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Gambia’s Education Ministry Clarifies Olof Language Selection for MEISS Pilot Program

Ebrima Bah February 10, 2025

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 Introduces Early Resit Option for WASSCE Candidates

Awa Colley January 24, 2025

WAEC Offers WASSCE Candidates the Option to Retake the Exam Early

Crèche Facilities in Higher Education Soon For Inclusivity and Women’s Empowerment

Awa Colley January 3, 2025

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.

Madrassah Education: Report Highlights Key Challenges as Stakeholders Push for Reform

Awa Colley December 21, 2024

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.

Government Awards 18 Faculty Scholarships for Competitive Higher Education

Awa Colley December 7, 2024

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.

Gambia Teachers Union Ends Strike After Government Resolves Salary and Grant Delays

Awa Colley December 2, 2024

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.

UTG Students Defy Police, Protest Dismissal of Lecturers, and Demand Institutional Reforms

Awa Colley December 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Students of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Monday, staged a demonstration at the university campus of Kanifing to protest the controversial dismissal of two lecturers, Dr. Alieu Gibba and Associate Professor Matarr Njie.

SBEC’s Cultural Day Bridges Traditions and Diversity in a Celebration of Heritage and Unity

Frederic Tendeng December 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BIJILO, The Gambia) – The junior school campus of SBEC International School buzzed with excitement on Saturday as it

Kanilai TVET Centre Inauguration Marks Milestone in Gambia’s Skills Development Agenda

Lamin Jarjue November 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Foni Kansala, The Gambia) – The inauguration of the Kanilai Vocational and Technical Skills Training Center by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, signals a significant stride in The Gambia’s drive to decentralize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

MoHERST Advances Quality Assurance for Open Distance Learning in The Gambia

Jarai Jallow November 26, 2024

MoHERST, Commonwealth of Learning, and NAQAA have held a four-day workshop to enhance national quality assurance capacity for Open Distance Learning.

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