep 26 ECOWAS Commission Sensitises GID on ECOWAS National Biometric ID Card Sep 26 ISDB Engages Gambian Authorities on Next Country Framework Sep 26 New Ferry Service Mgt on Tour to Improve Services - Transport Minister Sep 26 78th UNGA Theme Mirrors Gambia’s Ethos of Peace, Progress, Prosperity – VP Jallow Sep 26 Presser on Financing Malaria: VP Speaks on Gambia’s Success Story Health Sep 26 UNGA: VP Jallow Calls for Reforms in Multi-lateral Institutions Sep 26 President Barrow Inaugurates Multi-million $ Smart Agric Initiative Agriculture Sep 26 Higher Education Minister Attends Harvard Ministerial Leadership Forum in US Sep 20 WAM Highlights its Africa Strategy, Upcoming Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi Sep 20 MoTIE Inks MoU with Mansakonko Area Council, Wellingaraba VDC Sep 20 New Lands Minister, Director of Public Prosecutions, Sworn in Sep 20 Public Service Ministry Readies Public Service Bill Sep 20 President Barrow Presents Posthumous Award to Family of Late WHO Africa Director Health Sep 20 The National FGC Team Pays Courtesy Call on MoHERST Sep 20 Minister Joof Hands Over Equipment Worth D2M to SheTrades Members Sep 20 Efforts Underway to set up Gambia’s 1st Research, Education Network Sep 20 Outgoing Mauritanian Ambassador Says Leaving Behind Strengthened Ties Sep 20 Ministry of Justice Holds Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights for Policy Makers, SMEs Sep 20 COP 28: Emerging Sustainability Themes from UAE as Next Host of UN Climate Summit Environment Sep 19 Gambia Committed to Taking Robust Climate Action - SG Touray Environment Sep 18 Gambia Hosts Inaugural Air Quality Conference Sep 18 Foreign Affairs Minister Tangara Attends G77 and China Summit in Cuba Sep 18 Gov’t Committed to Developing Oil Spill Contingency Plan - PS Mendy Sep 18 GAMBIA SECURE AFCON QUALIFICATION Sport Sep 12 39 Senegalese ECOMIG Detachment Wrap up Mission in Gambia Sep 12 Gov’t to Introduce Mandatory Youth Service as Prerequisite for Civil Service Employment Sep 12 Gov’t Toughens Stance Against Unauthorized Structures Along Highways Sep 12 Factors Influencing Pregnant Women’s Compliance to Prenatal Routine, Use of Medications and Impacts Health Sep 12 Religious Affairs Minister Meets Members of Hajj Commission, Hajj Travel Operators Religion Sep 12 Works Minister Highlights Progress of Roads Infrastructure Projects Sep 12 GIRAV Project’s ICT Platform for Agricultural Extension Delivery, Management Validated Agriculture Sep 12 New WFP Country Director Assures Commitment to Gambia’s Food Security Sep 12 MoHERST Signs Performance Contract with Tertiary, Higher Education Institutions Sep 12 Gambia Signs Revised Kamapala Declaration on Migration, Climate Change Environment Sep 12 Gambia to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Repatriation of Liberated Slaves Sep 12 New Lands Minister Calls for Equitable, Judicious Management of Land Resources Sep 12 MoBSE, Partners Hold National Policy Dialogue on Education Data Management Sep 12 President Barrow to Inaugurate North Bank Rural Road Project Lot2 Sep 12 INSTITUTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT (MECCNAR) Environment Sep 06 Migration Matters Migration & Dev’t: The Economic Benefits of Migration for Both Origin, Destination Countries Sep 06 SMEs get D241M Support from Agric Ministry’s GIRAV Project Agriculture Sep 06 TCC Validates New Graphic Warning of Cigarettes Health Sep 06 Director of Public Prosecution Appointed Sep 06 Minister Badjie Orients Graduates ahead of Maiden NYSGP Sep 06 FIOH Sweden Embarks on Massive Tree Planting Exercise Environment Sep 06 BRICS-Africa Partnership Provides Strong Foundation for Global Peace -Minister Joof Sep 06 ECOWAS Commission Stages Online Forum on Data, Information on Missing W/African Migrants Sep 06 Controlling the Abuse of Herbal Medicines and Food Supplements Health Sep 06 Gambia to Get Asset Management Policy Sep 06 New UN Rep for W/Africa, President Barrow Discuss Political Disruptions in the Region Sep 06 Env’t Minister Seeks Gazette Notice for 4 Indigenous Protected Areas Environment Sep 06 Agric Ministry Leads 1st Ever National Rice Forum Agriculture Sep 06 Transport Ministry to Embark on Road Crash Victim Survey Sep 06 Coastal Road Overpass is 95% Complete - Resident Engineer Aug 28 MOCDE Seeks Cabinet Approval for Ratification of Convention on Cyber Security Aug 28 1st Resident German Ambassador Begins Tenure Aug 28 President Barrow’s Outgoing Principal Protector Awarded Aug 28 Transport ministry Gets Cabinet Clearance for Construction of Deep Seaport in Sanyang Aug 28 PRESS RELEASE Aug 22 Lands Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Hospitality Training, One Stop Shop Centre Aug 09 VP Joof Meets Stakeholders, Partners to Coordinate Disaster Relief Efforts Aug 09 MoH’s Mass NHIS, Birth Registration Underway Health Aug 09 Works Ministry Holds Intra-sector Retreat Aug 09 Foreign Affairs Ministry Prepares Newly Appointed Diplomatic Personnel Aug 09 President Calls for Practical Ways to Reinforce Economic Resilience Aug 09 $7M Rice Value Chain Transformation Project to Uplift 15,000 Households Agriculture Aug 09 Director of Pensions Shed Light on New Pensions Act Aug 09 Nafa on Course to Alleviating Extreme Poverty - NaNA Boss Aug 09 Govt to Distribute Food Aid to Flood Victims Aug 09 Gambia Beach Volleyball Team Suffer Quarter Final Defeat against Mozambique Sport Aug 02 Commonwealth Games Picks Steam Sport Aug 02 A Victim