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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

The APeX Secretariat has announced the conclusion of more than 18 months of coalition-building negotiations involving several opposition political parties and movements, culminating in the proposed formation of a new political coalition named CHANGE. According to a press statement issued on Sunday, 9 August, the coalition’s official name is CHANGE — Coalition for Hope, Accountability, National-renewal, Good-governance, and Equity. The negotiations facilitated by APeX involved

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

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

Carnegie Minerals has signalled its intention to resume legal efforts to enforce an unpaid international arbitration award against the Government of The Gambia, according to correspondence seen by Gunjur Online. In an email copied to Gunjur Online, Ty Ludbrook, Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer of Atlas Assets, informed Minister of Finance Seedy Keita that he had been advised Carnegie Minerals would restart proceedings in the English High Court to seek recogniti

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

The Global Columbia Collaboratory – Environmental Humanities & Global Health in The Gambia has successfully concluded its third field cohort, bringing to an end another three-week programme of academic research, environmental conservation, community engagement and cultural exchange in Gunjur and other parts of The Gambia. The 2026 field programme, which ran from 6 to 24 July, was organised by Columbia University’s Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement in partnership with

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

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

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

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

Response Team Files Formal Complaint with Police, Announces Peaceful Road Safety Gathering. The Gunjur Youth Anti-Drifting Response Team has formally submitted a complaint to the Gunjur Police Station and other local authorities, calling for urgent action against dangerous drifting and reckless driving in the community. The move follows widespread public concern over a car drifting stunt that took place last Sunday at the Gunjur Beach and Coastal Road intersection, an area fr

Gunjur United have been relegated from the GFF Men’s Second Division and will compete in the Third Division during the 2026/27 season. The Dabanani-based side ended their campaign on a high note with a convincing 3-0 home victory over Unique Global. However, the result was not enough to preserve their Second Division status, as results elsewhere went against them. Gunjur United will play in the GFF 3rd Divison in the coming season The coastal boys finish the season in 16th pl

A UK-based criminal network led by a Gambian national has been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after operating a sophisticated fake passport and illegal immigration scheme worth more than £1 million, according to the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The gang leader, Lamin Manneh, 51, was originally sentenced to more than six years in prison in 2024 after admitting to facilitating the illegal entry of two migrants. On 26 June 2026, he received an additional sentence of

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