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D8 Million Scholarship Commitment Signals BAC’s Continued Investment in Education
In a remarkable stride toward educational empowerment, the Brikama Area Council (BAC) has announced a substantial allocation of over D8...

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20 hours ago1 min read
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Opinion: "Our land is our story, our identity, the very essence of who we are as Kombonkas." - Dave Manneh
Imagine a Kombonka elder, Mba Mariama Bojang, who has tilled the same soil her ancestors did for centuries. Now, imagine officials telling her that this land, her family heritage, now belongs to the state. This is the reality for many in Kombo.

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2 days ago11 min read
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Why Kombo South Needs Fatou Kebbeh: A Voice Rooted in Service, Shaped by Struggle, and Ready to Lead
“My advocacy is not for trend or applause. It is for the girls told to shrink their dreams. For the boys whose emotions are silenced. For the voices buried beneath broken systems and dusty promises.”

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3 days ago2 min read
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Gunjur’s Own Fatou Kebbeh Declares Candidacy for National Youth Parliament
“I do not seek to represent for the sake of presence,” she said. “I seek to represent because absence has never served us.”

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3 days ago2 min read
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Gunjur Ward Women’s Wing Identifies Priority Projects for D1 Million Development Fund from Brikama Area Council
Gunjur Ward Women’s Wing Identifies Priority Projects for D1 Million Development Fund from Brikama Area Council Gunjur, 8 April 2025...

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Apr 82 min read
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UDP Mourns Death of Veteran Diplomat Dr. Momodou Lamin Sidat Jobe
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced the passing of Dr. Momodou Lamin Sidat Jobe, a seasoned diplomat, scholar, and statesman,...

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Apr 62 min read
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Editorial: The Culture of Presidential Donations to State Institutions Should Be Discouraged
During the 22-year dictatorship of former President Yahya Jammeh, it was common to see the president personally donating equipment and...

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Apr 32 min read
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Op-Ed: Robbing A Bank When No One’s Looking
The most important place on earth that virtually no one has ever heard of is called the Saya de Malha Bank. Among the world’s largest...

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Apr 227 min read
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Editorial: Gunjur Must Not Be Exploited Again: A Call for Transparency and Accountability in Resource Management
Gunjur stands at a crossroads once again. The looming prospect of dredging operations by Sino Majilac Jalbak (SMJ) brings back painful...

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Mar 283 min read
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Brikama Area Council Graduates 2024 Council Police Intake
The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has ushered in a new era of Council law enforcement with the successful graduation of its 2024 BAC Police...

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Mar 252 min read
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Destruction of Gunjur’s Raina Suu’tu (Senya) Forest: A Tragic Loss of Heritage and Nature
The loss of Raina Suu’tu will have severe consequences for the environment and local communities

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Mar 173 min read
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Navigating Challenges: The Daily Commute Struggles of Gunjurians
Op-Ed: Navigating Challenges: The Daily Commute Struggles of Gunjurians | By Buba K.Touray Background Gunjur, a small coastal town and...

Buba K Touray
Mar 174 min read
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UK Supports Initiative to Empower Girls in The Gambia
Following the celebration of International Women’s Day, the UK’s Deputy High Commissioner to The Gambia, Martin Norman, has signed a...

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Mar 111 min read
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Gunjur-Berending Land Dispute Reaches Frightening Crescendo
The decades-long land dispute between Berending and the Darboe, Jammeh, Manjang, and Jatta Kunda clans of Gunjur has resurfaced with...

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Mar 33 min read
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Dr. Nick Maurice Honoured for Contributions to The Gambia at Independence Anniversary
Gambia at 60: As part of the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Gambia’s independence from Britain, the Gambian High...

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Feb 242 min read
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Opinion: Bread Shortage Crisis in Gambia – A Looming Deadweight Loss We Can’t Afford
Finding fresh ‘tapalapa’ bread in Gunjur and other parts of The Gambia has become as rare as finding gold dust. The industrial strike by...

Buba K Touray
Feb 183 min read
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Youth MP Omar A. Manjang Attends PACJA Continental Governing Council Meeting in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Youth MP for Kombo South, Omar A. Manjang is currently attending the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance...

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Feb 102 min read
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Sidi Ali Janneh lambasts corrupt leaders, as 2026 elections approach
As 2026 elections approach, Sweden-based Imam, Sidi Ali Janneh has warned against voting for people who are manifestly corrupt. “We...

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Feb 21 min read
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Power Outage at Banjul International Airport: Regulatory Safety and Passenger Rights
A prolonged power outage at Banjul International Airport on Saturday evening caused significant disruptions, forcing multiple flights to...

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Dec 22, 20244 min read
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Opinion: Peak Fishing Season in Gunjur – A Time of Prosperity, but at What Cost?
As the peak fishing season begins in Gunjur, it brings with it a wave of opportunities and benefits. The bustling shores, filled with...

Buba K Touray
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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