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719 COMMUNITIES ELECTRIFIED, 200 MORE TO BE COMMISSIONED IN 6 MONTHS

By Omar Bah Minister of Energy Nani Juwara has confirmed to The Standard that 719 Gambian communities have been connected to the national electricity grid as part of President Adama Barrow's nationwide rural electrification drive, and that 200 additional communities will be commissioned over the next six months in the push to achieve universal access by...
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719 COMMUNITIES ELECTRIFIED, 200 MORE TO BE COMMISSIONED IN 6 MONTHS

By Omar Bah Minister of Energy Nani Juwara has confirmed to The Standard that 719 Gambian communities have been connected to the national electricity grid...

Sillah assumes MOWCA chairmanship as Gambia takes lead in maritime governance

Press release – GMA – Banjul – The 19th General Assembly and 50th anniversary celebration of the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA) came to a close on Friday, 20th February, 2026,...

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Your Excellency,I write with profound respect and patriotic conviction to strongly recommend Professor Abdoulaye Saine for appointment as Vice Chancellor of the University of...

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NPP DEBUNKS UMC’S CLAIM THAT BARROW OFFERED VICE PRESIDENCY TO TALIB

By Omar Bah The ruling party has rejected claims that Presidenct Adama Barrow offered Kanifing mayor Talib Bensouda the positions of vice president or minister...

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FIFA APPOINTS COACH FOR GAMBIA’S TALENT ACADEMY

The Gambia Football Federation over the weekend announced that Fifa has approved its application for the appointment of a talent coach as it prepares to launch a Talent Academy under the Fifa Talent Development...

FIFA APPOINTS COACH FOR GAMBIA’S TALENT ACADEMY

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Banjul Renaissance: Converting geography into greatness

By Ambassador Abdoulie M Touray There are defining moments in the life of a nation — moments when existing conditions demand deliberate choice. For The Gambia, such a moment centres on Banjul. Situated at the mouth...

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The Gambia Football Federation over the weekend announced that Fifa has approved its application for the appointment of a talent coach as it prepares...

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