of TIP Narrates her Ordeals Aug 02 IOM prepares 15 UTG students for community outreach Aug 02 MoH Holds Annual Joint Performance Assessment Meeting Health Aug 02 DOF, NACO Organise Regional Trade Fair on Forest Products Aug 02 TRANS-AFRICA TELE CLINICS TO START OPERATION SOON Health Aug 01 US Ambassador Briefs Defence Mininster on the Impending Arrival of Coast Guard’s Vessel Aug 01 GAF Trains Media Personnel on Matters of National Security Aug 01 NAMA Project to Assist 145000 Households with Solar Energy Aug 01 NAFA Project: Hundreds of Households Receive Cash Transfer Aug 01 MoHERST Holds Sector Retreat on Higher Education Financing Aug 01 D14.9M Basse Ring Road Project to be Completed Soon Aug 01 Civil Service Loan Scheme Disburses Over D4M for 2022 Aug 01 Civil Servants get 30% Salary Increment Aug 01 Further Economic Crimes Investigations against 2 Acquitted Ex-Gam-Petroleum Employees Aug 01 VP Badara Joof Visits Communities Affected by Heavy Downpour Aug 01 President Barrow Lays Foundation for New University Aug 01 Gambia Open CHAN Qualifiers with Win over G.Bissau Sport Jul 26 NAYCONF 2022 National Organising Committee Launched Sport Jul 26 President Barrow Motivates Team Gambia - Ahead of Commonwealth, Islamic Games Sport Jul 26 Lands Minister Preaches Peace, Institutional Collaboration - As his Tour Continues Environment Jul 26 3 Components of ‘Youth Empowerment though TVET’ Project Completed - MoHERST Jul 26 MoHERST Launches National Strategy for Digitalisation of TVET Jul 26 SRPEP Embarks on Regional Training on Management, Record Keeping Agriculture Jul 26 Training on Convention for Safeguarding of ICH Ends Jul 26 GIRAV Embarks on Sensitisation Campaign on Matching Grant Scheme Agriculture Jul 26 MoHERST Signs MOU with IYF, others Jul 26 FM Tangara Graces US’s 246th Independence Anniversary Celebration Jul 25 Gov. Spokesperson Initiates Training of TCs on Int’l Migration Law Jul 25 MoBSE Convenes Seminar on Teacher Postings -Ahead of 2022/23 Academic Year Jul 25 Indian University Recognises H.E Barrow’s Democratic, Leadership Credentials Jul 25 Preliminary win for Gambia - As ICJ Rejects Myanmar’s Objections to Genocide Case Jul 25 Meet the Targets or Face the Consequences - Works Minister Warns Contractors Jul 25 President Lays Foundation Stone for US$100M Radisson Blu Hotel Banjul Jul 25 Late Journalist Musa Ndow Honoured in Babilon Village Football Tournament Sport Jul 25 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, ECOWAS Train NAMs Jul 25 DCAF Trains Senior Immigration Officers Jul 25 Diaspora Director meets NPI Managers Jul 25 Transport Minister Calls on GCCA, GMA to Ensure Airport Protection, Maritime Safety Jul 25 Dr Touray Assumes ECOWAS Commission Presidency Jul 25 Joint Assessment Team Reaffirms Support to Security Sector Reform Jul 25 Garage shortage cause of Illegal Fare Increament -Transport Union boss Jul 25 Gov’t Committed to Press Freedom, Access to Information -Information Minister Jul 25 Gambia’s Dietary-based Food Guidelines Ready Health Jul 25 FSQA DG Warns Smoked Fish Vendors – As Authority Obtains Evidence of ‘Sniper’ Use Health Jul 25 FSQA DG Warns Smoked Fish Vendors – As Authority Obtains Evidence of ‘Sniper’ Use Health Jul 21 New Policy to Promote Rational Use of Medicines Jul 19 Gambia Hailed for Backing Sudan to Host UN Human Rights Centre Jul 19 “The Political will is there for you to Manifest your Religious Life” – Louis Moses Mendy Tells Christian Community Jul 19 Employment Ministry Opens 2nd Public Job Centre in Basse Jul 19 MoHERST Inaugurates Higher Education Advisory Committee Jul 19 World Bank Director Applauds OMVG Progress, Transformation in Energy Sector Jul 19 Japan Food Aid Significant to Gambia’s Post-Covid Reconstruction - FM Tangara Agriculture Jul 19 Gov’t, Media are Partners in Development - Info Minister Says, Calls for Collaboration Rather than Confrontation Jul 19 Advocate Calls for More Specialists, Treatment Centre for Sickle Cell Anemia Jul 19 Finance Ministry Introduces Digital Platform to Enhance Nat’l Consultation on New NDP, Vision 2050 Jul 19 Gambia Dedicated ‘Spotlight Session’ At Upcoming Oil, Gas Confab in Dakar Jul 19 President Barrow Calls for Tolerance, Unity - As Gambia Observes ‘Tobaski’ Jul 19 GFF Electoral Commission Guarantees Free, Fair Election -Ahead of August Congress Sport Jul 19 Rising Gambian Rapper’s Hit Music Video Surpasses 1 Million Views Entertainment Jul 19 Gambian Ambassador to Cuba Speaks at 17th Expocaribe 2022 Jul 19 Youth Minister Warns against Unjustifiable Implementation Delays -As he Inspects Upcountry Projects Jul 19 MoBSE Embarks on STEM Education Research Jul 19 Harmful practices hinder children’s well-being” - Director of Children’s Affairs Warns Jul 19 Hon Alhagie Mbowe Reacts to His Election into PAP West Africa Chairmanship Jul 18 Tax Reporters’ Network Sensitises Media Personnel on GMA’s Functions, Maritime Matters Jul 18 IRI & IFES GGRA 3-year project Phase out Jul 18 MoYS Officials Visit Ongoing Projects Jul 18 Janjangbureh Prison’s TVET, Legal Aid, Female Wing Facilities Inaugurated Jul 18 Gambia, UN to Sign MOU on Counter Terrorism Jul 18 NACCUG National Officers Meet Finance Minister Jul 18 SRPEP Hands over Communication, Surveillance Equipment to Implementing Partners Agriculture Jul 18 Timber Export Banned: Gov’t Determined to Sanitise Sector with New Regulations Environment Jul 06 GLMA Says Stage Set for Tobaski Animal Sale -As Feast Draws Nearer Jul 06 New