Global South Can Rebalance Climate Agenda in Belém, Says Gambian Negotiator

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Dr Gajigo and his Patriotic Progressive Alliance: The economist who lost his empirical compass

- Advertisement - By Kebeli Demba Nyima Economists, at their best, are the custodians of evidence. They measure, test, and verify before they speak. But Dr Ousman Gajigo, who now parades himself as a technocrat leading the Patriotic Progressive...

Prof Omar Jah Snr: A distinguished Gambian scholar, diplomat, and thinker

- Advertisement - By Basidia M Drammeh Professor Omar Jah Snr stands as one of The Gambia’s most eminent scholars — a man whose life has been a remarkable blend of knowledge, faith, diplomacy, and intellectual leadership. A pioneer of modern...

Gambia Faces Rising Mental Health Crisis, Advocates Warn

One in Eight Gambians Affected By Amadou Manjang As the world prepares to mark World Mental Health Day, advocates and young people in The Gambia have raised the alarm over a growing mental health crisis. A recent survey reveals that one in every...

Obstacles to Deaf People’s Development in The Gambia

By Dodou Loum, Executive Director of the Gambia Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH) What really brings discrimination against deaf and hard-of-hearing people in our society is the failure of our duty bearers to embrace sign...

American-Muslim charity launches development projects across Gambia

Below is the full text of the Foundation’s press release “The Zakat foundation of America has completed four projects in the West African nation of Gambia designed to help and empower the poor segments of the population. The Zakat Foundation of...

Sheikh Tejan Nyang showcases Gambia’s heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

This year’s edition brought together global leaders, international organisations, academics, entrepreneurs, and experts from over 30 countries to exchange insights and foster collaboration across the global halal and Islamic finance ecosystem....

Rising Cyber Threats Alarm Gambians

By Amadou Manjang On a warm morning in Brikama, Isatou Sanyang, 34, received a message from a Facebook friend who promised to send her goods for resale if she sent him money upfront. Trusting the offer, she sent $50, then another €150 after more...

World Mental Health Day: Gambia Urged to Act on Rising Crisis

By Nelson Manneh As the world marks World Mental Health Day, the call for collective action has never been louder. This year’s theme, “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies” underscores the growing psychological strain on people affected by...

Fact-Check: Is a Kilogram of Rice in The Gambia 78 Dalasi?

Claim: A kilogram of rice is at a cost of D78 Source: Prof. Yerro Mballow Verdict: False On 11 October 2025, during the Coffee Time program on West Coast Radio, Prof. Yerro Mballow discussed issues including corruption, the cost of living, and...

La GRA signe un protocole d’accord avec First Bank Gambia pour renforcer la transparence

Le commissaire général de la Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), M. Yankuba Darboe, a salué First Bank Gambia Limited pour avoir réactivé un protocole d’accord (MOU) avec l’autorité en vue de la collecte des recettes gouvernementales. S’exprimant lors...

Lawyer Darboe Promises Political Representation For Abroad-based Gambians      

By: Kemo Kanyi United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has reaffirmed his party’s commitment to ensuring that Gambians living abroad are fully represented in the country’s political and decision-making processes. Speaking at a meeting...

Sheikh Tejan Nyang Showcases The Gambia’s Heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

By: Yunus S. Saliu The Head of School at the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG), Sheikh Tejan Ahmet Nyang, has highlighted The Gambia’s rich cultural and historical heritage as a vital driver in developing Halal tourism in the...

The Monthly Prescription: Your Dose of National Well-Being (Vol 2) : From Awareness to Action: The Gambia's Cancer Journey - A Call for Early Detection and Community Engagement

A Nation at a Turning Point As September’s focus on prostate cancer gives way to October’s “Pink October” breast cancer campaign, The Gambia stands at a critical point in its fight against cancer. This is not just a shift in the calendar. It is a...

Gambia Urged To Adopt “Treat First, Report Later” In Emergency Medical Care

By: Binta Jaiteh The Library and Research Department of the National Assembly has raised serious concerns over the requirement for police reports before patients involved in accidents or crime-related injuries can receive emergency medical care....

FAST-TRACKING INDEPENDENCE STADIUM RENOVATION: A NATIONAL IMPERATIVE FOR GAMBIA’S FOOTBALL FUTURE

- Advertisement - By Ambassador Abdoulie M Touray (Baks) Football in The Gambia stands at a pivotal moment. Despite the passion of our fans, the talent of our players and the potential of our national teams, our journey to football excellence...

On the cough syrup row, we need to zoom out — and look at commercial drivers

Cough syrup-related adverse events and deaths among children across several states over the past few weeks have been widely reported. The law has begun to take its own course with tests, bans and arrests. Sadly, this is not the first such...

Gambia appoints Professor Momodou Sallah to lead landmark National Research Innovation Fund

Below is the full text of the press release… “The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Momodou Sallah as the inaugural Executive Director of the National...

Gambia’s 2026 Hajj package fixed at D585,000 per pilgrim

According to Minister Bah, the revised package includes a $50 insurance fee, a $42 medical services charge for doctors, and an increase in the zone fee from $199 to $399, alongside other rising costs. He said these changes, coupled with...

Finance minister defends gov’t over Russian oil saga

Responding to questions from journalists, the minister described recent media reports on the Russian oil deal as “misleading and misinformed,” emphasising that not every economic transaction automatically attracts tax obligations. “Just because an...