In the wake of Covid-19, The Lebanese - Gambian community under the auspices of the Honorary Consul of Lebanon Mr. Hassib Massry, furnished the Sanatorium with the Gas Medical System (Oxygen and Medical Air) for the entire unit. The donation of the above system was made to the Ministry of Health.
The 7th National Alliance for Food Fortification (NAFF) meeting was last Thursday held at National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) conference hall.
A document specifying comprehensive improvement of the country’s livestock enhancement project was recently launched at the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) in Abuko.
Newly appointed Governor of Central Bank of The Gambia Nuah Saidy has said that preliminary results indicate that the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) project is rated satisfactory and thus the need to commend the efforts of all those who contributed to its success.
On November 7th, the people of Niamina West took to the polls to reclaim their seat in the National Assembly. With just over a year to go for the 2021 Presidential elections, this election has been given extra importance as a warm-up to next year’s elections.
The Catholic Medical Mission through ChildFund The Gambia on Thursday extended magnanimity to the Ministry of Health with the presentation of a 20ft container loaded with medical items. The presentation was held at the Central Medical store in Kotu.
Sunshine Education Support Initiative on Wednesday 18 November presented certificates to 16 patrons as a show of appreciation for their love, care and support to the education of the underprivilegedin the country.
GIZ together with its partners under the EU-funded Tekki Fii Program have been working relentlessly in supporting the youthful population to acquire the necessary technical and managerial skills for sustained livelihood.
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with key stakeholders on Wednesday convened a day’s symposium as part of activities marking World Antimicrobials Awareness Week, which starts from 18th and ends 24th November.
Women vegetable growers at Jarra Toniataba village in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on government through the Ministry of Agriculture to help them with capacity building training to increase their knowledge and practical experience in gardening.
Yahya Sonko, proprietor of Nuimi FM radio station has appointed Ousman A. Marong as the new General Manager (GM) of the Essau-based radio station.
Mr. Marong replaces DJ Rocky B, whose appointment as acting General Manager was terminated.
A team of task force members comprising various government departments and agencies namely:
The Catholic Development Office (CaDO) with funding from the International Republican Institute (IRI) recently convened a two-day consultative and message development forum to raise awareness on citizenship, respect for human rights, democracy and rule of law at Gambia Pastoral Institute.
Beakanyang, a leading human rights organization in The Gambia has announced the opening of nominations for its 2020 annual national human rights hero award.
Permanent secretary at the Ministry of Environment has underscored the giant steps the country has taken towards mitigating and addressing the effects of climate change.
National Disaster Management Agency and UNESCO Dakar Office with funding from the Indian- UN Development Fund over the weekend validated the framework on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education strategies at the National Nutrition Agency.
After almost 22 years of existence contributing to the country’s economic and education sectors, the Yoruba community in The Gambia on Sunday elected its new executive.
Tallinding Ward Development Committee in collaboration with the Tallinding Community last week completed the construction of humps locally called ‘Sleeping Police’ in Tallinding.
