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14-year-old boy dies from electrocution

A fourteen-year-old boy has died after being electrocuted in Tallinding. Fa Kebba Badjie was killed after suffering from an electric shock from an...
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Drogba, Kolo miss Banjul trip

Drogba, Kolo miss Banjul trip

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A multitude of Gambian fans of the iconic Ivorian player Didier Drogba, would have to wait much longer than next month to set eyes on the player....
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Laico Atlantic Hotel at Industrial Tribunal

Sheriff Jobarteh, fomer employee of Laico Atlantic Hotel, sued his former employer along with one Alieu Faal and Baba Darboe, second and third...
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ISESCO organises workshop on open-day knowledge-based economy

The Islamic Education and Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), in collaboration with NATCOM-UNESCO, on Wednesday organised a one-day forum...
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Israel Embassy 65th Independence Anniversary in Banjul

The Israel Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, on 16 May 2013 commemorated the 65th Anniversary of the state of Israel at the Cocoa Ocean Hotel in The Gambia....
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New book highlights achievements of the 2nd Republic

A renowned Gambian writer, Dr Seedy Drammeh, has published a new book which highlights the achievements of the APRC government. The work on the...
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GRA trains staff on accounting, filing of tax returns

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) on Friday concluded a three-week training of 25 task officers from the domestic tax department of the Authority....
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The President’s point is vital

President Yahya Jammeh highlighted a very vital point at the weekend in Kanilai while addressing the 2013 Mansabengo (meeting of chiefs). The...
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Let’s stop smoking

It is evident that Tobacco is hazardous to the health of human beings. It is famous for causing cancer, and can have other adverse effects on the...
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GNOC decorates sports heroes and heroines at banquette

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Mass Axi Gye, current Minister of Fisheries and Environment, and former international footballer and sports administrator, was on Saturday unveiled...
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Steve Biko coach confident of ...

Steve Biko coach confident of winning 1st Division League

Despite his side’s 1-1 draw with Gamtel FC in the week-sixteen encounter of the GFA first division league played at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium...
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Basketball coaches certified as technical training course ends

Coaches from various basketball teams across the nation were on 18 May 2013 awarded certificates at the end of a 10-day technical training course on...
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Mamadou Danso handed red in Timbers weekend stalemate

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Gambia and Portland Timbers defender Mamadou Futty Danso was red carded in Saturday’s MLS 2-2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps. Danso was said to...
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Good start for Demba Savage as striker hits three

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Gambian attacker Demba Savage has made a three-goal record in just six matches in the Veikkausliiga as Finnish Champions HJK defend title. The...
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Rape case set for address

The rape case involving one Bakary Sambou has been adjourned for address at the Special Criminal Court in Banjul before Justice Emmanuel Nkea. This...
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Police officer testifies in accident case

A police officer, Sergeant Lamin Bayo, recently testified in an alleged careless driving case involving one Abdoulie Sillah, at the Brikama...
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Alleged burglar and theft case heard

The prosecution first witness (PW1), Musa E.A. Kejara, recently testified in the housebreaking and theft case involving one Ebrima Ceesay, at the...
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Industrial Tribunal orders Little Star Co Ltd to pay plaintiff

Magistrate Jobarteh, chairman of the Kanifing Industrial Tribunal, recently entered judgement in favour of one Ansu Sanneh, who dragged his former...
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Man arraigned for defilement

One Demba Sowe, a resident of Farafenni and a Senegalese national, was recently arraigned before Justice Emmanuel NKea of the Special Criminal Court...
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Driver arraigned for rash and negligent driving

One Lamin S.B. Touray was Monday arraigned before Magistrate Jeng of the Brikama Magistrates’ Court, charged with rash and negligent driving, causing...
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Man convicted for stealing a motor vehicle

Magistrate Abeke of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court Monday convicted one Cherno Mballow, who admitted to the charge of stealing a motor vehicle.It...
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Mobile phones thief remanded

One Lamin Ceesay was Monday remanded in custody after admitting to stealing mobile phones before the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court, presided over by...
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Rates as of April 25, 2013 (Courtesy of Trust Bank Ltd)

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Pound Sterling (GBP)   = D55.50
US 
Dollar (USD)          = D35.80
CFA                            = D300.00
Euro                            = D44.50
Swedish Kroner (100)  = D480.00
Norwegian Kroner (100)= D565.00
Danish Kroner(100)      = D550.00
Swiss Franc (CHF)       = D34.00
Canadian Dollar (CAD)  = D30.25
SAR                            = D7.45
AUD                            = D27.13
JPY                             = D14.90
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Buying
Pound Sterling (GBP) = D52.50
US Dollar (USD)        = D35.00
CFA                       = D285.00
Euro                       = D43.50
Swedish Kroner       = D450.00
Norwegian Kroner     = D515.00
Danish Kroner          = D510.00 
Swiss Franc (CHF)   = D31.60
Canadian Dollar (CAD)= D28.75
SAR                         = D7.18
AUD                         = D26.16
JPY                          = D14.36
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  • Israel Embassy 65th Independence Anniversary in Banjul
  • New book highlights achievements of the 2nd Republic
  • GRA trains staff on accounting, filing of tax returns
  • GNOC decorates sports heroes and heroines at banquette
  • Steve Biko coach confident of winning 1st Division League
  • Basketball coaches certified as technical training course ends
  • Mamadou Danso handed red in Timbers weekend stalemate
  • Rape case set for address
  • Police officer testifies in accident case
  • Alleged burglar and theft case heard
  • The President’s point is vital
  • 14-year-old boy dies from electrocution
  • Drogba, Kolo miss Banjul trip
  • Laico Atlantic Hotel at Industrial Tribunal
  • ISESCO organises workshop on open-day knowledge-based economy
  • Let’s stop smoking
  • Good start for Demba Savage as striker hits three
  • Gambia wrestlers prepare for Niamey 2013
  • Sanna’s Impact fail in cup final first leg
  • Sanchaba Utd capture Banjulinding tourney
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