Hadigala Nursing College held its second graduation ceremony at Paradise Suites Hotel during the weekend. The event celebrated 289 new healthcare workers who completed their studies. Among the graduates, 232 earned Community Health Nurse credentials and 57 became Registered Nurses. College officials presented certificates to each graduate during the formal ceremony. Healthcare leaders and government representatives attended the celebration.
Dr. Haji Drammeh founded the college and serves as its president. He spoke to the new graduates about their important role ahead. The institution trains students through both classroom learning and hands-on practice. Drammeh emphasized that the school prepares healthcare workers for modern medical...
A retired German journalist has created an artist group that supports local painters and sculptors. Franz Ferry lives in Sanyang and started Art27 last November after eight years in The Gambia. He pays for art supplies and transportation for eight full-time artists. Ferry calls his home the Blue Castle and recently held an art gathering there. He wanted to help artists beyond just buying their work.
Isatou Bah joined the group this year and works as a sculptor. She started making art in 2019 and focuses on recycling materials for her pieces. Ferry gave her canvas and paint to help her improve her skills. Bah says being part of Art27 has been very helpful for her career. She credits Ferry with pushing her to take art more seriously...
Gambia Moral Congress leader Mai Ahmad Fatty praised President Adama Barrow's recent national address. Fatty called the speech clear and detailed after Barrow delivered his remarks. The GMC chief said the president showed strong commitment to democracy and economic growth. Fatty leads a party that supports Barrow's National People's Party government. He told The Voice newspaper the address balanced celebrating wins with facing problems.
Fatty highlighted several government successes Barrow mentioned during his speech. The president talked about lower inflation rates across the country. Nearly 90 percent of Gambians can access electricity under current policies. Thirty new countries have opened diplomatic relations with Gambia recently...
The Gambia Tourism Board joined a major African travel trade show Monday. The three-day Experience Africa 2025 event takes place at Bishopsgate in London through Wednesday. The African Travel & Tourism Association runs this annual gathering for tourism professionals. Trade buyers from Britain and Europe meet with African travel suppliers at the conference.
Adama Njie works as Director of Tourism Promotion at the board's UK office. She called the event a key chance for business growth and marketing. The tourism board scheduled meetings with tour operators and travel agents during the show. Officials plan to highlight Gambia's cultural sites and eco-tourism options to potential partners.
Experience Africa started in 2018 as the top...
Twenty farmers from three Gambian regions visited two agricultural sites Saturday to learn organic farming methods. The Njawara Agricultural Training Centre organized the trip with ActionAid International under a European Union project. Participants traveled to the Gambia Songhai Initiative center and master farmer Momodou Loum's operation. The tour aimed to teach farmers about organic fertilizer benefits for crops and vegetables.
Mbye Saine manages the Songhai center and explained how the government supports youth training through the Youth Ministry and United Nations. He said 50 young people and women currently receive hands-on agricultural education at the facility. The center teaches organic pesticide use and converts animal waste...
Zimbabwe officials met with Brazilian diplomats to talk about joining BRICS. The Herald newspaper reported the discussions between the two countries. Foreign Minister Amon Murwira held talks with Brazilian Ambassador Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho in Harare. Both leaders reviewed current partnerships between their nations. They also planned future work projects together.
Brazil gave Zimbabwe advice about BRICS membership steps. The ambassador explained what Zimbabwe needs to do to join the group. Murwira said Brazil shows strong support for developing countries working together. He praised Brazil's approach to helping other nations grow. The minister said this matches President Mnangagwa's goals for global cooperation.
Agriculture became a...
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has built connections with African presidents across the continent. The 42-year-old displays his wealth through private jets and luxury cars on social media. Chivayo maintains relationships with leaders from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. He was born in Harare during November 1982 and began working as a wage clerk in 1997. The entrepreneur later entered foreign exchange trading in Zimbabwe's capital city.
Legal troubles have followed Chivayo throughout his business career. Courts sentenced him to three years in prison during 2004 for fraud against a South African citizen. He served time at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in Harare. Media reports linked him to fake websites that...
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the team's upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The 30-year-old player takes parental leave as his partner Emma expects their first child. Jamieson will skip the T20 tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa. He also will not play in the two-test series that follows. The absence comes from family reasons rather than his previous back injury problems.
Jamieson returned to international cricket during February at the Champions Trophy. He replaced injured teammate Lockie Ferguson after recovering from a back stress fracture. The tall pace bowler would have earned selection under new coach Rob Walter for the white-ball matches. New Zealand prepares for next year's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka...
South African weather officials warned citizens about dangerous conditions heading toward two provinces. The weather service held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the severe cold front. Western Cape and Northern Cape residents face threats from Wednesday through Friday this week.
Meteorologists predict snow, powerful winds and heavy rainfall across the region. Mountain areas will see temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius during the three-day period. Coastal zones expect waves reaching 7.5 meters high with dangerous sea conditions.
Western Cape areas may experience flooding from the intense rainfall. Strong winds could damage buildings and knock down trees across both provinces. Drivers face hazardous road conditions from...
