Salikenni Talents and Academic Promotion Association.

The Salikenni Talent and Academic Promotion Association successfully held the Third Edition of its Inter-School Spelling Bee, Quiz, and Debate Competition on 7th May 2026, followed by the Inter-School Cultural Show on 8th May 2026.

The annual academic and cultural program brought together six participating schools:

Salikenni LBS
Mandori LBS
Doobo LBS
Lambai LBS
Salikenni UBS
Banni UBS

The Lower Basic Schools competed in the Spelling Bee category, where Lambai LBS, the defending champions from the second edition, successfully retained their crown after another outstanding performance.

The Upper Basic Schools competed in both the Quiz and Debate categories, with Salikenni UBS emerging as the overall winners following an impressive display of intelligence, confidence, and teamwork.

The Inter-School Cultural Show, organized among all six participating schools, showcased the rich cultural heritage, creativity, and talents of the students. At the end of the event, Salikenni UBS were crowned winners for the Best Cultural Display.

As part of recognizing and appreciating the efforts of all participants, every participant was awarded a Certificate of Participation and a medal for their commitment and contribution to the success of the program. All winning schools were also presented with giant trophies alongside certificates in recognition of their outstanding achievements and performances throughout the competitions.

The entire program was marked by academic excellence, unity, cultural appreciation, and youth empowerment. The event once again served as an important platform for promoting talent, leadership, confidence, and healthy competition among students across the region.

Congratulations to all the participating schools, students, teachers, coordinators, and supporters for making this year’s edition a memorable success. Every school demonstrated determination, discipline, teamwork, and outstanding talent throughout the competition and cultural activities.

We also extend sincere appreciation to all organizers, volunteers, judges, moderators, cultural coordinators, and members of Salikenni Talent and Academic Promotion Association whose hard work, dedication, and commitment ensured the smooth and successful ex*****on of the entire program.

Special thanks and gratitude go to all sponsors, partners, donors, and supporters whose generous contributions and encouragement played a vital role in the success of this year’s event. Your support continues to promote education, talent development, unity, and youth empowerment within our communities.

Congratulations once again to all the winners, participants, and supporters for contributing to the success of the Third Edition of the STAPA Inter-School Competition and Cultural Show 2026. 🎉🏆📚

OFFICIAL DISPATCH.

STAPA ANNUAL SPELLING BEE & CULTURAL EVENTS 2026

The date is officially confirmed! The Salikenni Talent and Academic Promotion Association (STAPA) proudly announces its Annual Spelling Bee and Cultural Showcase, a remarkable event dedicated to promoting academic excellence, creativity, and cultural identity among our young learners.

🗓 Date: 7th & 8th May
📍 Venue: Salikenni School
👥 Participants: Primary & Junior School Students

This year’s event goes beyond spelling, it is a celebration of knowledge, talent, and unity. Participants will engage in a variety of intellectually stimulating and entertaining activities, including:

✨ Spelling Bee Competition
🎭 Cultural Show
🧠 Quiz Competition
🗣 Debate Competition
🎤 Mimimg Performance

The event will bring together brilliant minds from across participating schools, creating a platform where students can challenge themselves, build confidence, and showcase their talents before a vibrant audience.

STAPA remains committed to nurturing young leaders and promoting education as a powerful tool for community development. This initiative reflects our vision to inspire excellence, encourage healthy competition, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our society.

We warmly invite all stakeholders, parents, educators, and community members to come and support this impactful event. Together, let us motivate our students to spell it right and shine bright! 🌟

📞 For inquiries & support: 3926976 | 347 3723

Celebrating Knowledge. Inspiring Excellence.

The Salikenni Times
Salikenni Njenjulu KILIN
Salikenni Youth Association

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🏆❤🥳

We are excited to unveil the temporary flyer for the upcoming STAP Yearly Spelling Bee Championship 2026.

🗓️ Mark your calendars. This is an event you simply cannot afford to miss. It promises to be a day of brilliance, competition, and celebration of young academic talent.

🤝 We warmly invite institutions and organizations to partner with us, and individuals to support this impactful initiative through sponsorship. Together, we can empower the next generation.

🏫 Participating Schools are as follows:

𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥:

Salikenni LBS
Mandoor LBS
Lambia LBS
Doobor LBS

𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥:

Salikenni UBS
Banni UBS

Join us as we nurture potential, inspire excellence, and promote academic growth in our communities.

Salikenni Njenjulu KILIN
The Salikenni Times
Salikenni Youth Association
What's-On North Bank Region.

Sharing some beautiful moments from our 2025 Spelling Bee Championship. This year promises to be even more electrifying, competitive, and fiercely contested!

