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Security in NBR
Defense committee meets security institutions in NBR
Feb 22, 2021, 11:08 AM

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defense and Security led by Hon. Momodou L.K. Sanneh, deputy speaker of the National Assembly who also doubles as the chair of the committee embarked on a Fact Finding Mission to Security Agencies and Units in North Bank Region (NBR) to Upper River Region (URR).

Art Expo
2021 Breast Feeding Art Expo underway
Feb 19, 2021, 1:05 PM

A Gambian professional artist Ebrima Gitteh in collaboration with the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) recently launched a one-month long art exhibition under the theme ‘Empower Breast Feeding’. The exhibition was proudly sponsored by National Nutrition Agency (NaNA).

Cry of an innocent child
Cry of an Innocent Child book launched
Feb 19, 2021, 1:03 PM

A thrilling poetry book “Cry of An Innocent Child” authored by Lamin Camara was recently launched at the Paradise Suite Hotel, Kololi.

Sallymata
Young Gambian author launches new book
Feb 19, 2021, 1:01 PM

A young Gambian author Raki Jalow has launched her new book titled Sallymata The book.

Yorro Basse inaugurates new fish factory
Feb 19, 2021, 12:58 PM

Tanjai comminunty in Kombo South, West Coast Region of The Gambia over the weekend witnessed the inauguration of a new fish company by a Senegalese fish-processing firm, Yerro Basse Group.

NDMA v4
NDMA exposes students to hazard mapping, identification
Feb 17, 2021, 1:17 PM

National Disaster Management Agency recently commenced training on hazard mapping and identification for students in three regions of the country namely Banjul, Kanifing Municipality and West Coast Region.

Jali Madi v2
Jali Madi to launch fifth album on Saturday
Feb 17, 2021, 1:13 PM

Renowned Gambian afro-manding entertainer, Jali Madi Kanuteh is set for a mega album launch this Saturday at Kairaba Beach Hotel.

Tabital Pulaagu
Tabital Pulaagu calls for unity
Feb 17, 2021, 1:11 PM

Mamadou Kandeh, president of ‘Tabital Pulaagu’, a breakaway faction of The Gambia chapter of Tabital Pulaagu, an international pro-Fulani organization has called on members of the association to always embrace unity.

GIABA
GIABA round of Mutual Evaluation training starts
Feb 17, 2021, 1:09 PM

The Inter-Governmental Action against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) on Monday began a five-day forum for Gambia’s 2nd Round of Mutual Pre-Assessment at a local hotel in Senegambia.

GRCS iN kanilai
GRCS visits Kanilai, Kandonko project sites
Feb 16, 2021, 1:13 PM

The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) over the weekend visited their two project sites in Kanilai and Kandonko villages in the Fonis, where they provided solar boreholes to women gardeners to enable them contribute to the productive sector of our economic.

NAZEEM
Gambian singer calls for more youth empowerment to end ‘back-way’  
Feb 16, 2021, 1:08 PM

Following surge in youth migration to Europe mostly through irregular means, a prolific Gambian singer, songwriter and entertainer, Nazeem has stressed the need to empower youth at all levels to be able to harness and utilise their given potential right here.

VCD Kafuta
Stakeholders hold review session for new VDC constitution in Kafuta
Feb 16, 2021, 1:04 PM

The first leg of constitutional review process for the new Kafuta Village Development Committee was on Sunday completed at Kafuta Library.

N Njie
N Njies releases new single
Feb 16, 2021, 1:01 PM

Upcoming Gambian rapper -N Njie’s has recently dropped a new song, signaling to his fans what to expect soon.

GBA Waste Management project
GBA waste management project launched
Feb 15, 2021, 1:36 PM

Banjul City Council (BCC), Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and Brikama Area Council (BAC) on Wednesday launched a 100, 000 Euro waste management project for the Metropolitan Area of the Greater Banjul.

Alhumdulilah
Alhumdulilah group donates to widows
Feb 15, 2021, 1:33 PM

Alhumdulilah group, a group of close friends since childhood recently donated cash to their late friends’ widows to help them and their families.

MOYS
MOYS, NEDI kick-off business development training for returnees
Feb 15, 2021, 1:27 PM

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) in partnership with the National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) on Saturday commenced a five day training and coaching on business development for returnees.

Disabilities v2
Plight of disabilities, mentally imbalanced: Gambia's forgotten category amid Covid-19
Feb 12, 2021, 11:00 AM

Amid the outbreak of the Novel coronavirus in the country, many people are compelled to stay at home for their safety, but the vulnerable physically challenged and mentally imbalanced persons are left in marginalised situations in the street corners.

Gom Sa Bopa
Team Gom Sa Bopa presents gifts to Mile 2 Prison
Feb 12, 2021, 10:56 AM

Gambian rap star and activist, Killa “Ali Cham” Ace through his Team Gom Sa Bopa on Friday visited the Mile II Central Prisons where they donated to inmates and guards at a ceremony held at Mile 2.

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