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Gambia: WANEP Trains Women On Leadership
By AWA Touray The West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP), organized a two day training session for women in Leadership on the 29th May at Metzy Hotel. The participants include members of political parties, National Assembly Members and civil society organisations. The Network comprises of over twenty civil society organizations.
WANEP Trains Women On Leadership
By Awa Touray The West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP), organized a two day training session for women in Leadership on the 29th May at Metzy Hotel. The participants include members of political parties, National Assembly Members and civil society organisations. The Network comprises of over twenty civil society organizations.
Gambia: KMC Embarks On Road Rehabilitation Worth D3.8 Million
By AWA Touray The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), the National Road Authority (NRA) and the Geology Department and Faraba Quarry, have embarked on the rehabilitation of nineteen roads in Kanifing Municipality. The rehabilitation is meant to prepare the Municipality for the forthcoming rainy season, and that each of the nineteen Wards will benefit from this rehabilitation exercise.
KMC Embarks On Road Rehabilitation Worth D3.8 Million
Ongoing rehabilitation at Fajikunda By Awa Touray The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), the National Road Authority (NRA) and the Geology Department and Faraba Quarry, have embarked on the rehabilitation of nineteen roads in Kanifing Municipality. The rehabilitation is meant to prepare the Municipality for the forthcoming rainy season, and that each of the nineteen Wards will benefit from this rehabilitation exercise.
Gambia: 29 Year Old Writer Asserts Importance of Writing
By AWA Touray Modou Lamin Sowe, a 29-year-old Gambian writer said a world without writers is a world without boundaries and rules. Sowe said this at a recent launching ceremony of his book "THE MEMORIES OF REFLECTION" at the Ebujan Theatre Sowe said the Laws of nations are written by writers; that if writing was a revelation, then all writers would have been prophets; that the world belongs only to those who read.
29 Year Old Writer Asserts Importance of Writing
By Awa Touray Modou Lamin Sowe, a 29-year-old Gambian writer said a world without writers is a world without boundaries and rules. Sowe said this at a recent launching ceremony of his book “THE MEMORIES OF REFLECTION” at the Ebujan Theatre Sowe said the Laws of nations are written by writers; that if writing was a revelation, then all writers would have been prophets; that the world belongs only to those who read.
Gambia Transport Union's Long Standing Leadership Controversy Continues
By AWA Touray The long-standing leadership crisis among members of the Gambia Transport Union (TU), still continues. The crisis which has dragged for over two years, is between two camps, and each of is blaming the unproductivity of the Union on the other. On Tuesday May 7 2019, hundreds of drivers who are members of either of the two camps, paraded on the street of Buckle in Banjul at the TU's Office, to protesting for its closure.
Gambia Transport Union’s Long Standing Leadership Controversy Continues
By Awa Touray The long-standing leadership crisis among members of the Gambia Transport Union (TU), still continues. The crisis which has dragged for over two years, is between two camps, and each of is blaming the unproductivity of the Union on the other. On Tuesday May 7 2019, hundreds of drivers who are members of either of the two camps, paraded on the street of Buckle in Banjul at the TU’s Office, to protesting for its closure.
Writers’ Association Commemorate World Book & Copyright Day
By Awa Touray The Writers’ Association of The Gambia (WAG) on Wednesday the 25th of April 2019 commemorated world book and copyright day. This event is a segment of the three-day merriment of world book and copyright week 2019 together with the tribute of the demise of the late Dr. Lenrie Peter’s, whom some describe as the Godfather of Gambian Literature.
Gambia: Bikers Deny Responsibility for Increase in Bread Price
By Awa Touray And Nelson Manneh Bikers who serve as the middlemen in the distribution of bread from bakeries to shops, have on Tuesday told these reporters that they are not responsible for the scarcity of bread and are not part of the price negotiation that is ongoing. The bikers said they only serve as middlemen in the distribution of bread and go home to their families with the little profit they make daily.
Bikers Deny Responsibility for Increase In Bread Price
By Awa Touray / Nelson Manneh Bikers who serve as the middlemen in the distribution of bread from bakeries to shops, have on Tuesday told these reporters that they are not responsible for the scarcity of bread and are not part of the price negotiation that is ongoing. The bikers said they only serve as middlemen in the distribution of bread and go home to their families with the little profit they make daily.
