The Gambia has been ranked 131st out of 180 countries in the Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2025, achieving an overall score of 51.1, according to the newly released global assessment of countries’ efforts to protect and manage their natural environments. Despite its overall ranking, the country recorded a remarkable achievement by ranking first in the world for the ecological representativeness of its terrestrial protected areas. This means that The Gambia’s protected lands successfully...

A delegation from Gunjur on Thursday met with Brikama Area Council (BAC) Chairman Yankuba Darboe to discuss growing environmental and public health concerns arising from the uncontrolled disposal and accumulation of waste at the community’s dumping site. The delegation comprised Fasaikou Darboe, Bajay Bojang of the Council of Elders, Lamin Bojang, Buba Janneh, Lamin “Nenehnuwo” Touray, and Faburama Darboe. The meeting focused on finding immediate and long-term solutions to address the...

The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has approved the inclusion of Alkalolu and Seyfolu in the mobilisation of value property rate revenue as part of efforts to strengthen local revenue collection and improve collaboration between the Council and traditional authorities. The resolution was adopted during the Council’s Monthly General Sitting held on 16 June 2026 following a recommendation from the Finance Sub-Committee. Council members endorsed the proposal to enhance the efficiency and...