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Dalasi depreciation, others pu...

Dalasi depreciation, others put pressure on domestic prices

Picture: Bamba Saho
Momodou Bamba Saho Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia has disclosed that the expectations on the increase of food prices coupled with the...
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US Embassy extends Ramadan ges...

US Embassy extends Ramadan gesture to NBR

In keeping with traditional largesse, especially in the holy month of Ramadan, the United States Embassy in Banjul on Tuesday extended their Ramadan...

My boss gave me cannabis to throw away- Narcotics officer tells court

Dodou Bojang a narcotics officer on Tuesday told the court that his boss, Chief Inspector Jerreh Jarju, the first accused, gave him a wrap of...

Counsel talks about client's absence

Defence lawyer LS Camara yesterday told the Banjul Magistrates' Court that since his client, one Jankeh Samateh, was arraigned and subsequently...
National News

Islamic teachers' training ends

A two-day training course for Arabic Islamic teachers in the Greater Banjul Area recently ended at New Yundum in Kombo North, Western Region. The...

More trees planted in NBR

In commemorating the year of biodiversity, the department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM) in collaboration with Barinto Fish Farming, West...

Gunjur Scout Unit embarks on cleansing exercise

As part of their contribution towards good environmental sanitation in Gunjur and its environs, the Gunjur Scout Unit (GSC) on Sunday embarked on a...

The Gambia: A safe haven for birds

Mamadou Lamin Gassama, policy and program officer at the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management, has said that good environmental indicators...
The Bite

It's time for action

There is no shortage of expert opinion on how to lift Africa out of poverty and make it prosperous. Every year experts converge at many and varied...
Trust Bank Ltd.
Editorial

Meeting demand for meat

Despite the high level of poverty among Gambians many people in the country love eating meat, especially during the holy month of Ramadan and also on...
Courts

Alleged false cheques trial commences

The trail of Ousman Barrow Jatta who was charged with issuing false cheques commenced on Monday 30th August 2010 before Magistrate Ceesay of the...

Common nuisance, assault case continues

The criminal trial for common nuisance and assault involving one Lamin Ceesay, Mamina Sambou, Isatou Bah, Fatou Ceesay, Lamin M.Ceesay, Awa Bah,...

Fraudster convicted

The Brikama Magistrates' Court presided over by Principal Magistrate Emmanuel Nkea recently convicted and sentenced one Muhammed Ceesay to a fine of...

Man arraigned for cheating

One Elimab Joof was recently arraigned before Magistrate Secka of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court, charged with cheating. According to the charge...

Man jailed for multiple offences

Magistrate Mbake of the Bundung Magistrates' Court, on 26th August 2010, convicted and sentenced one Yaya Barry to ten months in prison for theft,...
Sports News
Scorpions hold first training ...

Scorpions hold first training session ahead of Saturday clash

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The Gambia senior national team held their first training session yesterday morning at the country's biggest football arena, as they intensify...

Encounter with Tijan Massaneh Ceesay part four

After the first three Encounters with Tijan Massanneh Ceesay, we have been inundated with mails from those who were around Sports in the 80s. All...
National Associations nominate...

National Associations nominate Abdoulie Touray for GNOC presidency

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The newly-established Union of National Sporting Associations of The Gambia coordinated by Musa Koteh at its third extraordinary meeting at the...
Dalasi Exchange Rate
Rates as of September 2, 2010 (Courtesy of Trust Bank Ltd)

Indicative          Rates
Selling
Pound Sterling (GBP) = D48.00
US 
Dollar (USD)          = D29.00
CFA                            = D290.00
Euro                            = D40.00
Swedish Kroner           = D340.00
Norwegian Kroner        = D395.00
Danish Kroner             = D500.00
Swiss Franc (CHF)       = D25.00
Canadian Dollar (CAD) = D27.00
SAR                              = D7.25
AUD                              = D20.30
JPY                               = D22.50
Buying
Pound Sterling (GBP)    = D44.00
US Dollar (USD)            = D27.00
CFA                              = D270.00
Euro                            = D38.00
Swedish Kroner            = D300.00
Norwegian Kroner        = D335.00
Danish Kroner              = D400.00 
Swiss Franc (CHF)         = D23.00
Canadian Dollar (CAD)   = D25.00
SAR                              = D6.84
AUD                              = D18.00
JPY                              = D19.50
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Columns
  • Scorpions hold first training session ahead of Saturday clash
  • Encounter with Tijan Massaneh Ceesay part four
  • Meeting demand for meat
  • Gambian Youth attends Libyan National Youth Day
  • YEN to convene a National Forum on youth employment
  • Alieu Faye: epitome of grassroot development
  • Dan the Dunce
  • It's time for action
  • Islamic teachers' training ends
  • More trees planted in NBR
  • Gunjur Scout Unit embarks on cleansing exercise
  • The Gambia: A safe haven for birds
  • Dalasi depreciation, others put pressure on domestic prices
  • US Embassy extends Ramadan gesture to NBR
  • My boss gave me cannabis to throw away- Narcotics officer tells court
  • Counsel talks about client's absence
  • National Associations nominate Abdoulie Touray for GNOC presidency
  • 16th edition of The Brufut Run
  • Pencha Bi FC win in Late Abdoulie Njie tourney
  • Two important wins for Njogu Demba's OB
  • Humility of all virtues
  • Questions God would probably ask you
  • Foreign based stars expected in Banjul today
  • Is Gambia in shape for 2012 qualifiers?
  • Nawettan round-up
  • Sohna's Sandefjord winless steak intensify
  • Exploring the hidden talents in young people
  • SCB holds 'Together To Win' campaign draw
  • Master craft persons training winds-up
  • Regional workshop for decision makers ends in Banjul
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