Record number of 1,700 Muslims to go for Hajj
The National Hajj Commission has revealed that for the first time after The Gambia gained independence, a record number of Muslims from the country will perform the Hajj this year.
A member of the Commission told What’s On-Gambiathat six private travel agencies were this year approved as operators and a
Why is Sarjo Mballow-Barrow hiding?
President Adama Barrow's 2nd wife, Sarjo has not been seen in public since Koriteh.
Many Gambians, who keenly follow the First Family, are beginning to wonder why she disappeared from the spotlight.
“Is it true Sarjo Mballow is pregnant and hiding it?” asked one of our followers.
Shortly after the
Alieu Bah defends gays – and Gambians really aren’t happy
Alieu Bah has caused controversy yet again after he said that Gambian gay men and lesbian women should not be discriminated against, but respected.
In a Facebook post, the outspoken activist wrote: “When will the day come when Muslims will realise lesbians, gays, transgender, bisexual, queer and asexual are a
Peetah Morgan to perform at Chris Black’s birthday bash
Germany-based Gambian reggae promoter, Chris Black is marking his birthday with bash in Stuttgart on Friday, 27th July featuring Jamaican superstar, Peetah Morgan.
DJ Masta Lion, Selekta Adi and Gim Savage are also set to perform for Chris Black’s birthday bash.
The promoter, his wife and friends will be in attendance
Appeal to tourists: Say NO to all-inclusive holidays!
We are appealing to holidaymakers choosing to visit The Gambia, to please purchase your holidays responsibly, and with consideration for our local communities and businesses that are so dependent on you.
Our well-being and sustainability depend greatly on the ethical choices that you make.
The Gambia is a developing country,
School children launch anti-plastic campaign
Alarmed by the increasing environmental threat owing to the plastic menace, the children of Swallow Centre for Emancipating Education in Manjai Kunda have launched an anti-plastic campaign.
They want to encourage Gambians to give up plastic bags and explore alternative packaging.
The principal of Swallow Centre for Emancipating Education, which
Gambian soldier who died in Darfur was a father of five
The Gambian soldier who suddenly died in Darfur, Sudan while serving on a UN peacekeeping mission was a father of five.
Arrangements are being made for Bakary Danso’s body to be sent to the country for burial.
A family friend told What’s On-Gambia that his death was sudden and unexpected.
However,
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