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Ahmed Manjang has successfully completed a 10-day Permaculture Design Course (PDC) in Senegal, earning certification as a permaculture designer following the conclusion of the intensive training on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. Ahmed Manjang received his certificate following the 10 day Permaculture Design Course in Senegal Speaking to Gunjur Online after completing the programme, Mr. Manjang expressed his gratitude to the individuals and organisations that made the opportunity

At a time when many people focus on the challenges facing our nation, Gunjur Senior Secondary School stands as a shining example of what visionary leadership, hard work, and commitment can achieve. Principal Barrow Bojang and his staff transformed Gunjur Senior Secondary School into more than just a school | Photo credit: Ousainou Gambia GSS Principal Mr Barrow Bojang with environmental and Social activist Ousainou Gambia | Photo credit: Ousainou Gambia Under the leadership

A worrying level of plastic pollution has been observed in Gunjur, particularly in the area between Media Salam and the sand dunes, where discarded banned monofilament fishing nets have been found scattered across the landscape. Banned monofilament fishing nets are now being used by farmers to protect their crops from animals Monofilament nets, which are prohibited in The Gambia due to their devastating impact on marine ecosystems, continue to be illegally used by some fisher

Omar A. Manjang has joined regional leaders, farmers, innovators, private sector representatives, government officials, civil society organizations, and development partners from across 12 ECOWAS member states in Banjul for a high-level validation workshop aimed at assessing the implementation of the ECOWAP 2025 framework and shaping the future of agricultural development in the region. Omar A Manjang speaking at the ECOWAS Agricultiral Policy Validation Workshop The workshop

By Buba Touray - BE REEL Gambia It is with deep concern and sorrow that we report an unfortunate incident affecting one of our hardworking young farmers, Mr. Alieu Janneh, whose garden was recently targeted by thieves. The perpetrators made away with his power tiller at a time when it was most needed, dealing a significant blow to his farming activities. Mr Omar Janneh at his farm where his power tiller was recently stolen This shocking development has sparked concern within

GUNJUR / WEST COAST REGION, The Gambia – Green Up Gambia on Wednesday joined partners of the Ramadan Project to plant and distribute more than 50 seedlings of nutritious fruit crops to five schools in an initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and healthy nutrition among students. Students and staff from beneficiary schools receive fruit seedlings and planting equipment during the tree planting initiative organised by Green Up Gambia in collaboration with p

INVESTIGATION DOSSIER: How an £8,515 Donor-Funded Borehole Project for Fayunku Women Garden Unravelled By Gunjur Online Investigations Desk Background: A Project Meant to Empower In February 2025, Gunjur Online reported on the commissioning of a new borehole and water supply system at the Fayunku Women’s Garden in Gunjur. You can read that story here >> Linking Without Borders Commissions Borehole at Fayunku Women’s Garden in Gunjur Gunjur Online’s headline of the commissio

Former Youth MP for Kombo South, Hon. Omar A. Manjang who also serves as a teacher and farmer is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, participating in the maiden edition of the Africa Digital Agriculture Conference. Hon. Omar A. Manjang at the Africa Digital Agriculture Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The landmark gathering, taking place at the African Union Commission headquarters , brings together young farmers, innovators, policymakers, and investors from across the co

The Environmental Pain of Dredging in Gunjur Sambuya The devastation unfolding along the Gunjur Sambuya coastline is a painful reminder...

London, 24 July 2025 – Her Excellency Dr Fatou Bensouda, High Commissioner of The Gambia to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, has...

Gunjur, The Gambia – 24th July 2025 The Gunjur Ward Development Committee (WDC), in collaboration with the Brikama Area Council, has...

The Gunjur Ward Development Committee (WDC) has today, Saturday 5th July 2025, commenced work on the much-anticipated Fencing Project for...

Gunjur stands at a crossroads once again. The looming prospect of dredging operations by Sino Majilac Jalbak (SMJ) brings back painful...

In a continued effort to promote sustainability, food security, and community well-being, the Ramadan Project, led by Youth MP Hon. Omar...

Gunjur, The Gambia: – Linking Without Borders, in collaboration with the Marlborough Brandt Group (MBG) in the UK, has successfully...

Hon. Omar A. Manjang, the National Youth Parliamentarian representing Kombo South, is currently participating in a strategic workshop...

Rice self-sufficiency was reminiscent of that period in The Gambia when buying imported rice was associated with a demeaning status

Seeds for Prosperity is providing a valuable support to Fayunku women vegetable gardeners by offering them high-quality vegetable seeds...

Days back in the Gambia when you want to buy imported rice you have to hide simply because doing so was associated with a lot of negative de

Volunteers from the United Kingdom have on Wednesday donated garden materials to women gardeners in Madina Kungkunding, a suburb of the...