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Work is steadily progressing on the all-important Gunjur Market Road, stretching from the Freetown area of the sprawling coastal settlement, through the busy market, and linking up with the Brikama Highway near the central cemetery. This vital stretch has long served as one of the main arteries of the town, connecting communities, traders, transporters and residents. Its reconstruction marks a significant step forward for Gunjur’s infrastructure development. Many residents st

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

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

Gunjur United FC bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1–0 triumph over Division Two newcomers Sibanor United FC in Match Day 13 of the Gambia Football Federation Division Two. Gunjur Utd back to winning ways after defeating Sibanor Utd 1-0 at Brikama Box Bar | Photo credit: Gunjur Utd The encounter, played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium, saw the Coastal Boys display resilience and determination to secure all three points after a difficult run of form. Gunjur

It has been a difficult campaign for Gunjur United in the Gambia Football Federation Division Two. After 12 matches, the Coastal Boys find themselves second from bottom with just nine points, a position that has sparked concern, frustration, and intense debate among supporters back home. Gunjur Utd sits on second from bottom of the GFF Second Divison with 9 points. | Photo credit: Gunjur Utd Only Serekunda FC sit below them on eight points, leaving Gunjur United firmly entre

The Abubacarr Sidiq Foundation for the Needy and Widows (AFNOW) on Saturday, 21st February 2026 distributed the first batch of Ramadan food items to needy families and widows in Gunjur. AFNOW Volunteers ready to distribute Ramadan food items to the needy and widows The 2026 AFNOW Ramadan Support Project, valued at D135,000, is funded by the Gunjur Development Fund (GDF). The initiative officially kicked off with the distribution of essential food commodities, including onions

What If the Machine Survives Because the Ritual Demands Performance? The Architecture of Predation in The Gambia By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) Sunday, February 15, 2026 In December, I diagnosed The Gambia's state as a predatory system. That analysis established what the architecture is: a machinery that fuses presidential authority with sacred kingship ( Mansayaa ) and mystifies theft through statutes like the State Lands Act 1991

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

Former Gunjur United, Wallidan FC and The Gambia U20 Scorpions striker Dawda Darboe has officially signed his first professional contract with Slovakian club FC Vion Zlaté Moravce-Vráble, marking a major milestone in his young career. Darboe, who spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Fortune FC, caught the attention of scouts from Zlaté Moravce early last year following a series of impressive performances. He was monitored alongside his U20 teammate and Fortune FC forward Ali O

Residents of Gunjur have raised serious concerns over frequent punctures in NAWEC water pipes, which are causing large volumes of treated water to spill into streets and public spaces. Water leakage is a common occurance in Gunjur The persistent leakages have led to significant water wastage while also disrupting daily movement for pedestrians, motorists, and nearby residents. In several areas, roads and walkways have become muddy and slippery, posing inconvenience and potent

Sport | Nyamina Mini Stadium Water Project Officially Unveiled at GSC Knockout Final The Nyamina Mini Stadium Water Project, funded by Hon. Kebba K. Barrow through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) , has been successfully completed and is now fully operational. The project was officially unveiled by Hon. Kebba K. Barrow during the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) Knockout Final held on Saturday, 7th February, marking a significant milestone for sports and community develop

By Lamin Bojang | Career Day at Al-Muluk Lillahi Academy for Science and Technology Al-Muluk Lillahi Academy for Science and Technology hosted a vibrant and inspiring Career Day aimed at preparing students for different fields of study, nurturing their passions, and guiding them toward informed future career choices. The event featured insightful presentations from invited speakers. Alpha Omar Jallow spoke on the importance of studying Medical Science, encouraging students to

INVESTIGATION DOSSIER: How an £8,515 Donor-Funded Borehole Project for Fayunku Women Garden Unravelled By Gunjur Online Investigations Desk   Background: A Project Meant to Empower In February 2025, Gunjur Online reported on the commissioning of a new borehole and water supply system at the Fayunku Women’s Garden in Gunjur. You can read that story here >> Linking Without Borders Commissions Borehole at Fayunku Women’s Garden in Gunjur Gunjur Online’s headline of the commissio

The Gambia’s Democratic Crossroads: How Barrow Squandered the Authority That Made Him By Dave Manneh Mandinkas have a concept for the kind of authority Adama Barrow once had: fang majiyo aniƞ horromo niƞ boo-ñaa : the quiet legitimacy that accrues to someone humble, respectful, sociable. This is not the theatrical magnetism that Western political theory calls charisma. It is authority grounded in character rather than spectacle, earned through conduct rather than claimed thro

What If the State Is Not Broken, but Built to Break Us? The Architecture of Predation in The Gambia   By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC)   At a moment of widespread disillusionment, we must ask the harder question: Why do we excel at blaming our leaders? The record is familiar. Jawara was complacent; Jammeh, brutal; Barrow, a squandered promise. This blame holds truth, yet risks missing the real target. What if the failure lies not in

The Gambia Telecommunications Company (GAMTEL) has signed a US$50 million Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with SYSROAD to upgrade and modernise the country’s national broadband and digital infrastructure - an initiative expected to significantly improve internet connectivity across communities, including towns and villages in the West Coast Region. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the Bakadaji Hotel in Bijilo in the presence of senior government officials,

Life is often unpredictable, but for one determined 26-year-old single mother, resilience and faith turned hardship into triumph. Salimatta Jabang has graduated with a BA (Hon) in Community Leadership from the University of Lancashire | Photo credit: University of Lanacshire Salimatta Jabang, daughter of Mahawa Keita of Gunjur and Lamin Jabang of Pirang, has graduated with a BA (Hons) in Community Leadership from the University of Lancashire , defying overwhelming personal

WCR Zonal ma: Gunjur Dabanani Held as Ten-Man Tujereng Fight Back to Force a Replay Gunjur Dabanani were moments away from securing their place in the 5th edition of the West Coast Zonal Football Championship final after taking a late lead against Kombo South rivals Tujereng in their semi-final clash at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. Gunjur Dabanani Zonal team were held to a 1-1 draw by Tujereng in the WCR Zonal Championship semi finals at Brikama Mini Stadium | Photo Cred

Sanna Manjang's Prosecution is Not a selective Justice as argued by others.. By Lamin E Fatty Unlike Sanna, the co-conspirators for the crimes he is charged for today, have made themselves available to a quasi judicial proceeding, some of them have voluntarily disclosed evidence/facts that may not have been known by the State or the Commission (due to limitless challenges present at the time). some have gone beyond the convenience of just narrating what they knew or can remem

Former Youth MP for Kombo South, Hon. Omar A. Manjang who also serves as a teacher and farmer is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, participating in the maiden edition of the Africa Digital Agriculture Conference. Hon. Omar A. Manjang at the Africa Digital Agriculture Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The landmark gathering, taking place at the African Union Commission headquarters , brings together young farmers, innovators, policymakers, and investors from across the co