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Generous St Albans man opens his second charity shop

A MOVING trip to Africa has prompted a retired St Albans businessman to open his second charity shop to help establish a much-needed school for the deaf in Gambia.

Gambia: Permanent Secretary Testifies At Lands Commission

Mr.Abdoulie Manneh, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government and Lands yesterday testified before the Lands Commission. He told the commission under the stewardship of Justice Basiru Mahoney that there was a dispute over a piece of land opposite Brufut Gamtel Highway.

Gambia: It is Possible

The 2011 electoral cycle has now officially began, with the general voter registration exercise being conducted by the IEC. Thousands of Gambians have already acquired the new voters card and in the coming weeks, thousands more are expected to head to the registration centres to get the document that would make them eligible to vote.

Gambia: Towards Greater Investment

It is obvious that investment is the most immediate economic good of a national economy. However, the objective of investment cannot be met if the proper infrastructure is not in place. With the right infrastructure in place, investors are motivated to seek for more investment opportunities to invest in the country, and bring about the comfortable movement of goods and services for economic ...

Gambia to seize Libyan assets

The Gambian high court has granted an application allowing the government to seize millions of dollars worth of Libyan assets in the tiny west African country.

Gambia to seize multi-million dollar Libyan assets

The Gambian high court on Monday granted an application allowing the government to seize millions of dollars worth of Libyan assets in the tiny west African country.

Gambia: The Voter Registration

The Independence Electoral Commission (IEC) Thursday kick-started a general voter registration exercise ahead of the 2011 electoral cycle. The exercise is expected to last for six weeks and all franchised Gambians are expected to be registered within that period. The move which is in accordance with the principles of democracy manifests the commitment of the dynamic leadership of President ...

Wafu Cup turns to a "joke"

The West African regional tournament, the Wafu Cup, has been hit by a further withdrawal of one of its participants. The eight-team event is now down to just five contenders, following the decision by The Gambia to pull out.

Gambia: The National Economy

As The Gambia prepares to graduate from the PRSP to enter into a new economic programme called PAGE, the country's economic community, which was established by the president to polish policymakers with sound economic programmes and principles, over the weekend convened a high-level meeting to assess the strengths, opportunities and challenges in our economy so as to come up with realistic yet ...

Gambia voter registration begins

Voter registration ahead of polls in November have kicked off in Gambia, after incumbent President Yahya Jammeh said he was sure to win.

Gambia: Voter Registration Begins

The Independence Electoral Commission (IEC) will today begin a six-week general voter registration exercise across the country.

Gambia's Jammeh confident of poll win, promises transparency

Gambia's Yahya Jammeh on Wednesday said he was sure to win November elections in which he will seek a fourth term as president of the tiny west African country, adding they would be free and fair.

Gambia: 'Some Media Laws Threaten Press Freedom'

Gambian media laws pose a threat to press freedom, said publishers and editors of various newspapers in this country.

Gambia: Workers Day

Workers from both public and private sectors as usual gathered on Sunday at the Independence Stadium to commemorate another International Workers day, popularly known as May Day. All over the world, May Day is set aside for workers of all categories to reflect on their achievements and constraints at their respective workplaces. It is also a moment of reflection and a time to pay homage to those ...

Gambia: The Executive and the Residents of Abuko

The Majority leader who is the National Assembly Member for the area and the councilor for the area would confirm to the Executive that the residents of Abuko have been making their voices heard regarding their plight for years. The Deputy Mayor spoke about a national of Holland assisting the village to make pipe borne water accessible to a section of the village. In actual fact, the person who ...