The Gambia Teachers Union is threatening to call an indefinite nationwide strike if the government fails to pay graduate allowances to teachers
The Ministry of Education and WAEC hreact to alleged planned leak of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination
The University of The Gambia and UNESCO, have commenced a landmark initiative to integrate critical subjects such as hate speech, fact-checking
Kombo Kerewan Upper Basic School was thrown into chaos this afternoon after a student was stabbed by another boy in a violent attack
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has provided clarifications regarding its decision to use the Olof language as a trial medium of instruction in the Mainstreaming Effective Intervention Strategies in Schools (MEISS) pilot program. The ministry’s statement aims to address public concerns over why Olof was chosen over other national languages for this initiative.
WAEC Offers WASSCE Candidates the Option to Retake the Exam Early
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Tuesday, December 31, convened a one-day validation workshop to review and finalize the Draft Roadmap and Strategy for the establishment of crèche facilities at tertiary and higher education institutions in The Gambia. This significant initiative, focused on improving access, retention, and performance, particularly for student mothers, aims to address critical gaps in the education system and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A consultancy report on Madrasas education in The Gambia has revealed critical challenges facing grade 12 school leavers, sparking urgent calls for reform. The report, reviewed during a stakeholder validation session highlighted limited English proficiency, a lack of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) opportunities, and the absence of clear pathways to higher education or professional careers as major barriers for Madrasas students.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST), Prof. Pierre Gomez, on Friday, December 6, 2024, presided over a landmark event—the awarding of Gambia Government scholarships to 18 faculty members from the country’s public universities.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – The Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) has called off its sit-down strike following the government’s resolution of delayed November salaries for grant-aided schools and the disbursement of the first-term School Improvement Grant (SIG) for mission schools.
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