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Prince Ebrahim receives Global Entrepreneur Award at House of Commons
The Point
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He was joined by Hon. Bob Blackman, Member of Parliament for Harrow East; Worshipful Anjana Patel, Mayor of Harrow; Worshipful Sunny Lambe, Mayor of Southwark; and Prof. Dr. Parin Somani, CEO and Director of LOSD. In a heartfelt ceremony, Prince...
Info minister harps on strategy to promote accountability
The Point
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Speaking during a stakeholder engagement at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul on Tuesday, the minister said the Ministry of Information plays a critical role in promoting democratic values including transparency and accountability. He said the Gambia’s...
African Development Fund Supports Climate-Resilient Rice Value Chains Across West Africa
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) ( ), the concessional funding window of the African Development Bank Group ( ), on 17 July 2025 approved a $9.44 million grant for the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)...
Women Enterprise Fund inaugurates new board
The Point
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The newly appointed Board will oversee the strategic direction and management of the Fund. The Permanent Secretary (Technical), Mr. Saikou Trawally, inaugurated the Board on behalf of the Hon. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Welfare,...
Ministry Orders Mandatory Registration of All Private Learning Institutions Nationwide
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By :Isatou Sarr The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a nationwide directive requiring all private learning institutions in The Gambia to register in accordance with the Education Act of 2018. In an official statement...
Le Leader du GDC Prêt à Travailler avec Barrow Guidé par l’Intérêt National
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
Par: Kemo Kanyi Mamma Kandeh, leader du parti d’opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), a déclaré qu’il accepterait un poste dans le gouvernement du président Adama Barrow si cela repose sur l’intérêt national. Dans une récente interview...
Paide and Kalju through to UEFA Conference League second round qualifiers
ERR
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July 18, 2025
Meistriliiga teams Paide Linnameeskond and Nõmme Kalju FC have progressed to the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round, while Tallinna FC Flora are out. Paide went into the second leg at home to Gibraltar club Bruno's Magpies with an away...
Bermuda Updates Immigration Prohibition Order
Bernnews
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an advisory on ongoing immigration policy reviews and adjustments. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that, effective 17 July 2025, the Bermuda...
A Constitution Is Nation-Building, Not Partisan Property
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 17, 2025
Transcribed by Yankuba Jallow On Wednesday, 16 July 2025, the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) held a press conference at its headquarters in Churchill Town to address what it described as the country’s...
GDC Leader Ready To Work With Barrow Driven By National Interest
The Voice Gambia
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July 14, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi Mamma Kandeh, leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has said he would accept a position in President Adama Barrow’s government if it is driven by national interest. In a recent interview aired on Thursday,...
SJAG Launches Chapter in CRR
The Voice Gambia
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July 14, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi The Central River Region (CRR) regional chapter of the Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia was officially launched on Saturday in a ceremony at the Governor’s residence in Janjangbureh. Omar Jarju, President of SJAG,...
CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A...
Ghana Stock Exchange Records Mixed Performance in Latest Trading Session
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw subdued activity during Trading Session 7008 on 17 July 2025, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) dipping by 10.66 points to close at 6,437.46. The Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) also declined by 14.96 points...
Mamadi Kurang Testifies Before Special Committee on His Appointment, Mandate, and TOR
The Fatu Network
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July 17, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Mama A. Touray Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, former Secretary to the Janneh Commission, on Wednesday, July 16, appeared as the second witness before the National Assembly Special Committee investigating the sale and disposal...
Kartong files case to privately prosecute ‘illegal’ sand miners
The Point
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Senior Counsel Lamin L.K. Mboge issued the private prosecution against the accused persons on behalf of the Kartong VDC, while Counsel Y. Baldeh represented the accused persons. However, the Defence Counsel Y. Baldeh filed an application for the...
Why competition policy and law matters to 24-Hour plus policy
Business and Financial Times
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July 17, 2025
By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq “Competition policy is not a luxury or a regulatory nicety. It is an essential underpinning of the market economy. Developing countries need it as much as, or even more than, rich countries, because the risks of market...
Day Four: Gunjur-Berending Boundary Demarcation Resumes After Rain Delay
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 17, 2025
By Hatab Nyang and Louise Jobe The Department of Lands and Surveys on Wednesday resumed the boundary demarcation exercise between Gunjur and Berending villages in Kombo South, erecting additional concrete poles to clearly mark territorial limits...
University students call on GAF, others
The Point
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The move comes as students at the country’s highest learning institution prepare ahead of the annual Students' Week (SW) slated for 27th July to 5th August, 2025 at Tendaba Camp in Lower River Region. At the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) headquarters,...
Firstbank partners UNGC to drive sustainable finance and unlock capital for development
Nairametrics
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July 17, 2025
FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and...
BARROW LAUNCHES $68.4M AGRIC PROJECTS
The Standard Gambia
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - By Aminata Kuyateh President Adama Barrow yesterday launched three landmark agricultural projects, collectively valued at $68.4 million. The projects funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), are part of a strategic effort...