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Today, September 9th, is a painful day for all of us who knew and loved our dear brother and friend, Bubacarr Bojang. Buba was more than a friend. To many of us, he was family. He was one of those rare people whose kindness, humility, and peaceful nature spoke louder than words. He loved children, cared about people, and never wanted to trouble or burden anyone. Whenever there was tension or disagreement, Buba was often the person who tried to calm things down and bring peace

There comes a point when a government’s failures can no longer be dismissed as temporary challenges, technical difficulties or inherited problems. For many Gambians, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝. Across the country, prolonged electricity blackouts are disrupting businesses, households, education and healthcare. Families are losing food and electrical goods, businesses are losing income, and students are struggling to study. Yet while citizens struggle wi

The photo below shows the road corridor running through central Gunjur, from the coastal road around Gunjur Lower Basic School, through the Gunjur market, and connecting to the Gunjur–Brikama Road. The current state of road running through central Gunjur. | Photo credit: Hatab Jobe The construction of this vital road was announced several years ago by the Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Works. Earlier this year, there was renewed hope when construction equipm

The Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association (CETAG), through its Bottom Trawling (TBT) Advocacy Project, on Saturday, 22nd August 2026, held an awareness-raising campaign in Gunjur to strengthen community understanding and advocacy around the socio-economic and environmental impacts of bottom trawling. Participants at the CETAG bottom trawling awareness campaign session The awareness session brought together representatives of fishing communities, fisherfolk, women f

The Walk for Health Gunjur Six Junction Chapter, in collaboration with Tenko Kunku Eco Garden, has planted more than 50 fruit trees across four schools and a health facility in Gunjur as part of a community-led environmental initiative. The tree-planting exercise covered 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧

A group of volunteers from Marlborough, United Kingdom, arrived in Gunjur on Saturday evening as part of the longstanding friendship and partnership between Gunjur and Marlborough. The visiting team, organised through the Marlborough Brandt Group, comprises 19 students and two teachers from St John’s School in Marlborough, accompanied by two Venture Force leaders. The group will spend the next 14 days in Gunjur, engaging in community activities and supporting local developmen

The 18th Marlborough Brandt Group (MBG) Summer Trip from St John’s Marlborough is set to arrive in Gunjur on Saturday, 8 August 2026, marking another chapter in a long-standing partnership between the people of Gunjur and the Marlborough community in the United Kingdom. This year’s delegation will be working at Gunjur Lower Basic School, the very school where the first MBG group constructed a classroom block in 1985. Continuing that legacy of community partnership, the volunt

Dr. Bakary Touray (Nyambi) – A Lifetime of Service to Veterinary Science, Conservation and Community Development. Among the many distinguished sons of Gunjur who have dedicated their lives to national development and community service, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐲, affectionately known as “𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢,”stands as one of the town’s most accomplished professionals. The retired Veterinarian Dr Bakary “Nyambi” Touray Born in 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟏 and raised in the histori

For many young Gambians, the dream of a better life has often been linked to the dangerous “backway” migration route to Europe. While some make the journey, countless others face unimaginable hardship, and many return home believing they have failed. Abubacarr Darboe (Right) returned from a “Backway” journey to start a thriving clothing business in Gunjur For 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐞 , however, returning home marked the beginning of a remarkable new chapter. The founde

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

A unique public art installation aimed at raising awareness of marine pollution and abandoned fishing nets has been unveiled at CETAG Turtle Village in Gunjur. Known as the Ocean Waste Pyramid, the initiative is a collaborative community project designed to highlight the growing challenge of marine litter along The Gambia’s coastline while promoting sustainable waste management and environmental education. The concept and design were jointly developed by The Gunjur Project, D

Pictured: Representatives of the Gunjur Village Development Committee (VDC), Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC), and the visiting Sukuta delegation following their meeting in Gunjur on 22nd July 2026. The Gunjur Village Development Committee (VDC), in collaboration with the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC), on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026, hosted a delegation from Sukuta to discuss preparations for the forthcoming North America Sukuta Association (NASUA) 10th Reunion Anniversary and rea

Gunjur has recorded its first sea turtle nest of the 2026 nesting season, marking the official start of another important period for marine conservation along the Gunjur coastline. Green turtle nest found at Gunjur beach earlier on Thursday | Photo credit: CETAG The nest, laid by a Green Turtle, was discovered during a routine patrol by members of the Gunjur Conservationists and Eco-Tourism Association (CETAG) on Thursday, 23 July. Following the discovery, the nesting site wa

Few individuals leave behind a legacy that spans education, national development, humanitarian service and community empowerment. Mr. Bai Bojang was one such remarkable son of Gunjur whose lifelong commitment to serving humanity earned him respect both in The Gambia and across the international community. Born and raised in Gunjur, Bai Bojang began his career as a teacher in the early 1970s, serving in several regions of The Gambia. Through education, he helped shape young mi

In a strong demonstration of leadership and commitment to improving environmental sanitation, Brikama Area Council (BAC) Chairman Yankuba Darboe joined council workers and members of the Gunjur Village Development Committee (VDC) in a major clean-up exercise at the Gunjur dumpsite. The exercise focused on clearing the large volume of accumulated waste from the site and transporting it to Tambana for proper disposal. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to address the

A heavy downpour on Tuesday drenched Gunjur and many parts of The Gambia, bringing temporary relief from the heat but also causing widespread disruption, including erratic electricity supply and power outages in several communities. A flooded street makes vehicle and pedestrian movement extremely difficult While Gunjur experienced significant rainfall, there were no reports of severe flooding in the coastal settlement. However, the situation was markedly different in Brikama

Bouworde vzw Volunteers from Belgium Experience Authentic Gambian Hospitality and Traditional Cuisine in Saho Kunda. Bouworde vzw volunteers from Belgium currently at Gunjur Project have enjoyed an authentic cultural experience after spending a day with the Saho family in Saho Kunda in Gunjur, where they learned to prepare and cook a variety of traditional Gambian dishes. The Gunjur Project Bouworde vzw volunteers join members of the Saho family in Saho Kunda to prepare tradi

A total of 99 members of the Gunjur community have benefited from a free health screening and sensitisation outreach held at the Gunjur Main Market on Saturday, marking the third consecutive year of collaboration between the Gunjur Project, the Global Columbia Team, and the Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association (GCEA). Health workers and volunteers conduct free diabetes and hypertension screening at the Gunjur Main Market. | Photos: Courtesy of the organisers The m

For almost a decade, the people of Gunjur have lived alongside the Golden Lead fishmeal factory. What was initially welcomed as an investment that promised jobs, infrastructure and economic opportunities has instead become one of the most divisive industrial developments in our community’s history. Golden Lead Fishmeal factory on the Gunjur Coastline Today, it is fair to ask a simple but important question: 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫

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