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Ecology of Banjul Part 2
The Standard Gambia
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May 28, 2025
- Advertisement - Football in the city has been a uniting force that brought young people together for a common cause. The city had formal and informal leagues. Organised football had Patrons such as Alhagie OB Conateh, Pa Jarra, Pa Prom, Ousainou...
Gambia Commemorates World Malaria Day
The Voice Gambia
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April 28, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh The Gambia on Friday, April 25th, joined the globe in commemorating World Malaria Day, with a renewed focus on accelerating progress towards malaria elimination. The event also marked the launching of a new project aimed at...
Nine Sierra Leoneans Abandoned in Gambia After Being Lured With False Travel to Europe
Sierraloaded
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May 24, 2025
Nine Sierra Leonean nationals, including three children, were rescued by the Sierra Leone High Commission in The Gambia after allegedly being abandoned in Banjul by a suspected human trafficker who promised them passage to Europe. The group,...
The Irony of Gambia’s Free Education Policy
Foroyaa Newspaper
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May 23, 2025
By Nelson Manneh To level the playing field in The Gambia’s education sector and provide equal opportunities for children from poor backgrounds, the government introduced a free education policy in 2013, aiming to cover primary and secondary...
TDRGP: Gambia Embarks on Innovative Tourism Marketing Strategy Emphasizing Stakeholder Collaboration
The Voice Gambia
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May 23, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu In a vibrant assembly of leaders, experts, and stakeholders in the tourism industry, The Gambia marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of its tourism sector by officially endorsing a comprehensive new national tourism...
Keyamo Appointed Chairman of West Africa’s Banjul Accord Group Council of Ministers
Arise News
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May 23, 2025
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) States. His appointment was announced on Thursday during the 4th Meeting of BAG...
S/Leone First Lady says she owes ‘no explanation’ to OCCRP for investigation into alleged luxury property portfolio in Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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May 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Bio, has said in a public statement that she owes “no explanation” to the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) investigation that allegedly exposed her luxury property...
Gov’t declares Monday public holiday
The Point
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#Headlines May 23, 2025, 11:43 AM The Office of the President has announced that Monday, 26th May 2025 will be observed as a public holiday throughout The Gambia. This follows the commemoration of Africa Day, which falls on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
Keyamo Appointed Chairman of West Africa Banjul Accord Group
This Day
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May 23, 2025
•Aviation minister urges African countries to prioritise infrastructure, investment friendly environment Chinedu Eze in Lagos and Kasim Sumaina in Abuja Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has been appointed...
The Gambia: A beautiful garden of roses, but with thorns
The Point
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The Gambia, my beloved homeland, is a land of staggering beauty. From the golden sands of our Atlantic coast to the serene currents of the river Gambia winding through lush greenery, the country is a breathtaking portrait of nature’s generosity....
Keyamo appointed new Chairman of West Africa Banjul Accord Group
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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May 22, 2025
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the West Africa Banjul Accord Group (BAG). Keyamo confirmed his appointment in a statement on his official X account on Thursday. “In...
Gambian Alien Arrested For Strangling Filipino House Servant to Death in Milan
InfoWars
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April 23, 2025
An African migrant has been arrested in Milan on suspicion of murdering 61-year-old Filipino house servant Angelito Acob Manansala during a burglary in one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods. Italian media reported on Tuesday how Dawda...
GTBoard ushers in ValueJet Airline to destination Gambia
The Point
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Touching down at 23:45 with a delegation of tourists and airline executives, the flight was met with a warm ceremonial welcome from officials of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Nigerian High...
Gambian Migrant Arrested for Strangling Filipino House Servant to Death in Milan
American Renaissance
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April 22, 2025
An African migrant has been arrested in Milan on suspicion of murdering 61-year-old Filipino house servant Angelito Acob Manansala during a burglary in one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods. Italian media reported on Tuesday how Dawda...
Gambia, IMF agree on key financial programmes after review
The Point
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At the conclusion of the discussions, Ms. Jenkner issued the following statement: “Economic activity is strengthening. Growth is estimated at 6 percent for 2024, supported by tourism and construction sectors. Tourist arrivals continued to recover,...
Gambia Government Announces Civil Service Redeployments
The Fatu Network
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April 22, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network Editorial The Gambia Government has announced a series of redeployments within the Civil Service, effective immediately. The changes, carried out in consultation with the Public Service Commission, affect...
Gambian soccer coach detained by US Customs at airport released
The Standard Gambia
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April 22, 2025
- Advertisement - AURORA, Colo, — A soccer coach with an active green card living in Colorado who was detained Thursday by Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after travelling overseas has been released,...
Sierra Leone First Lady Dodges Questions on Gambia Properties
OCCRP
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May 21, 2025
Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Bio, said in a public statement that she owes “no explanation” to an OCCRP investigation that exposed her luxury property portfolio in Gambia. On 10 May, OCCRP revealed that Bio, her mother, and two half-brothers...
GTBoard welcomes ValueJet to Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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May 19, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu As part of its efforts to boost regional tourism and strengthen market-driven strategies, the Gambia Tourism Board, in collaboration with its partners, officially welcomed a new airline, ValueJet, from Nigeria on Thursday, 15th...
TDRGP project enhances capacity of over 200 Tourism MSMEs
The Point
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The event was held at the Sir Dawda Jawara Conference Center. Funded by the World Bank Group, the Sub-Component 1B of the TDRGP aims to enhance the capacity of more than 200 tourism-related MSMEs, prioritizing female-owned and female-led...