tips4travels.com gives you the latest news from Gambia http://tips4travels.com/en Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:34:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/kate-with-some-of-the-children-in-the-gambian-orphanage.htm STAFF in Taunton a s Primark store were a bit taken aback when County Gazette receptionist Kate Edwards went shopping for 109 pairs of pants to take on holiday. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:14:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambian-top-brass-held-in-drugs-swoop.htm Banjul - Eleven of Gambia's top government officials, including the navy and police chiefs, were behind bars on Tuesday after a wave of arrests believed to be related to drug trafficking, police said. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:41:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/taking-the-scenic-route-around-the-gambia.htm With the help of three guides, two donkeys and a cart, Jason Florio and his partner took a walk around The Gambia. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:39:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/news-/-icdb-children-others-deliberate-on-importance-of-child-rights.htm Children from various schools and youth organizations were Sunday joined by parents, stakeholders and civil society organization to celebrate the International Children Day of Broadcasting . Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:11:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-row-over-wave-of-arrests.htm An opposition leader has criticised a wave of arrests in The Gambia, saying detainees - including a former minister - do not know why they are being held. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:01:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-activist-held-for-lying.htm A Gambian human rights activist was denied bail on Wednesday by a Banjul court where he appeared after being accused of lying in a letter written to President Yahya Jammeh. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:43:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-court-remands-rights-defender.htm The Kanifing Magistrate Court on March 8, 2010 remanded Edwin Nebolisa Nwakaeme, a local human rights defender and a Director of Programmes of the Banjul-based Africa in Democracy and Good Governance in police custody for allegedly "giving false information". Nwakaeme declined to enter a plea and was remanded to reappear in court on March 10. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambian-rights-activist-arrested.htm A Gambian human rights activist appeared in court after his arrest on charges of "giving false information", a prosecutor said. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/live-globally-northrop-grad-urges.htm Homa Sabet Tavangar talks to students at Northrop High School, her alma mater, about how her time spent abroad has affected her. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:57:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/daughter-from-potterne-tells-of-dad-s-ordeal.htm Mum Rachel Burrows has pledged to raise awareness about the brain disease meningitis after her 72-year-old father suffered serious brain damage. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/the-gambia-my-utopia.htm Karleen Cambridge arrives at Juffereh, home to The Museum of Slavery, which houses many artifacts from the period referred to as The SeneGambia Trade. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:56:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-sacks-arrests-six-army-police-chiefs.htm Banjul - Gambia has sacked and detained six top police and army officials in the latest wave of arrests targeting security bodies in the West African state. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:37:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/actionaid-calls-on-govts-to-support-women-in-fight-against-hunger.htm UN official says Beijing Platform vital to gender action An outcome document adopted at the end of the Fourth Worl d Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, known as the Beijing Platform for Action, "continues to guide o ur action today" in the global efforts for the full realization of women's rights, a senior UN official said here Tuesd ay. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-poverty-is-an-enemy-to-justice-sick-babylon-defendant-can-t-meet-bail-condition.htm The above mentioned caption gives legitimacy to our conclusion that poverty is an enemy to justice. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:39:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/culture.htm The eighth edition of the international children's drawi ng contest, aiming at promoting the convention on the rights of the child, will b e held 28-29 April in Libya, organizers told PANA here on Friday. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-hospital-ceo-commends-president-jammeh.htm Posted By flyingboy 23 hours, 59 minutes ago in Health Fitness The Daily Observer The chief executive officer of the Sulayman Junkung General Hospital in Bwiam, Kebba S Badjie, has commended the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheik Professor Alhaji Dr. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:16:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/trip-for-bradford-on-avon-teenagers-opens-their-eyes-to-life-in-africa.htm A visit to Africa last week has given a group of 22 Year 10 students from St Laurence School a new perspective on their lives. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:14:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/conversation-with-exiled-gambian-journalist-p.k.-jarju.htm Pa Kemo Jarju has worked at now-defunct newspaper The Independent, the Daily Observer, allgambian.net and other news outlets in The Gambia. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/everyday-is-special-18-february-2010.htm Today is Independence Day in The Gambia, which gained independence from Great Britain in 1965. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:38:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-making-progress-says-president.htm Banjul - Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has shot down accusations of bad governance during his independence day speech in the west African country, which is regularly criticised for human rights violations. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:22:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/the-gambia-imf-executive-board-completes-sixth-review-under-ecf.htm The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund today completed the sixth review of The Gambia's economic performance under a program supported by the Extended Credit Facility 1. The Board also approved a waiver for the nonobservance of the fiscal performance criterion based on corrective actions, notably the government's 2010 budget ... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:22:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/addressing-the-millennium-development-goals-from-a-surgical.htm Hypothesis Surgical and anesthetic care is increasingly recognized as a neglected but cost-effective component of primary health care in low- and middle-income countries . Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:50:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-journalist-to-recount-torture-to-regional-court.htm Musa Saidykhan, a Gambian journalist allegedly tortured by state security agents, and his medical doctor are expected to testify before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on February 17, 2010. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-expels-unicef-envoy.htm Banjul - Gambia has expelled UNICEF's envoy, the United Nations children's agency said on Monday in the west African country regularly criticised for human rights violations. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:26:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/travel-news-tenerife-takes-a-trip-upmarket.htm Hannah Stephenson finds that a favourite destination with UK visitors is seeking to reinvent itself after an expensive facelift SIPPING a margarita on a shady terrace fringed by palm trees, overlooking a vast expanse of crystal clear, glistening blue water, I could have been in the Caribbean, the Maldives or any number of exotic, far-flung ... Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:37:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/engineering-students-help-project-people.htm While in Africa, with no previous connections, Laura Thrall became attached. The Rowan University College of Engineering student first became hitched to a baby baboon who 'thought I was her mother,' she said. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:27:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/male-action-needed-in-fight-against-fgm.htm February 9, 2010 -- The participation of men and boys in combating female genital mutilation is important if any headway would be made in ending the traditional practice, the United Nations Population Fund has said. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/waterloo-s-cemc-expands-math-outreach-to-the-gambia-in-africa.htm The University of Waterloo's Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing will help improve mathematics education in the Republic of The Gambia as a result of a new agreement with a foundation based in the West African nation. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:08:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/health.htm The United Nations Population Fund says three million girls are still at the risk of genital mutilation each year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:50:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/much-of-africa-mired-in-homophobia.htm The announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense that it will consider lifting a military policy that discriminates against gays and lesbians is a laudable move. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:40:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-unit-unveils-new-strategic-direction-medical-research-council.htm The MRC unit in The Gambia has outlined new plans for the next five years, which will include focusing its science on three new themed areas: Child Survival, Disease Control and Elimination, and Vaccines. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:20:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/fe-mail-ties-feel-the-frizz-do-it-anyway.htm Angela Davis - March 1986 First of a four-part Black History month series. As a student in London, I remember the caustic words ejected from curled up Vaseline lips, by so-called 'conscious sistaz'. A couple of generations after Garvey's Black Star Line, they chanted his words, spiced it up with a few more from Louis Farrakhan and, of course, ... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:47:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/bridlington-woman-was-forced-into-marriage.htm A woman claims she was duped into marrying her African lover. Carer Julie Stead, 28, of Bridlington, had agreed to join her boyfriend, Ahmed Jobe, on a two-week holiday to his African homeland. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:40:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-gambia-one-million-for-haiti-support-project-initiated.htm Private sector support for the people of Haiti has been initiated in the Gambia following the 12 January earthquake which rocked that country's capital, Port au-Prince, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:28:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/bela-fleck-unreleased-tracks.htm Great news for fans of Bela Fleck's Throw Down Your Heart CD, and his brother Sascha Palatino's accompanying film of the same name. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:15:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/swaziland-helping-to-deliver-justice.htm On 16 March 2009, Justice Mabel Agyemang issued a landmark judgment in Swaziland's High Court, affirming the right of every Swazi child to receive free primary education as set out in the country's 2005 Constitution. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:02:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/fieldwork-in-focus-berefet-gambia.htm Today's Fieldwork in Focus comes from Liza Gijanto of Syracuse University, who describes the upcoming excavations at Berefet, Gambia . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-cds-calls-for-greater-security-collaboration.htm The Chief of Defence Staff, Lt General Masanneh Kinteh has expressed delight with the inter-services cooperation among the various security units in The Gambia. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-trade-minister-presides-over-giepa-bill-validation.htm Yusupha Kah, the minister of Trade, Industry and Employment, yesterday presided over a one-day validation workshop of the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency bill at the conference hall of the Laico Atlantic Hotel in Banjul. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:38:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/wakefield-bigamist-is-guilty-of-string-of-deceptions.htm A foreign conman who used his bigamous marriage to a Yorkshire woman to stay indefinitely in the UK is facing a lengthy prison sentence. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:23:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/brigade-given-top-gambian-honour.htm The brigade has sent old fire engines to The Gambia. Avon Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded one of The Gambia's highest honours for its charity work in the West African state. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-training-on-fish-trade-performance-ends.htm The department of Fisheries recently concluded its second national capacity building training for twenty-nine fish suppliers from fish processing establishments and fishermen, as well as officials of the Fisheries Department who are serving as fish landing site inspectors. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:17:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/going-for-gold-shivering-under-a-blanket-of-snow-and-ice-with.htm SHIVERING under a blanket of snow and ice with temperatures rarely climbing above freezing, the prospect of a trip to the sunshine of The Gambia would appeal to most. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:09:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-u.s$3-million-for-grts-satellite-project.htm In a landmark presentation at State House in Banjul yesterday, the Republic of China on Taiwan through its Ambassador in The Gambia, Dr Richard Shih presented a cheque for three million United States Dollars to President Jammeh. