Fajikunda residents decry unending water stress

By Vincent Ogo July 14, 2021 Residents of some parts of Fajikunda are complaining about the unending water shortage in the area. They say that in recent years it has become increasingly... Read more »

Sub-regional market very much open for smoked fish from Gambia

By Vincent Ogo July 14, 2021 Spoilage of agricultural commodities is common in The Gambia due to lack of adequate storage facilities. One of the affected areas is the fisheries sub-sector. Fisheries... Read more »

As economic hardship bites hard, girls desperately search for European oldies to marry

By Maria Lopes July 14, 2021 Young girls usually grow up fantasising about dating and marrying for love. But today a good number of Gambian girls and their peers from other parts... Read more »

Gambian ladies receive training on solar installation and maintenance

By Maria Lopes July 14, 2021 Gambian ladies are receiving training on solar installation and maintenance. This was disclosed to The Progress Newspaper by Malang Sambou, Chairman of Mbolo Association, which facilitated... Read more »

Ecowas countries to Benefit from Training of Officers in The Management of Armed Robbery, Maritime Piracy and Illicit Trafficking Cases

ECOWAS NEWS July 12, 2021 From 5 to 16 July 2021, the Interregional Institute of Maritime Security (ISMI) of the Regional Academy of Marine Sciences and Technologies (ARSTM) in Abidjan is organising... Read more »

Jollof rice: A South African describes Gambian Benechin as a taste of ‘West Africa’

By Vincent Ogo July 12, 2021 A South African, Linda Kaumphawi has described Benechin as a taste of West Africa.  In her article on Thesouthafrican (magazine) she wrote: “Enjoy a taste of... Read more »

Windstorm victims appeal for assistance

By Vincent Ogo The rainy season is supposed to be welcomed with joy, as it ushers in a new planting season. It makes it possible for crops to grow, guaranteeing food for... Read more »

‘A Darboe presidency doubtful’

By Ismaila Sonko July 12, 2021 A Gambian has told The Progress Newspaper that he does not believe Ousainou Darboe, Party Leader and Secretary General of the United Democratic  Party (UDP) will... Read more »

‘Barrow’s meeting with WCR chiefs, alkalolu belated’

By Ismaila Sonko July 12, 2021 The National Assembly Member for Badibou Central and United Democratic Party (UDP) Youth President has described as ‘belated’ President Adama Barrow’s recent meeting with West Coast... Read more »

For a successful farming season

Editorial July 12, 2021 Another rainy season is here. The Gambia is primarily an agrarian nation with more than 70 percent of the population depending on agriculture for sustenance. Agriculture contributes to improving... Read more »