Construction has begun on a state-of-the-art Containment Level 3 (CL3) laboratory at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, part of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in The Gambia. The project marks a major expansion of the Unit’s capacity to tackle some of the region’s most pressing[Read More…]
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President Barrow Launches Gambia’s First Madrassah Integration Strategy
President Adama Barrow has officially launched Gambia’s first-ever Madrassah Integration Strategy (2025–2029), marking what he called a “landmark moment” for education in the country. The launch took place at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, drawing government officials, education stakeholders, and religious leaders. The new strategy,[Read More…]
Gov’t Reportedly Asked Jah Oil To Revert To Previous Cement Price, Cites Violation Of MoU
The Gambia Government has reportedly asked Jah Oil to maintain the old cement price barely 72 hours after the company effected an upward revision in the cement price. Jah Oil released a statement this week, announcing its move to increase the price of a bag of cement from D355 to[Read More…]