Minister Commits to Digital Economic Transformation - As he Embarks on Tour Jul 06 President Barrow Appoints Ebrima G. Sankareh as Government Spokesperson & Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs Jul 05 NAFA Program to Enroll 12, 836 New Beneficiaries Jun 30 ChildFund Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan Jun 30 Higher Education Minister Promises Scholarship Support to MAJaC Jun 30 Minister Gomez Urges Students to Embrace TVET - As he Graces ITC’s Graduation Ceremony Jun 30 Transport Ministry Identifies Weighing Sites for Heavy Trucks Jun 30 Defence Minister Receives Delegation from Turkish Defence Company Jun 30 OMVG Project Trains Staff on Gender-Based Violence Jun 30 Childfund Donates Medical Items to Health Ministry Health Jun 30 Childfund Donates Medical Items to Health Ministry Health Jun 28 Violence against Women, Children Underreported - Says WoJAG Prezy, as 30 Women Journalists’Trained Jun 28 Gambia gets New Batch of Doctors – As School of Medicine Graduates 40 Health Jun 27 NFTR Members Orientated on ROOTS Project Jun 27 MOBSE Convenes Consultative Meeting - Ahead of UN Transformative Education Summit Jun 27 MoTIE, UNIDO Discuss better Approach to ‘Country Programme’ Implementation Jun 27 Gambia to Host Next Regional ACE Workshop Jun 27 Heroes of Health in The Gambia: A story full of altruism and consecration Health Jun 27 Working Groups on New Dev’t Plan, Vision Launched Jun 27 Senegal-Mali Border Closure may Cause Ram Shortage -Livestock Owners’ President Warns Jun 27 Finance Ministry Conducts Joint Review of World Bank-Funded Projects Jun 27 Korea Resolved to Support Gambia’s Rice Self-sufficiency Drive Agriculture Jun 27 12 Elevated GAF Officers get Presidential Decoration Jun 27 President Barrow Leads Banjul Clean-up Environment Jun 27 Construction of Gambia’s Biggest Hospital at Advanced Stage Health Jun 23 Seasonal Forecasts Needed to Mitigate Rain-related Disasters - NDMA Boss Jun 23 Gambia Assured of full Support to Host OIC Summit Jun 23 1st Inter-club Karate Competition held Jun 22 History for our Nation: Gambia in World Championship! Sport Jun 22 First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Pays Courtesy Call on President Barrow Jun 22 Education World Forum Wrapped -Minister Cole Calls for Consolidation of Digitally-driven Learning Successes Jun 22 Minister Bah Presides Over Inauguration of New NCAC Board Jun 22 Child Labor Deprives Children their Right to Education— Child Rights Activist Jun 22 Government has created immense opportunities for youths - NAVSTIG P R O Jun 22 Faith Groups Urged to Propagate Peace, Tolerance Jun 22 UTG’s Faraba Campus Project Receives Major Boost Jun 22 Gov’t Spokesperson Leads Initiative on Ethical Migration Reporting Jun 22 Jokadu Organises Maiden District Assembly Jun 22 Deputy Assistant Secretary for WARPS Meets President Barrow Jun 22 Deputy Assistant Secretary for WARPS Meets President Barrow Jun 20 D47 Million Earmarked for Civil Servants’ Training for 2022 Jun 20 Tourism Minister Launches Miss Gambia Pageant Jun 20 D30.5M Brikama Market Reconstruction to be Completed this Month Jun 20 Transport Ministry Begins Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Schools Jun 20 VP Joof Tasks Gov’t Technocrats to Address High Cost of Living, Others Jun 20 Gambia Gets US$6.72M Economic Recovery Support Jun 20 Gambian Volleyball Star Shares Experience - Urges Gov’t to Invest in the Sport Sport Jun 15 Gambia Beach Volleyball Team Set to Compete in World Championship in Rome Sport Jun 15 AFCON Qualifiers: Gambia Secure 3 Points against S. Sudan; Set to face Congo Sport Jun 15 VP Joof, FSQA Boss Discuss Food Safety, Quality Assurance Jun 15 Alkalolu on Impact of Salary Scheme Jun 15 Brikama Market Closure: Authorities, Vendors Explain Situation Jun 15 GCCPC, MoHERST to Jointly Assess Consumer Welfare in Tertiary, Higher Education Sector Jun 15 MoHERST Delegates Return from Educational Visit to UK Jun 15 PS Jawara Lauds India Gov’t for Funding Governance Training of Senior Officials Jun 15 Turkey’s Police Academy to Help Transform Gambia Police Training School Jun 15 Agric Minister Hands Over Site for Construction of D2.85m Storage Facility Agriculture Jun 15 PSC to Launch Electronic Recruitment System Jun 09 President Barrow Decorates Departing Chinese Ambassador Jun 09 FSQA to Target Unhygenic Street ‘Afra’ Selling Outlets Health Jun 09 Lands Minister Cautions Village Heads against Sale of Reserved Lands Jun 09 Gov’t Subsidises Price of Fertiliser - Says Working for Further Reduction Agriculture Jun 09 Information Minister Popularises ATI Law -As heTours Media Houses Jun 09 Task Force for Independence Stadium Upgrade Presents Finding Sport Jun 09 Covid-19: An Opportunity to Rethink Tourism, Revisit Strategies to Suit Emerging Market Segments Jun 09 UN Resident Coordinator Consults Public Service Minister -Says on Verge of Renewing Strategy Jun 09 Alkaloship, Religious Tolerance, Env’t Protection Top Lands Minister’s Tour Agenda Jun 09 ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme to Ensure Insurance Cover for 3rd Party Liability -Says Executive Secretary Jun 09 MOFEA Ends 8-Day Consultation Ahead of 2022 Voluntary National Review Jun 09 Regional Stakeholders Discuss Joint Approach for Case of Missing Migrants Jun 08 MSDG Project, NCAC Partner to Support, Creative Cultural Industries Jun 08 The Government White Paper on TRRC as a Blueprint for Democratic Dividend Jun 08 Jahally