Youth and Women Empowerment: A Triumph at Gaye Njorro Skills Academy
On March 8, 2024, Gaye Njorro Skills Academy marked a historic moment as CEO Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye received the SHE ACHIEVER award in Dubai, recognizing her as The Gambia’s Most Innovative and Influential CEO in Youth Empowerment, reflecting the dedication and empowerment shown by the academy’s female trainers, staff, and students.
Seccos owes GGC D32 million and intends to retrieve the amount
The NFSPMC denies owing farmers money but acknowledges discrepancies with some seccos and CPMSs, committing to investigate and recover owed funds, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and accountability in the groundnut trade, while distributing a D40 million commission to 95 seccos and expressing gratitude for stakeholders’ cooperation
Batokunku landowners demand compensation and permits to rebuild their homes
Ya Mamie Ceesay, representing a group of landowners in Batokunku, The Gambia, demands the return of unlawfully seized lands, fair compensation, and permission to rebuild their homes, alleging abuse of power by former President Yahya Jammeh, while urging the government for dialogue and resolution as advised by the Janneh Commission.