July 7 storm victims narrate ordeal
Jul 12, 2021, 1:39 PM
A severe storm that struck the nation on Wednesday, 7 July 2021, severely destroyed many houses, rendered several people homeless amid lost lives and valuable materials.
“This decision is consistent with ECOWAS recommendations in harmonizing issues governing the COVID-19 pandemic within the West African sub-region.”
“Ever since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, The Gambia Government was among only a few countries globally that never charged fees for all COVID-related expenses including until very recently, exorbitant hotel expenses for mandatory quarantine.”
“However, because of the rising costs of medical equipment, supplies and attendant logistical and financial burdens, The Gambia Government found it logical to share some of these costs with intending international travellers.”
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Former Gambian VP vies for top AU Commission position
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