Commuters plying the Barra/Banjul ferry routes are sounding the alarm over persistent issues with leftover change at ferry terminals, with many demanding intervention from the Gambia Ferry Service (GFS) to resolve the D5 change disputes that have become a recurring frustration for daily passengers. The issue, which has been ongoing[Read More…]
Author: Ousman A. Marong
Barra Launches ‘Waste No More’ Clean-Up Campaign
Barra has launched a major clean-up campaign aimed at tackling longstanding waste management problems and improving environmental and public health conditions in the town. The campaign, titled Waste No More, was officially launched by Chairman Papa Tunkara of the Kerewan Area Council. The initiative promotes community participation, strengthens waste collection[Read More…]
Gambia Struggles & Advances in Fight Against Human Trafficking
The Gambia continues to face major hurdles in its efforts to combat human trafficking, despite making some progress in recent years. The National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (NAATIP) reported 56 trafficking cases between 2023 and 2024, of which 49 were confirmed. Only three cases have led to convictions so[Read More…]