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Turkey donates D7 million worth of equipment to GRTS
As the Gambia prepares to host the summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Turkish government has donated €130, 000 worth of equipment to the public broadcaster to enhance its news coverage.
This is the second time in…
Kazakhstan, Gambia seek closer bilateral cooperation
Kazakhstan and the Gambia intend to develop close cooperation within international and regional structures, such as the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reports the press service of the country’s Ministry on…
The hardworking Gambian women who inspire a King
With support from international partners, little over 500 Gambian women in the village of Njoben has built a successful garden and made a savings of over half a million in 4 years.
On Wednesday, these hardworking women were paid a visit…
Made of failure, bound to failure
By (pen name) Plaudits Kuajbi
Whoever owns the hand that is pulling the strings even if from behind the scenes, is definitely not a patriotic, kindly and conscientious fellow.
Our's today seems made of failure, laced with gluttony,…
Rage over Gov’t’s fat per diem pay in 7 months
By Mustapha Darboe
Gambians on social media have expressed disappointment at what many considered to be a hallmark of fiscal indiscipline for the administration of President Adama Barrow to spend over D230 million on travels and per…
TRRC holds first women’s listening circle
Unraveling the burden of truth in pursuit of reconciliation
By Rohey Samba Jallow of TRRC
An Intergenerational Listening Circle for Women.
They all came at their own volition in response to an invitation that took months to confirm. An…
West Africa Media Excellence Awards 2018: Profile of Judges
The 2018 edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Awards will be held on 13th October at the Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotel in Accra Ghana.
The Awards seek to promote and uphold high standards of journalism in West Africa by recognising and…
First Lady bids farewell to 5 scholarship awardees
The First Lady Fatoumatta-Bah Barrow has bade farewell to five school children who were selected to study in Oweri, Imo State, Nigeria, through the support of Rochas Foundation.
The children, four boys and a girl are between the ages of…
US ambassador says relations with The Gambia is ‘‘excellent
The United States Ambassador to The Gambia, Her Excellency Patricia Alsup, has described as ‘’excellent’’ the relationship between The Gambia and the United States. According to her, the ties between the two allies has improved tenfold…
Poor rains: Gambia says 1.7 million at risk of food insecurity
Gambia government has called for help from international partners to help its 1.7 million people at risk of hunger due to erratic rains which places the small nation at risk of severe food insecurity.
Authorities said 1,711,318 people…