Children & Media: Fye Network and Q Group are publishing The Story of Muhammed Jah: From Little Ideas, Big Things Grow, with a plan to distribute 10,000 copies across all seven Gambia regions under the Q Read Initiative. Maritime Standards: The Ghana Maritime Authority called for stronger seafarer assessment and certification standards, with regional training including The Gambia to improve safety and competency. Livestock & Trade Risk: The Philippines imposed a temporary ban on FMD-susceptible animals and related products from 23 countries, including The Gambia, citing lab-confirmed outbreaks. Roads & Coastal Economy: Sanyang Beachside Road was inaugurated to boost coastal connectivity and support future trade and tourism plans, including the deep-sea port corridor. Higher Education Financing: The Students Revolving Loan Scheme opens online applications on September 15 for interest-free tuition support for eligible students at four public universities. Science & Innovation Policy: MoHERST advanced a draft National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP 2027–2035) and STI Bill 2026, targeting better financing, coordination, and digital/cybersecurity priorities. Markets Regulation: A bill to regulate and manage Gambia’s markets passed first reading and is set for committee review in the September session.