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.
