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POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS FOR ALLEGEDLY SMUGGLING OVER 500 GAMBIANS TO UK AND EARNING D300M
The Standard Gambia
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Leading British news outlets including the BBC and Daily Mail reported on Wednesday that members of a suspected people-smuggling gang who allegedly made millions of pounds helping hundreds of Gambians enter the UK illegally have...
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...
GAMBIAN TEAM SET FOR AFRICAN YOUTH PENTATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP
The Standard Gambia
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambian team to the African Modern Youth Pentathlon and Relay World Championship, leaves town tomorrow for Alexandra, Eqypt, the host of the championship. The competitions run from July 5th to the 15th. The Gambian delegation...
Ecobank Gambia Marks World MSME Day with Major Initiatives and a Call for Inclusive Finance
The Point
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Alhagie Bai Ceesay, Head of Commercial Banking, delivered a detailed presentation on the Ecobank Smart Business Pack a bundled solution tailored for early-stage businesses. The pack offers a Business Account, access to OmniLite, Trade Hub, Ecobank...
VP Jallow Pays Tribute to Biri-Biri at Sevilla FC, Explores New Avenues for Gambia–Spain Sports Cooperation
The Fatu Network
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Editorial Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow met with Sevilla Football Club officials during a diplomatic visit to Spain, where he paid tribute to the late Gambian football legend Alhaji Momodou...
Sona Jobarteh appointed as Gambia Tourism Board Roaming Ambassador
The Point
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Sona Jobarteh was officially honoured during a prestigious awards dinner hosted by GTBoard at Casa Afriqa in Kololi on Wednesday. The event celebrated her global influence particularly among Millennial and Generation Z, and her steadfast promotion...
Gambian workers deployed to Spain to receive €1000 per month
The Point
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He confirmed that the recruitment of employees bound for both Saudi and Spain had been completed, and that the workers have now started their new jobs. “Salaries for those in Saudi Arabia are paid through their recruitment agencies. The Trade...
ECOWAS Trains Legal Advisors to Advance African Trade Pact
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
The ECOWAS Commission launched a four-day capacity-building workshop for legal advisors in Banjul, Gambia, on June 30, 2025. Focused on implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the training aims to align regional legal...
GAP Calls for Sacking of Minister Jobe and Abdoulie Sayang Over Russian Fuel Scandal
The Fatu Network
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Michaella Faith Wright The Gambia Action Party (GAP) is calling for the immediate dismissal of Energy Minister Abdoulie Jobe and Abdoulie Sayang of GNPC, following their alleged involvement in the controversial Russian fuel...
The Gambia Foreign Minister Dr Tangara Resigned.
Freedom Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
Mamadou Tangara is a politician and diplomat from the West African state of Gambia, who served as Minister several times and as Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations between 2013 and 2016, and again in 2017 and 2018. Since...
Mayor Lowe Gets D60,000 Monthly Fuel Allocation, Former Banjul CEO Testifies
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 2, 2025
Mustapha Batchilly, former Chief Executive Officer of Banjul City Council (BCC), told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on July 1, 2025, that Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe received a monthly fuel allocation of D60,000. Batchilly explained the...
Gambia Takes the Spotlight in Global Tourism by Promoting Destination Gambia at Experience Africa 2025
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) is actively putting Destination Gambia on the global map by attending the three-day Experience Africa 2025 trade event. Taking place at Bishopsgate, London, from June 23rd to June 25th, the...
Secka: The Gambia MPC likely to leave MPR unchanged at 17% in 2025
CNBC Africa
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July 3, 2025
Alieu Secka, a Transformation Specialist at ABSS Consulting, provided a comprehensive analysis on CNBC concerning the monetary policy outlook for The Gambia amid fluctuating oil prices and ongoing inflationary pressures. His insights suggest a...
Second Batch of Gambian Migrant Workers to Spain Set for Interviews Next Week
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Assan Bah The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment announced on Wednesday that interviews and selection for the second batch of 50 Gambian migrant workers will take place on July 10 and 11, 2025. Of those candidates,...
Rural Gambians Defy Ban, Burn Charcoal for Survival
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Nelson Manneh Despite a longstanding government ban on charcoal production, many rural communities in The Gambia, especially in the Central River Region (CRR), continue to engage in large-scale charcoal burning as a vital economic activity. The...
Shelter Crisis: The Growing Burden of Rent in The Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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July 3, 2025
Finding decent accommodation in The Gambia has become a major struggle, especially for low- and middle-income earners. As the cost of living continues to rise, the housing crisis is tightening its grip on urban and peri-urban areas, with rent...
SJAG to commemorate International Sports Journalists Day, Saturday
The Standard Gambia
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - The Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia (SJAG) will commemorate International Sports Journalists Day on Saturday at Seaview Hotel, under the theme “Evolution of Sports Press in The Gambia: challenges and opportunities”....
Ecobank Gambia Launches School Ecosystem CVP to Transform Education
The Point
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The event brought together key stakeholders from the education sector, including ministers, private school owners, education service providers, and development partners. Mr. Kebba M.I Gaye, Group Manager for Education, Faith-Based and Social...
Bread Rise Deepens Gambia’s Cost of Living Crisis
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 3, 2025
By Nelson Manneh As of July 1st, 2025, the cost of a loaf of bread in The Gambia officially rose from D10 to D12. The price hike, affecting both Tapalapa and Senfur loaves, follows a consensus reached between the government and the Gambia Bakers...
MB Vision signs two young Gambian artists
The Point
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The newly signed artistes - Sulayman Jobe, also known by his stage moniker King Saul, and Sulayman Jallow, aka Lucky Saul, are fast rising multi-talented stars, who are ready to make it in the country’s music landscape and beyond. With this...