Cruise Tourism Boost: Oceania Cruises’ Regatta Majuro docked at Port of Banjul with about 570 passengers from Abidjan, bringing welcome ceremonies and a wider economic ripple for tour guides, transport operators, market vendors, restaurants, and souvenir sellers. Tourism Growth Roadmaps: A validation exercise at the Senegambia Beach Hotel set new roadmaps to grow The Gambia’s tourism and creative economy, with a focus on MSMEs, women and youth, better investment access, and stronger market support. Gambia–Senegal Cooperation: Presidents Adama Barrow and Bassirou Diomaye Faye met in Dakar and agreed on multi-sector deals spanning energy, trade facilitation, digital transformation, education, and security coordination—plus a push to make cooperation results-driven. Pilgrims’ Flight Chaos: Complaints from Gambian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia allege delays, hotel return issues, and unfair prioritisation by Gambia International Airlines (GIA), with the airline citing scheduling arrangements. Local Market Fire: A fire damaged stalls at Serrekunda’s Sandika Market, with traders blaming an electrical fault and calling for better layout and rebuilding to reduce repeat incidents. Judicial Infrastructure: The Chief Justice inspected the Special Criminal Division in Bakau and a new High Court complex under construction at Mile 7, praising operations and progress. Football Development: The Gambia Football Federation opened registrations for its first-ever CAF ‘A’ Coaching Diploma Course, running July 13, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027.