National News

Concerned Gambians to engage gov’t, stakeholders against deportation
Jan 19, 2021, 12:35 PM

A group calling itself- Concerned Gambians Against Deportation has assured the public that it remains committed to resuming its position to engage government and relevant stakeholders in the country in addressing deportation issues and concerns surrounding it.

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Brufut Sanchaba inaugurates new street lights
Jan 19, 2021, 12:34 PM

Residents of Brufut Sanchaba are currently in celebration with the inauguration on Wednesday of 44 new solar street lights worth over 188,000 dalasis. The colourful ceremony was held at Brufut Sanchaba.

NFTR
Tax Reporters validate NFTR Gambia Chapter draft action plan 2021
Jan 19, 2021, 12:28 PM

Members of the Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR) Gambia Chapter in partnership with stakeholders from The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) and Gambia Bankers Association recently validated the NFTR 2021 draft action plan at a ceremony held at GCCI conference hall.

Shri Narendra Modi
India rolls out world’s largest covid-19 vaccination programme
Jan 18, 2021, 11:37 AM

The Prime Minister of India will today launch what's dubbed the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive, based on the principles of priority groups to be vaccinated.

Lawmakers
Lawmakers train on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing
Jan 15, 2021, 11:11 AM

A two-day training for Public Accounts/Public Enterprises Committees of the National Assembly on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) on Thursday wrapped up at a hotel in Kololi.

UTG Student
In observance of their birthdays: 3 UTG students donate to Prison Dept.
Jan 15, 2021, 11:08 AM

Three students of the University of The Gambia on Wednesday extended magnanimity to The Gambia Prison Services with the donation of detergents to help improve sanitation at the prisons.

Gam-Diaspora clean-up day: A multi-stakeholder partnership
Jan 15, 2021, 11:04 AM

CALLHELP-Gambia, a registered NGO in The Gambia in partnership with local and international-based volunteers is set to organise its first Gam-Diaspora clean-up day, which is slated for Saturday, 23rd January2021.

Edi Mass Jobe and OTHERS
Trust Bank Ltd, Atlas Energy Company receive certificates
Jan 14, 2021, 1:13 PM

The Entrepreneur Magazine, a business magazine committed to promoting corporate organisations and other institutions in The Gambia recently awarded certificates of appreciation to the Trust Bank Gambia Ltd. and the Atlas Energy Company in recognition of their outstanding patronage of its maiden edition 2020.

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NoGJWCA members on gender reporting
Jan 14, 2021, 1:04 PM

In an effort to equip journalists on gender reporting and other related issues, Women’s Bureau in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare, supported by UNICEF recently organised a three days training for members of Network of Gender Journalists for Women and Cultural Advancement (NoGJWCA) on how to report on FGM/ C, and Child Marriage through media campaign.

Pathogenic
Highly pathogenic avian influenza reported in Senegal    Reports
Jan 14, 2021, 12:56 PM

The Ministry of Agriculture through the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) and the Ministry of Health through its Epidemiology & Disease Control Unit (EDC) joined by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and Department of Parks and wildlife Management (DPWM) under the Ministry of Environment wish to inform the general public of a reported outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) of the type H5N1 in the Republic of Senegal.

Jileng Kunda
Jileng Kunda Project presents medical items to Essau Health Centre
Jan 14, 2021, 12:11 PM

Jileng Kunda Project, a non-profit organization founded in 2019 by Suwaidou Sonko on Wednesday presented medical items to Essau Health Centre.

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GRCS holds covid-19 virtual concert
Jan 13, 2021, 11:53 AM

The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) on Monday 11 January 2021 held its first-ever virtual concert to thank frontline workers who continue to deliver excellent services to the people amid the global pandemic.

Momodou Jawara
Kaw Yerro ought to know better
Jan 13, 2021, 11:18 AM

The allegation Kaw Yerro made regarding Ebrima Jarra of King FM was misplaced. Kaw Yerro actually misconceived what false information means. 

Sheikh Essa Foday Darboe
Meet Sheikh Essa Foday Darboe:  GSIC new president
Jan 13, 2021, 11:15 AM

Sheikh Essa Darboe was last week elected president of The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council replacing its longtime leader, Alh. Muhammad Lamin Touray.

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GTHI graduates 350 students
Jan 12, 2021, 3:38 PM

At least three hundred and fifty students in different areas of academic disciplinelast Thursdaygraduated at The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI) after successfully completing their courses.

Dr Seedy Drammeh
Another one: GRA Deputy HR Director now authors 32nd book
Jan 12, 2021, 3:35 PM

Dr. Seedy Drammeh deputy director Human Resources and Admin at The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), has authored another book titled-Guide to Better Work Relationship and Inspiring Quotes.

Alfob Members
ALFOB holds AGM
Jan 12, 2021, 2:31 PM

The Association of Licensed Forex Bureau (ALFOB) over the weekend held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a ceremony held in a local hotel in Kotu.

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