NYC TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL CREATIVE HUB IN LRR
As the world moves away from analogue system to a digital one, the NYC has today conducted a feasibility studies at Lower River Region to assess the area for a [...]
CLARIFICATION ON ALLEGED OVERWEIGHT OF TRANSIT TRUCK INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT AT TALLINDING
GPA wish to clarify that the transit truck that was involved in a fatal accident at Tallinding on Friday 15th April, 2022 was loaded with 44 tons while the ECOWAS [...]
Armed Robbers Attack Dalaba Estate
APRIL 20, 2022 A gang of armed robbers struck Block E.26 at the Dalaba Estate near Jabang dead in the night on Monday terrorising a family and doing away with [...]
THE GAMBIA ELECTED TO THE UN COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT (CPD) AND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF UN-WOMEN
In furtherance of the Government of The Gambia’s continued commitment to establishing excellent working relations with its bilateral and multilateral partners, the Permanent Mission of The Gambia to the United [...]
UTGSU STATEMENT ON THE BRIKAMA CAMPUS SITUATION
Released date: April 19th, 2022 Over the undesirable situation at Brikama Campus in the past days, most especially today, the University of The Gambia Students' Union wishes to inform the [...]
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Over the undesirable situation at Brikama Campus in the past days, most especially today, the University of The Gambia Students’ Union wishes to inform the student fraternity that it has taken the unpleasant matter with compelling concerns and since then has been restless to ameliorating the conditions. At the outset of the semester, the Students’ Union and University Management had both agreed that Brikama stream is the potential challenge in this particular semester and thus deserves unreserved attention and actions. It may please you to note that, just like in Kanifing Campus where extra halls outside campus are rented for lectures, similar approach has been consistently tried in Brikama. Unfortunately, the consistent efforts have continued to be unyielding as availability of similar facilities around Brikama campus remains impossible. This forms part of the recent procurement of chairs amidst an alternate. Last week, the Gambia College that has offered the University lecture rooms began their examinations. As a result, given the obvious heavy logistics involved in exams, a lot of the UTG assigned classes are used for the college examinations. While we were caught off guard that College had begun examinations, we swiftly engaged Management for a solution. Since then, the Management has been helpful to ensuring that the matter is resolved. As at today, the Union is pleased to bring to the attention of students that a breakthrough has been reached as far as classroom space is concerned and normal lectures shall resume by tomorrow or day after. The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, the representatives of Students’ Union, and the Student Leaders in Brikama have been on the ground whole day. The Gambia College was duly engaged and to that effect a number of 6 classrooms have been allocated to the University. However, the 6 assigned classes— two blocks at the right hand side upon entry into Bajonkoto— are without chairs. Fortunately, UTG had already procured a total of 360 chairs and today with the help of the students and student leaders in Brikama, chairs are being transported to these classrooms. This is expected to be completed tomorrow. By the same missive, we are pleased to inform you that Management has procured two brand new buses. These buses are set to report to Brikama tomorrow to commence duties (Brikama-Faraba). It is the position of the Students’ Union and Management alike that the issue at hand is not as pleasing but we are happy that a solution has been paved out. We have received a lot of concerns from students over what they described as unfair treatment. We equally share this view and thus would remain steadfast and resolute to closely working with Management and sub-associations to change the dynamics. At this juncture, the Students’ Union calls for calm and resolute as it is only through our collective efforts as demonstrated today that we can overcome these impediments. We thank the sub-association leaders who once again proved that they are indeed the operational arms of the Union; the excellent work demonstrated today, like always, is a manifestation of how crucial of an organ they are in the service of students. Similar gratitude is extended to all students for their continued support and patience. We know that the situation is tough, but our efforts to changing it will never cease. We also wish to thank the University Management and Gambia College for working together to find a common ground in the interest of academia. A luta continua. SECRETARIAT UTG STUDENTS’ UNION
Yundum Barracks Inaugurates Borehole Facility
One Infantry Battalion hosted the inaugural ceremony of a newly drilled Borehole at the Yundum Barracks by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with African Relief and Community Development. The [...]
Gunjur LBS Receives Educational Items Worths D59, 150
By Makutu Manneh Kebba K Barrow,the National Assembly Member for kombo south in his efforts with donor couple from the Uk Jackie Livermore and his husband Martin A philanthropist [...]
UDP Reacts To GPU’s Press Statement On Journalist Touray
GPU SHOULD PUT ITS HOUSE IN ORDER - UDP REACTS TO GPU OVER PA NDERR TOURAY By UDP Media Response Team The United Democratic Party is amazed by the [...]
GPU Condemns Verbal Attack On Journalist Touray
STATEMENT Fajara, 16 April, 2022 – The Gambia Press Union is concerned by comments made by Ousainou Darboe, the leader of the UDP, describing a Star FM talk show host [...]