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Tribute: In Memory of Abdoulaye Jammeh, Leade of National Unity Party ( NUP) - A Cherished Friend
The Point
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It is with profound shock and immeasurable grief that I learned of the sudden passing of my dear friend, colleague, and fellow patriot, Abdoulaye Jammeh, former Director General of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority. His unexpected departure has...
Shots of hope: A community’s journey to a malaria-free future
The Standard Gambia
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July 10, 2025
- Advertisement - In Sotuma Sainey Kandeh and many other villages across The Gambia’s Upper River Region (URR), a vaccine is transforming health outcomes. For decades, malaria was part of daily life for communities, interrupting school,...
Justice Minister Flags Funding, Resource Gaps in Janneh Commission Work
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow has admitted to lawmakers that the Janneh Commission, which investigated the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, operated under tight funding and relied heavily on...
Sheikh Tejan Nyang Champions Stronger Afro-Caribbean Ties Through Tourism at CARICOM Forum
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu Sheikh A. TejanNyang, renowned tourism consultant and Head of the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) delivered a compelling presentation at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting – Tourism Forum,...
Court Orders Man To pay D5000 Fine Or Face 4-Month-Jail-Term
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
By: Isatou Sarr The Brikama Magistrates’ Court Monday ordered Demba Camara to pay a fine of five thousand dalasis (D5000) or in default to face four (4) months jail-term. Magistrate K.B Sambou, the presiding magistrate convicted and sentenced Mr....
The lamp of compassion ignites West Africa: Dr Pir Syed Lakhte Hassanain Charts a Sufi-inspired path of sacred service
The Standard Gambia
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July 14, 2025
- Advertisement - By Professor Dr Atif Amin Al Hussaini “He gave his wealth in charity to purify himself. Not as payment for favours received, but longed for the pleasure of His Lord, the Highest…”(Al-Layl: 18-21) Under the celestial guidance of...
Sex haven where randy Brit grans are flocking to romp with toyboys
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
14:49, 09 Jul 2025Updated 14:50, 09 Jul 2025 As Brits up and down the country jet off in the hope of finding holiday romance, a number of grans have just one destination in mind. The Gambia, officially known as the Republic of The Gambia, has long...
Gov’t Updates Media on Progress of National Health Insurance Scheme
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Binta Jaiteh The Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, in partnership with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has provided key updates to the media on the ongoing development and implementation of The Gambia’s...
Prudence is required to avert problems and risk!
The Standard Gambia
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Pa Jagne Should Gambia have a potential and valid case against FAR Ltd (now Woodside Energy) concerning our Oil and Gas dealings? Ousman Mbai is a British and Gambian lawyer who has filed formal complaints with Australian...
Court of Appeal Sets Aside High Court Judgment, Ordering Respondent To pay D50,000.00 Cost
The Voice Gambia
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July 10, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The Gambia Court of Appeal chaired by Honorable Justice N.Salla -Wadda on Tuesday set aside the High Court judgment, ordering the respondent, Vicente Rivero Bolanos S.L. to pay a cost of D50,000 to Mourad Maroun and Paul Maroun....
Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security
Business and Financial Times
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July 15, 2025
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As global geopolitical dynamics shift, Africa continues to recalibrate its economic partnerships, particularly with Russia. Following two high-profile Russia–Africa summits, cooperation in the area of food security emerged...
Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma
Medical News
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July 15, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO's African Region to have achieved this feat. "I commend Senegal for freeing its population...
Democracy denied
The Point
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Last night's parliamentary rejection of our draft constitution represents a fundamental breach of democratic trust. In choosing to deny the Gambian people their sovereign right to decide through referendum, parliament has committed an act of...
GRA Launches E-Invoicing System to Enhance Tax Transparency and Revenue Collection
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah In a landmark step toward digital tax reform, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially launched its Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoicing) Project, a platform designed to improve transparency, enhance VAT compliance, and...
More than 90% of shadow fleet ships are producing insurance certificates when challenged
Lloyd's List
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THE vast majority of shadow fleet* tankers passing through the Baltic Sea and the English Channel are producing evidence of insurance when challenged by European coastal states, but it remains unclear how many certificates are valid. Baltic...
100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa appoints Bright K. Asiamah as Country Director of Ghana
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 15, 2025
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Kigali played host to one of Africa’s most distinguished gatherings — the 100 Most Notable Africans Business & Leadership Summit from 4th to 6th July, 2025. This high-level event brought together transformational...
From ambition to action: How Africa’s homegrown agricultural strategies are forging a path to food security and prosperity
News Ghana
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July 15, 2025
Africa’s agricultural landscape presents both great potential and significant challenges. The continent has strong farming communities and diverse agricultural areas. These factors offer the ability to feed its growing population and drive...
Rejected Draft: Victory or defeat?
The Standard Gambia
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - The rejection of the 2024 Draft Constitution by The Gambia’s National Assembly on Monday has once again dashed the hopes of many Gambians who were yearning for meaningful democratic reform. While the government of President Adama...
Turo Darboe Advises Barrow to Beware Of “Three S’s” Threatening His Party
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Renowned Gambian philanthropist, Modou Turo Darboe has advised President Adama Barrow to “be very careful” with what he described as the “three S’s” in his government, accusing them of driving loyal supporters away from the...
GRA Collects D13 Billion in Six Months, Minister Hails Digital Reform
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Haddy Touray The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has collected over D13 billion in revenue in just the first six months of 2025, surpassing the total revenue it collected for the whole of 2022. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and...