and Pacharr Rice Production Programme Revitalised Jun 08 MoHERST Triggers Process to Develop Gambia’s TVET Policy Master Plan Jun 08 Onion Importers will be Licensed – Trade Ministry Announces Jun 08 White Paper on TRRC Report: Implementation to be Anchored on Reforms - Justice Minister Jun 08 Gov’t Launches Web-Based Mapping System for Water, Sanitation Sector Jun 08 Gambia’s Democratic Transition Anchored on Pillars of Human Rights, Justice -Information Minister Jun 08 AU Summit: HE Barrow Calls for Sustainable Investment in Agric, Humanitarian Efforts Jun 08 IMVF TEKKI FII Project Trains 50 Youths on Entrepreneurship, Business Jun 02 Youths Encouraged to Venture into Patent Creation, Utility Models Jun 02 Gambia Highlights Progress, Constraints in Migration Governance May 31 Gynecologist Explains PTSD after Childbirth - Calls for Sychosocial Support at Antenatal Units Health May 31 Gov’t is Digitising Revenue Collection, Procurement Systems - Minister Sillah May 31 Minister Cole Visits Regions 1&2 Schools May 30 Gov’t is Digitising Revenue Collection, Procurement Systems - Minister Sillah May 30 New Minister Talks About Human Capital Dev’t, Productivity in Civil Service May 30 Hassoum Ceesay on History of Crab Island May 30 International Hospitality Day: Stakeholders Call for Promotion of Local Recipes May 30 GRA Engages Women Entrepreneurs on Revenue Laws May 30 Media Called to Take Effective Stance Against GBV May 27 Gambia Hosts 3rd Continental Curriculum Conference May 27 Defence Ministry, Senegalo-Gambian Secretariat Head Meet Defence Minister May 26 Tekki Fi: Helping Youth Make Dream of Making it Here Come True May 26 Agriculture Minister Promises to Take Farmer-centred Approach Agriculture May 26 ActionAid Organises Regional Caravan Against Deforestation May 26 2022 SoWPR Launched: Unintended Pregnancy Rate Marked Global Crisis May 26 Turkish Security Assessment Team Checks Gambia’s Security Preparedness - Ahead of OIC Summit May 26 UNICEF Supports Labour Dept with IT Equipment May 26 ‘Eleven Sports TV’ to Show GFF 1st Division Matches Sport May 17 Road Traffic Accidents in The Gambia: A Public Health Concern May 17 Government to Devise Marketing Framework for Onion Importation May 17 NSPS Concludes Sensitisation Forum on GamSR May 17 “I was sold as a slave after paying D35, 000’’ May 17 Migration Governance: A look at the Function of the NCM May 17 Senegalese ECOMIG Contingent Bids Farewell May 17 Freedom House Launches Ethical Reporting Training for Journalists May 17 MOBSE Validates Education Sector Finance Brief May 17 Senegambia Bridge Toll Plazas to open in June May 17 Health Ministry Begins Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Health May 16 UNEP, FAO Hold Consultative Forum for Marine Ecosystem Mapping Agriculture May 16 S. Korean Ambassador Declares Interest in Agric Partnership May 16 Public Service Minister to Bring Cooperative Dev’t Success to New Responsibility May 16 Agric Ministry Supports ‘Backway’ Returnees’ Association Run Poutry Scheme in Giboro May 16 Mungo Park Memorial Obelisk to be Rehabilitated May 16 Transport Ministry to Introduce Mitigation Initiatives against Road Traffic Accidents May 16 Gov’t Launches Diaspora Dev’t Fund, New NDP&Vision 2050 Consultation Process May 16 Minister Tangara Receives Korean Ambassador’s Credentials May 16 Farewell for Njie as New Finance Minister Takes Charge May 16 Farewell for Faye - As New Defence Minister Assumes Post May 16 The New Cabinet: A Potent Symbol of Hope May 16 ECOWAS Finalises Regional Climate Change Strategy Environment May 16 Beyond Our NPP’s Baptism of Fire, Who Controls The Gambia’s 6th Legislature? Politics May 16 Gambia on Course to Nationwide Access to Water Coverage by 2025 May 05 Human Rights Ambassador Upbeat about Gambia’s Future May 05 SSHFC Extends Support to Bedridden Pensioners May 05 Defence PS Bittaye Darboe Meets ISU Director May 05 Gambia’s World Heritage Properties to Celebrated on African Heritage Day May 05 Gov’t is Committed to Nat’l Team’s AFCON 2023 Qualifying Campaign - Sports Minister May 05 MoJ, GTTI Commemorate World Intellectual Property Day May 05 High Living Cost, Road Accident, Foni Issues Addressed in President Barrow’s Eid Message May 05 ICRC Head, Defence Minister Discuss Cooperation on Capacity Building May 05 Rice Cultivation Begins at P2RS Project Intervention Sites - Ahead of Rainy Season May 05 D38.5 Million Brikama Market Reconstruction Project Enters Final Stage May 05 Provincial Hospital Conducts Caesarean Delivery of Triplets May 05 About 1000 Bird-scaring Guns Procured for Rice Farmers May 05 6 Prisoners Get Presidential Pardon May 05 National Roads Authority to Embark on Major Roads Maintenance Works May 04 Gambia High Commission Charge D’Affaires Awarded ‘Knight of Honour’ May 04 It Causes Significant losses to crops, farming infrastructure Agriculture Apr 29 Health Ministry Disagrees with COVID 19 Audit Report Apr 29 Gambia’s World Copyright & Book Day Celebration Moved to May Apr 29 MOBSE Conducts Policy Linking Training for Education Stakeholders Apr 20 NaNA Initiates ‘MUAC’ Concept to Detect Early Malnutrition in Children Health Apr 20 Trade Ministry Secures Deal to Boost Horticultural Production, Marketing Apr 20 Trade Ministry Refurbishes Smokehouse, Gives Canoes to Kartong Women Apr 20 Newly Appointed High Court Judges, PS, and Member of NHRC Sworn-in Apr 20 MoJ Set to Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on April 26th