Ceesay Appointed New Trade Minister as President Announces Key Cabinet, Senior Public Service Changes
The Office of the President has announced a series of high-level appointments, headlined by the appointment of Honourable Mod K. Ceesay as the new Minister for Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, effective 2nd December 2025. The decision was made by…
Jah Oil Says Cement Crisis Stems From Banjul Port Limits, Harmattan Delays
By Adama Njie Jah Oil has blamed Gambia’s deepening cement shortage on long-standing infrastructure constraints at the Port of Banjul and severe weather disruptions that have stalled offloading operations for weeks. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, General Manager Momodou…
GPA Explains Limits of Banjul Channel, Outlines Emergency Dredging Plan
By Adama Njie The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has acknowledged longstanding capacity constraints at the Banjul Port access channel and outlined emergency measures aimed at improving vessel access amid rising demand. In a statement, the Authority said the access channel…
Bafuloto Residents Lament Poor Road Conditions
By Modou Touray Residents of Bafuloto, Brikama North District, West Coast Region, have expressed deep frustration over the poor condition of the road connecting their community to nearby markets and essential service Centres. Speaking to this Medium, community members said…
US State Department and Liberia sign $124 million MOU, first in West Africa
PRESS RELEASE Liberia is 3rd country in Africa to sign this bilateral agreement preceded only by Kenya and Rwanda. The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
A Political Volcano in Dakar And Why Senegal’s Gathering Storm Could Shake The Gambia.
By Lt. Colonel Samsudeen Sarr (Rtd.), former Commander of The Gambia National Army While Gambians remain understandably preoccupied with our own high-stakes 2026 presidential election, we risk overlooking a political volcano erupting next door in Senegal, one whose eventual explosion…
MoYS Signs Landmark MoU with Special Olympics Gambia to Strengthen Inclusive Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) sealed a historic partnership with Special Olympics Gambia on Monday during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry’s office in Banjul. Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, together with the…
The Gambia government to raise tobacco and gambling taxes in 2026
By Adama Njie The Gambian government is set to increase taxes on tobacco products and gambling winnings as part of its 2026 revenue plans, Finance Minister Seedy Keita has announced. Presenting the 2026 budget before the National Assembly, Mr Keita…
Beakanyang Inter- Community Dialogue on SGBV/FGM : ED Jawneh urges communities to end human rights violations.
By: Modou Touray Beakanyang Executive Director, Mr Nfamara Jawneh, calls for an end to human rights violations, notably Sexual & Gender-Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. He was speaking at the start of their Inter-Community Dialogues on SGBV/FGM recently at…