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Every successful football journey begins with a dream, and for 19-year-old Fabakary Touray, that dream started on the dusty football grounds of Gunjur. Born in 2006, Fabakary discovered his love for the game at an early age. His natural ability quickly caught the attention of local coaches, who helped nurture his talent and guided him through the early stages of his football development. Those formative years in Gunjur laid the foundation for a journey that has now taken him

Captain Abubacarr Ngally Sambou, originally from Sifoe Village in The Gambia’s West Coast Region, has graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Health Sciences Gülhane in Ankara, Türkiye, marking a significant achievement in both his academic and military career. His journey began in October 2019 when he was selected for a competitive military medical training programme designed to develop future military physicians. He first attended the National Defense Un

It is with great honor that I pay tribute to our living legend, Mr. Bubanding Bajo, a recent award recipient at the maiden Gunjur Sports Committee Awards Night. Mr. Bajo is widely admired for his beautiful smile, tireless work ethic, and unwavering commitment to football and community harmony. More than a football lover, he is a peacemaker, conflict resolver, and a strong discourager of sport hooliganism, always approaching challenges with friendliness and respect. His presen

By Musa Bassadi Jawara | Bintou’s Point, Kerewan Since the death of Honorable Mbemba Jatta’s passing on Monday, I took time today to visit with the family in Gunjur. I’ve not been in Gunjur for over a decade, and the earth under my feet remembered me before I remembered the turns. The remains of the late Hon. Mbemba Jatta will be laid to rest at the Gunjur central cemetery on Saturday, 16th May 2026 I wanted to take time and travel to Gunjur this Wednesday May 13 and visit wi

By Musa Bassadi Jawara, Bintou’s Point, Kerewan I was informed within moments of his demise in New York, United States at my vantage point in Bintou’s Point, Kerewan. News travels fast in this age, but grief travels faster. It pierced the quiet of the compound and settled on my chest like the harmattan. Late Hon. Mbemba Jatta, Former Minister of Trade, Environment & Labour Under former President Sir Dawda K. Jawara Upon learning the sad news my initial reaction translated in

Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, Councillor for Gunjur Ward stands as one of the most influential local government leaders in The Gambia’s West Coast Region. Serving as Councillor for Gunjur Ward under the Brikama Area Council (BAC), he has earned widespread recognition for his advocacy in sustainable development, democratic governance, and grassroots empowerment - both nationally and on the global stage. His journey reflects a powerful combination of community-rooted upbringing,

The sprawling western town of Gunjur is widely known for producing a remarkable number of prominent Islamic scholars. Among the most notable are Sheikh Hatab Bojang, Bun Jeng, Momodou Lamin Touray, Sidi Ali Janneh, and the late Modou Lamin Janneh, among others. Less widely known, yet deeply revered for his vast knowledge and mastery of multiple Islamic disciplines, is Sheikh Bala Musa Bojang. According to his son, Lamin Bojang, Sheikh Musa Bojang was born around 1945 to Alkal

Just days after leading 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐂 to glory in the 𝐆𝐒𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩 , Coach Sulayman Barrow “Yetti” has reached another major milestone in his football journey, successfully earning his 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐂 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦. Coach Sulayman Barrow’s Red Star that won the GSC 2025/26 League Cup The 39-year-old tactician continues to cement his reputation as one of the finest emerging coaches from Gunjur and the wider region, combining recent

Gunjur continues to produce sons and daughters who make lasting contributions beyond the shores of our coastal town. Among them is Dr Ensa Touray, a respected Gambian historian, senior lecturer, and published author whose academic journey began right here in Gunjur. Early Life and Education in Gunjur Born and raised in Gunjur, Dr Touray received his early childhood education at Gunjur Primary School, where his intellectual curiosity first took root. Growing up in a community

Sheikh Sheriff Hattab Bojang was born in Gunjur, Kombo South, circa 1937, to Pa Sano Bojang, a religious merchant, and Mariama...

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