Apr 20 Finance Minister Co-chairs 6th InsuResilience High-Level Meeting Apr 20 Gov’t Outlines Tangible Measures Against Effects of Economic Uncertainties Apr 20 Eba Trains Traditional Communicators on Integrating Gender in Projects Apr 20 FAO, Partners Validate National Rapid Food Consumption Survey Apr 20 MOBSE Launches Video Conferencing Device to Ease Communication Apr 14 IMF Mission Chief Declares Support to Gambia’s Reforms Agenda Apr 14 Crab Island TVET Centre Receives Donation of Office Equipment Apr 14 NFSPMC Surpasses Groundnut Purchase Target Apr 14 Implementation of New Route Licensing Scheme Takes Effect Today Apr 14 LRR Governor Relishes Govt’s Move to Revitalise Mansakonko Apr 14 MOJ-CSOs Platform on TRRC Recommendations Launched Apr 14 Finance Minister Highlights Priorities of V20 for Climate, Disaster Risk Finance Apr 14 Headed by Hon. Minister of Interior and the Chief Fire Officer, The Gambia Fire and Rescue Services Visited Volkan Firefighting Vehicles Assembling Company in Izmir, Turkey Apr 14 PMO’s HR Information System Director on How Staff Auditing is Helping Gov’t Save Millions Apr 14 Global Health Organization Medical Mission Returns To Offer Free Treatments Health Apr 14 Cabinet Tasks Economic Council to Profer Solution to High Cost of Living Apr 14 Agric Ministry Set to Launch GIRAV, GAFSP Projects Agriculture Apr 05 Extension for Delayed Food Security Project Successfully Negotiated – Agric Authorities say Agriculture Apr 05 Chad Seeks Gambia Support in Bid to Host Africa Investment Forum - Envoy Meets President Barrow Apr 05 Construction of New D38.5M Brikama Market Likely to Complete this Month of April Apr 05 Rising Incidents of Bushfire Derailing Nat’l Conservation Efforts - WCR Forestry Director Warns Environment Apr 05 New State House Mosque Inaugurated Religion Apr 05 Ghanaian Armed Forces Technical Team Assesses Ghanaian ECOMIG contingent in Gambia Religion Apr 05 Gambia News Agency Signs MOU with Emirates News Agency in UAE Apr 05 Validated Health Sector Strategic Plan to Enhance Universal Health Coverage Health Apr 04 Gambia Gets 1st National Research Policy Apr 04 VP Touray Calls on Sub-Saharan Africa to Optimise Use of Groundwater for Agric Dev’t Environment Apr 04 VP Touray Opens UN Water Day Meeting Environment Mar 28 Transport Ministry, Partners Roll out Road Safety Sensitisation Initiative for Schools Mar 28 1st Term Tough due to Lack of Majority in Assembly - President Barrow Mar 28 Government-Sponsored Gambian Students in Morocco Upbeat about Prospects Mar 28 MoHERST Administers Scholarship Bond Signing for USET Students Mar 28 Gov’t Awards 450 Scholarships to UTG, USET Students Mar 28 Labour Strategy to Ensure Decent Work Condition for Migrants Mar 28 Half-Die Residents to Relocate to Katchikally Layout - As Ports Expands Mar 28 “We are systematically closing capacity gaps in civil service” - PMO Director of Reforms Mar 28 Sir Dawda Conference Centre“in Good Shape” - Government Assessment Team Mar 28 President Pledges D5M for Displaced Persons in Foni Mar 28 Tourism Ministry Gives D1.8M to NCAC for Rehabilitation of Site Mar 28 Registrar General Unveils Annual Statistics on Civil, Deeds Registrations Mar 18 MRC Holland Inaugurates Newly Built Classrooms for 3 Gov’t Schools Mar 09 Over D2 Billion Spent on Purchase of Groundnuts Agriculture Mar 09 Africa Top Ranked Gambia Volley Team Prepares for Ghana Challenge Sport Mar 09 3 Vegetable Vendors Tell Harrowing Story of Armed Attack Mar 08 14th Convocation: UTG Chancellor on Value of Higher Education in Socio-economic Dev’t Mar 08 Defence Ministry Celebrates 2 Staff for Completing Master's Programmes Feb 10 ST on Historic ‘Sosolaso’ Album Launch. - Entertainment Feb 09 ‘Zero Tolerance for FGM’: UNICEF, UNFPA Call for More Investment in Girls, Support Survivors Feb 08 FSQA to Push for Ban on Use of Newspaper to Wrap Bread Health Feb 08 Suadi Arabia Renews Commitment to OIC, Prosperity and Peace in Muslim World Feb 08 Psychiatric Hospital Head Expresses Worry over Stigma against Mental Illness Health Feb 03 Kombo Coastal Road Undergoing Major Rehabilitation Feb 03 Digital Mapping Project to Address Gambia’s Logistical Nightmare Feb 02 DOIS Pays Tribute to Fallen Colleague Momodou Faal Jan 30 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. ADAMA BARROW GMRG, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA DELIVERED ON 19TH JANUARY 2022 AT THE INDEPENDENCE STADIUM, BAKAU Jan 19 Bright Stars Entertainment: Meet your Bright Stars in your Moment of Dark Entertainment Jan 10 New NHRC Executive Secretary Pledges to Protect the Constitution Oct 19 INVITATION TO COVER THE COMMISSIONING OF THE SOMA O.M.V.G SUB-STATION Oct 18 Gambia Committed to Free, Fair Elections – VP Assures UN Assembly Oct 01 Minister Bah Elected Vice President of UNWTO General Assembly Sep 16 Mauritanian Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to President Barrow Politics Sep 15 President Barrow Commissions 20 New Ambulances Health Sep 14 Has COVID Subsided Malaria Fight? NMCP Programme Manager Explains Health Sep 14 Digital Addressing: MOICI Sets Date for Fixing of Address Boards in KM Sep 14 Media Advisory: President Barrow To Embark on 2021 Meet The People Tour Sep 08 GAMBIA DAILY FRONT PAGE Sep 07 EPSDP Hands over Tricycles, Bags of Flour to Youth Entrepreneur Sep 07 Advent of ATI Law Proof of Govt’s Will to Widen Democratic Space - Information Minister Sep 02 Press Release: Govt Denies Allegations of