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What Trump’s proposed travel bans mean for flying, international students
Daily Orange - New York
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May 1, 2025
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. A draft travel ban created by President Donald Trump’s Administration would restrict or ban citizens of 43 new countries from entering the United States....
Families Of Murdered 44 Ghanaians Pray For Compensation
The Chronicle News Online
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July 23, 2025
Families of 44 Ghanaians brutally murdered in The Gambia twenty years ago and the lonely survivor of the brutish crime have renewed their calls for justice, accountability and compensation. The victims, along with several other West African...
This magical beach resort is Africa’s best — and it’s still a secret
The Times
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If the greatest natural shows on earth were festivals, then Kenya’s great migration would be Glastonbury, a world-famous bucket list event that some say is too commercial. North Norfolk’s winter goose invasion would be Download, a festival...
GID EXPLAINS ID CARD ISSUANCE TO GAMBIANS IN MAURITANIA Amid transparency concerns
The Standard Gambia
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April 30, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lamin Cham Following mounting concerns expressed by Gambians over the transparency of the deployment of a mobile ID Card enrollment service to Gambians in Mauritania, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) yesterday issued a...
CETAG, Ocean 5 Gambia Chapter validation workshop wraps up
The Point
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The validation workshop brought together fishermen, Navy, Councillor of Gunjur Ward, Momodou Charreh Gibba, member of the National Assembly Select Committee on Fisheries and journalists. The validation workshop was aimed at reviewing and assessing...
ValueJet Set to Launch Direct Flights from Lagos to Banjul
The Voice Gambia
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April 29, 2025
By Yunus S Saliu Nigerian airline, ValueJet, has announced plans to commence direct flight operations between Lagos, Nigeria, and Banjul, The Gambia, starting May 15, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, 25th May 2025, the airline revealed...
Kansala Festival Sparks Cultural Revival and Tourism Ambitions in Foni, Says Minister Jobe
The Voice Gambia
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April 29, 2025
By Yunus S Saliu Delivering a rousing address as he presided over the official opening ceremony of the 3rd Edition of the Kansala International Cultural Festival held in Bwiam, Foni in West Coast Region on behalf of the Vice President of The...
Kansala Int’l Cultural Festival poised to transform Foni into tourism, cultural hub – Minister Jobe
The Point
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Kansala International Cultural Festival is organised in Bwiam, Foni Kansala District annually by the Kansala Trust. It brings together participants from within The Gambia and Senegal and is attended by high dignitaries including the minister of...
In the Greater Banjul area, traffic congestion has evolved from a daily nuisance to a full-blown crisis
The Standard Gambia
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April 29, 2025
- Advertisement - By Nyang Njie As urban populations swell, the strain on road infrastructure grows unbearable, stifling productivity, polluting the air, and draining public resources. Yet, nestled within this challenge lies an overlooked...
Nigerian passport ranks 88th globally in 2025, best in 11 years
Nairametrics
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July 25, 2025
Nigeria’s passport has climbed to its highest global position in 11 years, now ranked 88th out of 199 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. This marks a notable ascent from its position at 91st earlier this year and 95th in 2024,...
The Gambia: A hidden seaside gem with stunning beaches, and rich cultural heritage in West Africa
The Standard Gambia
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April 24, 2025
- Advertisement - Banjul, the capital city of The Gambia, stands as one of the most captivating yet overlooked destinations in Africa. Tucked on St. Mary’s Island, where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Banjul offers a stunning blend of...
GAMBIA may face US TRAVEL BAN
The Standard Gambia
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March 17, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Information Minister Dr Ismaila Ceesay yesterday confirmed to The Standard that government has not yet received any official notice regarding a potential US travel ban. This comes as reports suggest that Donald...
CSC Gambia explains recruitment procedures
The Point
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Musa Drammeh in an interview with The Point clarified that Cruise Ship Crew Gambia is the only recruitment agency for cruise lines operating in the country. “We have been here for a very long time and we have recruited about 500 Gambians who are...
ValueJet to begin flight operations to Banjul
Punch
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April 25, 2025
Nigerian carrier, ValueJet, plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia, from Lagos, starting May 15, 2025. This was made known in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the new Lagos-Banjul flight offers an...
“TOURISM CAME TO US; WE DIDN’T GO FIND IT”: GRTS EXAMINES GENESIS OF GAMBIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & PROSPECTS
GRTS
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“TOURISM CAME TO US; WE DIDN’T GO FIND IT”: GRTS EXAMINES GENESIS OF GAMBIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & PROSPECTS The Gambia, known for its rich heritage and cultural diversity, is a magnet to tourists seeking to escape the harsh winter weather and...
Tanji Beach Committee Chair Appeals for More Boats to Fight Irregular Migration
The Voice Gambia
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April 28, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The Chairperson of Tanji Beach Management Committee (TBMC), Lamin Bojang, has appealed to President Adama Barrow’s administration to provide more fishing boats to the Tanji fish landing site to help in mitigating irregular...
Travel warning as people from 41 countries face ban from travelling to US in major crackdown
Chronicle Live
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March 15, 2025
Donald Trump is set to enforce a travel ban on individuals from 41 countries, with many being notified that their government has a 60-day period to address deficiencies or remain on the list. A memo categorises nations into three distinct groups,...
Gambia becomes latest African country to send domestic workers to Saudi Arabia
Business Insider Africa
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March 14, 2025
Dozens of Gambian women have travelled to Saudi Arabia to work as domestic workers as part of the government's effort to build stronger ties with the kingdom with the Middle East’s largest economy. The development follows an agreement reached...
ValueJet to begin Banjul operations
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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April 25, 2025
Nigerian carrier, ValueJet, has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia, from Lagos on May 15, 2025.The new Lagos to Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions,...
Sustain Grow International plants coconut trees in Tanjeh to combat coastal degradation
The Point
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The initiative, held over the weekend, brought together youth volunteers, environmental advocates, and community members united by a shared mission: to combat coastal degradation, beautify the area, and raise awareness about climate change....