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Gambian journalists witness ancient traditions in Kashi City in China
The Point
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Located in southern Xinjiang, the Ancient City of Kashi captivates visitors with its remarkable artistic performances, including vibrant singing and graceful dancing. The city welcomes guests from across the world in its own special and culturally...
Chief Krubally Calls for Chiefs’ Travel Allowances, Tribunal Reform, and Support for Court Messengers
The Fatu Network
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June 3, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow The Chief of Fulladou East, Muhammed Krubally, has urged authorities to provide travel allowances for district chiefs, implement urgent reforms to the District Tribunals Act, and enhance logistical support for...
Africa Travel Connect: A bold vision for tourism
The Voice
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June 3, 2025
AFRICA Travel Connect recently hosted a media event under the powerful theme: ‘Where Africa Meets the World.’ There is now a bold new vision for African tourism. The intimate yet impactful gathering was more than just a networking evening; it...
Unity in Service: Sonja Arup Becomes First Western Woman Named Gambia’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer
The Voice Gambia
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June 3, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu In a landmark and emotionally charged ceremony at the Bakau Fire Station, Sonja Arup, President of an NGO called Star Up Corazón Solidario – Gambia who is affectionately known in The Gambia as Sona Mariama was officially...
Africa's smallest country that's just 4,361 square miles and filled with golden beaches
Daily Express
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June 2, 2025
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, stretching just 4,361 square miles and less than 31 miles across at its widest point. The country is bordered by Senegal on all sides except the west, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Also...
Fatou Mas Jobe Champions Personalized Experiences and Customer Service Excellence at International Travel and Tourism Conference
The Voice Gambia
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June 2, 2025
By Yunus S Saliu At the just concluded International Travel and Tourism Conference (ITTC) held at Tamala Resort in The Gambia, Fatou Mas Jobe delivered an impassioned presentation on the need for exceptional customer service and personalized...
Government introduces immigration laws exempting some travelers from acquiring eTAs
The Standard
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CS Kipchumba Murkomen during the signing of Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Somalia Counterpart Fardowsa Osman Egal at TransCom office in Nairobi on August 9, 2023. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Government has introduced new immigration...
A GAMBIAN JOURNALIST NARRATES HER JOURNEY INTO CHINA’S TEA TRADITIONS
GRTS
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A GAMBIAN JOURNALIST NARRATES HER JOURNEY INTO CHINA’S TEA TRADITIONS Beijing, China, As I stood amidst the fragrant waft of jasmine, oolong, and pu-erh tea at the Beijing Chaoyang International Tea Culture Festival, the vibrant atmosphere...
Destination Gambia Hosts NANTA Delegation to Boost Gambia-Nigeria Tourism Ties
The Voice Gambia
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May 29, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu In collaboration with the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), on Wednesday kicked off a two-day International Travel and Tourism Conference (ITTC) to promote tourism...
NHRC moves to combat enforced disappearance in Gambia
The Point
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Held at the Senegambia Beach Hotel, the training aims to fulfill key recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) while promoting accountability, non-recurrence, and justice in the post-Jammeh era. Also, the...
NANTA Brings Tourism Investment Drive to Destination Gambia in Landmark Visit
The Voice Gambia
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May 28, 2025
By Yunus S Saliu In a significant boost to regional tourism collaboration, officials of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) on Tuesday, 27 May, welcomed a high-level delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) for a...
Gambia to Create 150,000 Decent Jobs by 2026, Minister Reveals
The Voice Gambia
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May 2, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Gambia’s Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, reading a statement on behalf of the Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, has announced that the government plans to create 150,000 decent jobs...
Gambia Launches Climate Migration Project Targeting Rural Communities
The Voice Gambia
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May 2, 2025
By:Nyima Sillah The Gambia has launched Climate Migration Project targeting rural communities vulnerable to climate-related displacement, in an event that took place in Senegambia Beach Hotel on Wednesday. The initiative, led by the International...
Investigative Journalist Narrates How He Discovered First Lady Fatima Bio’s Luxury Mansions in Gambia
Sierraloaded
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May 29, 2025
In a recent social media video produced by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), renowned investigative journalist Josef Skrdlik shares his compelling behind-the-scenes journey that culminated in the exposure of Sierra...
Majority, Minority Leaders Say Reforms Initiated to Avert Duplication in Gambia’s Elections
Foroyaa Newspaper
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May 27, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray The Gambia’s Majority and Minority Leaders, Hon. Bilay G. Tunkara and Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, have informed their colleague members of the ECOWAS Parliament that reform efforts have been initiated in the country to enhance...
Ecology of Banjul (Part 1)
The Standard Gambia
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May 27, 2025
- Advertisement - By Nyang Njie Banjul is a city with one thorough way (Denton Bridge) and it is boarded by the river with a majestic panoramic view of Barra also known as Wala deh facing north, Lamin, Mandinary and Bonto facing south. The city of...
Gambia Hotel Association Holds 2024 Annual General Meeting
The Voice Gambia
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April 30, 2025
By Yunus S. Saliu The Gambia Hotel Association (GHA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Sunset Beach Hotel in Kotu. The event, held in line with the association’s constitutional mandate, brought together...
Gambia to partake in maiden Africa School Games
Foroyaa Newspaper
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April 30, 2025
By Momodou Jarju Gambian athletes are expected to participate in themaiden Africa School Games under the auspices of Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The event, which will bring together more than 3,500 athletes and...
From Margins to Momentum: Janjanbureh Kankurang Cultural Festival in The Gambia is Driving Jobs, Tourism, and Heritage Preservation
The Voice Gambia
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May 27, 2025
By Yunus S Saliu At the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), spotlighted the transformative power of cultural heritage in sustainable development, highlighting the remarkable...
Gambia Hotel Association holds 2024 AGM
The Point
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Held in line with the association’s constitutional mandate, the annual meeting brought together member hotels and was graced by the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). It also serves as a platform to review the association’s...