Gambia: Senfour Modern Bakeries Association Faults Middlepersons
By Muhammed S Bah,Nelson Manneh And Awa Touray The Senfour Modern Bakeries Association has indicated that trading by middlepersons is responsible for the hike in the price for bread. In a press statement issued by the Association, it listed a number of problems the bakers are going through in their production cost, and urged the public not to be pointing fingers on them as the root cause of the problem.
Gambia: April 10 Students' Demonstration Commemorated - Victims Continue to Seek for Justice
By Awa Touray The 10th April 2000 student demonstration that saw the massacre of 14 students by Gambian armed security men, was yesterday commemorated. Victims and activists together with students from different Schools, gathered yesterday Wednesday 10 April 2019, and protested for Justice to prevail for all victims involved.
April 10 Students’ Demonstration Commemorated: Victims Continue To Seek For Justice
Participants at the symposium By Awa Touray The 10th April 2000 student demonstration that saw the massacre of 14 students by Gambian armed security men, was yesterday commemorated. Victims and activists together with students from different Schools, gathered yesterday Wednesday 10 April 2019, and protested for Justice to prevail for all victims involved.
Gambia: UTG to Benefit From Partnership With Malaysia
By Awa Touray The University of the Gambia and University Technology of Malaysia, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), towards creating mutual benefit programs such as student exchange visits. The ceremony which was held at the UTG Law Faculty on the 9th April 2019, witnessed the Vice Chancellor of the UTG signed the MOU on their behalf and Madam Ramzia Diab, Gambian High Commissioner to Malaysia, signed on behalf of the Malaysian University.
UTG To Benefit From Partnership With Malaysia
By Awa Touray The University of the Gambia and University Technology of Malaysia, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), towards creating mutual benefit programs such as student exchange visits. The ceremony which was held at the UTG Law Faculty on the 9th April 2019, witnessed the Vice Chancellor of the UTG signed the MOU on their behalf and Madam Ramzia Diab, Gambian High Commissioner to Malaysia, signed on behalf of the Malaysian University.
Gambia: 125 Years Handwritten 'Quran' Handed to NCAC
By Awa Touray A hundred and twenty-five- years old Handwritten Quran, was handed over to the National Centre for Arts and Culture on Friday April 5th 2019. This handwritten Quran which was written by the late Ousman Mariam Demba Cham of Dobson Street, was preserved by his family up to date.
125 Years Handwritten ‘Quran’ Handed To NCAC
By Awa Touray A hundred and twenty-five- years old Handwritten Quran, was handed over to the National Centre for Arts and Culture on Friday April 5th 2019. This handwritten Quran which was written by the late Ousman Mariam Demba Cham of Dobson Street, was preserved by his family up to date.
Gambia: Deputy Speaker Calls for the Return of 'Gateway' to Gamtel
By AWA Touray Momodou L.K Sanneh, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, raised concern for the Cellular Gateway to be returned to Gamtel, during the recent adjournment debate of the 2019 Legislative session. Deputy Speaker Sanneh Sanneh said his reason is that that Gateway should be handled by a Government institution and not a private Company.
Deputy Speaker Calls for the Return of ‘Gateway’ to Gamtel
By Awa Touray Momodou L.K Sanneh, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, raised concern for the Cellular Gateway to be returned to Gamtel, during the recent adjournment debate of the 2019 Legislative session. Deputy Speaker Sanneh Sanneh said his reason is that that Gateway should be handled by a Government institution and not a private Company.
Gambia: Banjul North NAM Calls On Electorate to Take Representatives to Task
By Awa Touray "I call on you the electorate of Banjul North to take your political representatives to task by scrutinising their work and inviting them to take stock of their stewardship" said Ousman Sillah, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North. The Banjul North NAM made this call during the Constituency Consultation sessions he held on three consecutive days over the weekend in Banjul North starting on Friday, 29 March 2019.
Banjul North Nam Calls On Electorate To Take Representatives To Task
By Awa Touray “I call on you the electorate of Banjul North to take your political representatives to task by scrutinising their work and inviting them to take stock of their stewardship” said Ousman Sillah, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North. The Banjul North NAM made this call during the Constituency Consultation sessions he held on three consecutive days over the weekend in Banjul North starting on Friday, 29 March 2019.
