Banjul City Council

14/09/2026

📍 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲/𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 – 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 | 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗹

The city does not stop when the sun goes down.

Last night, we took a look at another important stretch of Banjul — Justice/Fisheries Road towards Marina Parade and leading down to Banjul Beach where the entire route is now illuminated with solar streetlights.

This is an especially important corridor. Banjul Beach attracts scores of people particularly on Sundays with many remaining there well into the night. When these photographs were taken after 10:00 PM last night, people were still at the beach while others were walking, trading and making their way along the newly lit stretch. For years, darkness along such routes has shaped how people move and how secure they feel after nightfall. Lighting this stretch means that those heading to and from the beach can now do so with greater visibility and a greater sense of security. Seeing the area still active at that hour gives this intervention its real meaning. A public space is not truly accessible if the road leading to it becomes difficult to use once darkness falls.

There is still much more to do but we continue one street, one stretch and one community at a time.

14/09/2026

03/09/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | 𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐆 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Banjul City Council (BCC), in partnership with the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) is pleased to invite interested applicants to benefit from the fully funded Tour Operations & Tour Guiding Scholarship Programme, supported by the Government of The Gambia and partners.

The scholarship provides nine months of professional training in Tour Operations and Tour Guiding, commencing in September 2026.

Through the BCC–ITTOG partnership, more than 10 slots will be made available through the Council, with council further complementing the scholarship support by providing a monthly stipend to beneficiaries selected under this initiative.

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 & 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

Interested applicants are invited to visit the Banjul City Council to collect and complete the application form. The forms will be printed and made available by the Council so applicants do not need to print their own copies.

Applicants are required to come along with:

• Copies of relevant certificates
• Academic transcripts
• One recent passport-size photograph
• Copy of a valid National ID/Passport

The official registration form requires applicants to provide their educational background and identification details, including supporting identification documentation.

Application forms will be issued on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and subsequent shortlisting.

📍 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥
⏰ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟗 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧

Spaces are limited, and interested applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to report to the Council as early as possible with the required supporting documents.

The Banjul City Council remains committed to facilitating access to meaningful training and capacity-building opportunities for the people of Banjul.

02/09/2026

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝐁𝐂𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

The Banjul City Council through its Establishment & Appointments Committee today continued the interview process for 15 additional shortlisted applicants as part of efforts to finalize the intended recruitment of 35 personnel to fill security positions within the Council.

The exercise was led by the Committee Chairman and Deputy Mayor Abdou Aziz Dabakh Gaye, alongside Committee Members Cllr. Tunko Jammeh, Cllr. Fatou Ada Joof and Cllr. Pa Mamud Ceesay with CEO Modou Jonga, Admin Manager Sandigie Njie, Commissioner of the BCC Police Jarju, the Clerk to Council and relevant Heads of Department.

Beyond filling positions, this process represents something bigger: creating employment opportunities for Banjulians and other Gambians to enter the workforce, earn an honest living, gain experience and contribute meaningfully to the service of our city.

It is particularly encouraging to see young people among those coming forward to pursue these opportunities bringing their energy, ambition and willingness to serve.

Every employment opportunity created is an investment in livelihoods, families and a more productive society.

BCC remains committed to transparent recruitment, equal opportunity and building a stronger municipal workforce to better serve the people of Banjul.

17/08/2026

Scenes from Sang Marie 2026 — Vespers, Procession & Fellowship. ☪️🤝🏾✝️🇬🇲

On a day when prayers rose from different corners and traditions, Banjul felt especially blessed — a city held together by faith, peace and the prayers of its people.

📍 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚

17/08/2026

My Fellow Banjulians, Christian Faithful, and Citizens of The Gambia,

With profound respect and joy, I address you as we honour the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Sang Marie.

To the Christian community:

Today , we celebrate Mary’s assumption into heavenly glory — a testament that humility and faith are crowned with eternal honour.

As you gather in our cathedrals, churches, and homes, may you carry forward her virtues: resilience, compassion, and unwavering trust in God.

May Sang Marie bring spiritual renewal, peace, and prayers for our beloved nation.

Happy Sang Marie! May your day overflow with grace and joy.

11/08/2026