Spanish Crackdown on Gambian Passports Spurs Calls for Biometric Transition
Spanish police are seizing machine-readable passports from The Gambia, raising concerns about their authenticity and the credibility of the nation’s passport system.
Spanish police are seizing machine-readable passports from The Gambia, raising concerns about their authenticity and the credibility of the nation’s passport system.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s annual Global Passport Power Rank 2024 has seen a significant improvement, moving up to 68th place in 2024. This advancement reflects an increase in the mobility score, which measures the ease with which passport holders can travel internationally.
Gambiaj.com – CAMDEN – Thirteen Camden Academy Charter High School students and two chaperones recently returned from an enriching trip that took them far beyond the city’s borders—roughly 7,000 miles to Senegal and The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambian government’s decision to hire Group Rahal, a Moroccan catering and hospitality firm, proved to be a recipe for success at the recent Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference held on May 4th and 5th. Led by CEO Karim Rahal and his brother Kamal, both close friends of King Mohamed VI, the group ensured a flawless experience for VIP guests from the 57 participating countries.
Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGEN) – Apollo, a leading European tour company, is set to offer a unique winter experience for tourists seeking sandy beaches, unique nature encounters, and warm hospitality in The Gambia, Africa’s gentlest coast. The company’s direct flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia will commence on November 5, 2024, and continue until April 1, 2025, providing travelers with an exciting opportunity to explore this vibrant destination.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia, once beloved by UK tourists for its narrow width and affordability, has seen a drastic decline in its quality of life score, ranking among the 20 worst places to live globally. Surprisingly, CEOWORLD magazine has placed The Gambia at the bottom of its list, alongside countries like Burundi, Madagascar, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. The rankings are based on global perceptions of nations that contribute most to the world’s GDP.
The American lifestyle brand Somebody Got to Do It (SGDI) and The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) collaborated over the weekend to address food insecurity in Tampoto, a community in Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Foni Bintang district. As a result of the partnership, approximately 60 families received donations of necessary food items, which was a major accomplishment for SGDI’s charitable work in Africa.
Gambiaj.com – Reliable sources have confirmed to the Gambia Journal that there will be no scheduled rotations on Monday between Banjul and Barra, affecting both the Kanilai and Kunta Kinteh ferries. This disruption is attributed to technical problems, according to the sources.
With 80 kilometers of coastline and beaches fringed with palm trees and giant baobabs, a mild population, and good-quality hotels, The
A group of One Planet Group team members have recently returned from a service trip to Starfish International, an organization working
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