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Gambia minister and delegation meet Congressmen
The Point
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The Congressmen were Gregory Meeks, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), a ranking member of the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee and also US Congress member; Jonathan Jackson, son of Jessey Jackson, a member of the...
The Gambia at 60: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path to a Better Future
The Fatu Network
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February 18, 2025
- Advertisement - As The Gambia approaches its Diamond Jubilee, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to national development. Sixty years of independence is a significant milestone, yet the crucial question remains:...
CGI President Calls for Moment of Reflection As Gambia Clocks 60 Tomorrow
The Voice Gambia
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February 17, 2025
This page is proudly Patron by Confederation of Gambian Industries (GCI) By Fatou Krubally The President of the Confederation of Gambian Industries (CGI) said the Gambia’s 60th independence anniversary offers a moment for reflection on where...
Commentary: Gambia marks 60 years of independence from British rule – The glass is half full!
The Point
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In 2024 The Gambia hosted the Organization of Islamic Conference Summit. His Excellency President Barrow is the current Chair of this large international organization. Other diplomatic success include the 9 year tenure of Gambian jurist Fatou...
The Glass is Half Full! Gambia Marks 60 years of Independence from British rule.
The Voice Gambia
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February 17, 2025
By Hassoum Ceesay, ORG The journey so far has been spectacularly positive as at Independence on 18 February 1965, we were called an Improbable Nation. Now, we are here united, strong, and boisterous and welcoming. In 2024 The Gambia hosted the...
Alport Banjul Takes Over Gambia Ports Authority in a 30-Year Partnership
Foroyaa Newspaper
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February 17, 2025
By Kemeseng Sanneh The Turkish conglomerate Albayrak Group, operating through its subsidiary Alport Banjul, has officially assumed control of The Gambia’s ports, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s maritime sector. Under a 30-year...
Alport commences transformation of Banjul port
The Standard Gambia
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February 17, 2025
- Advertisement - By Lamin Cham After formally taking over operations under a concession agreement, Turkish company Albayrak and Gambia Ports Authority, operating as Alport, has begun modernisation of the Banjul ports. Albayrak is required to...
Gambia: Medical Research Council Unit workers to strike nationwide Dec. 16-18
Crisis24
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Unionized baggage handlers working for the handling company Portway plan two 24-hour work stoppages from 00:01 to 23:59 on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 at multiple airports across Portugal. The workers also plan overtime strikes starting 00:01 Dec. 24...
Ghana Re Hosts International Seminar on Engineering Insurance to Boost African Capacity
News Ghana
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February 17, 2025
Ghana Reinsurance PLC (Ghana Re), the country’s largest reinsurance firm, is set to host a week-long international seminar on engineering insurance, drawing participants from across Africa and beyond. The event, scheduled to run from February 16...
MRV for Climate Action unlocks net-metering, solar PV systems in Gambia, Liberia
The Point
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Themed ‘From Policy to Power: Unlocking Net Metering and Distributed Solar PV Systems’, the meeting focused on accelerating climate action and energy transition through innovative solar solutions. Funded by the Environment and Climate Change...
Young Gambian Agripreneur Champions Climate-Smart Farming for Women and Youth
The Fatu Network
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February 17, 2025
By: Michaella Faith Wright Yahya K. Jallow, a young Gambian social entrepreneur, climate activist, and agriculturist, is making waves in the agricultural sector by empowering women and youth with climate-smart techniques and business development...
President Adama Barrow’s speech at Gambia’s 60th independence anniversary
The Point
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Your Excellencies, President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, UmaroSissocoEmbaló The President of the Republic of Senegal, BassirouDiomaye Faye, Representative of President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, the Honourable Speaker, Representative...
Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025 by providing Over 1000 ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health,...
President Barrow’s statement on the occasion of Gambia’s 69th Independence Anniversary
The Standard Gambia
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February 19, 2025
- Advertisement - Your Excellencies, President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, - Advertisement - Representative of President of the Republic of Sierra Leone,...
Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025 by providing Over 1000 Scholarships to Women Medical Graduates
Africa.com
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February 11, 2025
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health,...
GAMBIA UNIVERSITY COUNCILS ACTED PROMPT….
Freedom Newspaper
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December 4, 2024
New Governing Councils Appointed for Gambia’s Public Universities The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has announced the appointment of new Governing Councils for public universities, effective from...
Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
Technology Org
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November 23, 2024
A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study. The study, led by UBC and SFU researchers in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit The Gambia, has the...
The top eight technological trends set to shape water management in 2025
Smart Water Magazine
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February 18, 2025
According to a recent World Economic Forum publication, 2025 is set to be a year marked by two key milestones: on the one hand, an increase in water stress for two-thirds of the world's population, and, on the other, absolute water scarcity for...
WAIFEM Champions Technology-Driven Learning to Tackle Global Economic Uncertainty
Awoko Newspaper
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February 14, 2025
By [email protected] Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The 48th Meeting of the Board of Governors of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, placed a strong emphasis on technology-driven...
THE IMPACT OF FOOTBALL ON SPORTS BETTING IN THE GAMBIA: FEATURES OF ONLINE BETTING
The Standard Gambia
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February 14, 2025
- Advertisement - By Partner Content Sport has always occupied a special place in Gambian culture, and football has been and remains the most popular type of competition. As a result, sports betting quickly gained popularity among the population....