The Fourteenth Call to the Bar Ceremony at the High Court Complex in Banjul celebrated seventy-four new lawyers, primarily women. The event included performances by the Police Band and speeches from key figures, including Chief Justice Alhaji Hassan B. Jallow and the Solicitor General, who made the opening address. Hon. Justice Gibril B.O. Semega-Janneh highlighted
During the NYSS stakeholders’ engagement at NASGRAP, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Gambian Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, highlighted the government’s initiatives to make tertiary education more accessible and affordable. He acknowledged a rise in the number of young individuals enrolling in universities and vocational training centers, alongside plans to establish new public universities
The Read Gambia Foundation has launched its Read-A-Thon 2025 at Senegambia, aimed at students aged 16 to 30 to promote reading Gambian and African literature. This initiative prepares participants for the Guinness World Records Reading Challenge. Permanent Secretary Louis Moses Mendy praised the initiative for empowering youth and improving educational standards. The event gathered dignitaries,
The National Assembly was compelled to adjourn on December 2, 2025, due to an insufficient quorum. Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta expressed his concern over the persistent issue of poor attendance and emphasized the need for greater discipline among Members. He cited Standing Order 12(1) on quorum and chose to adjourn the session until the following
The Gambia Police Force has initiated activities for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including an outreach program at the Greater Banjul Albion Lower Basic School. The initiative, led by the Gender and Child Protection Unit and the Community Policing Unit, focuses on raising awareness of GBV and advocating for children’s rights
