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IEC Boss to Observe Ghana ElectionsAlhaji Mustapha L Carayol, chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), departed Banjul, Tuesday 2nd December 2008, for Accra, Ghana, as part of a mission observing the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in that country.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:09
Speaker FJC Receives Ghana-Five
The speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Fatoumatta Jahumpa-Ceesay, yesterday, received the 5 Gambian journalists - dubbed the Ghana-five - who recently returned from Accra, after a 3-week international studies on parliamentary reporting.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:09
Gambia: Health is a Concern
Health is a very essential component not only for the wellbeing of the people, but also for socio-economic development.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:09
'Human Resources Contribute to National Wealth' - SoS Crispin Grey-Johnson
Crispin Grey-Johnson, the secretary of state for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, has said that human resources constitute the ultimate basis for the wealth of nations as human beings are the active agents who accumulate capital, exploit natural resources and innovate to carry forward national development.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:09
Gambia: President Jammeh Receives Iranian Business Delegation
Professor Alhagie Yahya Jammeh, President of the Republic of The Gambia, yesterday, received at State House a high powered delegation comprising investors, key government officials and an array of private businessmen from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:09
Culture
South Africa may escape the global financial crisis, but it could affect foreigners planning to visit South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, according to Horst Schmidt, FIFA's consultant for the 2010 World Cup.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 03:41
Gambia: A Tangible Initiative
For centuries, women the world over have been subjected to all forms of violence and discrimination. They occupy the lowest ranks in social stratifications as many cultures view them as subordinates to their men counterparts; they are mostly relegated to the level of recipients of aids, as people meant for their husbands house only.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 16:49
Gambia: Muhammed Jammeh Super Tournament Lined Up
The maiden edition of the Muhammed Yahya Jammeh sponsored Super Nawettan competition, (formerly the super nawettan), is scheduled to kick-start on Saturday, December 6th, 2008, at a venue to be disclosed later.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 16:49
Gambia: 'Country Not Affected By Financial Crisis' - Dampha
The looming financial crisis that continue to wreck havoc on international economies has so far had no bearing on The Gambia's economy, according to a report obtained from a one day sensitization workshop for stakeholders on the current state of the World Financial Crisis.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 16:49
Gambia: Assan Njie Thrills Security Chiefs
Assan Njie,the undisputable and erudite Senegalese Mbalax super star of our time,on Saturday,November 29th stages a rare musical and thrilling performance at the prestigious and glamorous Paradise Suite Hotel in Kololi.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 16:49
Gambia: New Interim Board for Gamtel
The Secretary of State for Communications, Information and Information Technology, Mrs Fatim Badjie-Janneh, yesterday, presided over the inauguration of a new interim board of directors of the Gambia Telecommunication Company (GAMTEL), at a ceremony held at DoSCIIT building.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 16:49
Africa: Gambia Skipper Eyes Wafu Cup
The Gambia Under-20 team captain, Pierre Gomez, has told his team-mates to do all they can to excel in the maiden WAFU Cup competition to make up for their shock exit in the qualifiers for the 2009 African Youth Championships finals in Rwanda.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 15:43
Gambia: South Korean Investor Meets President Jammeh
Professor Allhajie Yahya Jammeh, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, on Friday received at State House Dr Hae Jung Jung, Chairman and founder of MK International Incorporation, a renowned investment firm based in Seoul, South Korea.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:04
Today is 2009 Budget Session
The fourth meeting of the National Assembly in the 2008 Legislative Year (Budget Session) is set to commence, today December 1, 2008, at 5pm prompt, according to a press release from the National Assembly.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:04
Gambia: Disabilities in Developed Nations
In spite of the fact that there has been tremendous improvements over the past decades, a number of obstacles remain and continue to account for the under participation of persons with disabilities in their societies.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:04
Gambia: IGP Calls for Loyalty to Prezy And the Nation
The Inspector General of The Gambia Police Force, Ensa Badjie, has emphasized the unquestionable need for the country's servicemen, particularly the police force, to be loyal to the government of the day under the dynamic leadership of Professor Alhagie Yahya Jammeh.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:04
Gambia: DoSH Vows to Combat Sale of Unhygienic Food
A press release from the Department of State for Health and Social Welfare, issued on Friday 28th November, 2008, stressed The Gambia Government's readiness to contain the rising threat of sale of unhygienic food in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:04
Gambia: Connecting the Solutions While There's Time
The world does not need to be reminded of the urgency of this historical moment. We sense it every day in the news. One day a major bank, insurance company, or automaker announces a record loss. The next brings word of the impact on nations and peoples least able to cope with these blows -- the poorest of the world's poor.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:04
Africa: Time for Action on Violence Against Women
Inter Press Service Joyce Mulama Addis Ababa Continued violence against women is one of the focuses of a continental meeting reviewing progress made towards achieving gender equality in Africa.
