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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

Pa Janneh has called on the citizenry to make informed decision at the polls in December elections for a better life. Speaking during a courtesy call by UNITE Kombo South Chairman, Momodou Semega Janneh, he postulated: “Why are they going on campaign deceiving people with promises they can’t fulfill? They need your votes. Why don’t they sit in their houses in the hope Allah will put them there. They use religion to mislead people. They should sit in their houses . If you do

The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has approved the inclusion of Alkalolu and Seyfolu in the mobilisation of value property rate revenue as part of efforts to strengthen local revenue collection and improve collaboration between the Council and traditional authorities. The resolution was adopted during the Council’s Monthly General Sitting held on 16 June 2026 following a recommendation from the Finance Sub-Committee. Council members endorsed the proposal to enhance the efficienc