Musa Banja, a Gambian writer with significant visual impairment, has released his debut novel titled “From Rivalry to Redemption.” He has faced challenges from a young age, including intense eye pain and loss of vision, but remained committed to his education with support from the Gambia Organisation of the Visually Impaired (GOVI). Banja began writing
The memoir “Behind My Father’s Heels,” Authored by Lamin Darboe, sheds light on the challenges Gambian children face in pursuing quality education. It unveils the harsh realities of the Gambia’s educational system and underscores the urgent need for reform. The narrative tackles broader issues such as poverty, family dynamics, child abuse, a shortage of qualified
The Councillor representing Kololi Ward, Mr. Famara Fofana, recently distributed cheques to five Nawettan teams, each receiving GMD 7,000, for a total of GMD 35,000. This support is intended to enhance the teams’ activities and promote the development of sports within the community. The cheque presentation was attended by the Alkalo of Kololi and members
President Adama Barrow toured the Faraba Banta campus of the University of The Gambia, which is currently 80% finished, underscoring the government’s dedication to advancing higher education. The campus will include state-of-the-art facilities, such as a Faculty of Law, a School of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 14 laboratories, and a seven-story administrative building. Its opening
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received Mr. Ousman Sowe, the Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), along with his delegation during their visit. They discussed the NHRC’s responsibilities and potential opportunities for collaboration, particularly in providing human rights training for SIS staff. Director Sowe addressed the progress of SIS reforms, including the establishment