Ex-president Jammeh's Planned Home Visit Aug 02 COVID-19 Resurgence: Ministry Issues Health Alert, Advisory Health Jul 19 President Barrow Calls Emergency Meeting Following Windstorm Disaster Jul 08 Press Release: President Barrow to Inaugurate 86-KM Kiang Road Project Jul 08 Gambia Gets 4 New Automated Weather Stations Environment Jun 30 President Barrow Inaugurates New Gambian Embassy Facility in Riyadh Jun 28 Review of Public Service Pensions Bill 2020 Nears Conclusion Jun 28 Gambia on Track to Host the OIC Summit- President Barrow Tells OIC SG Jun 28 Gambia Participates at 1st Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa in Namibia Jun 23 MoTWI, Partners Seek Solution to Gambia’s Road Traffic Woes Jun 21 Gambia to have 1st ever Food-based, Dietary Guidelines Health Jun 21 US$82M URR Bridges & Road Project to be Completed in July 2021 Apr 28 RETAIL TRANSACTION PRICES OF BASIC COMMODITIES NATIONWIDE Apr 27 Gambia Hosts 2nd Ecowas Hydromet Forum Apr 27 U19 Volleyball Team to Get D500,000 Bonus for Impressive Abuja Campaign Sport Apr 23 President Barrow to Attend Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Anniversary Apr 23 Head of British Defence Staff for West Africa calls on Minister Faye Apr 17 Triumphant Paralympic Powerlifting Team Shows Medals to Sports Minister Sport Apr 16 Data Collectors Trained on Digitised Fish Price Information Apr 16 President Barrow inspects US$40M Banjul modernization project Dec 11 World Disability Day: Social Welfare Minister on the Disability Bill Dec 11 Government Clarifies on 'Land Grabbing By Foreign Investors' Dec 10 Q and A with Infrastructure Minister on Banjul Rehabilitation Project Dec 07 1 dead, 9 injured in U20 Scorpions welcome fanfare Dec 02 President Barrow to Visit Nigeria Dec 02 Visiting Ecowas Commission Head Impressed with Gambia’s Reforms Efforts Dec 01 Gambia, Guinea Bissau commit to Strengthening Bilateral Security Ties Dec 01 Government to Introduce National Health Insurance Scheme Dec 01 Sprawling fuel stations in Gambia: Should we be worried? Environment Health Nov 30 NGBV Briefs Media on Upcoming ‘16 Days Activism’ Events Nov 26 MoFWR Signs D34M Contract for Across-Country Borehole Drilling Nov 25 MoTWI Set to Conduct Road Safety Survey Nov 25 A Jobs, Skills Creation Project Team Embarks on Site Visits Nov 23 Police to Start Arresting Public Smokers Health Nov 18 Clarification On Govt’s Proposed Dialogue Process On Draft Constitution Nov 17 President Barrow Inaugurates Infrastructural Dev’t Projects Upcountry Nov 17 Gambia Commemorates Road Traffic Victims Day Nov 17 Gambia Makes Big Gains in US Gov’t’s Governance Scorecard Nov 16 New Trade Minister Takes Oath of Office Nov 12 MoBSE to Release WASSCE Results on Monday Nov 12 Transport Ministry Inaugurates Nat’l Air Transport Facilitation Committee Nov 12 Gambian Coach Optimistic Amid Missing Key Players for Gabon Showdown Sport Nov 10 MoHERST on Role of Geospatial Technology in Sustainable Development Nov 06 RAID Trains Staff, Volunteers on Tobacco Programmes Health Nov 06 National Road Safety Strategy Readied Nov 06 Info Minister Delivers 12th Weekly Activity Reports of Gov't Ministries Nov 05 DOIS Launches Public Information Campaign on Social Registry Nov 05 Physical Planning Sensitises Local Authorities on Land Matters Nov 04 MoHERST Receives Donation of 5,000 Face Masks Nov 02 GWCC, Partners Train 100 Women on Preparing Business Documents Nov 02 Works Ministry Holds Steering Committee Meeting on URR Projects Nov 02 TRRC: Alieu Lowe was not coupist but was tortured like one Oct 30 Dr Njie: Jammeh Claimed his AIDS Treatment was God’s Mandate Oct 26 President Barrow to Embark on Official Visit to Guinea Bissau Oct 20 TRRC: Expert witness says Jammeh’s ATP was fraudulent, dangerous Oct 20 President Opens Land, Sea Borders; Relaxes Restrictions on Casinos, Night Clubs Oct 19 MoHERST Confirms Release of Stimulus Package to Non-Gov't-funded Gambian Students Abroad Oct 19 TRRC: Witness Says About 4000 Died from Ex-president’s AIDS Treatment Oct 14 Education Minister: Is no Longer School as we Knew it Oct 13 MoHERST Conducts 9th National TVET Committee Meeting Oct 13 Training of Data Collectors for National Social Registry Kicks Off Oct 13 GPU: We were not consulted over parliament's decision to bar journalists Sep 17 President expresses condolences on passing of Grand Marabou of Gambissara Religion Sep 17 NCAC Partners with UN Gambia to Promote Gambian Arts and Culture Sep 14 New Lower Nuimi Chief Appointed Sep 02 55th Annual Virtual Meeting of Governors of ADB held Sep 01 Swe-Gam Donates Water Tank Fire Tender to GFRS Sep 01 PMO Rebuts Allegation of Corruption in Staff Redeployment Aug 21 Environment Ministry Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Initiative Environment Aug 13 European Union strengthens Gambia's competitiveness Aug 13 President Barrow Tests Negative for COVID -19 Aug 04 Health Authorities Warn against Illegal Dealing in Covid-19 Test Kit Aug 04 FAO Launches new Africa Regional COVID-19 Response, Recovery Package Health Agriculture Aug 04 FAO Launches new Africa Regional COVID-19 Response, Recovery Package Health Agriculture Aug 04 Works Minister: Banjul Rehabilitation Project on Track Jul 29 Public Holiday in Observance of Eid ul Adha Jul 29 Vice President Touray tested Positive of COVID -19 Jul 29 Israel Embassy Gives $10,000 Covid-19 Support to Mansakonko Jul 29 Essential Commodities Emergency Powers Regulation Lifted Jul 28 Gambia, Japan