Healthcare & Tourism Readiness: FaBB Foundation has commissioned The Gambia’s first-ever Accident & Emergency (A&E) Unit at Bansang General Hospital, a major step to cut emergency delays for Central River Region travellers and communities. Heritage & Visitor Appeal: NCAC Director Jarju has been selected for a UNESCO World Heritage mentorship programme in Paris, strengthening skills for better heritage site management at Kunta Kinteh Island and the Stone Circles of Senegambia. Skills for Jobs (and future travel services): Government unveiled a $13M plan under the World Bank’s RISE project to build two Centres of Excellence for agribusiness and fisheries training—aimed at modern labs, innovation hubs and employment creation. Air Access & MICE: A new op-ed highlights how limited international connectivity is holding back The Gambia’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) growth. Safety on the Road: A deadly Guinea crash involving a Gambian-registered passenger vehicle killed seven and injured 13, renewing calls for safer cross-border transport along the Guinea corridor. Sports Spotlight: The Gambia U18 beach volleyball champions have departed for the FIVB U18 World Championships in the Netherlands. Travel Disruption Watch: President Adama Barrow is set to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, with departure from Banjul International Airport noted for 10:30 AM.