Tech & Skills Pact: NASENI and The Gambia agreed to draft an MoU to deepen cooperation in technology development, TVET, research, innovation, skills and technology commercialisation after a ministerial visit to NASENI facilities, including solar, agricultural mechanisation, advanced manufacturing and drones. Roads for Jobs & Food: President Adama Barrow continued his nationwide tour, inaugurating a 17km road in Upper Badibou and launching more projects, saying better roads will connect farmers to markets, improve access to schools and healthcare, and strengthen the Central River Region’s “food basket” role. Circular Farming for Women: Kanifing Municipal Council opened a circular agriculture facility combining a production garden, market, cold storage and composting to cut post-harvest losses, recycle waste into fertiliser, and create jobs for women. Energy Tariff Fact-Check: A social media claim that NAWEC and Barrow increased Cashpower tariffs was denied by NAWEC; PURA’s published domestic prepaid rate remains D13.85 per kWh. Banking Recognition: Access Bank Gambia won Euromoney’s “Best Bank in The Gambia” for the third straight year, highlighting financial inclusion and digital innovation. Health & Learning: A new NASENI-Gambia tech push comes alongside broader regional focus on skills and development, while malaria research and polio eradication updates underline ongoing public health priorities.