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Nianija Youth Association
Nianija youth cultural festival held in Chamen
Jan 4, 2021, 12:27 PM

Nianija Youth Association recently held its cultural festival in Chamen Nianija. The festival brought together different tribes to showcase their culture and rejoice under one umbrella.

VDF presents cash
VDF presents cash, materials to GCC
Jan 4, 2021, 12:22 PM

Vision Development Foundation (VDF), an NGO established by Momodou Turo Darboe to complement government’s developmental efforts as well as play its quota in helping the poor and needy last Wednesday presented 300 bags of 10 kilo rice,100 crates of can drinks and a cheque of D50,000.00 to The Gambia Christian Council (GCC).

Ed Mass Jobe
GCCI prexy commends gov’t for addressing private sector constraints
Jan 4, 2021, 12:19 PM

The president of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce (GCCI), Edi Mass Jobe, has commended The Gambia government through the minister of Finance for the efforts taken to address the constraints of the private sector and the MSMEs in particular.

Abdoulie Nyockeh
NFTR hails private sector strong partnership
Jan 4, 2021, 12:16 PM

The Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR) Gambia Chapter has commended the private sector through The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) president for their immense support and contribution toward the successful implementation of NFTR information sharing forum.

3DGam
3DGam, Sports Ministry sign MoU
Dec 31, 2020, 2:05 PM

Decision Determines Destiny or simply 3D Gam, the national chapter of the 3D Global, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Youth and Sports at a signing ceremony held at the President’s International Award center in Bakau.

Ya Kumbas Nest
Ya Kumba’s Nest ready to promote women empowerment, fight GBV
Dec 31, 2020, 2:02 PM

In an effort to put an end to Gender-Based Violence in the country, thus promoting women empowerment, Ya Kumba’s Nest Foundation has joined gender organisations in their campaign against the menace and to empower women in all aspects.

Sulayman Junkung Sawaneh
Gambian philanthropist donates to 3 health centers
Dec 31, 2020, 1:56 PM

A Denmark-based Gambian patron, Sulayman Junkung Sawaneh recently donated three refrigerators and three flat-screen television sets to three health centers in the North Bank and Central River regions.

TVET holds its quarterly meeting
Dec 31, 2020, 1:51 PM

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) recently held its quarterly meeting designed to galvanise support for the monitoring and implementation of the TVET roadmap for women and youth.

IEC Memeber
Undermining democracy can turn the country towards conflict – IEC chairman
Dec 30, 2020, 2:12 PM

The chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned that undermining democracy can turn the country towards conflict and bad governance, saying elections are crucial decision about the future of democracy, peace and development. 

GAMFEM
GAMFEM launched
Dec 30, 2020, 2:09 PM

Great Ambitious Muslimahs for Education and Modesty (GAMFEM),a charity based Islamic association was last Friday launched inThe Gambia.

Action Aid v2
Action Aid renews Amplify Change Project
Dec 30, 2020, 2:05 PM

Amplify Change through ActionAid International-The Gambia recently renewed and launched its 3rd project meant to support Gender Based Violence especially against Women and Girls.

Ansumana Ceesay
‘Out-of-school youth can contribute to national development’
Dec 29, 2020, 1:10 PM

Senior Programs Officer at the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), Ansumana Ceesay has disclosed that out-of-school youth have the skills, knowledge and time to contribute meaningfully to national development ‘if they are supported’.

Galaxy Children Academy
Galaxy Children Academy out to provide quality education
Dec 29, 2020, 1:06 PM

In an effort to provide quality education in the country, Galaxy Children Academy has been inaugurated at a ceremony held in Bakoteh. The school aims to provide quality and affordable education to children in Bakoteh and its surroundings.

‘Breakfast for the Sick’ initiative launched at Sukuta Health Centre
Dec 29, 2020, 1:03 PM

Breakfast For the Sick, The Gambia, a charity organisation established in Gunjur, Kombo South to provide breakfast for sick people across health centers in the country on Saturday launched the initiative at the Sukuta Health Centre.

Bishop Gabriel Mendy
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2020, BY THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE GAMBIA, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE GAMBIA BY THE MOST REVEREND DR. GABRIEL MENDY C.S.SP.
Dec 28, 2020, 1:56 PM

THEME: GOD IS WITH US IN THE CHILD JESUS – HE IS OUR EMMANUEL, Mt. 1:23
As believers in Christ and members of his Body, the Church, the feast of Christmas and the Christmas Season should be the best and most reassuring occasion in our lives when we truly and fully believe that God is with us in our various situations in life.

Bishop Hannah Faal Helm
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2020, BY THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE GAMBIA, THE METHODIST CHURCH THE GAMBIA BY THE MOST REVEREND HANNAH CAROLINE FAAL- HEIM
Dec 28, 2020, 1:40 PM

Immanuel / Emmanuel
Perhaps like me you have read about Immanuel in the Bible, or you have heard a sermon on Immanuel, or you have sung a Christian hymn which mentions the word Immanuel. This Christmas we want to reflect again on its meaning and significance for us.

GNPC and TAKE M
GNPC Managing Director commends TAKE-M
Dec 28, 2020, 12:53 PM

The Managing Director of Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has commended TAKE-M team for recognising their partnership with his institution.

Cash tranfers beneficiaries
Unconditional cash transfer beneficiaries hail GRCS, IFRC
Dec 28, 2020, 12:51 PM

Beneficiaries of The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) unconditional cash transfer support have commended and thanked them and their partner for their assistance.

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