Wait to the revealing of this year's date ✌🥳🤝

Hello, our followers! Stay tuned something big is coming. Our yearly Spelling Bee Championship is almost here. Date reveal soon!🥳

More Wonderful and Excellent Results from Salikenni Upper Basic! 🌟

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐈 𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋. 🎉

Salikenni Upper Basic School has made history in the 2025 GABECE examinations by producing a series of outstanding results. The school proudly recorded aggregates 9, 15, 18, and more, a milestone achievement that reflects the hard work of the students, the guidance of the teachers, and the support of the entire Salikenni community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students for their dedication and commitment, and we wish them the very best in their future academic journeys. This remarkable success is not only theirs but also a victory for the school, parents, and community at large.

Special appreciation goes to the staff of Salikenni Upper Basic School for their tireless efforts in shaping the academic excellence of the students. We also recognize the valuable contributions of the Salikenni Talent and Academic Promotion Association (STAPA), whose initiatives such as the Spelling Bee Competition and Summer Study Classes, when these students were in Grade 8, prepared them for these excellent results. Furthermore, we thank the parents and the wider community for their cooperation with the school administration in ensuring the productivity of these children.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘆 – Aggregate 09

𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 – Aggregate 15

𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗞 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗷𝗼 – Aggregate 18

𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗘. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗼 – Aggregate 25

𝗘𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 – Aggregate 27

This achievement is a true reflection of unity, hard work, and shared responsibility. It demonstrates that when students, teachers, parents, and the community work together, excellence becomes possible.

The Salikenni Times

Earlier today, one of our members, Binta KK Fatajo, made history as the first representative from Central Badibou District to take part in the 3rd August sitting of The Gambia Children’s National Assembly at the National Assembly. This marked a proud moment for Central Badibou, having a representative at the Children’s Assembly for the very first time.

Hon. Binta actively participated in high-level deliberations under the theme “𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮.” In her intervention, she highlighted the pressing challenges affecting vulnerable children in her district, including climate change, drug abuse, mental health issues, sexual and gender based violence, and child labor. She further called on the Government to invest in more awareness campaigns to address these challenges and to ensure that the voices of children are included in shaping policies that tackle such issues.

Join us in congratulating Hon. Binta KK Fatajo for amplifying the voice of Central Badibou at the national level.

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 – 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝– 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

From the 22nd to 28th of July 2025, a one-week intensive Summer Youth Camp was successfully conducted in Badibou Salikenni Village. The camp brought together young participants from the community and beyond, focusing on three central thematic areas: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Peace and Conflict Resolution. The training sessions aimed at equipping participants with vital life and practical skills necessary for self-growth, innovation, and community development.

One of the key highlights of the camp was the hands-on training in entrepreneurship and product development. Participants were taught how to process and preserve local fruits and transform them into marketable products. Practical demonstrations included the making of dukula with supper series, pepper sauce from local vegetables, and herbal tea bags using traditional herbs such as wonjo, jambakatang, and others. These sessions provided participants with business ideas and empowered them with knowledge that could lead to self-employment and income generation.

In addition to the capacity-building sessions, the camp also promoted social responsibility through community service. The youth actively engaged in cleaning key public places including the Salikenni Central Mosque, Touray K***a Mosque, and Fatty K***a Community Mosque. This initiative fostered a sense of unity, service, and ownership among the participants.

The camp was initiated and organized by Salikenni Youth and Salikenni Njenjul Killin, in partnership with Peace Ambassadors - The Gambia. The collective efforts of the organizers, facilitators, and trainers made the camp an impactful and memorable event.

In conclusion, the Summer Youth Camp provided a meaningful platform for young people to gain knowledge, develop skills, and contribute positively to their community. Appreciation goes to all individuals and institutions who contributed to the planning, facilitation, and success of this youth-centered initiative. It is our hope that such programs continue to grow and reach more young people across the region.

𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

On behalf of Salikenni Lower and Upper Basic School, we wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the ex-student who graciously took the lead in coordinating the 2025 Passing Out and Prize Giving Ceremony held on the 23rd of July.

Your outstanding dedication, selfless service, and commitment to giving back to your former school is both admirable and inspiring. From the early planning stages to the smooth ex*****on of the event, your efforts played a major role in making the ceremony a successful and memorable one. You worked tirelessly behind the scenes, mobilizing support, coordinating activities, and ensuring that every detail was handled with care and professionalism.

It was clear to all who attended that your love for the school and community remains strong, and your contribution is a shining example of true leadership and patriotism. You reminded us that education does not only end in the classroom, but lives on in the way we choose to support and uplift others.

We are deeply proud of you and grateful for the legacy you continue to build. May your journey ahead be filled with greater achievements and continued blessings. You have indeed made a positive mark, and for that, we say thank you.