Tourism & Ports: The luxury cruise ship Oceania Vista made its maiden call at Banjul Port with 663 tourists, welcomed with Gambian music and a GTBoard tour—another sign of growing cruise interest. Tourism Regulation: GTBoard warned developers in the Tourism Development Area to stop illegal construction, encroachment and poor sanitation after inspections found unapproved works expanding along beachfronts. Food Safety & Trade: FSQA launched a National Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Committee at Senegambia Beach Hotel to strengthen food safety systems, meet WTO obligations, and improve market access. Sports: Gambia won the Zone II Men’s Beach Volleyball title, beating Cape Verde 2-0 to qualify for the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championship. Community & Culture: The Manding Bulunda Association was launched to preserve Manding culture through events promoting unity and cultural exchange. Energy & Daily Life: Reports highlight ongoing electricity instability and its knock-on effects on businesses and households, while local voices push for clearer solutions. Travel Context: A Gambia-related note also appears in a wider QRCS Eid Al-Adha campaign reaching beneficiaries across multiple countries including The Gambia.