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Lamin Village Demands Transparency and Action on Controversial Sports Development Project

Awa Colley September 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Lamin Village, a bustling community on the outskirts of the Gambian capital, is embroiled in a dispute over the allocation of land for a sports development project. The controversy surrounds a government initiative to construct sports and recreational facilities, including a national stadium, on land previously identified and designated by the Lamin Village Development Committee (VDC).

150 Decomposed Bodies of Backway Migrants Discovered in a Drifting Canoe Off Senegalese Coast

Frederic Tendeng September 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – A heartbreaking discovery was made on Sunday when a canoe filled with approximately 150 deceased migrants was found by young Senegalese fishermen off the coast of Les Mamelles, about 48 kilometers from Dakar.

Production of Driver’s Licenses Resumes in The Gambia After Prolonged Suspension

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced the resumption of driver’s license production after several months of disruption due to contractual disputes. Applicants who applied for licenses between March and June 2024 are now advised to collect their documents from GPF licensing outlets in Banjul and Kanifing.

Aji Yamundow Jagne Honored with Inaugural Aja Fatim Mbenga Lifetime Service Award

Frederic Tendeng September 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – InnovaRx Global Health has announced the establishment of the prestigious “Aja Fatim Mbenga Lifetime Service Award,” also known as “The Fine Award,” which will recognize Gambian women who have demonstrated extraordinary service and dedication to their country and communities.

Gambian Authorities Order Immediate Recall of Dove Soap Containing Banned Substance

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) of The Gambia has issued an urgent recall of the Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap, 100g, with batch number 81832M 08, following concerns about the product’s safety.

Gambian Sentenced to Five Years for Attempted Murder and Assaulting Police in Spain

Ebrima Bah September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – ALMERIA, Spain) – A Gambian has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Court of Almería, Spain, after being found guilty of attempting to murder a man and assaulting three local police officers in Vera in 2023. The ruling was delivered following a mutual agreement during the third section of the hearing.

Ministry of Lands and GCAA Tackle Security Risks from Unauthorized Developments Near Banjul Airport

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, in partnership with the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Banjul International Airport, has raised serious concerns over unauthorized developments near the airport’s perimeter fence.

Justice Jaiteh Stresses Ethics and Lifelong Learning in Lecture to Gambian Law Students

Awa Colley September 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice Ebriama Jaiteh of The Gambia’s High Court has on Thursday delivered an inspiring lecture to the full-time Diploma in Legal Practice students, July intake 2024. The lecture, which focused on ethics, dedication, and continuous learning, provided valuable insights for the next generation of legal professionals.

Crab Island TVET Foundation Secures Strategic Partnership with China’s Jiangsu Maritime Institute

Frederic Tendeng September 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BEIJING, China) – In a landmark move set to boost technical and vocational education in The Gambia, the Crab Island Technical and Vocational Education Training Foundation (CITVETF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Jiangsu Maritime Institute (JMI) of Nanjing, China.

Gambia Police Commemorates Fallen Officers on First Anniversary of Sukuta-Jabang Junction Tragedy

Frederic Tendeng September 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – -BANJUL, The Gambia) – Today, the Gambia Police Force marked the solemn first anniversary of the tragic deaths of Police Constables Sang J. Gomez and Pateh Jallow, who were brutally murdered while on duty at the Sukuta-Jabang junction.

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