Source : Topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 03:39
The smiling coast ... Gambia
THERE was teeming rain as we landed at Gambia's Banjul airport and I wondered if the airline had made some terrible mistake.
Source : Topix.net | 29-Nov-2008 03:27
Banjul Sea Port, River Study Projects Discussed
A team of experts drawn from Royal Haskonning Consultancy, in collaboration with The Gambia Ports Authority and other key Stakeholders, last Wednesday, convened a day long meeting at the Corinthia Atlantic Hotel in Banjul.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 17:26
Stakeholders in Peace Maintenance
Recent years have seen tangible successes in a number of sectors in this country's development agenda, but even more so are in the area of maintenance of peace and security, which is all the more apparent in the course of resent months.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 17:26
Don't Wait for Permission - President Jammeh Tells Cabinet Members
Professor Alhaji Yahya Jammeh, president of the Republic of The Gamba, has urged secretaries of state to employ their own initiatives in taking care of their respective departments of state, instead of waiting for permission from the Office of the President, especially when it comes to urgent development projects for the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 17:26
Sensitisation On Sulphur Reduction in Vehicle Fuels
As part of efforts to implement The Gambia Environmental Action Plan (GEAP), the government of The Gambia, through the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the department of state for Energy, has convened a forum centering on the reduction of sulphur in vehicle fuels.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 17:26
Gambia: Communities Sensitised On Home Based Management of Malaria
The Regional health management team of Central River Region (CRR) today, Wednesday November 18, held a one day sensitisation for care givers, teachers, opinion leaders, women's groups, and youth groups on Malaria prevention and control, signs and symptoms, early ANC clinic attendance, use of treated bed nets and counselling at Ballangharr village in the Lower Saloum district CRR North.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 17:26
UTGSU Elections Ansumana Darboe Emerges Winner
The long awaited election for a new student leadership of the University of The Gambia Student's Union (UTGSU) has finally came to an end, last Monday, November 24th as students of the University of the Gambia went to the polls to elect a fresh bath of people who would spear-head their activities in the course of the 2009 academic year.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 11:01
APRC Candidate Optimistic of Landslide Victory
In the countdown to the December 18th National Assembly by-election in Nianija constituency, the APRC sponsored candidate, Yaya Whan, has expressed optimism about his party's chance to win a landslide victory.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 11:01
Financial and Accounting Manual for LGAs Validated
The second draft financial and accounting manual for Local Government Authorities across the country, was yesterday validated at the Paradise Suites Hotel in Kololi.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 11:01
British Embassy Announces New Security Measures
As from Wednesday, November 26, foreign nationals applying for entry visa to the United Kingdom will have to comply with new rules.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 11:01
Towards Food Self Sufficiency
It is not a coincidence that every generation of humanity comes with its characteristic attribute manifested in the caliber of people that dominates its time. Ours is no exception.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 11:01
Zimbabwe: Annan Must Visit Washington Instead
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is an amazing man. This is the same man who did not honour a Government invitation to see for himself how wrong his British-sanctioned envoy Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka was ...
