Police Arrested Three Foreigners for Possessing Firearms and Drugs
The Gambia’s DLEAG arrested three foreigners, including an Indian with over 25,000 ecstasy pills and firearms, and two Guinea-Bissau nationals with cocaine, among eight drug-related arrests from July 24-31, 2025, urging public vigilance against trafficking.
Ministry of Basic Education has Provided $2 Million Worth of Science and Technical Equipment to 29 Schools
Minister Dr. Habibatou Drammeh distributed $2 million in laboratory supplies to 29 Gambian schools on August 1, 2025, to boost STEM education, supported by a Kuwaiti partnership and plans for regional labs, emphasizing practical learning and teacher training.
Brikama Area Council Launches New Waste Collection Fleet
The Brikama Area Council, under Chairman Yankuba Darboe, unveiled a new waste management fleet, funded by taxpayers, set to begin operations on August 18, 2025, while boosting transparency and generating D1.3 million in revenue through accountability initiatives.
Gambia’s Finance Minister Assumed the Chair of the African IMF/World Bank Caucus
Hon. Seedy K.M. Keita, Gambia’s Finance Minister, was named Chairperson of the 2025 IMF-World Bank African Caucus in Bangui, focusing on resilient infrastructure and green assets, with The Gambia announced as the 2026 host to advance sustainable development.