Gambia: Forestry Director Accuses Anonymous Company of Polluting Forest
By Mustapha Jallow And Awa Touray Muhammed Jaiteh, the Director of the Forestry Department on Tuesday, March 19th 2019, said a Chinese Factory that operates within Nyambai forest, is polluting their forest park. Jaiteh said the disposal of tyre wastes on the ground can also lead to water pollution. Jaiteh made this statement during an interview with this reporter barely four days after forestry staff accused an anonymous company in the area, of pollution.
Gambia: Heart Disease Threatens Life of 13 Year Old
By Awa Touray And Makutu Manneh Hawa Sarjo, a 13 year old girl has been seriously affected by a heart disease for the past ten years. Her Medical report indicate that young Sarjo cannot be treated in the country and needs urgent overseas treatment. Sarjo's Medical report from Medical Research Council (MRC) indicate that she suffers from a congenital heart disease called Tetralogy of Fallot, which results in her blood not getting enough oxygen.
Heart Disease Threatens Life Of 13 Year Old
By Awa Touray / Makutu Manneh Hawa Sarjo, a 13 year old girl has been seriously affected by a heart disease for the past ten years. Her Medical report indicate that young Sarjo cannot be treated in the country and needs urgent overseas treatment. Sarjo’s Medical report from Medical Research Council (MRC) indicate that she suffers from a congenital heart disease called Tetralogy of Fallot, which results in her blood not getting enough oxygen.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019: (8th March 2019) Women’s Rights Advocates Speak In Commemoration of international Women’s Day
By Awa Touray & Rohey Cham Ahead of the International Women’s Day, women’s rights advocates have expressed their views on the importance of the day. Mrs.
Gambia: 142 Million Euros Renewable Energy Project Launched
By Awa Touray The Government of the Gambia, in collaboration with the European Union and the World Bank has on Monday, 4th April 2019, launched an electricity project worth 142 million euros. The project is aimed at harnessing solar power and supply clean energy across the country. It is backed by the European Investment Bank.
142 Million Euros Renewable Energy Project Launched
Ambassador Attila LAJOS, Head of EU Delegation in the Republic of The Gambia BY Awa Touray The Government of the Gambia, in collaboration with the European Union and the World Bank has on Monday, 4th April 2019, launched an electricity project worth 142 million euros. The project is aimed at harnessing solar power and supply clean energy across the country. It is backed by the European Investment Bank.
Gambia: NYC Briefs Media On Pan African Youth Conference
By Awa Touray The National Youth Council yesterday briefed the media on the 3rd PAN African Youth Conference on African Unity and Development and the Annual General Assembly of the meeting of the African Youth Commission (#AYCGA2019) on the theme 'The future is now; Youth are Not too Young to lead'. These events are scheduled for 23-26 of March 2019.
Gambia: PEC Adopts NAWEC Reports for the Year Ended 2016
By Awa Touray The Public Enterprise Committee of the National Assembly, have adopted the activity report and financial statements of NAWEC for the year ended 31st December 2016 after a long review, for onward transmission for a final review, recommendation and adoption.
Gambia: GCCPC Trains Persons With Hard of Hearing On Consumer Rights
By AWA Touray And Mustapha Jallow In fulfilling its consumer awareness mandate, officials of the Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC), on 23rd February 2019, trained persons from the Gambia for Deaf Association (GADHOH) on consumer rights and protection.
PSC Present 2015-16 Activity Report, Financial Statement To PEC
By AWA TOURAY The Public Service Commission (PSC) has presented its 2015 / 2016 activity report and financial statements to the National Assembly’s Public Enterprise Committee (PEC), which shows the appointment of 4, 830 persons into civil service in 2015. The Chairperson of the PSC Lamin Samateh, made the presentation on Thursday February 21st February 2019. Samateh said in 2015, the Commission approved 38 acting appointments for civil servants.
Nawec Presents 2016 Activity Report, Financial Statement To Lawmakers
BY AWA TOURAY The National Water and Electricity Company Limited, NAWEC, appeared before the Public Enterprise Committee of the National Assembly to present their 2016 Activity Report and Financial Statements. This happened on Thursday February14th 2019. NAWEC was represented by the Chairperson of the Board Bai Modou Cham, the Managing Director Baba Fatajo and the Finance Director.
Nawec Presents 2016 Activity Report, Financial Statement To Lawmakers
BY AWA TOURAY The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC), appeared before the Public Enterprise Committee of the National Assembly to present their 2016 annual report and Financial Statements. This happened on Thursday February14th 2019. NAWEC was represented by the Chairperson of the Board Bai Modou Cham, the Managing Director Baba Fatajo and the Finance Director.
