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Gunjur Community Link Welcomes Volunteers from United Kingdom
Gunjur Community Link (GCL) has welcomed a group of students from Prince Henry’s Grammar School (PHGS) in the United Kingdom, who arrived...

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Jul 31 min read


Op-Ed: Beyond The Ceremony: Why Tree Planting Is Not Enough
Every rainy season in the Gambia, associations, organizations, and diverse groups take part in tree planting activities acrossdifferent...

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Jun 173 min read


Editorial: The Golden Lead Fishmeal Factory Air Pollution Conundrum
For yet another week, the residents of Gunjur have had to hold their noses against the relentless foul stench emanating from the Golden...

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May 272 min read


Gunjur-born Scientist Ahmed Manjang Leads Groundbreaking Research in the Netherlands with Two Gambian Medical Students
Rotterdam, Netherlands – Ahmed Manjang, a distinguished scientist and lecturer at the University of The Gambia (UTG), is currently...

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May 271 min read


President Barrow Launches WASIB Project in Sifoe to Provide Clean Water to Over One Million People
Sifoe, The Gambia – In a significant move toward improving access to clean and safe drinking water, President Adama Barrow on Saturday...

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May 182 min read


Editorial: Gunjur Must Not Be Exploited Again: A Call for Transparency and Accountability in Resource Management
Gunjur stands at a crossroads once again. The looming prospect of dredging operations by Sino Majilac Jalbak (SMJ) brings back painful...

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Mar 283 min read


The Ramadan Project Plants Nutritious and Medicinal Fruit Crops at Gunjur Health Center
In a continued effort to promote sustainability, food security, and community well-being, the Ramadan Project, led by Youth MP Hon. Omar...

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Mar 272 min read


𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫
The ongoing fibre optic installation project by Gamtel in Gunjur has sparked growing safety concerns as trenches remain uncovered,...

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Mar 192 min read


UK Supports Initiative to Empower Girls in The Gambia
Following the celebration of International Women’s Day, the UK’s Deputy High Commissioner to The Gambia, Martin Norman, has signed a...

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Mar 111 min read


Sambuyang VDC Donates Ambulance to Health Facility
Sambuyang, Feb 28, 2025 – The Sambuyang Village Development Committee (VDC) has donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Sambuyang...

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Feb 281 min read


Opinion: Peak Fishing Season in Gunjur – A Time of Prosperity, but at What Cost?
As the peak fishing season begins in Gunjur, it brings with it a wave of opportunities and benefits. The bustling shores, filled with...

Buba K Touray
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Urgent Call to Address Waste Management Crisis in Gunjur
Several months ago, Gunjur Online highlighted the severe waste management crisis plaguing the community. Families living near an...

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Nov 15, 20241 min read


The Gambian Healthcare System Almost Killed Me: A Journey Through Grief and Thanksgiving
It’s been a long time since I read Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking , but one line about grief resonates deeply: Grief, she...

Sulayman (Saul) Njie
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Gunjur Ward Councillor Clarifies Waste Dumping Issue
In response to growing concerns about waste management in Gunjur, the Ward Councillor, Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba has issued a formal...

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Oct 16, 20242 min read


Gunjur Health Centre gets first ever ultrasound pregnancy scanner
For the first time in its history, the Gunjur Health Centre has now been equipped with two Ultrasound Scanners to support pregnant women...

GunjurOnline
May 13, 20242 min read


Op-ed: Maternal Mortality: A Battle in The Gambia, West Africa
Maternal mortality is a critical public health issue in Gambia, West Africa, with around 800 women dying from preventable causes linked...

Agie Cole
Dec 11, 20233 min read


The Unseen Struggles of Entrepreneurship: A Personal Journey - Ismail Badjie, PharmD
Featured: The Unseen Struggles of Entrepreneurship: A Personal Journey The Call to Adventure Four years ago, I stood at a crossroads,...

Ismail Badjie, PharmD
Nov 24, 20232 min read


New Walk4Health initiative gathers momentum in Gunjur
Dubbed “Healthy & Strong, the second session of the weekly “Walk 4 Health“ ended in Gunjur earlier Saturday morning. The walk saw...

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Nov 19, 20231 min read


Health Benefits of Exercise - Abubacarr F Darboe
How many times have you talked to someone about the importance of exercise? Or how many times have you seen boys bragging about being...

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Nov 10, 20233 min read


Diabetes and Hypertension: A Lifestyle & Diet Resultant Menace, Worldwide
Diabetes and hypertension are two significant health burdens globally. Diabetes: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized...

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Nov 9, 20232 min read
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