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…]
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Barra Ferry Sewage Overflow Spotlights Gambia’s Failing Sanitation Systems
Commuters using the Barra Ferry Terminal are raising alarm over a growing public health threat, as raw sewage continues to overflow at the busy transit hub. The situation has left the area reeking of human waste, prompting serious concerns about hygiene and potential disease outbreaks. A damaged manhole along the[Read More…]
Riders For Health Donates Vehicle To TANGO To Support NGO Operations
In a move aimed at boosting the effectiveness of civil society organisations across the country, Riders for Health has donated a vehicle to the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO). The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday and was attended by representatives from both organisations. The donation is part of Riders[Read More…]