Source : Topix.net | 27-Nov-2008 20:24
Women Empowerment is Development Orientation
Violence against women is, in a way, tied to society's off-beam perception of the role of women in national development. We must be careful not to endorse that regrettable usual line of argument, blaming all the woes of women on the male counterparts - that perception of a case of male chauvinism.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Nov-2008 08:46
VP Njie-Saidy Addresses Africa Forum
The Vice President, Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, recently headed the Gambian delegation to the 6th African Development Forum, held in Addis Abba, Ethiopia.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Nov-2008 16:30
Gambia: President Jammeh Made Surprise Visit to State House Rice Field
The Gambian leader, Professor Alhaji Yahya Jammeh, yesterday evening, made an impromtu visit to a rice field cultivated within the premises of State House in Banjul. He made this visit immediately after attending to hundreds of patients of the 3rd batch of his Asthma treatment programme.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Nov-2008 16:30
DR Mariatou Jallow is New SoS for Health
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, Prof. Alhaji Yahya Jammeh has appointed Dr Mariatou Jallow Secretary of State for Health and Social Welfare. She replaces Dr Malick Njie. A press release from the Office of the President indicates that the measure took immediat effect from Tuesday, 25th November 2008. Below we reproduce the full text of the statement:
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Nov-2008 16:30
Nigeria/Gambia: Gambia, Sierra Leone, Benin Arrive
Gambia, Sierra Leone and Benin have arrived in Nigeria for this month's WAFU Under-20 Cup competition scheduled to hold in Delta State between November 28 and December 9.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Nov-2008 12:26
Social progress is Oklahoma City schoola s goal
Kevin McPherson bears a lot of social responsibility. He initiated a drug treatment program called CARE for Change in northeast Oklahoma City with the help of a fellow graduate student.
Source : Topix.net | 25-Nov-2008 20:13
APRC Nams Visit State House
Professor Alhaji Yahya Jammeh, president of the Republic of The Gambia, yesterday received APRC National Assembly members led by Honourable Fatoumatta Jamumpa-Ceesay, speaker of the National Assembly, at State house in Banjul.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 16:39
National Health Laboratory Policy Validated
The draft policy of the Gambia National Health Laboratory was recently validated at a one-day consultative stakeholders' workshop held at the Baobab Holiday Resort in Bijilo.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 16:39
Gamat Congress Scheduled, Senegal Lamarana Storms Banjul
The Gambia Association for Theatre (GAMAT),has scheduled its most awaited and talk about first ever congress of the year to January 10th 2009.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 16:39
The Livestock Marketing Agency
Described by many as timely, the enactment of the Livestock Marketing Agency Bill is necessary in enabling the country to regulate the commercialization and marketing of livestock.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 16:39
Over 762 Patients for President Jammeh's Hypertension Treatment
As part of his breakthrough in the treatment of diseases such as HIV/Aids, hypertension, asthma, and others, Professor Alhaji Yahya Jammeh yesterday began the treatment of the 3rd batch of hypertension patients at State House.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 16:39
Gambia: U.S. Ambassador Signs $40,000 Project
Ambassador Barry L Wells of the American Embassy yesterday endorsed a project worth $40,000 for seven communities nationwide at his Fajara residence.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 16:39
Gambia: The Fame Project - a Laudable Initiative
Conceptually born of the Nollywood film industry, the FAME project aims to profile the local film industry abilities of the West African sub-region. The Gambia now has the opportunity to be part of this immense initiative.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Nov-2008 07:58
Chimpanzees Bring Solar Power to Three More Schools and a Clinic in CRR
Strange but true. Thanks to the chimpanzees of the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Association (CRA) the Kudang and Sinchugundu Lower Basic Schools in CRR were both recently equipped with solar powered lighting and the facility to power laptop computers and printers.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Nov-2008 15:48
Ambassador Jahumpa Declared Honorary Father
The Gambia Venezuela Hugo Chavez Foundation, set-up some time in 2006 by a group of Gambians to further promote the excellent relations between Venezuela and The Gambia, recently named Bala Garba Jahumpa, The Gambia's ambassador to Venezuala as its honorary father.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Nov-2008 15:48