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Tida Bojang, the mother of the young man allegedly k!lled by police officers in Mandinaring, said that after taking her ...
26/09/2025

Tida Bojang, the mother of the young man allegedly k!lled by police officers in Mandinaring, said that after taking her son’s life, the officers came to their compound and threw tear gas.

Does he look like someone who simply fell down while being chased? Omar Badjie’s friends claimed he was caught with a “j...
26/09/2025

Does he look like someone who simply fell down while being chased? Omar Badjie’s friends claimed he was caught with a “joint of weed” and pursued by officers. After being caught, he was mercilessly beàten, which led to his death.

26/09/2025

Watch a PIU officer kicking a young man who is already under arrest.

Some of the newly recruited police officers are “not mentally stable”. We will share some of the recommendations made by...
26/09/2025

Some of the newly recruited police officers are “not mentally stable”. We will share some of the recommendations made by the screening team that were ignored by the police command.

26/09/2025

In Mandinaring, youths destroyed a police post in response to alleged police brutality that resulted in the death of a young man.

Stay tuned!

The New York Times!!
26/09/2025

The New York Times!!

26/09/2025

Laila Broken Basmati Rice, one of the UK's leading brands, is now available in The Gambia at Royal Sillah's Food and Drinks Ltd.

100% Broken Basmati Rice
Gluten-Free
Packed with numerous health benefits

Available for retail and wholesale.

For more information or to place your order, contact us on:

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The United Democratic Party (UDP) has acknowledged the resignation of several members, expressing gratitude for their se...
26/09/2025

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has acknowledged the resignation of several members, expressing gratitude for their service.

In a statement, the party affirmed that those who have left will always be accorded the respect they deserve, as they were once committed and valuable members of the UDP.

“As a party, we remain firmly committed to the principles of democracy, justice, and progress for all Gambians. Our processes may not be perfect, but they are guided by fairness, inclusivity, and respect. We will continue to reflect, improve, and strengthen our internal systems to ensure we live up to the standards our supporters and the Gambian people expect of us,” the statement read.

Prominent lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has also packed his bags and waved goodbye to the UDP. He said “a party that cannot gov...
26/09/2025

Prominent lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has also packed his bags and waved goodbye to the UDP.

He said “a party that cannot govern itself transparently cannot credibly promise or manage national transformation.”

The Gunjur-born lawyer added: “I can no longer lend my name, my energy, or my conscience to a structure that resists reform and punishes dissent.”

Good morning, Gambia!Every now and then, we reach out to our donors to personally thank them for supporting our charitab...
26/09/2025

Good morning, Gambia!

Every now and then, we reach out to our donors to personally thank them for supporting our charitable work. Their generosity has enabled us to pay tuition fees for students, build homes for widows, renovate masjids, and even support patients who required urgent medical care abroad.

Just yesterday, we spoke with one of our donors in Sweden - a Swedish national with remarkable knowledge of Gambian history. He was among the first European expatriates to settle in The Gambia shortly after independence from Great Britain.

Are you among the Gambians who believe that Bertil Harding was an Aku Gambian? Our donor has clarified that Bertil was a Swedish tourism entrepreneur. He played a pivotal role in establishing The Gambia’s tourism industry, which boosted our economy and attracted foreign investors, especially from Sweden. In recognition of his contribution, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara honored him by naming the country’s only highway through the Senegambia Strip after him.

Our donor also revealed that it was Bertil who convinced Britt Wadner to bring Radio Syd to The Gambia in 1970. Soon after, Britt was allocated land outside Banjul, where she built the Wadner Beach Hotel, once one of the largest hotels in the country. The hotel was later sold to Bashiru Jawara, making him the first Gambian to enter the hotel industry.

Several other hotels, including Kombo Beach Hotel, Fajara Hotel, Bakotu Hotel, Bungalow Beach Hotel, and Kotu Strand, also had Swedish origins. Bakotu Hotel, for instance, still belongs to Lalla Hannsson, an engineer brought to The Gambia by Swedish tourism entrepreneurs, who eventually decided to settle permanently and establish his own hotel.

Even Gambians were inspired by this wave of Swedish investment. Ardy Sarge, who began as a sous chef at a Swedish-owned hotel, steadily rose through the ranks until he eventually became a hotel owner himself.

The Swedish contribution to The Gambia’s tourism industry was immense. They invested heavily, created jobs, and brought hundreds of thousands of tourists during Sir Dawda’s era. Some visitors even found love, marrying Gambians and creating lasting family ties that led to the growth of a vibrant Gambian community in Scandinavia.

Sadly, the Swedish market has declined in recent years. Most of the tourists who still visit are repeat guests, and little has been done to revive this once-flourishing connection. At one point, the Barrow government even approved plans to open a Gambian embassy in Stockholm, but the initiative appears to have stalled.

Now more than ever, we must reconnect with our history and strengthen our ties with Sweden. By doing so, we can once again attract new tourists and investors, paving the way for renewed growth and development in The Gambia’s economy.

❄️🇬🇲 FROSTY FUN Slush mix is here in The Gambia! 🇬🇲❄️Cool down with our brand-new Slush Mix – fruity, colorful, and perf...
25/09/2025

❄️🇬🇲 FROSTY FUN Slush mix is here in The Gambia! 🇬🇲❄️

Cool down with our brand-new Slush Mix – fruity, colorful, and perfect for every occasion! 🍓🥭🥝🍊

✨ Easy to make
✨ Works perfectly with slushy machines
✨ Loved by kids & adults alike

📦 600g pack – plenty of servings for schools, parties, and shops!

📲 WhatsApp 2413831 or Call 3627302 to order today!

FROSTY FUN – Frosty. Fun. Full of Flavor.

Some back way returnees in the Kanifing Municipality will each receive D220,000 from the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC...
25/09/2025

Some back way returnees in the Kanifing Municipality will each receive D220,000 from the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) to establish businesses of their choice.

The council received D33 million from the Mayors Migration Council under the Global Cities Fund for Refugees and Migrants to support this project.

Well done Talib and his councillors!

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