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GCCA+ seasonal forecasting training wraps up
Mar 31, 2023, 11:42 AM

A 10-day institutional training on seasonal downscaled rainfall forecast model in The Gambia organised by the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+) Technical Assistance Team and funded by the European Union in collaboration with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) last Friday concluded at Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

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CHRO-Gambia starts annual Ramadan food distribution
Mar 31, 2023, 11:40 AM

Cemiyetul Hayr Relief Organisation, through funding from a Holland-based charity (IHHNL), recently embarked on its annual food aid distribution in Njau district, Upper Saloum.

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Merck Foundation, First Lady to transform patient care, empower infertile women
Mar 31, 2023, 11:38 AM

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and The Gambia First Lady Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow not only met during the 9th edition of Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary 2022 to approve their future strategy and announce their impact report but also called for action to build healthcare capacity and empower women and girls in The Gambia.

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Banjul Central NAM inaugurates constituency office
Mar 31, 2023, 11:36 AM

In fulfilling one of his compaign promises, the National Assembly Member for Banjul Central Hon. Abdoulie Njai last Saturday inaugurated his first ever constituency office in Banjul Central. The office is meant to ease communication between the people and their parliamentary representative.

Barrow highlights role of skills, entrepreneurship in economic transformation
Mar 30, 2023, 1:40 PM

The President of the Republic has underscored the critical role of skills and entrepreneurship in speeding up any country's socio-economic transformation.

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Jeng says Minister Badjie recognises the vast potential of people of KM
Mar 30, 2023, 1:33 PM

Young author and politician, Babucarr Jeng has heaped praises on National’s People’s Party contender in the forthcoming mayoral election in Kanifing Municipality, saying Badjie is someone who recognises the vast potential of people of the municipality.

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Second Chance Gambia holds Acu-Stim Pluse Therapy awareness
Mar 30, 2023, 1:28 PM

Second Chance Gambia, an NGO recently convened a day’s forum to raise awareness on Acu-Stim Pulse treatment drug addicts and mental health symptoms.

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Nigerian/Gambian Association top brass visits High Commission in Gambia
Mar 30, 2023, 1:24 PM

Executives of the Nigerian/Gambian Wives Association - The Gambia, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian High Commission in The Gambia at Nigeria High Commission in Bakau.

Expired food is detrimental to public health!
Mar 31, 2023, 11:09 AM

Dealing in expired food stuffs is a serious challenge facing most developing countries and The Gambia is not an exception.

Mending habits and developing character!
Mar 30, 2023, 12:48 PM

Ramadan is the month of heightened Allah-consciousness, of attaining taqwa (piety), of training ourselves to be the best we can be; a month to initiate improvement of reputation, character and for the cultivation of good habits.

War against TB is not over yet!
Mar 29, 2023, 10:58 AM

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers. Each day, many people lose their lives to TB and a significant number fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. 

OneWeb launches completes space internet project!
Mar 28, 2023, 11:36 AM

 London-based company OneWeb has launched the final set of satellites it needs to deliver a broadband internet connection anywhere on Earth.

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PFIFA removes Indonesia as host of U-20 World Cup
Mar 31, 2023, 12:01 PM

The world football governing body, FIFA has removed Indonesia as host of the U-20 FIFA World Cup 2023.

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Tomorrow: Brufut to clash with Batokunku in Coastal village tourney
Mar 31, 2023, 12:00 PM

Brufut will rub shoulders with Batkunku in their Group B fixture of the 2023 Gach Global Mining Company sponsored Kombo Coastal village football tournament tomorrow, Saturday 1st April 2023 at the Tujereng Football Field at 4.30pm.

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Mbassey Darboe notches ninth goal for Determine Girls
Mar 31, 2023, 11:57 AM

Gambian forward Mbassey Darboe has scored her ninth league goals of the season for her Liberian Women’s League One side, Determine Girls during their 8-0 home win over Hippo FC in their week-18 fixture played at the Nancy Doe Stadium on Sunday.

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BK Milan suffer 2nd defeat in GFF 2nd Division League
Mar 31, 2023, 11:55 AM

The Bakau Kachikally Milan (BK Milan) have suffered their second defeat of the season during their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League week-fourteen fixture played on Wednesday.

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Procès du coup d'état: Témoignage d'un membre de la commission d'enquête
Mar 23, 2023, 12:45 PM

Le commissaire de police adjoint Sanussi Darboe, membre de la commission d'enquête mise en place en vue de mener l’enquête sur le présumé coup d'état fomenté par des soldats gambiens et un officier de police, a témoigné hier devant la Cour.

Le Ministre du Commerce envisage la réduction des coûts de dédouanement des marchandises dans les ports
Mar 17, 2023, 1:20 PM

Le Ministre du Commerce, de l'Industrie, de l'Intégration Régionale et de l'Emploi (MoTIE), Mr Baboucar Ousmaila Joof, a déclaré aux membres de l'Assemblée Nationale que son ministère envisage la réduction des coûts de dédouanement des produits de base dans les ports afin de trouver des solutions aux hausses de prix dans les marchés.

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Le Président de la Cour Suprême adopte un ton ferme à l’égard des réformes législatives
Mar 16, 2023, 12:31 PM

Le Président de la Cour Suprême, Hassan B. Jallow, a insisté lundi sur la nécessité de renforcer la Commission de Réforme Juridique, estimant que cette commission n’a nullement fait peau neuve depuis plus d’une décennie.

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Putin’s Nuremberg moment The ICC’s arrest warrant against the Russian president was historic. But where will it lead?
Mar 30, 2023, 2:43 PM

The decision by the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over the deportation of thousands of children from Ukraine to Russia is by far the boldest assertion of international justice in history.

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Tribute to John Njie. A Man of Passion!
Mar 27, 2023, 2:36 PM

It’s with great joy and satisfaction I pay tribute to John Njie having gloriously served as Chair of TANGO at the most crucial junction of our history. After six years as head of the civil society, John steered the course of leadership with dedication, vigor and passion.

Nigeria went to polls on February 25, 2023, and it was a big deal!
Mar 10, 2023, 1:31 PM

The presidential and legislative elections in which 93.5 million registered voterswere eligible to participate were held on February 25. The election was contested by 18 presidential candidates, with the four leading contenders being Vice President Atiku Abubakar of thePeoples Democratic Party, formerGovernor of Lagos StateBola Ahmed Tinubu of theAll Progressives Congress, formerGovernor of Anambra StatePeter Obi of the Labour Party and former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party.

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On International Women’s Day: Success and challenges in The Gambia
Mar 8, 2023, 2:49 PM

The 1997 Constitution of The Gambia recognizes the fundamental rights of women as equal citizens of the country. The Constitution guarantees various rights to women, including political, economic, and social rights. In this article, we will discuss the rights of Gambian women under the 1997 Constitution.

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Medical Negligence:  Can Judges think for the Medical Profession?
Mar 29, 2023, 12:43 PM

When the law and medicine meet, it appears interesting. Medical negligence is gradually gaining awareness. But what defines medical negligence? 

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Attaya: Improves brain function, protect brain aging
Mar 8, 2023, 3:02 PM

In recent times, I have been delving into the potency of attaya in the Gambia. This is partly due to the ingredient green tea which science has demonstrated its abilities on our health. Another area I found to share with you is our brain health.

Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Attaya: Improves prostate health?
Mar 8, 2023, 2:55 PM

I found that attaya is green tea, and science has demonstrated the numerous benefits of drinking green tea. There are many benefits to drinking green tea without adding sugar. My only concern is the quantity of sugar Gambians add to their attaya.  You can get all the benefits from drinking green tea without adding sugar.