Gaye Njorro Skills Academy partnered with Afro Hair Science on Monday to host Textures Intercultural Exchange 2025 at its Kotu location. The program strengthened professional ties between Gambia and Senegal through vocational training, gender equity initiatives and medical education sessions.
Dr. Jainaba Jallow from Tanka-Tanka Hospital stated that women need confidence and aspirations that extend beyond financial resources and technical abilities. Academy CEO Fatou Gaye explained that skill development enables women to support themselves and contribute to their communities without relying on others.
Participants addressed advanced cosmetic science education, cross-border collaboration and breast cancer awareness. Medical...
A Banjul High Court judge received medical findings on Tuesday for former military officer Abdoulie Sanyang from Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital. Chief Medical Director Mustapha Bittaye testified that Sanyang suffers from spinal problems, rectal bleeding, and psychiatric illness after examining the defendant. Bittaye warned that Mile II Remand Wing conditions could worsen Sanyang's state and noted the rectal bleeding began 11 years earlier when questioned by prosecutor Saikou Lamin Jobarteh.
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh asked whether hospital staff could perform surgery similar to the procedures Sanyang received in Switzerland. Bittaye confirmed the facility has that capability. Sanyang faces charges of arson and obstructing court...
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization delivered equipment to 25 Gambian refrigeration technicians on Thursday, following workshops held at the NaNA Conference Hall. The tools support climate-safe cooling systems under agreements tied to the Kigali Implementation Plan and the Montreal Protocol, which target greenhouse gas reduction.
University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology will establish a Recycling and Reclamation Centre using the donation as its foundation. Vice-Chancellor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde said the facility will train students and professionals in environmentally responsible methods while advancing research programs.
National Environment Agency Deputy Director Njagga Touray stated that the...
The Gambian cabinet approved the National Sports Bill 2024 on Thursday, paving the way for its presentation to lawmakers, after Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie submitted the proposal. The legislation converts the National Sports Council into a Sports Authority, while also adding athlete protections and rules governing commercial activities.
The bill creates a Sports Tribunal, an anti-doping system and a development fund to support transparent operations across athletic organizations. Badjie said the law will strengthen administration and align Gambian sports governance with global standards through dedicated financing and clearer association regulations.
Residents of the North Bank Region proposed a bilateral environmental committee with Senegal to address forest loss and ecological damage in the border areas. The recommendation emerged from a climate assembly in Kerewan, organized by the Great Green Wall Frontline and Democracy Next, which brought together officials and activists to discuss land restoration and sustainable economic practices.
Participants urged stronger application of environmental regulations covering plastic waste, forestry, fishing and species protection. Dembo Samateh, representing the regional governor, pledged support for conservation projects. National Assembly Member Alagie Babou Ceesay warned that cross-border deforestation poses a threat to villages as...
The Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities began a 16-day workshop on Monday for 240 officials from eight regional councils. The European Union and United Nations Development Programme funded the sessions through the GREAT Initiative to strengthen public sector operations across Basse Area Council.
Officials will study budget transparency, civic participation, and ethical governance methods aimed at rebuilding citizen confidence in municipal services. Association President Mahamadou Ceesay told attendees that accountability forms the basis of effective administration rather than an optional practice.
Programme Manager Amodou Jallow said digital tools will support modern transparency systems in council operations. Councilor...
PASTEF The Gambia organized a coalition to support an independent presidential candidate after the National Assembly rejected a draft constitution for 2024. The party argues the decision blocks democratic reforms and maintains an electoral system that favors incumbents through simple majority rules.
Sidibeh, the group's communications officer, stated that lawmakers prioritized partisan goals over national interests when they rejected the proposed framework. The draft would have established presidential term limits and required candidates to win 50 percent plus one vote to claim victory.
The rejected constitution aimed to replace the 1997 charter with provisions for second-round voting and the formation of coalitions. PASTEF The Gambia...
Aurora DSP distributed Nosferatu as a free plugin on Thursday with distortion processing, tube amplifier modeling and cabinet simulation across macOS and Windows platforms. The software operates in VST3, AU and AAX formats plus standalone mode.
The preamp section switches between main drive and boost modes for different saturation levels. A tube power amplifier stage adds presence and resonance controls, while the cabinet simulator offers two voicing options.
The package holds a tuner, metronome, audio recorder and transpose function alongside GateMate noise suppression. Users adjust pitch without hardware tuning and store settings through a preset system.
MIDI compatibility enables the plugin to communicate with external hardware...
Applied Acoustics Systems released the Rotors sound pack on Thursday for Multiphonics CV-3 and AAS Player plugins. Sound designer Adam Pietruszko built the collection around electronic dance music styles that span techno, house, trance and broken beat patterns. The company marked the launch with 50 percent discounts across its Multiphonics products through Nov. 14.
The library contains drums, percussion, bass sounds, synthesizers, pads and effects processors with mapped macro controls. Rotors sells for $19 as a standalone download or in a bundle with Multiphonics CV-3 for $99. Users who operate CV-1 or CV-2 versions pay $39 for an upgrade package that adds Rotors. The software runs in VST2, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and standalone...
