A memoir by Cherno M. Njie was the focus of a reading session at the Kerr Batch Stone Circle site in Nianinja last week. Students from Panchang Senior Secondary School took part. The National Center for Arts and Culture planned the event. The author of the book fully supported it.
The memoir is called "Sweat Is Invisible in The Rain." It was published in 2019 by Pan-African University Press. The book is well-written and has illustrations. A University Press published it, which means it is a good book for reading.
The memoir describes Mr. Njie's life. It starts with his childhood in New Street, Banjul, and then covers his school days in Banjul. It also discusses his move to the USA and details his success as a realtor and activist for...
Gamtel, the national telecommunications company, is owed a lot of money by government offices and state businesses. The National Assembly's Public Enterprises Committee wants the Ministry of Finance and the SOE Commission to help Gamtel get this money back.
The National Audit Office examined Gamtel's debts. They found that, as of February 2023, government ministries and state enterprises owed Gamtel about 152 million dalasis. State-owned enterprises owed another 45 million dalasis. In total, Gamtel was owed 197 million dalasis.
The money is owed for phone and internet services that Gamtel provided to these places. Many private people and businesses also owe Gamtel money. But Gamtel does not have good records of how much these...
Professor Lamin Keita is a Gambian who teaches in the United States. He said the 2026 presidential elections in Gambia are very important. Opposition parties have a big chance to change their plans.
Prof Keita thinks the opposition groups need to stop playing politics for their benefit. This has made people not trust them in the past. Instead, they should focus on really connecting with voters and working together against the problems Gambia faces.
"We, as Gambians, have a duty to each other," Keita said. The government has not done a good job on many issues. These include making a new constitution, having fair elections, fighting corruption, fixing the economy, and improving healthcare. "Gambia must come first. Our opposition needs...
SeamlessHR got $9 million from the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures. This will help the company grow across Africa. The money will also help SeamlessHR make new products that use AI and embedded finance.
SeamlessHR's software helps nearly 2000 businesses manage HR and payroll for 300,000 employees in 20 African countries. The company has been doing this for five years.
Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji is the CEO of SeamlessHR. He is excited about the new funding. He wants to help African workers be more productive and have a better life.
Recent global problems like the pandemic have made life harder for many working Africans. Dr. Okeleji believes SeamlessHR's new finance products will help address these issues. He is glad to work...
The police have arrested two people who helped bail out Mbemba Drammeh. Drammeh used to be part of the National People's Party (NPP). He was arrested last month after saying on TV that he helped rig the 2021 elections.
The two people who were arrested were Musa Kanteh from Tabokoto and Saidou Bayo from Wellingara. They said the police asked them to come to Kairaba, Kanifing, and then Banjul. They were still being held there last night.
The police told them that Drammeh did not report back after he got permission to go to Basse for two days. The police think Drammeh may have left the country to avoid going to court.
Drammeh called later to say he was back in France. "Mbemba Drammeh himself called to say he arrived in France," said...
The MRV for Climate Action Programme held a meeting in Gambia on Thursday. The meeting was about research on gender and climate laws and programs. The program helps countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports low-carbon answers to local development issues.
Neneh Touray is from the Ministry of Gender. She said that women's involvement in climate issues is important. It can make climate initiatives work better and be more sustainable. Women's participation can also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
However, women often face barriers that limit their role in climate governance. They may lack access to resources and be underrepresented in decision-making.
Touray said that climate change policies must address the crucial...
The Gambia Ferry Service Company just finished a three-day training. The training was about emergency response and disaster management. It was held at the Gambia Ports Authority.
The staff learned important skills during the training. These skills will help them respond well to emergencies and disasters. They will be able to keep ferry passengers and staff safe.
The training covered many parts of emergency management, including risk assessment, first aid, evacuation plans, and incident command systems. The staff also participated in practice exercises and simulations, which helped them prepare to handle real emergencies.
Sheriffo Nyassi works for the ferries. He said the company wants to prioritize passenger and staff safety. He...
Keeping your nails long and clean is good for you in many ways. It can make you look better and feel better about yourself. Long, nice nails are often seen as a pretty fashion accessory for women.
Nails also protect the tips of your fingers. They stop you from hurting the soft skin there. This comes in handy when you do things like garden. You can even use long nails to open packages or scratch an itch.
Taking care of your nails helps keep them from breaking. It's good for the skin around them. Your nails can also give you clues about your health. If their color, texture, or shape changes, it might mean something is wrong.
Cleaning under your nails gets rid of germs and fungi. This makes infections less likely. Long nails can also...
North Korea has very strict laws that are quite different from those of most countries. The country's leader, Kim Jong-Un, governs in a way that many people criticize. He has even faced trade sanctions because of this.
In North Korea, people cannot do many common things. They are not allowed to travel to other countries for vacation. Western fashion, hairstyles, and food are banned. This includes items like Coca-Cola, Apple products, and fast food. Even reading the Bible is against the law.
Birth control is also illegal in North Korea. People cannot buy condoms, sanitary pads, or tampons. Women have to use reusable cloth pads instead.
The government controls what people wear. Men must wear long pants, not shorts. Women's skirts and...
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