September 2026

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, through the Gambia Integrated and Resilient Agriculture Value Chain (GIRAV) Project, has awarded fully-funded undergraduate scholarships to four Gambian students. The students will pursue degrees in Geomatic Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana.

The scholarship initiative falls under Sub-Component 1.5 of the GIRAV project, which is specifically designed to strengthen institutional capacity and reform the nation’s land sector. The program aims to address long-standing challenges in land governance by facilitating the development of a robust National Land Information System (NLIS) and implementing systematic land rights registration. By investing […]

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, through the Gambia Integrated and Resilient Agriculture Value Chain (GIRAV) Project, has awarded fully-funded undergraduate scholarships to four Gambian students. The students will pursue degrees in Geomatic Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. Read More »

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of The Gambia, has concluded a two-day national sensitisation seminar for religious leaders and institutions on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

Held under the theme “Promoting AML/CFT on the Altar,” the seminar concluded on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Tamala, bringing together religious leaders and representatives of religious institutions to raise awareness about financial crimes and measures to prevent the misuse of religious and charitable organisations. The seminar sought to enhance participants’ understanding of the risks

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of The Gambia, has concluded a two-day national sensitisation seminar for religious leaders and institutions on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Read More »

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs (MoLRG&RA) on Wednesday, 19th August 2026, received the Members of The Gambia Lands Commission at the Quadrangle in Banjul, on a courtesy visit, a significant meeting that signals renewed commitment to reforming the country’s land administration framework.

The newly appointed members of the Lands Commission were warmly welcomed by the Honorable Minister, Hamat N.K. Bah, underscored the critical role the commission plays in the nation’s land governance. Hon Bah emphasized that the establishment of a dedicated Lands Commission is a fundamental step toward restoring public confidence in how land resources is managed,

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs (MoLRG&RA) on Wednesday, 19th August 2026, received the Members of The Gambia Lands Commission at the Quadrangle in Banjul, on a courtesy visit, a significant meeting that signals renewed commitment to reforming the country’s land administration framework. Read More »

Lands Ministry Validates Draft National Resettlement Policy

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, with support from the World Bank through the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Project under the Ministry of Environment, on Thursday, 25 August 2026, held a validation workshop on the draft National Resettlement Policy. The workshop, held at the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), brought together relevant

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Lands Ministry Intensifies Reforms to Strengthen Land Administration

The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs has intensified efforts to address challenges affecting land administration across the country through a series of strategic interventions aimed at promoting order, transparency and efficiency in the management of land resources. As part of these efforts, the Ministry convened a high-level meeting on Friday, 14 August

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