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In a groundbreaking record that contributes meaningfully to science and society, the University of The Gambia (UTG) Department of Chemistry lecturer, Lamin BS. Dibba, has secured an international patent with…
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a ban on students roaming the streets and beaches to solicit donations, citing child protection and safety concerns. “This practice…
We are proud to introduce our newest contributor, Ebrima Jaiteh (Burama), who will be leading our latest sports column, “Talents to Watch”, a platform dedicated to spotlighting rising young Gambian…
The National Water and Electricity Company has announced it will introduce small power cuts due to excessive usage of electricity in Ramadan and Lent. NAWEC says the decision will…
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has strongly rejected IEC Communication Officer, Pa Makan Khan’s claims regarding the party’s registration process that was reported by the Standard last week. ”We…
A distinguished Gambian international lawyer and politician, Essa Mbye Faal, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy SK. Njie have been honored with the prestigious African Distinguished Achiever Award…
The Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Madi Jobarteh, has intensified calls for the rethinking of Gambia’s independence, urging for people-led national dialogue…
In a surprising political shift, Independent National Assembly for Janjanbureh Constituency, Hon. Omar Jatto Jammeh changed allegiance to President Adama Barrow. In an interview with the Standard in 2022, Jammeh…
In a landmark passing-out ceremony of the first hundred trained officers of the newly-established Border Patrol Unit of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Assistant Immigration Control Officer, Basirou L. Bojang,…
In a decisive move, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has granted pardon to 56 inmates of Mile Two State Central Prison, exercising his Prerogative of Mercy under Section 82 of…