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U.S. Government supports regional emergency management strengthening
Eagle Online
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July 5, 2025
Today the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja. The intermediate level training was hosted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in collaboration with the...
United States (U.S.) Government Supports Regional Emergency Management Strengthening
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Today the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja. The intermediate level training was hosted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in...
Minister Dr. Mamadou Tangara Takes up AU Position, Tendered Resignation
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara, today tendered his resignation letter to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow. President Barrow has accepted...
Mayor’s Attestation Lawsuit Cost BCC D795,000
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
The disputed payment of D795,000 in legal fees by the Banjul City Council (BCC) in a case involving the personal actions of the city’s mayor was raised during the testimony of former Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Batchilly before the Local...
Minister Tangara takes up AU job, tenders resignation
The Point
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#Headlines Jul 4, 2025, 11:40 AM The Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara, yesterday tendered his resignation letter to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of The...
Mayor Lowe launches first-ever VLR to accelerate sustainable development
The Point
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This historic document not only reflects the city’s progress in localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but serves as a roadmap for future action, rooted in data, inclusivity, and accountability. As cities around the world increasingly...
Gambia’s deputy Speaker calls for unified African security front amid rising threats
The Point
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Speaking at the official opening of the African Forum for Chairpersons of Defence and Security Committees in Abuja, Nigeria, Njie stressed that regional collaboration is essential to counter escalating insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. “Our people...
Atlanta: A July 4th Pilgrimage for Gambians Abroad, Says Gov’t Spokesperson
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial Government Spokesperson Ebrima G. Sankareh has highlighted the cultural and emotional significance of Atlanta, Georgia, to Gambians living in the United States, describing it as a...
Dock Workers Earn Up to D60,000 Monthly Amid Safety Concerns, Says Minister Sillah
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom Transport Minister Ebrima Sillah has revealed that dock workers at Gambia’s ports can earn between D20,000 and D60,000 per month, with some making the lower end of that range in just three to...
Gambia Moves to Modernize Transport Laws with Historic Road Bill Validation
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a significant step toward modernizing the country’s outdated transport laws, the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MoTWI) on Wednesday commenced a two-day external validation workshop for the draft Gambia Road...
Basic and Secondary Education Minister Blames 2023 GPPC Contract for Senior School Textbook Delays
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Mama A. Touray The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Habibatou Drammeh, has attributed the ongoing delay in the supply of textbooks to senior secondary schools to a contract signed in 2023 with the...
Youth & Sports Minister sees off 40 youths to China
The Point
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The seminars include Ethnic and Traditional Sports Protection and Development, Sports Integration with Culture and Tourism and Competitive Sports Training Management. The participants included government officials, youth leaders, young...
NIB Executive Director Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy Elected President of ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation Network
Sierraloaded
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July 4, 2025
The National Investment Board (NIB) of Sierra Leone has announced a landmark achievement as its Executive Director, Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, has been elected President of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) Network for the 2025–2026 term....
Parliamentarians Call for Investigations & Prosecutions Over ‘Rampant’ Government Corruption
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray Lawmakers in The Gambia’s National Assembly erupted in anger Thursday as they debated the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) report on the government’s 2020 audited accounts, with several members demanding immediate...
Rental Law Fails to Protect Gambian Tenants From Exploitative Practices
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Nelson Manneh In The Gambia, the relationship between tenants and property owners is regulated by law. The Rent Act was amended in 2024 to improve on the provisions of the law, which was passed in 1996 as Decree number 67. The law provides for...
MB Vision Signs Two Promising Artists to Elevate Gambian Music Industry
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a move to promote competent and committed talents in the Gambian entertainment scene, MB Vision on Friday, 27th June 2025, signed contracts with two up-and-coming Gambian artists to support their music careers through...
Over 100 Turtles Found Dead along Gambian Coast Due to Harmful Fishing Practices
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh Over 100 dead turtles have been discovered along the Gambian coastline since the launch of the turtle bycatch reduction program, according to ongoing monitoring activities conducted in fishing communities. The disturbing trend...
GAP Calls for Dismissal of Ministers Jobe and Sanyang Over Russian Fuel Scandal
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Michaella Faith Wright The Gambia Action Party (GAP) is calling for the immediate dismissal of Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe and Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang, following their alleged involvement in the controversial...
Crabs in a bucket A call for spiritual and national renewal among Gambians
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie (retired permanent secretary) There is a phrase Gambians use often — half-joking, half in despair: “Gambians don’t support their own.” Whether in the village or in Banjul, in politics or the office, among...
After successful Mauritania pilot, gov’t to issue ID cards to Gambians in Gabon, Congo and Togo
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang has disclosed that following the successful issuance of national identity cards to Gambians in Mauritania, the government is planning to dispatch another team to Gabon, Congo...