BCC Mayor Promises To Offset Liabilities Before End Of Tenure
By Ndey Sowe & Awa Touray Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayor of BCC, on Tuesday 5th February 2019, assured the gathering at the Taskforce presentation that before the end of her tenure, BCC will offset all its liabilities. Mayor Lowe made this disclosure at the Task Force presentation on investigations and findings they made on past administrations of the BCC.
Gambia: BCC Task Force Presents Report
By Ndey Sowe And Awa Touray The Banjul City Council (BCC), on Tuesday February 5th 2019, received a report of the Task Force on the BCC. A Task Force was constituted in June 2018 to investigate previous administrations of Council and make recommendations that is expected to usher in long term improvements and consolidate the positive gains of the present administration.
Gambia: Japanese Embassy, HOC Sign Contract for Construction of Medical Clinic
By AWA Touray The Japanese Embassy in collaboration with the 'Hands on Care' (HoC) Medical Clinic, on Wednesday February 6th 2019, signed a contract for the construction of HoC's Medical Clinic in Brikama. This construction of the said Clinic aims to secure and improve the medical services environment for the people of Brikama, especially the under-privileged and those suffering from HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, asthma etc.
BCC Task Force Presents Report
By Ndey Sowe & Awa Touray The Banjul City Council (BCC), on Tuesday February 5th 2019, received a report of the Task Force on the BCC. A Task Force was constituted in June 2018 to investigate previous administrations of Council and make recommendations that is expected to usher in long term improvements and consolidate the positive gains of the present administration.
Japanese Embassy, Hoc Sign Contract For Construction Of Medical Clinic
BY AWA TOURAY The Japanese Embassy in collaboration with the ‘Hands on Care’ (HoC) Medical Clinic, on Wednesday February 6th 2019, signed a contract for the construction of HoC’s Medical Clinic in Brikama. This construction of the said Clinic aims to secure and improve the medical services environment for the people of Brikama, especially the under-privileged and those suffering from HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, asthma etc.
Gambia: DLEAG Destroys Confiscated Drugs
By Ndey Sowe And Awa Touray Officials from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG), on Thursdays, 24 January 2019, destroyed 2 tons and 990kgs of cannabis sativa, and grams and kilograms of Cocaine and Heroine, as well as 560g of hashish, at a location on the Old Cape road at Cape Point, in the Kanifing Municipality. According to officials, DLEAG received approval to destroy quantities of drugs whose cases have been successfully dealt with in Court.
DLEAG Destroys Confiscated Drugs
Tons of drugs to be destroyed By Ndey Sowe & Awa Touray Officials from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG), on Thursdays, 24 January 2019, destroyed 2 tons and 990kgs of cannabis sativa, and grams and kilograms of Cocaine and Heroine, as well as 560g of hashish, at a location on the Old Cape road at Cape Point, in the Kanifing Municipality. According to officials, DLEAG received approval to destroy quantities of drugs whose cases have been successfully dealt with in Court.
Gambia: Residents, Vendors Complain of Foul Odour At Bakoteh Market
By Awa Touray Residents of Bakoteh who live close to the market called 'Bakoteh Housing Estate, on Tuesday January 22nd 2019, lamented the issue of a leaking soak-away that affect them and other passers-by. Residents said they raise their concerns to Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) officials about the leaking soak-away, but have not received any response to address the issue.
Residents, Vendors Complain Of Foul Odour At Bakoteh Market
By Awa Touray Residents of Bakoteh who live close to the market called ‘Marche Ngelew’, on Tuesday January 22nd 2019, lamented the issue of a leaking soak-away that affect them and other passers-by. Residents said they raise their concerns to Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) officials about the leaking soak-away, but have not received any response to address the issue.
Kung-fu Not for War but Peace -Says Wushu Prexy
Kung-fu Wushu federation head Tijan Colley has spoken to clear misconceptions, saying the sport is meant to promote peace and not wage war. By Awa Touray Kung-fu Wushu federation head Tijan Colley has spoken to clear misconceptions, saying the sport is meant to promote peace and not wage war. ‘Kung-fu is not made for war but for peace,’ he said, adding, martial art promotes peace, instils wisdom and calmness in practitioners.
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