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The Global Economic Freedom 2010 Index, which tracks the degree of economic freedom in the world, has scored The Gambia's economic freedom at 55.1, putting the economy in 20th place on a scale of 46 countries surveyed in Africa. On the global level, The Gambia was ranked 118th. While these figures ratings look comparatively positive, they actually represent an overall score that is lower than the world average and a 0.7 slip from the country's score last year which was 55.8.
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GAMBIA’S DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN TO NIGERIAN INVESTMENT – Hon. Momodou Tangara

Honourable Momodou Tangara, The Gambia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has expressed The Gambian government’s unwavering welcome and open door policy to Nigerian businesses and investments into The Gambia, as well as assured the friendship of The Gambian people towards their Nigerian “brothers and sisters”.
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Efficient data management linked to growth of tourism

The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Mr. Nuha Touray has said that the efficient management of data is necessary for the development of Gambia’s tourism industry. He made this remark recently while opening a one-day training forum organized by the Gambia Tourism Authority for hotel data managers on the newly introduced UNWTO software on hotel occupancy.
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Govt commits to greater transparency as it mulls allowing private sector and civil society monitoring of public expenditure

The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Economic Planning and Industrial Development, Mr. Mod A.K. Secka has signified the intention of the government to create an enabling environment for the participation of civil society and the private sector in the monitoring of public expenditure.
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Groups plant trees in NBR

The Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC) has collaborated with the disaster risk reduction component of Concern Universal to provide fruit trees to the community of Tallen Wollof of Lower Badibu, Nawleru in Central Badibu and Daru Yallal in Upper Badibu District of North Bank Region. The fruit trees include 103 mango trees, 300 lime trees, 15 guava trees, 15 orange trees, 30 wlipop trees and 30 Parycos trees. ...
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Anti-cattle rustling association recovers more cattle in WR

The Anti-Cattle Rustlers Association, a group set to combat the theft of livestock has said that it has recovered 178 heads cattle since its formation in the country. The association was formed by herdsmen and farmers in early 2000 in a bid to combat cattle rustling which had affected many farmers in the country especially in the Western Region. ...
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Police promotes 85 senior officers, IGP urges for crime-free society

Eighty five newly promoted officers of The Gambia Police Force were yesterday decorated at a ceremony held at the Police headquarters conference hall in Banjul. The officers were promoted to the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Superintendent, Chief Superintendent, Deputy Commissioner Police and Commissioner. ...
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BAC boosts reforestation efforts in WR communities

Brikama Area Council in collaboration with the Kombo Foni Forestry Association, embarked on tree planting exercise in three of its communities in the western region. The three villages of Somita, Tampoto and Jakoi Sebrik benefited from the planting of over thirteen thousand Gmalyna trees. ...
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Gambia flights to be offered at Newcastle Airport

Court convicts human rights activist for false information

The Banjul magistrate’s court has on Monday convicted and sentenced Edwin Nebolisa Nwakaeme, a local human rights activist, to a mandatory six month imprisonment and a fine of 10,000 dalasis, in default to serve three years imprisonment.
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Africa needs foreign aid, fairer trade to achieve MDGs - Ban

Govt gets IMF nod for handling of the economy

About two weeks ago, on August 25, 2010, at the conclusion of its consultations with the Gambia, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given a general nod to the general management of the Gambian economy, although it also expressed deep concerns and sounded warnings signals that the country had to sit up on some of the areas where it was not doing so well.
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24 sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers

Gambian delegation returns from Spain anti-illegal migration summit

Members of The Gambia-Africans for the Fight Against Illegal Migration, a social initiative, aimed at discouraging Africans specifically youths against illegal migration, through the creation of capacity based projects with a view to enlightening and educating youths on the dangers of the journey, have returned from a visit to Spain.
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Gambian delegation returns from Spain anti-illegal migration summit

Muslims embark on Ramadan night prayers

The midnight prayers which are normally observed from the 20th to the 30th of the holy month of Ramadan have begun with enthusiasm across the country. The prayers which are observed during the latter part of the night are part of the efforts undertaken by Muslims to witness the Night of Power (Lailatul Qadr) which can be found between the 20th and the 30th of Ramadan.
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Scout association organizes iftar (fast-breaking) for Muslims

