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GTSC receives Akwaaba Best Transport Award
The Point
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Presented by Akwaaba Travels with support of the ECOWAS Commission and the African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the award also symbolises the country’ potential and contribution to regional mobility and infrastructure development. Besides, the award...
Brikama Man Stands Charges in D121,000 Visa Scam Case
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By:Isatou Sarr A resident of Brikama, Nfally Saidy, appeared before the Brikama Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, on a charge of obtaining money by false pretense, in violation of Section 228 of the Criminal Code, Cap 10:01 Volume 3,...
Barrow lays foundation for landmark ‘Deep Sea Port’ in Sanyang
The Point
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The landmark ceremony marks a significant milestone in the country's journey toward robust economic development. This ambitious project also symbolises a strong commitment by the Barrow government to investing in crucial infrastructure, which is...
Soldier brands shooter as ‘expert, marksman’ in PIU killing
The Point
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A soldier of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), who served as an instructor at the GAF Training School at the time of the incident, was listed as a State witness in the ongoing trial and was reportedly an eyewitness to the event. However, the State...
Soldier Calls Alleged PIU Shooter “Expert Marksman”
The Voice Gambia
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July 8, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The First Infantry Battalion Officer, Omar S. Jallow Monday described the alleged paramilitary shooter, Ousainou Bojang as “an expert marksman.” Testifying before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of Banjul High Court as the ninth defense...
GTSC Gets Top West Africa Transport Award
The Voice Gambia
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July 7, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has been honoured with a prestigious award recognising its excellence in safe, reliable and innovative public transportation, making it the first Gambian company to receive such a...
THE STATE OF THE NATION & POLITICAL REALISM
The Point
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As the Nation approaches the 2026 election year, both the government and the opposition are sensitive to critical thinking and analysis of the state of the Nation and political developments. Yet, it is important to engage minds on this topic...
BADMINTON ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS FAJARA CLUB TO PROMOTE GAME
The Standard Gambia
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July 8, 2025
- Advertisement - By Olimatou Coker As part of activities marking World Badminton Day, the president of the Gambia Badminton Association, Abdoulie Ceesay, on Sunday presided over the donation of various badminton equipment to the Fajara Badminton...
‘There is no issue with ECOWAS Protocols, but lack of implementation by member states’
Business Day
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July 6, 2025
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian diplomat and director of private sector at ECOWAS Commission. In June, the diplomat, who has worked in many countries in the region, represented the commission, for the first time, at Accra Weizo, a travel expo, where he...
Air Arabia To Launch Daily Sharjahmunich Flights From December
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: As of mid-December 2025, Middle Eastern low-cost carrier Air Arabia will serve a daily link between Sharjah and Munich. The new route will enable the German hub to“expand travel options for passengers and...
Dissident Hunters
The Verge
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July 10, 2025
On a balmy night in October 2019, the defector rode his bike home. He’d just finished a long shift helping waiters serve yogurt-smothered kabobs at a restaurant in Yalova, a seaside town an hour from Istanbul, Turkey. By this time of night, many...
SJAG MARKS INTERNATIONAL SPORTS JOURNALISTS DAY
The Standard Gambia
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - The Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia on Saturday celebrated International Sports Day with a forum that featured deliberations on the state of sports journalism in the world and The Gambia. Described as one of the best...
Full List Of African Countries Affected By 3-Month US Visa Validity
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the American government announced that “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The...
“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...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
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...
Women & Society: Marie Sock: Leadership is service, not royalty
The Point
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In a candid interview, the outspoken businesswoman-turned-politician opens up about her journey, her rejection of toxic politics, and her grassroots vision for a new Gambia. At her serene residence in Bijilo, framed by the rustle of palms and the...
Government to Lay Foundation Stone for 10,000 Affordable Houses by December 2025 – Lands Minister Hamat N.K. Bah
The Fatu Network
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Mama A. Touray The Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, announced on Wednesday that the foundation stone for the first phase of the government’s affordable housing scheme will...
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...
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...