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President Barrow Inaugurates New URR Road Connecting Over 100,000 InhabitantsHis Excellency President Adama Barrow, inau...
23/10/2026

President Barrow Inaugurates New URR Road Connecting Over 100,000 Inhabitants

His Excellency President Adama Barrow, inaugurated the new provincial road linking Basse Manneh K***a, Demba K***a, Numuyel and Gambissara in the Upper River Region (URR).

The 13.9 kilometre road connects over 100,000 people to markets, hospitals, farms and other social amenities.

The Alkalo of Demba K***a Alhagie Degumeh Ceesay Camara and the Chief of Jimara Julaba Drammeh thanked President Barrow on behalf of the beneficiary communities for the immense relief.

Before the construction of the road, they could only travel to the regional capital Basse once a day due to poor access. They can now enjoy a smooth ride from Sotuma Sere, Basse, Demba K***a, Numuyel and Gambissara on the tarred road without delay.

Their farm produce can get to the markets on time and inter-communal exchanges are greatly enhanced, thereby strengthening social cohesion.

In appreciation, they assured President Barrow their vote in the 5th December 2026 presidential elections.

🇬🇲 This is what people-centred development looks like under President Barrow.
23/10/2026

🇬🇲 This is what people-centred development looks like under President Barrow.

President Barrow To Inaugurate More Roads in URR and LRRIn line with his commitment of leaving no community behind in te...
20/10/2026

President Barrow To Inaugurate More Roads in URR and LRR

In line with his commitment of leaving no community behind in terms of YIRIWA national development, His Excellency President Adama Barrow will inaugurate additional roads in Upper River Region (URR) and Lower River Region (LRR) respectively.

On Thursday, 22nd October 2026, President Barrow will inaugurate the new road linking Basse Manneh K***a, Demba K***a and Numuyel in URR to be followed by a meeting at Demba K***a football field.

Similarly, on Saturday, 24th October 2026, the President will unveil the completed Kiang Kabada road project in LRR before holding a meeting with the communities at Sibito.

Prior to the inaugurations, President Barrow, will grace the mega rally of the National People's Party in Allunhari on Wednesday, 21st October 2026.

20/10/2026

2026 Meet the People Tour wraps up in Banjul

The 2026 Meet the People Tour concluded in Banjul yesterday amid a massive turnout of supporters and residents.

Speakers commended the Barrow administration for its key reforms, including the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Security Sector Reform, the 110% increase in civil servants' salaries since 2017, and the Access to Information Act.

They also praised ongoing development projects in the capital, including the renovation of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), the Banjul sewage and drainage system, the water storage tank project to improve water pressure and quality, and the rehabilitation of the football pitch.

In his address to the huge crowd, President Barrow urged all Gambians to rally behind him to continue the national development agenda.

President Barrow today inaugurated the $736,700 Banjul elevated water storage tank, which will provide clean water to ov...
19/10/2026

President Barrow today inaugurated the $736,700 Banjul elevated water storage tank, which will provide clean water to over 15,000 residents across communities including Half‑Die, Wellington Street, Buckle Street, McCarthy Square, Albion, Perseverance and Primate Street, the Quadrangle, and the seaport.

He then inspected the Banjul Crab Island Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Centre, where students are being trained on practical skills such as tailoring, carpentry, welding, and catering. The training will help close the skills gap among the youths.

President Barrow, also, visited the Banjul Mini Stadium (KG5), under reconstruction. When completed it will provide modern sporting facilities ensuring improved recreational infrastructure for the people of Banjul.

Additionally, the President toured the new Banjul fish smoke house, built to replace unsafe processing sites in the capital city. The facility will improve fish smoking practices and enhance the livelihoods of local fish processors.

His Excellency President Adama Barrow, today presented 40 vehicles to the Ministry of Interior for onward distribution t...
19/10/2026

His Excellency President Adama Barrow, today presented 40 vehicles to the Ministry of Interior for onward distribution to the Security Services.

The presentation, held this morning at the State House in Banjul, forms part of the Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the operational capacity, enhance mobility, and improve the effectiveness of security institutions across the country.

