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HALIFA SAYS TAX-BASED ECONOMY CAN NEVER ERADICATE POVERTY
By Omar Bah
The Secretary General of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism has said the country cannot eradicate poverty as a tax-based economy.
Addressing journalists at a press conference Tuesday marking Republic Day, 24 April, Halifa Sallah explained that “we cannot eradicate poverty by sharing the little wealth we have.”
“We are saying if you...
HALIFA SAYS TAX-BASED ECONOMY CAN NEVER ERADICATE POVERTY
By Omar Bah
The Secretary General of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism has said the country cannot eradicate poverty as a tax-based...
Yonna unveils agric business with brand new tractors
By Lamin Cham
The Yonna Group has yesterday unveiled another branch of its growing enterprise. The new kid on the bloc is Yonna Agric business, designed to help in the country's drive to mechanise agriculture...
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KMC signs D300M road project
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Unicef says repealing FGM law will set dangerous precedence
By Olimatou Coker
With the Gambia National Assembly about to vote on a bill to repeal a law banning FGM, more and more powerful voices...
CJ wants Ecowas Court to prosecute war crimes, genocide
By Tabora Bojang
Chief Justice Hassan Jallow has urged members of the Ecowas Judicial Council currently meeting in Banjul to consider vesting the Ecowas Court...
SSHFC FUND RISES TO D8.3BlN IN 2023
Stakeholders told at Annual General Meeting
The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), one of the best organised state-owned enterprises in the country, has...
Darboe says ‘gov’t corruption’ caused by NPP’s alliance with APRC
By Omar Bah
The main opposition United Democratic Party leader has attributed what he described as 'massive government corruption' to the NPP's alliance with APRC...
Bantaba
Stop! It’s my body!
Some years ago, the worldwide organization Save the Children founded a movement called ”Stop! It's my body”. This movement is very important, but not many outside Scandinavia seems to have heard of it. I...
Stop! It’s my body!
Some years ago, the worldwide organization Save the Children founded a movement called ”Stop! It's my body”. This movement is very important, but not...
Sports
NAMS CALL FOR SPEEDY RENOVATION OF STADIUM
The lack of a national football arena required for international matches has been a source of embarrassment for the country since the continental l football body Caf declared The Independence Stadium not fit for...
NAMS CALL FOR SPEEDY RENOVATION OF STADIUM
The lack of a national football arena required for international matches has been a source of embarrassment for the country since the continental l...
Opinions
Joe Sambou and Co. missed the point
Don't Joe Sabou and Co. know that it's a crime, and criminal to not only engage in politics, or engage politicians politically on a political "front" without an iota of basic political experience or...
NAMS CALL FOR SPEEDY RENOVATION OF STADIUM
The lack of a national football arena required for international matches has been a source of embarrassment for the country since the continental l...
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NAMS CALL FOR SPEEDY RENOVATION OF STADIUM
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Senegal’s people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military...
Joe Sambou and Co. missed the point
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High hopes for a resumption of ferry services
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HALIFA SAYS TAX-BASED ECONOMY CAN NEVER ERADICATE POVERTY
By Omar Bah
The Secretary General of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism...
Trucks temporarily banned from Bertil Harding Highway
The National Roads Authority has announced the banning of all trucks from the Bertil...
Human rights defender calls for peaceful solidarity assembly against Israel at...
By Tabora Bojang
Human rights defender Sheriff Kijera has said the upcoming OIC Banjul summit...
Yonna unveils agric business with brand new tractors
By Lamin Cham
The Yonna Group has yesterday unveiled another branch of its growing enterprise....
Gambia at WCM 40th anniversary launching
Sheriff Baldeh, a Gambian economic diplomat and member of the World Conference of Mayors...
OIC ministerial conference opens today
By Lamin Cham
The preparatory meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers for the OIC...
Sukuta youths wage war against kush
By Lamin Cham
Under the Suso Foundation, a social and humanitarian intervention body owned by...
GPU urges media owners to invest in safety and health of...
Press release
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) joins labour organisations and trade unions around the...
Cuba prepares to celebrate International Workers’ Day
Press release
Cuba finalizes details for the parade for May 1st, International Workers' Day, which...
Rawda welcomes OIC delegates
Press release
On the momentous occasion of a once-in-a-life-time Summit of the Organisation of Islamic...
MRC Unit Gambia, partners commemorate immunisation week
By Aminata Kuyateh & Fatou Bojang
Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia in collaboration with...
Peace Network statement on 15th OIC Summit in Banjul
Press release
The Management and Staff of Peace Network, rejoice and welcome the OIC delegates...
CTY holds national convergence on FGM, child marriage
By Olimatou Coker
Catch Them Young has recently held a day-long national convergence on female...
Microarray patches safe and effective for vaccinating children, trial shows
Press release
The first study of the use of microarray patches to vaccinate children has...
KENYA RETAKES BANJUL-AFRICELL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
Kenyan athletes swept the golden prizes in the ever-growing Gambia international marathon, sponsored by...
Saama Kairo Federation, ChildFund donate bicycles worth over D1.8m to children...
By Olimatou Coker
As part of its efforts to support children in education, most especially...