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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...
Foundation for 5 new model state-of-the-art police stations laid
The Point
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The state-of -the-art project, part of joint EU-German Support to The Gambia Police Project, is being financed by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and co-financed by the European Union (EU); highlighting the collaborative efforts to enhance...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rubbish years: how to boost lab group morale when world events crash in
Nature
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Catherina Becker (centre) says it’s key for leaders to give their teams breathing space when ‘something momentous’ happens in the world.Credit: Anja BretschneiderIn June 2016, neurobiologist Catherina Becker witnessed at first hand how a...
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...
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...
GSSS celebrates 66 years of academic excellence with Class of 2025
The Point
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In his opening remarks, Principal Momodou Baba Jallow expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for granting him the strength to witness yet another milestone in the school’s proud history. He also extended appreciation to the Board of...
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...