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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

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has once again secured the top spot on the Forbes 2026 Africa Rich List, with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion. The Nigerian business magnate, known for his vast empire in cement, sugar, and oil refining, continues to dominate the continent’s wealth rankings, maintaining a position he has held for several consecutive years. Aliko Dangote is wealthiest man in Africa according to Forbes According to the latest rankings, Nigeria is rep

Residents of Gunjur have received a boost in internet connectivity services following the opening of a new branch by Internet Service Provider DK Telecom Ltd. in the coastal settlement. The company officially announced the opening of its Gunjur – Kombo South Office, describing the move as another important milestone in expanding its services and bringing reliable internet connectivity closer to customers in the area. DK Telecom has announced the opening of a new branch in Gun

Residents of Gunjur Ward are set to benefit from a One Million Dalasi (D1,000,000) allocation under the 2026 Ward Development Fund to be disbursed by the Brikama Area Council. BAC will disburse a total of D28 million to support Ward Development efforts in West Coast | Photo credit: BAC The initiative forms part of the Council’s broader effort to deepen decentralisation and empower communities to directly determine and implement priority development projects at ward level. Wha

The Gambia Teachers’ Credit Union Cooperative (GTUCCU) has officially extended its operations to Gunjur, offering residents accessible and affordable financial services aimed at boosting local economic growth. Established in 1997, GTUCCU has built a reputation for supporting its members through cooperative savings and loan schemes under the guiding principle of “People Helping People.” The arrival of the credit union in Gunjur marks a significant step toward increasing financ

Property entrepreneur and President of the Gambia Lawn Tennis Association, Saul Frazer, has been nominated for the presidency of the...

From Gunjur’s Streets to the business acumen through the Heart of Solar Innovation, Real Estate Development, Consumer Electronics and...

Popular Gambian clothing brand Jufure, founded by Musa Njie, has announced the upcoming release of a new addition to its stylish lineup -...

The Building Empowerment: Rural Economic Engagement in Life (BE REEL) initiative proudly marked a major milestone with the celebration of...

The launch of Nyanitama Community Bakery marks a significant milestone for Gunjur, signaling the revival of indigenous businesses that...

Nyanitama In response to rising bread prices and shortages, the Nyanitama Club of Gunjur has officially launched Nyanitama Bakery, a new...

Finding fresh ‘tapalapa’ bread in Gunjur and other parts of The Gambia has become as rare as finding gold dust. The industrial strike by...

In a significant milestone for business education in Gunjur, BE REEL has on Saturday, 1st February 2025 successfully completed Workshop...

The 10th edition of the Be Reel Micro Business Training commenced in Gunjur earlier on Monday, bringing together participants eager to...

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

As the peak fishing season begins in Gunjur, it brings with it a wave of opportunities and benefits. The bustling shores, filled with...

Gunjur-based digital marketing outfit, Afri Diyaata , has announced the launch of its highly anticipated clothing brand, set to debut in...

Empowering Women, Transforming Communities On Tuesday, December 10th, BE REEL successfully hosted a dynamic networking event for young...

Gunjur - On Wednesday, 27th November 2024, the ‘Julaya-silo’ programme under BE REEL successfully expanded into two new groups in Gunjur....

Gunjur, The Gambia – November 1, 2024 The BE REEL ‘Julaya-Silo’ program, a groundbreaking initiative that supports women entrepreneurs in...