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Two medical officers, others convicted

Two public health officers and an employee of the Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation, GPPC, were yesterday convicted by the Banjul...
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International data gateway licenses awarded to seven operators

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The Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure acting under Section 7(2) of the Information and Communication Act, CAP 74.03 Laws of...
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NDEA Commissioner cross-examined in Foday Barry’s trial

NDEA Commissioner Ebrima Jammeh alias Kungi, was yesterday cross-examined in the trial involving Alhagie Foday Barry, former director of intelligence...
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Brusubi murderer sentenced to death

The Special Criminal Court in Banjul yesterday convicted and sentenced one Awa Sanyang to death, after she was found liable for the murder of one...
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President Jammeh receives Cameroonian envoy

President Yahya Jammeh yesterday received at State House a special envoy of President Paul Biya of Cameroon.Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, Minister Delegate...
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Taiwan boosts for MoBSE

Taiwan boosts for MoBSE

A 40-foot container, full to capacity with learning and teaching materials was on Tuesday donated to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education...
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GIA holds stakeholders meeting on Hajj preparations

The Gambia International Airlines, GIA, on Monday held a stakeholders meeting on Hajj preparations at its office in Yundum. The meeting, which...
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Youths Children Foundation donates to Bakoteh police station

Youths Children Foundation Bakoteh (YCFB), a local NGO based in Bakoteh in the Kanifing Municipality recently donated stationery to Bakoteh Police...
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Taiwan Health Minister Addresses WHA

Taiwan’s Health Minister Chiu Wen-ta expounded on his country’s achievements in the field of medicine and health, at the World Health Assembly (WHA)...
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Let’s stick to cleanliness

It is often said that “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” and that “public health is public wealth.” Moving along the streets in the Greater Banjul...
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Poverty eradication

The income below which a person or a family is officially considered to be very poor and in need of help, is the standard definition of the poverty...
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Basketball federation to host 3 Nation Tourney

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The Gambia Basket Associationisset to celebrate the Head of State’s 48th birthday anniversary through an international basketball tournament which is...
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Tribute to Max Jallow

Tribute to Max Jallow

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Death struck Max Jallow on Sunday 19 May and thousands of Gambians are mourning the life of a rising charismatic figure whose charm and openness made...
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Ebrahima Ibou Sawaneh falls in...

Ebrahima Ibou Sawaneh falls in Pro League prices

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Gambia’s attacker Ebrahima Ibou Sawaneh came out fifth place away in the election of the Ebony Shoe, a trophy awarded to the best player of African...
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16 sporting associations disagree to IOC Fact Finding Mission

Sixteen national sporting associations have written to the International Olympic Committee disassociating themselves from a request made by...
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Alleged theft case reaches court

The alleged theft case involving one Yaya Sambou has reached the corridor of justice at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court before Magistrate...
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Mobile phones thief fined D20, 000

Magistrate Abeke of the Kanifing Magisrates’ Court Monday convicted and sentenced one Lamin Camara to a fine of D20, 000 in default to serve three...
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D500, 000 bail bond for alleged thief

One Alagie Joof was Monday arraigned before Magistrate Abeke of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court, charged with stealing.He denied the charge and...
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Theft convict bound to keep peace

Magistrate Hilary Abeke of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court Monday handed over a 2-year suspended sentence to one Muhammed Kujabi, who was found...
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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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Rates as of May 23, 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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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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  • Environment: FAO orients local farmers on disaster risk reduction, climate change
  • Basketball federation to host 3 Nation Tourney
  • Tribute to Max Jallow
  • Ebrahima Ibou Sawaneh falls in Pro League prices
  • 16 sporting associations disagree to IOC Fact Finding Mission
  • Let’s stick to cleanliness
  • Taiwan boosts for MoBSE
  • GIA holds stakeholders meeting on Hajj preparations
  • Youths Children Foundation donates to Bakoteh police station
  • Taiwan Health Minister Addresses WHA
  • Poverty eradication
  • Two medical officers, others convicted
  • International data gateway licenses awarded to seven operators
  • NDEA Commissioner cross-examined in Foday Barry’s trial
  • A complete being in Christ
  • CAF names Omar Sey in Standing Committee for 2013-2015
  • Bakau derby in FA Cup Round 16 today
  • Sainey Nyassi leaves New England
  • Jaiteh’s Sandefjord chase top
  • Lucky Dube Academy clinch Wanderers U-15 tourney title
  • Pentecost in our day
  • Alleged theft case reaches court
  • Mobile phones thief fined D20, 000
  • D500, 000 bail bond for alleged thief
  • Theft convict bound to keep peace
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