IT in The Gambia

An out-grower scheme, financed at the tune of US$1M has commenced at the EMPAS Poultry Farm in Farato, aimed at empowering Gambian poultry farmers for the growth of the poultry sub-sector. The project, supported by the Gambia Growth and Competiveness … Continue reading →

In the short year since its creation the brand Noir has made quite the impact in The Gambia. The clothing line, turned boutique, was cultivated by Gambian born Ndeyfatou Ceesay. Being the daughter of a noted fashion designer in their … Continue reading →

After Just 2 years of operations it has come buy shock to everyone on the shutting down of Gambia Bird Airlines. Gambia Bird Airlines has suspended commercial flight operations until further notice. This operational decision is effective as of Tuesday … Continue reading →

Have you been wondering what events to attend this December? Get ready as the festive season gets into full swing across the Gambia. The country’s top rapper, Gee is launching his newest album, Situations on the 19th December at the … Continue reading →

According to reports from the BBC,Liberia has begun treating Ebola patients with serum therapy – a treatment made from the blood of recovered survivors. Doctors hope the experimental treatment could help combat the virus that has been sweeping West Africa … Continue reading →

The Ebola Free Gambia group is a group of mostly young Gambians committed to raising awareness on the deadly disease and preventing its outbreak in the country. They announced on Wednesday that they have secured partnership with the Future Awards … Continue reading →

Fashion Weekend Gambia, is back, servicing the fashion desires of it’s loyal fashion acolytes for it’s third edition. The internationally recognized initiative of an all-female production team, has made it’s way through a myriad of ‘safe’ fashion events and has … Continue reading →

Health authorities in The Gambia Thursday dismissed rumors whirling in town that the country has registered its first Ebola case after a tuberculosis patient was hospitalized at the Jammeh Foundation for Peace Hospital in Bundung. The authorities maintain that the … Continue reading →

Gee undoubtedly is one of the most famous Gambian artists blazing the scene at the moment. As preparation intensifies ahead of his ‘Situations’ album launching, the Gambia’s renowned rapper, held a press conference about the modalities and preparations ahead of … Continue reading →

As Africa and the world grapple with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and reports of infection in Spain and the United States, international health authorities have declared two West African countries free of Ebola virus transmission. Senegal was declared … Continue reading →

Fashion Weekend Gambia returns for its 3rd year, set for December 5th and 6th 2014. An event that is spearheaded by women within the field of fashion and arts, who wish to create a platform that aspires to bring young … Continue reading →

The upcoming International Tourism Investment Forum 2014 is the maiden edition of a jointly organized tourism investment forum by the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) and the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA).Below is a statement from GIEPA CEO Fatou … Continue reading →

The number of deaths recorded from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Liberia has risen to 2,069, according to the latest update by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the report released on Saturday in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO said that … Continue reading →

The inter-country support team for East and Southern Africa recently held a 3-day orientation workshop for eight unaffected Ebola countries, namely Eritrea, The Gambia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan and Swaziland. As part of The World Health Organization’s … Continue reading →

The newly appointed managing director and chief executive officer of Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia Limited has broken silence the on the recent armed robbery that took place at the bank’s branch in Bakau Newtown almost three weeks ago. The incident … Continue reading →

Sierra Leone is one of the countries worst affected by the outbreak. On a 3 day lockdown they say more than a million households were surveyed and 130 new cases discovered. More than 90 bodies have been recovered across Sierra … Continue reading →

The United States government is sending thousands of military troops to the west African nation of Liberia as part of the Obama administration’s Ebola virus-response strategy, the White House said late Monday night.’U.S. Africa Command will set up a Joint … Continue reading →

The epidemic reveals the nation’s “persistent and profound institutional weaknesses” The Ebola virus is “spreading like wildfire and devouring everything in its path,” Liberia’s Defense Minister Brownie Samukai told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, adding that the outbreak poses … Continue reading →

The first multi-site trial of an Ebola vaccine has been announced and Professor Beate Kampmann’s team will run the Gambia arm of the trial. Ebola is a viral illness spread by contact with bodily fluids which can cause fever, vomiting, … Continue reading →

Head of Médecins sans Frontières says the world is ‘losing the battle’ as cases and deaths continue to surge. Military teams should be sent to west Africa immediately if there is to be any hope of controlling the Ebola epidemic, … Continue reading →