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Ghanaian Troopsdonate Christmasgifts to Catholic Diocese of Banjul children
Dec 28, 2020, 12:46 PM

The Ghanaian Troops based in Barra as part of the ECOMIG force have donated assorted soft drinks and packed food items to the children of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul to celebrate this year’s Christmas festivities.

International IDEA concludes stakeholders’ consultation
Dec 28, 2020, 12:44 PM

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on 20 December 2020 concluded consultations with various stakeholders and partners in The Gambia with a view to supporting efforts at sustaining efforts at a constitutional reform in the country.

IOM donates GTMI
IOM presents equipment worth D2.5m to GTMI
Dec 24, 2020, 1:30 PM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday presented Information Communication and Technology equipment and tools worth 2.5 million dalasis(USD 48, 000) to The Gambia Telecommunication and Multimedia Institute (GTMI) in Kanifing.

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NEA trains police on environmental laws, regulations
Dec 24, 2020, 1:27 PM

National Environmental Agency (NEA) on Tuesday trained senior officers of The Gambia Police Force on environmental legislations and technicalities.

Jay O Jay
Meet Jay O’Jay, Gambian-US rap star, drops new video on New Year’s Day
Dec 24, 2020, 1:26 PM

Since the recent release of his latest single ‘Yekh Si Na’, which is making its rounds on airwaves, rap star Jay O’ Jay has observed that he has the stamina to make a head way as far as music is concerned.

KOICA
KOICA, UNODC donate 10 modern cooking equipment to GPS
Dec 23, 2020, 12:33 PM

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes recently handed over ten modern electric/gas cookers to The Gambia Prison Services.

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GAMSA supports GRCS, Prisons
Dec 23, 2020, 12:30 PM

In their drive to strengthen response in the fight against covid-19, The Gambia Malaysia Students and Alumni Foundation (GAMSA) on Monday presented a cash amount of seventy thousand dalasis to The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS).

WANEP validates strategic plan to guide CSOs
Dec 23, 2020, 12:26 PM

The West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in collaboration with key stakeholders recently validated a-three year strategic plan (2021-2023) for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Coalition on Elections in The Gambia.

Keycda Youth
KEYCDA trains executive on role of youth, leadership
Dec 23, 2020, 12:24 PM

Kombo East District Youth Committee (KEYCDA) last Sunday completed a daylong capacity building for its executive on the role of youth and innovative leadership.

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GRCS launches D6.4M unconditional cash transfer
Dec 22, 2020, 11:31 AM

The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) on Monday launched an unconditional cash transfer of about 6.4 million dalasis to be distributed totwo thousand vulnerable families across the country.

ACFA hold 2020 AGM
Dec 22, 2020, 11:26 AM

The Association of Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACFA) last Wednesday held it 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a local hotel in Kololi.

FSDC
FSDC orient 60 students on skills development
Dec 22, 2020, 11:23 AM

Fajara Skills Development Centre (FSDC), a professional skills training institution last Thursday enrolled and oriented sixty (60) youth on skills development at its school premises.

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Isatou Komma wins TAKE-M national spelling bee As African Nations Current Affairs launched
Dec 21, 2020, 1:34 PM

Isatou Komma, a student of Anne Marie Javouhey Academy was on Saturday declared winner of the 2020 TAKE-M Transformation Organisation lower basic schools national ‘spelling bee’ held at QCity. As winner, she received a trophy and cash of ten thousand dalasis.

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AGA Charitable Trust supports Gambian schools with learning materials
Dec 21, 2020, 1:32 PM

AGA Charitable Trust last Thursday donated one thousand three hundred and fifty exercise books to three Gambian schools and the French school in The Gambia.

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YEP donates equipment to FSDC outstanding students
Dec 21, 2020, 1:30 PM

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) on Thursday donated working equipment to Fajara Skills Development Centre (FSDC) outstanding graduates of the year 2018 and 2019 to commence businesses.

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NEA, UNDP present covid-19 materials to municipalities
Dec 18, 2020, 12:55 PM

National Environment Agency (NEA) through funding from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) recently presented fumigation materials to three municipalities to support and enhance their fight against Covid-19.

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NCCE sensitizes Foni communities on democratic governance
Dec 18, 2020, 12:53 PM

National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) on Tuesday sensitized people of Kanmamudou village, Foni Jarrol District on democratic governance, civic rights and duties of a citizen.

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