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Goldstar Air, The Wings Of Ghana And Belly Of America Marks 249th Independence Day Of The United States
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
Smiling Coast Fans Club celebrate 5th Year Anniversary
The Point
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The event was characterised by match past from West field to Serrekunda East Mini Stadium. In her welcoming remarks, Nyima Bah, a member of Smiling Coast Fans Club thanked the members for their passion, dedication unwavering commitment to the fans...
An Examination into the Safety and Efficacy of Khapregesic®, a Khaya Senegalensis Preparation, on Women Experiencing Menstrual Pain and Menstrual Distress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Menstrual distress refers collectively to all the negative symptoms that are associated with the menstrual cycle, such as abdominal pain and discomfort, nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, headaches, and mood disturbances. These...
The truth about Victorian colonisation
The Spectator Australia
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July 7, 2025
The over 100 recommendations to the Victorian government, including Aboriginal reparations, natural resource revenue, and selling off public land, made by the Yoorrook Commission’s latest report Truth Be Told, rests entirely on one historical...
Skepper Eyes Global Stardom with ‘Jungle’
The Point
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Produced by Essential Musik, the song is about love, reflecting the emotions of being deeply in love - the thrill, the risks, the mystery, and the depth - as described by the artiste. The track was officially released on May 13, 2025. “This song...
Tinubu deepens Nigeria-OECS ties with scholarships, visa waivers, cultural diplomacy in Saint Lucia
Business Hallmark
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July 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia has marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s relations with the Caribbean, as both regions rekindle centuries-old ancestral, cultural, and political bonds rooted in shared African...
Music, comedy and more as Llangollen Fringe Festival kicks off July 11
The Leader
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The 28th edition of the Llangollen Fringe Festival will run from July 11 to 20, promising a packed programme of music, comedy, dance, theatre, spoken word and workshops. Paul Keddie, chairman of the Llangollen Fringe, said: "Fringe means...
Ward Disaster Committees Trained on Flood Preparedness
The Voice Gambia
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July 11, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah The West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA ResIP 2) Project, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Thursday launched a two-day capacity building workshop for Ward Disaster Committees. Participants were drawn...
Can ECOWAS Protocol Be Reimagined? Tour Operators Chart New Path For Seamless Regional Travel
The Will
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July 5, 2025
July 05, (THEWILL) — In a daring action to reshape West Africa’s travel and tourism terrain, top-tier holiday facilitators convened at Accraweizo to spotlight the loopholes in the ECOWAS border pact. From frontier slowdowns to lack of regional...
“The award is not just a plaque or a trophy; it is a symbol of progress, dedication, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence,” said Seedy Kanyi, Managing Director of GTSC.
The Fatu Network
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July 6, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow At a press briefing held early Friday morning, July 4th, the Managing Director of the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC), Seedy Kanyi, described the company’s recent accolade as more than just a...
AGRA’s Kalibata: We need new agriculture value chains
CNBC Africa
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July 10, 2025
In the bustling epicenter of Africa's coastal business hub, Cape Town, the Africa Unlocked conference is currently casting a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities within the African agricultural sector. Agnes Kalibata, President of the...
Digital currency regulation in Africa: Learning from Nigeria’s Crypto Securities Act
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
Dr David King Boison and Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Opinion Jul - 05 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read Over the past five years, cryptocurrency has evolved from a speculative fringe into a $3.32 trillion pillar of global finance—over tenfold its...
MPs Slam Budget System as ‘Footless Bulldozer’
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Several National Assembly Members have strongly criticised Gambia’s budget system, describing it as ineffective and incapable of holding the executive accountable despite recurring financial malpractice. Hon. Lamin Ceesay, NAM...
First Malaria Drug approved for Newborns and young infants: Study
Medical Dialogues
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July 11, 2025
Novartis has received approval for Coartem Baby, the world's first malaria treatment specifically for newborns and young infants. Approved by Swiss regulators, the drug is expected to gain swift authorization in eight African countries involved in...
I Was Promised a Whiteman, iPhone 15 — Instead Forced Into Prostitution
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 4, 2025
By Mariama Marong A victim of human trafficking and sexual exploitation known as Diamond testified on Thursday, 2nd July 2025, before Justice Sidi Jobarteh at the Banjul High Court that she was lured to The Gambia with promises of a “Whiteman” and...
GIMPA, MDI matriculate 28 Master’s students in Public Sector Management
The Point
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The event marked the formal admission of 28 Gambian students into the inaugural Master’s in Public Sector Management program. The students were sworn in by Dr Victoria Kunbuor, Secretary of GIMPA. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Samuel Kwaku...
Senate Holds Public Hearing On Constitution Amendment In N’East
New Telegraph
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July 4, 2025
As part of efforts to reform Nigeria’s legal framework and address constitutional gaps, the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has commenced a two-day public hearing to gather citizens’ input on proposed amendments. The...
First Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme in Africa launched...
Modern Ghana
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The Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme (ONLEP) has been officially launched at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) on Monday, July 7, 2025. The programme, the first of its kind in Africa, is set to revolutionise cancer care across...
CEMENT IMPORTERS SEEK COURT INTERVENTION: WHAT NEXT?
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 27, 2025
Gambians generally survive through the informal sector. Government and formal private companies are not major employers of the Gambian population. The vast majority of Gambians either survive through farming or self-employment through the running...
NAM ACCUSES GAM-PETROLEUM BOSS OF RECEIVING D600,000 MONTHLY BRIBE FROM IMPORTERS OF RUSSIAN OIL
The Standard Gambia
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Veteran parliamentarian and representative of Niamina Dankunku, Samba Jallow, yesterday made a stunning revelation at the National Assembly after alleging that Gam-Petroleum general manager, Yoro Jallow, was the...