sign D770 Million Solar-powered rural water project Jul 28 Interior Minister Speaks to Parliament Jul 27 Holland-based Foundation Renders Free Cataract Surgery in Gambia Health Jul 27 Gov’t Procures Medical Supplies, Equipment Worth US$2M Health Jul 27 EU rolls out €2.5M COVID-19 emergency response project for Gambia Jul 27 IP Policy Implementation Process Underway Jul 27 Chinese Ambassador Admires Gambia’s Fight Against COVID 19 Jul 25 Yaya Duwa Sanyang Assumes Duties as New National COVID-19 Coordinator Jul 24 Works Ministry Set to Conduct Road Safety Survey Jul 23 Kunkujang Native Set to Give 10,000 Face Masks to Elderly Jul 23 Special Assignment: A look into Gambia's Green Tea Culture in the Face of Covid-19 Jul 23 Defence Minister Talks to Parliament about Nat'l, Joint Security Agreements Jul 23 IOC Elects Gambia’s Beatrice Allen as Honorary Member Sport Jul 22 Biri Biri - The Legendary Football Icon Jul 22 MoHERST Conducts 8th National TVET Committee Meeting Jul 22 Witness: Yahya Jammeh Took Us to Kanilai to Kill Us Jul 21 MoLGL: 43-Year-Old Land Dispute Resolved Jul 20 Victim of Jammeh’s AIDS treatment testifies Jul 19 MoHERST Participates in Virtual EU-AU Research, Innovation Meeting Jul 17 TRRC: Jammeh’s security officials wanted to conceal evidence of convoy shooting Jul 17 Minister Cole Applauds Schools for Abiding Covid-19 Health Rules Jul 17 Env’t Ministry Hands over Forest Parks to Deserving Communities Environment Jul 17 Theme of COVID-19 centres WAHO Day anniversary celebration Health Jul 14 ChildFund Gambia reaffirms commitment to advancement of vulnerable children Jul 13 Sealing girls to maintain their chastity; but at what cost? Jul 13 TRRC witness: Jammeh controlled speed of the convoy Jul 10 2 Fish Feed Mills, Aquaculture Facility, in Jahally, Kuloro Inaugurated Jul 09 Fisheries Minister Rejects Claims of Illegal Fishing in the Creeks Jul 09 UTG Student: The Scholarship has Illuminated my Life Jul 08 State of Public Emergency Declared Jul 07 Trust Bank Gives over 200 Bottles of Dettol Soap to MoBSE Jul 07 Youth Ministry to Train 50 Young People on Rice Agronomy Jul 07 National Journalism Award date slated, amidst Covid-19 Jul 07 PS Mendy Urges Gambians to Support Basic Education Jul 07 Grade 9 Exams Slated Jul 07 ActionAid Gambia, partners support farmers to promote agro-ecology Agriculture Jul 03 Env’t Minister Speaks to Parliament about Fish Meal, Industrial Pollution Environment Jul 02 Health Minister: Qatar to Fund State-of-Art Brikama Hospital Health Jul 02 ‘President Barrow enthusiastic, committed to the Armed Forces’ – CDS Jul 01 Finance Minister Chairs Virtual Stakeholders’ Forum on Welfare of MSMEs Jul 01 Works Minister Visits US$82 Million Road, Bridge Projects in URR Jul 01 Peace Ambassadors Equip Journalists on Peace Building, Conflict Mgt Jul 01 On Peace Mission: CDS Drammeh Preaches Against Nepotism, Tribal Bigotry Jul 01 Muslims Hands Makes Covid-19 Donation to Gambian Communities Health Jun 30 Outgoing UK diplomat ‘optimistic’ about Gambia’s future Jun 30 MOYS Officials Wrap up Tour of Proposed Provincial Sports Facilities Sport Jun 30 Embattled ex-Prisons Director Denies Theft of Rations, Feeding Dead Bull to Prisoners Jun 29 Gambia about to have Access To Information Law Jun 29 UBS’s urged to adhere to health guidelines, as G9 resume classes Jun 28 Dawda Jallow is new Minister of Justice as Tambadou takes up UN Job Jun 26 YEP Boosts Young Entrepreneurs with Tricycles, E-bikes Jun 26 Gambia united against COVID-19 – Barrow tells Commonwealth Jun 25 Minister Bah Lays Foundation Stones for Eco Tourism Camps in CRR, URR Jun 24 TRRC testimony: 'Prison was about Punishment Rather than Rehabilitation" Jun 24 Justice Minister Tables Bills for Protecting Rights, Dignity of Women Jun 24 MOYS top brass to tour proposed rural sports facilities project sites Sport Jun 24 Gambia Government on LGBT Controversy Jun 23 MoBSE Officials Visit ‘Post-Covid-19’ Renovation Sites Jun 23 Education Minister: About 265 instructional school contact hours lost within 87 days Jun 23 Banjul crocodile menace: NAM recommends crocodile pool, better conservation strategy Environment Jun 22 President Barrow briefed on Second Ordinary Sitting of National Assembly Jun 19 FAO builds a Market Information System, website for GLMA Agriculture Jun 19 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT FINAL PROJECT EVALUATION Health Jun 11 'SheTrades' inks MOU with Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce Jun 10 Gambia Government Refutes Allegations of Coup Plot Jun 10 President Barrow Congratulates Muslim Leaders, Heads of State on the Occasion of Eid –Ul- Fitr Politics Jun 10 63rd UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa Meeting Held Jun 08 MoBSE Urges Public to Ignore Wrong Information about Re-opening of Schools Jun 08 President Barrow swears-in new appointees Jun 05 Gambia Government Relaxes Some COVID-19 Restrictions Jun 04 Bakau Food Distribution: Councillor says the Vulnerable Group is Priority Jun 04 Skill Workers Association Donates D65,000 Towards Gov’t’s COVID-19 Fight Jun 04 Barrow to OACPS leaders: Action needed to minimise disruption to food, agric systems Jun 04 2 fire incidents leave Bakau rue over big asset losses Environment Jun 03 COVID-19: EU disburses D1Million to 'Tekki Fii' innovative local business challenge Jun 03 Central Bank decides on appropriate monetary policy response to COVID-19 Jun 02 Op-Ed: Rising from a crisis – A more