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The Department of Fisheries kicked off a ten-day training session on R Studio for its top and mid-level staff in Banjul on Monday, March 3, 2025. R Studio's powerful features help fisheries experts analyze data and conduct research. Department officials explained that they want this training to...

Children from the National Assembly of The Gambia teamed up with NYC leaders and ran a Town Hall meeting about including disabled kids in society. They invited new CNAG members and 50 community folks to join them. UNICEF paid for this event, "Inclusive Communities: Empowering Every Child," which...

Farmers who benefit from the Chain Change Project under GIRAV recently gathered for a full-day meeting about workplace training focused on social and environmental rules. They met at the Regional Agricultural Directorate in Kerewan, North Bank Region, where they heard a Phase 1 presentation...

We learned today that a fellow police officer shot Detective Cassandra Hove. Earlier stories claimed she took a bullet during a chase with an armed robbery suspect. These facts turned out completely wrong. The truth came out recently, shocking everyone who knew her. Her family feels even worse...

Madam Boss recently expressed her happiness for Wicknell and Lulu regarding their relationship journey. Through public comments, she expressed warm feelings about their romantic connection. Her words emphasized how beautiful relationships can be when people care deeply about each other. Everyone...

Prophet Uebert Angel proved himself a genuine messenger from above during his recent church meeting. People watched him speak a prophecy with the words "Chimuti ichi Nandini nacho" as he demonstrated divine language abilities. He made it clear that prophecies never contain mistakes because...

People across Africa hear Samantha Musa on the radio every day. Many folks call her Misred instead of her full name. She recently earned a spot on the list of Africa's voices, making the biggest difference. Misred told everyone about this honor through her social media accounts. The award...

Kudakwashe Tagwirei broke new ground as the first black recipient of a major worldwide excellence award. The global community recognized him for his remarkable educational contributions across four continents through his charitable organization. His impact spans numerous countries but remains...

A video spread across the internet shows musician Peter Moyo fighting with a woman nobody knows. People say the trouble started because Peter never paid the money he owed. The woman gave him some kind of service but never received what he promised her. She became angry and started a physical...

People praise Caroline Rutendo Makamache for standing by her man. The public calls her perfect marriage material after she declares her loyalty to her husband, Peter Moyo. She makes clear she protects him at home despite any bad behavior he might show elsewhere. In her Facebook message, she...

Modou Sanneh blazes through American tracks as The Gambia's newest running star. He just grabbed second place at the National Junior College Athletic Association Championship race. The Monroe University runner clocked 47.29 seconds during the indoor 400-meter final. His speed earned him a silver...

Folks packed the small village of Kunkujang Jatta-Ya Friday to say goodbye to Modou Lamin Sanyang. The Star TV sports guy died when his car crashed early Friday morning as he headed to work. Family members stood shoulder to shoulder with coworkers, friends, and fans at the burial. Everyone...

Gambia beat Gabon this past Saturday when their home-based players won the playoff penalty shootout during the African Nations Championship qualifiers. The first game happened at Thies stadium in Senegal and finished without any goals from either side. When these teams met again for their second...

Many countries let their citizens vote from abroad, despite what 25 Gambian lawmakers claimed when they blocked diaspora voting rights. The Justice Minister and Election Commission backed these lawmakers, yet diaspora voting happens worldwide. Numerous nations actually save parliament seats for...

Last weekend marked International Women's Day during the vegetable growing season, highlighting how women drive our economy. Gambian women handle over 90% of vegetable production and marketing, yet this farming sector lacks proper support. The Gambia faces a strange situation. Our land works...

People across The Gambia cheer for Abubacarr Tambedou after his recent nomination to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice. His name appeared just days ago, and already, many citizens share their support through news channels. The Gambia Bar Association added its voice...

The Gambia Democratic Congress hit back hard at NPP lawmakers for killing diaspora voting rights. They want Gambians living abroad to tell their relatives back home to kick President Adama Barrow out of office when voting happens in 2026. This strategy worked before when people living outside...

Groundnut crops dropped this season, according to Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally's report to lawmakers. He blamed less rain and bad seeds kept by farmers for years. When Central Baddibu representative Sulayman Saho asked about paying farmers for their losses, Sabally made things clear. "We...

The opposition UDP attacked ruling NPP lawmakers for cutting out Clause 14 from a key elections bill. They claim the NPP tries to silence overseas Gambians who want voting rights. The NPP fired back that their decision came from reading the national constitution carefully. They pointed out that...

The director of public prosecution cross-examined Ousainou Bojang Thursday at the High Court. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh watched as Bojang answered questions about allegedly killing two PIU officers. Bojang told everyone he worked as a security guard at Smiling Coast Lodge during his September 2023...