The new fleet is expected to bolster patrol operations, rapid response, and service delivery, thereby contributing to the maintenance of peace, law and order nationwide.

President Adama Barrow inaugurated the newly constructed facilities of Bakau Sunshine Academy, which is a merger of Kair...
19/10/2026

President Adama Barrow inaugurated the newly constructed facilities of Bakau Sunshine Academy, which is a merger of Kairaba Secondary and Bakau Upper Basic Schools.

The new modern facilities feature 36 classrooms and 9 laboratories, designed to provide students with adequate learning space and improved access to practical education.

President Barrow also laid the foundation stone for Kotu Quarry Upper Basic School, a project designed to strengthen the community by providing students with improved access to quality education and a conducive learning environment.

These interventions will expand opportunities for academic excellence and contribute to the overall development of The Gambia’s education sector.

To address the concerns raised by speakers, President Barrow, during the joint meeting in Manjai, pledged to rehabilitate the Manjai Park, extend the Water Project to improve water supply, and construct 180 km of roads within the Kanifing Municipality. He emphasised that these initiatives will enhance accountability, strengthen community infrastructure, and improve the quality of life for residents.

His Excellency President Adama Barrow today inaugurated the $736,700 Nema Su elevated water storage tank. With a capacit...
16/10/2026

His Excellency President Adama Barrow today inaugurated the $736,700 Nema Su elevated water storage tank. With a capacity of 750m³, it is designed to serve over 26,000 people across the beneficiary communities of Nema-Su Layout, parts of Sukuta, and Bundung.

In Tanji, President Barrow inspected The Blue Finn Company Limited, a Gambian woman‑owned seafood processing factory that is revolutionising the country’s fishing industry. Blue Finn processes and packages seafood for both domestic distribution and international trade.

The President further visited the Tanji solar dryer, a facility established to combat heavy post‑harvest losses and health hazards faced by women fish processors. This innovation enables fish to be dried and preserved without polluting the environment.

These forward‑looking initiatives not only enhance economic productivity but also create vital job opportunities for youth and women.

At Jambanjelly, the President inspected the ongoing construction of Pasma Company Limited, an agribusiness commodity supply and distribution enterprise that will strengthen national food security by boosting the daily distribution of essential food products.

President Barrow reaffirmed that The Gambia is moving in the right direction, emphasising his government focus on industrialisation to bridge the skills gap and build the capacity of young people and women’s groups for sustainable growth.

At the general meeting in Jabang, President Adama Barrow called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns, urging all polit...
16/10/2026

At the general meeting in Jabang, President Adama Barrow called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns, urging all political actors to avoid violence and provocation. He preached against ethnic divisiveness.

Speakers at the meeting appreciated President Barrow's development initiatives, including the subsidisation of fertilizer prices from D2,500 to D1,100.

They also highlighted that 80,000 women have so far, benefited from the Women Enterprise Fund while 2,064 adolescent girls have started their own businesses through the SWEDD Project.

Key developments in the Old Yundum Constituency include:

✅ A solar-powered cooltainer at Sukuta supporting a women's vegetable garden and benefiting 405 people.

✅ The Farato Teaching Hospital (Phase 1), comprising the Emergency Treatment Centre, Biomedical Engineering Unit, National Blood Bank, National Public Health Reference Laboratory and Training Centre.

✅ Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory inaugurated at Brusubi, and the Busumbala Health Post now in service.

✅ The Farato Bojang K***a–Bafuloto Road completed in 2026, while the Old Yundum–Sukuta–Jambanjelly Highway is nearing completion.

✅ Land development and access-road survey and design completed at Lamin Wayoto.

President Barrow inspected EPC Lot 6, covering the 7.7-kilometre Busumbala - Tawto - Guigi - Old Yundum Road and EPC Lot...
15/10/2026

President Barrow inspected EPC Lot 6, covering the 7.7-kilometre Busumbala - Tawto - Guigi - Old Yundum Road and EPC Lot 7, Section B, covering the 6-kilometre Farato Telecentre - Bafuloto Road.

Speaking at the sites, the President underscored the importance of infrastructure reaffirming his commitment to ensuring that every part of The Gambia is connected and developed.

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