self-reliant Africa after coronavirus? Agriculture Jun 01 Lower Falladu West express gratitude for govt’s Covid-19 food aid May 29 Minister Bah: MoTC to Operationalise National Fund for Arts and Culture Entertainment May 28 VP: Gov’t Responded to COVID-19 with Greatest-ever Food Assistance Operation May 28 FAO Gambia gets new Assistant Country Rep Agriculture May 28 Nigerian ECOMIG Mission Gives More Humanitarian Assistance to Gambian Communities May 28 Former Jeshwhang NAM Donates PPE, others to Kanifing General Hospital May 27 Mr Nuha Touray appointed Secretary General, Jallow retires at 60 May 27 GTBoard, NCAC agree to build 4-Star Hotel in Barra Entertainment May 22 EU, IOM support Gambian COVID-19 Frontliners with Locally Produced PPE Health May 20 President Barrow Declares 21 days' extension of State of Public Emergency May 20 Health ministry to train Gambian journalists on COVID-19 May 19 Gambian Culture and Creative Industry stakeholders on Impact of COVID-19 May 18 RCCE and Action Against Hunger Engage District Chiefs on COVID-19 Agriculture May 18 Dr Samateh Chairs Commonwealth Health Ministers' Virtual Meeting Health May 14 Draft Constitution to be presented to National Assembly Politics May 14 Muslim Hands The Gambia gives COVID-19 assistance to Giboro Kuta May 11 ‘Andan Daan COVID-19’ set to feed 500 families in Lower Saloum May 11 UTG School of Journalism Joins Fight against COVID-19 with Films on Stigma, Discrimination May 11 Talibi Vous Donates Medical Equipment to 3 Hospitals Health May 11 Health Minister Samateh Hands Over Project Sites to Contractors Health May 11 Tourism and Culture Minister launches UNESCO Resiliart Project May 08 EU COVID-19 Response: Cash Transfers to Vulnerable Communities Continues May 08 Passengers Call on Gov’t to Enforce Emergency Regulations on Transport Fares May 07 Magassy Foundation Donates to URR COVID-19 Taskforce, Others Health May 07 ECOWAS, WAHO Refute Alleged Endorsement of CVO Medication Politics Health May 07 550 people tested, as mass testing wraps up in Bakau Health May 06 EU scales up support to Gambia's Coastal, Marine Zone Resilience to Climate Change Environment May 06 JOYE gives food aid to sponsored students, volunteers May 05 Sukuta Natives Support Community with Medical items, Cash for Food May 05 Gambian Artists, Cultural Players to Take Part in UNESCO Resiliart Teleconference Politics May 05 Fass Against COVID-19 supports over 100 households in Fass Njaga Choi May 05 Government Effects Major Civil Service Redeployments Apr 30 COVID-19 exposes population to high risk of food, nutrition insecurity – Agric minister Environment Apr 30 Farmers Boosted, as Gov't Avails 2000 Metric Tons of Fertiliser Agriculture Apr 30 China-based Gambian businessman donates test kits to Health Health Apr 29 May 1st declared public holiday - Presidency Apr 29 Health Minister oversees inception of Essau Hospital Renovation project Health Apr 29 Racism allegations: Chinese embassy press officer reacts Apr 29 VP: Gov't committed to addressing humanitarian dimension of COVID-19 Apr 26 PRESIDENT BARROW PARDONS 115 PRISONERS Apr 26 EU boosts Gambia’s COVID-19 fight with over D500 Million grant Health Apr 24 Gambia for 5Yrs & Peace Building supports URR’s COVID-19 task force Health Apr 24 WACC gives food, medical items to Kerewan Samba Sira Health Apr 24 Tender Announcement for Procurement of COVID-19 Emergency Food Support Apr 23 Gambia gets 2nd consignment of medical supply from Jack Ma Foundation Health Apr 23 Gambia confirms 10th COVID-19 case Health Apr 20 Government Eases Emergency Powers Regulations on Businesses Apr 16 Alvihag presents D300, 000 cash, sanitary items worth over D300,000 to VP Touray Apr 16 UNFPA boosts COVID-19 fight with motor bike donation Health Apr 16 2 New High Court Judges, Agric Perm Sect Sworn in Agriculture Apr 16 EU sets aside over €15.6 billion for global response against COVID-19 Health Apr 14 Gambia conducts 195 tests for COVID-19 – Health ministry Health Apr 09 End of Wuhan's lock-down brings hope to the world Health Apr 09 Gamtel/Gamcel hands out D300,000 for fight against COVID-19 Health Apr 06 Join Hands and Build a Public Health Community for Mankind Health Apr 03 Gambia inks MoU with Vietnamese Rice Firm Agriculture Mar 31 Gov’t buys 310.9 tonnes of rice seeds from CRR farmers Agriculture Mar 31 SIERRA LEONE'S FIRST LADY MEETS PRESIDENT BARROW Mar 17 Gambia College Basse Annex Open By President Barrow Mar 05 President Barrow’s Inspirational Talk with Students From His Alma Mater Mar 03 Cabinet Meets Over 26 January Violent Protest Politics Jan 31 Chinese Ambassador : China has full confidence and capability to win the battle against the pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus Politics Health Jan 31 Neither the blockade, nor bad times, nor recycled pirates will bend Cuba Politics Oct 02 NCAC calls for voluntary registration of copyright works Oct 02 Livestock accounts for 40% of agric GDP Environment Oct 02 First Lady Barrow receives Distinguished Global Award for Excellence at the UN Politics Oct 02 From risk of vermin attacks, injuries, Bakau women farming under precarious conditions Environment Health Oct 02 Departing Senegal ambassador impressed with ‘new Gambia’ Politics Mar 17 National Politics Health Environment Religion Agriculture Sport Interior Ministry Validates First-Ever Internal Security Policy Politics Aug 14 By Sarjo M. 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