US Embassy support to promote quality education for young Gambians

The United State Embassy in The Gambia has supported Islamic and English schools by donating stationery and reading books, bags of rice, football for sports, and cooking utensils for their school feeding programme. The donation also included some prayer mats for the beneficiaries to regularly perform their religion.
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GSIC launches new prayer timetable

PEGEP boss urges schools to send in payment list

The manager of the President’s Empowerment of Girls’ Education Project, PEGEP, has urged schools to cooperate with the project by sending their respective school payment bills to the project ahead of school resumption for the 2010/2011 academic year. Hon. Sheriff Abba Sanyang made this call during an interview with reporters on Sunday shortly after a preparatory session with members of the project held at the Gambia College Auditorium Hall in Brikama.
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Ahmadiyya concludes training of children, youths

Latrikunda market vendors seek KMC help in hygiene efforts

Vendors at the Latrikunda market have decried the appalling condition of the market due to the rubbish being dumped in the area. In an interview with TODAY Newspaper, vendors at the market also expressed dissatisfaction over the inconsistent cleansing services especially during the monthly cleansing exercise, popularly called the set-settal.
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Upper Fulladou grandma, 90, knocked down by wall; survives with a fractured leg

Kiang West politics heat up ahead of elections; area youths vow to vote out opposition MP, who says it just won’t happen

The youths of Kiang West constituency in the Lower River Region have vowed to vote out their representative at the National Assembly, Hon. Momodou LK Sanneh in the forthcoming legislative house elections slated for the last quarter of the year 2011. According to the angry youths, the constituency is not witnessing developments as it should.
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Sound policies vital to ensure safety of fisheries products

Gambia celebrates African Traditional Medicine Day

The Gambia on Tuesday joined the rest of the African continent to celebrate the African Traditional Medicine Day with the theme: ‘Traditional medicine decade, progress so far.’ The event which was held at the Kanifing Municipality brought together health personnel and traditional healers from around the country.
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State to file 12 counts charges against accused persons in cocaine trial

NAPSA returns after helping on President’s Kanilai farm

The National Patriotic Students’ Association (NAPSA) has returned from its annual August trip to Kanilai, where members of the student organization worked on President Jammeh’s plantations.
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GAMBIA’S DOORS ARE WIDE OPEN TO NIGERIAN INVESTMENT – Hon. Momodou Tangara

Honourable Momodou Tangara, The Gambia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has expressed The Gambian government’s unwavering welcome and open door policy to Nigerian businesses and investments into The Gambia, as well as assured the friendship of The Gambian people towards their Nigerian “brothers and sisters”.  
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Efficient data management linked to growth of tourism

The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Mr. Nuha Touray has said that the efficient management of data is necessary for the development of Gambia’s tourism industry. He made this remark recently while opening a one-day training forum organized by the Gambia Tourism Authority for hotel data managers on the newly introduced UNWTO software on hotel occupancy.  
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Is The Gambia in shape for 2012 CAN qualifiers?

Paul Put’s mission to become the ghost-buster of Gambia’s football history starts in barely one week at the Independence stadium in Bakau.  
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Hosts Morocco beat Gambia in AYC U-17 qualifiers

Africa’s reigning U-17 champions, The Gambia on Saturday 28th August lost to Morocco in the first leg of the second phase of the African U-17 championship qualifiers for Rwanda 2011 by a slim goal margin of 1-0 in a match played at Huruguba Sports Complex, 200 kilometers from Rabat, Morocco.  
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Naming Ceremony in Gambian Societies

A friend of mine once told me: “the moment you hold your baby in your arms for the first time, you wonder how such a tiny bundle could create so much emotion within you. And you wonder if it's possible that you've actually brought such a tiny, beautiful being into this world.”  
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GTA welcomes Coco Ocean Hotel’s official opening

The official opening of the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa Hotel recently by the President of the Republic of The Gambia has been received with much enthusiasm and optimism by stakeholders of the tourism industry, most of whom described it as a milestone and a face-lifter for the booming Gambian tourism industry.  
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July 22nd Revolution and the Tourism sector

The advent of the 22nd July Revolution of 1994 has indeed impacted on economic development in all sectors of the country's economy but one area which the Revolution has propelled to an even greater height is the country's tourism sector.  
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