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19th UTGSU Executive Council sworn-in
Dec 10, 2020, 12:33 PM

After a halt due to a disputed election result, the Students’ Union of the University of The Gambia, the highest learning institution in the country, recently swore in its 19th executive council at a ceremony held at the UTG Kanifing campus.

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89 Women miners receive free eye screening from Gui mam eye care
Dec 10, 2020, 12:29 PM

Gui mam EyecareAssociation in partnership with The Gambia Women Miners Association recently offered free eye screening services to the women miners of Bafuloto.

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The Inspirational Power of Female Tekki Fii Graduates
Dec 9, 2020, 3:33 PM

The women beneficiaries of the EU-funded Project are not just pioneers in their respective trades but also role models for entire generations 

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BusuraNema gets new borehole project
Dec 9, 2020, 1:51 PM

After years of hardshipin accessing potable drinking water, the people of Busura Nema are in frenzy with the launch on Saturday of a new water project for the community.

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National Codex Committee launched
Dec 9, 2020, 1:50 PM

The vice president Dr Isatou Touray recently launched the National Codex Committee, championed by the International Food Standards at a ceremony held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre.

MRC launches PaTS project in response to Coronavirus
Dec 9, 2020, 1:48 PM

Medical Research Council-The Gambia on Tuesday launched a new project dubbed- Prevention and Treatment for Covid- 19 Associate Serve Pneumonia (PaTS) in The Gambia.

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OSDIPD marks Int’l day of persons with disability
Dec 8, 2020, 11:30 AM

Organisation for Social Development and Inclusion for Persons with Disability (OSDIPD) last Thursday joined the rest of the world in marking International Day of Persons with Disability (IDPD).

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GRCS, WFP present seeds, tools to Horticulture Dept.
Dec 8, 2020, 11:28 AM

The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) in partnership World Food Programme (WFP) last Thursday handed over seeds and tools to the Department of Horticulture for onward distribution to women community gardens in the North Bank, Central River and Upper River regions.

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GFD commemorates IDPD
Dec 8, 2020, 11:24 AM

The Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) in collaboration with the International Republican Institute and partners last Thursday commemorated international day for persons with disabilities in a form of a symposium held at The Gambia College main hall in Brikama.

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Gambian teachers, Union support Kumba Gaye with over D160,000
Dec 7, 2020, 2:51 PM

Gambia Teachers’ Union in collaboration with its Youth Teachers Platform and its Ladies Society on Saturday presented one hundred and sixty-three thousand one hundred and seventy-eight dalasis (D163, 178.00)to Kumba Gaye’s family as part of their contribution towards her treatment.

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YEP hands over 157 set of toolkits to youth
Dec 7, 2020, 2:49 PM

Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) in collaboration with 7 training providers recently handed over 157 set of toolkits to support the self-employment drives of youth to improve their prospects for gainful employment.

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GCCPC commemorates world competition day 2020
Dec 7, 2020, 2:44 PM

The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection (GCCPC) on Friday commemorated global competition day on the theme; completion policy and access to healthcare.

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Aspiring young entrepreneur receives NACCUG award
Dec 7, 2020, 2:42 PM

Musa Nyockeh, a member of The Gambia Armed Forces Cooperative Credit Union (GAFCCU) who is also an ambitious young entrepreneur recently received a prestigious award from the National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions of The Gambia (NACCUG).

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World AIDS Day 2020 – Message of WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti  
Dec 4, 2020, 1:18 PM

On 1 December every year, the global community comes together to mark World AIDS Day to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS.

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MRCG, BDH launch 2-year COVID-19 project
Dec 4, 2020, 11:47 AM

Medical Research Council- The Gambia (MRCG) and the Brikama District Hospital (BDH) recently launched a two-year project that seeks to prevent and treat COVID-19 associated severe pneumonia.

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Inter-party committeedialogue, mediation forum underway
Dec 4, 2020, 11:44 AM

A two-daytraining workshop on strengthening Inter-Party Committee (IPC) dialogue and mediation capacities is currently underway at Metzy Hotel.

NYC launches youth toll-free line
Dec 4, 2020, 11:41 AM

National Youth Council (NYC) last Friday launched its youth toll-free line designed to provide timely information on existing available opportunities for young people in The Gambia.

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NCCE outreach focuses on women, youth participation in decision-making
Dec 4, 2020, 11:39 AM

National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) on Tuesday began a 10-day nationwide civil dialogue outreach with local and traditional authorities on women and youth participation in decision-making and peace building at West Coast Region Governor’s office in Brikama.

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