Gambia Labour Congress Workers (GLCW) and its affiliated unions have called on the government to support its citizens, during the course of the state of public emergency in The Gambia due to coronavirus.
A pan-African NGO, African Union Watch (AU Watch), recently condemned “in the strongest terms possible” all acts of xenophobia, racism and discrimination against Africans in China and against any people elsewhere in the world at all times, but particularly at this time due to Covid-19.
One of the leading Estate agent in The Gambia, Kombo Real Estate in partnership with Musa Suso Foundation donated cheques amounting to more than one hundred thousand dalasi to various organizations within West Coast Region to fight against the deadly pandemic Corona virus.
Unique Group Co. Ltd. donated One Hundred Thousand Dalasis (GMD100, 000.00) to the Emergency Fund of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Businesses against Covid-19.
Mod A.K Secka, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (MOHERST) has announced that The Gambia Government in partnership with GSM operators has issued unlimited free online classes to the University of The Gambia students.
Atlanta Gambian Emergency Relief Association (AGERA), Tuesday donated 250 bags of rice, 30 boxes of sugar cubes and 250 packets of water to The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) for onward distribution to the most vulnerable.
As global health-threatening disease; coronavirus pandemic continues to pose threat to life and food security, Gambia Bankers Association (GBA), Wednesday donated eight hundred thousand dalasis to the eight local councils in the country through Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALGA).
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), last Thursday donated consignment of medical items to the ministry of health to help in fight against the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
As the fight against COVID-19 intensifies, Chief Executive Officer of Doku Group, Galo Saidy recently presented a cheque amounting to D5000 and 24 T-Shirts to Honorable Alieu K. Darboe through his foundation to support his community.
Fass Against Covid-19, a social movement of people in Fass Njaga Choi village on Monday donated 46 buckets with taps, 8 cartons of bleach, 4 cartons of Dettol, a box of detergent and 20 liters of disinfectant to their community.
United Kingdom-based Charitable Organisation; Karmic Angels and Sir Farimang Mamadi Singhateh Foundation are continuing their humanitarian assistance by providing food aid to needy families. The funds are raised through their 20 push-ups initiative that was launched in March.
As campaign mounts on the high debt scene on African states, the International Monetary Fund has this week approved immediate debt service relief for The Gambia, among eighteen (18) other African countries. While the measures announced offer breathing space for an initial period of six months, it forms wide-enough a gap allowing financial resources to be channelled towards other pressing sectors.
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UK aid will protect the British public and help prevent a second wave of coronavirus coming to the UK by slowing its spread in the most vulnerable countries, International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced today.
Banjul- April 8, 2020- A four-page proposal entitled: “Draft Concept Paper for a Stimulus Plan: ‘Addressing the Socio-economic Impact of the Coronavirus on lives and livelihoods’” calling on the government of President Adama Barrow to prioritize its resource allocation to the poor, vulnerable and struggling SMEs and strategic businesses, was released today. It details modes of financial assistance to the poor and vulnerable to provide cash transfers/payments using Government – to – person (G2P) and other mechanisms to cover three months of lost income to those who have lost their jobs and/or their incomes due to Covid – 19.
Havana, April 13 (ACN) Although this year the traditional parade for May Day will not take place, the Cuban Workers Central (CTC) and its national unions called their members today to celebrate the date with initiatives that reaffirm the solidarity of the Revolution and demand an end to the unjust US blockade of the Island.
Havana, Apr 15 (RHC) Cuba is conducting a clinical trial for a vaccine developed with its own technology and aimed at activating the innate immune system to combat the new coronavirus SARS Cov-2, which causes COVID-19.
Easter message: the victory, blessings, and promise of the feast of the resurrection of christ
My dear viewers, listeners, and readers, “Peace be with you!” as we celebrate the Feast of Easter, the celebration of the supreme sacrifice that brought hope to a world of sin and woe. By His death and resurrection, Jesus destroyed the sting of death, and brought hope to humanity.