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:08:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-biometric-voters-card-soon.htm The Independent Electoral Commission the institution responsible for conducting elections in The Gambia, is set to introduce the use of biometrics voters card in the country come 2011. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-gawfa-holds-agm.htm The Gambia Women's Finance Association , last Saturday held its annual general meeting , at The Gambia Senior Secondary School hall in Banjul. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:43:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-president-jammeh-warns-against-unfair-treatment-as-top-civil-service-officials-sworn-in.htm In yet another firm statement, The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has issued a stern warning against unfair treatment meted out on civil servants under their command by government officials in positions of authority, calling on them to desist from such practice. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:24:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-bravo-gia.htm We wish to extend our heartfelt and sincere congratulations to the board of directors, management and staff of The Gambia International Airlines on their receipt of the 2009 award of 'the most passionate and the most improved ground handling company within the Brussels Airline Africa network'. The Belgium based airline was formerly known in The ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:15:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-killings-jammeh-presents-package-to-mills.htm A government delegation from The Gambia is in the country to assist in the burial of six Ghanaians who were murdered in that country in 2005. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:11:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-president-wade-visits-country.htm The president of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Maitre Abdoulaye Wade yesterday morning arrived in The Gambia for a day's working visit. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:01:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/kenya-deports-suspected-terrorist-via-gambia-summary.htm Nairobi- Kenya on Thursday deported a radical Islamist preacher listed as a suspected terrorist via Gambia, from where he is to return to his home country Jamaica, the Kenyan immigration minister said. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:52:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/students-return-to-gambia-to-improve-flooded-roadway.htm Three Rowan University engineering students and a professor will be returning to Africa's smallest country as part of the university's Engineers Without Borders program. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:38:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/senegal-s-president-visits-gambia-to-warm-up-ties.htm Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade arrivedTuesday in Banjul for a 24-hour working visit to Gambia to warm up relations between the neighbouring countries, officials said. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:55:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambian-jail-nightmare-over-for-mum.htm A SOUTH Devon Christian missionary, jailed for sedition in the Gambia, has been released. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-sedition-missionary-in-uk.htm A British missionary who was jailed for sedition in The Gambia has returned to the UK and been reunited with her family in Devon, her father says. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:19:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-fisheries-sector-and-the-economy.htm The Gambia is heavily dependent upon agriculture, which in the late 1990's accounted for a quarter of the GDP. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-economy-registered-steady-growth-in-2009-central-bank-boss.htm The governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Momodou Bamba Saho, has confirmed that the Gambia's economy has registered a steady growth in the course of 2009. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-christmas-in-retrospect.htm Activities marking the birth of Jesus in the Christian faith, generally referred to as Christmas, have been successfully observed, by the grace of Almighty Allah. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/senegal-casamance-beating-the-odds-to-educate-the-children.htm Families and educators in parts of conflict-hit Casamance, southern Senegal, face a number of challenges, one of which is the lack of classrooms for primary school children, experts and residents say. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:39:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-gambis-open-branch-in-brikama.htm The Gambis Biometric System in collaboration with Pristine Consulting on Wednesday opened another branch in Brikama along the Brikama-Gunjur highway. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:22:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-nams-express-divergent-views-on-the-budget-increment.htm Members of the National Assembly during the debate on the 2010 Appropriation Bill on Monday expressed divergent views on the way they see the 2010 Budget Increment. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:04:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-new-energy-minister-appointed.htm The president, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh, has appointed Mrs Sirra Wally Ndow-Njie, the deputy managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company as the new minister of Energy effective Tuesday December 22nd, 2009, a press release from the Office of the President revealed yesterday. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:54:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-five-years-on-who-killed-journalist.htm Foroyaa has been bombarded with Press Releases and tributes which aim to draw attention to the brutal murder of Deyda Hydara. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:20:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-ex-bank-phb-cashier-docked.htm One Bakary Camara, a former cashier of the Serekunda branch of Bank PHB Gambia Limited was yesterday arraigned before Magistrate Abdoulie Mbacke of the Kanifing Magistrates Court on three counts of criminal offence of stealing by servant or clerk contrary to Section 258 of the Criminal Code, laws of The Gambia. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:49:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-the-2010-budget.htm The 2010 budget as it has been the case with other previous years, presents yet another striking hope for Gambians considering the pace of economic development taking place in the country. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-country-gets-positive-market-growth.htm Abdou Kolley, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has confirmed that The Gambia has witnessed a market growth in the number of financial institutions over the past few years, noting that two banks were granted operating licence in 2009, increasing the number of banks to 13. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:34:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/global-goodbye-copenhagen-hello-mexico.htm After representing Africa's smallest country, The Gambia, at the Copenhagen climate conference, Pa Ousman Jarju has little choice but to "press on" with future talks on climate change, despite the lack of an overall deal. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-national-energy-show-exhibition-held.htm The Ministry of Energy yesterday held its 3rd national energy show and exhibition to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency devices and technology. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:55:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/china-cuts-in-to-oppose-taiwan-s-unfccc-bid.htm A marathon meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference was held in the Danish capital Thursday, during which many of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in support of Taiwan's inclusion in the group until a Chinese delegate cut in to oppose the bid. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:53:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/pensioner-joins-christmas-aid-convoy-to-gambia.htm A Paulton pensioner is sacrificing Christmas with his family to benefit African schoolchildren instead. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:35:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/population-based-study-of-cancer-survival-shows-inequalities-in-africa-asia-and-central-america.htm A major new study led by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and published in The Lancet Oncology has illustrated the stark inequalities in cancer survival depending on where a person lives in the world. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:20:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-assembly-s-pro-poor-budgeting-forum-ends.htm The National Assembly in collaboration with the UNDP, ActionAid and the Pro-Poor Advocacy Group , last Friday organised a two-day workshop on pro-poor budgeting in the three social priority sectors - agriculture, health and education - held at the Paradise Suites Hotel in Kololi. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:59:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-govt-signs-mou-with-adb-others.htm The government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with three institutions; namely the African Development Bank, European Union and the World Bank for budget support delivery for aid effectiveness in The Gambia, at a ceremony held at the Finance ministry's conference ... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:55:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambian-students-run-gas-stations.htm Three college students from the Republic of The Gambia have recently begun an internship program at a gas station run by Taiwan's state-operated petroleum company, attracting public attention. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:38:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-qcell-sunu-buss-are-pacesetters.htm In a Qcell press conference held on Wednesday 9th December 2009 at its Headquarter at Kairaba Avenue, the press was informed that Qcell, Gambia's only 3G GSM Operators, is now roaming in every country in the world with 550 partners in 208 countries. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:27:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/on-the-run-murderer-dies-abroad.htm A convicted murderer on the run from a Scottish open prison has been found dead in a West African holiday resort. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:13:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/libya-holds-roundtable-on-right-of-libyan-women-to-citizenship.htm Gambian women rights group to honour ex-circumcisers Gambia women rights group, The Gambia Committee on Tradi tional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children will Sat u rday honour ex-circumcisers and their communities at the Basse Stadium in the Up p er River Region. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:52:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/jammeh-laments-gambia-s-british-colonial-rule.htm Gambian President Yayah Jammeh has lamented that in the 400 years of British colonial rule, the country had only two high schools and tw o hospitals, PANA reported from here Sunday. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:36:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-ict-training-for-magistrates-kicks-off.htm A two-week training on Information Technology , organised by the Judiciary in collaboration with the UNDP office in Banjul, yesterday kicked off at the Management Development Institute , in Kanifing. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:31:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-u.s.-$4.4-million-banjul-serekunda-road-rehabilitation-in-progress.htm The US$4.4 Banjul-Serrekunda Road rehabilitation project, which is being funded by the government of the Republic of China , is currently in progress with the sealing of major cracks as the first phase of the project. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:27:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-money-laundering-is-a-global-economic-threat-says-minister-sonko.htm Ousman Sonko, the minister of Interior, has described money laundering, terrorism financing and other related financial crimes as amongst the major threats to the global economic system. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:19:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-edrissa-mass-jobe-is-the-new-chairman-fibank.htm Edrissa Mass Jobe, has been appointed as the new Chairman of FIBank with a mandate to turnaround the Bank and enhance the brand and reputation. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:06:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/on-a-tight-budget-this-year-check-out-childfund-s-20-gifts-under-$20.htm In tough economic times, you can still give affordable holiday gifts that will inspire your friends and family and help change a child's life. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:47:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/ahmadinejad-wraps-up-africa-latin-america-tour.htm " Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad concluded his tour of Africa and Latin America on Friday. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:46:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/misa-african-commission-concern-over-zim-media-body.htm The African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa Advocate Pansy Tlakula has criticised the appointment process that will lead to the establishment of the statutory Zimbabwe Media Council . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:31:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-un-africa-industrialisation-day-observed.htm The Gambia on Friday joined the rest of Africa to observe the 20th anniversary of UN Africa Industrialisation Day, at a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Independence Stadium in Bakau. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:29:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-trains-women-on-peace-conflict-prevention.htm About 1,000 women expected at Third Black Women's Congress At least 1,000 women from across the globe are expec ted at the Third Black Women's Congress slated for 28 November to 3 December in K inshasa. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:10:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-total-gambia-ltd-trains-staff.htm Total Gambia Limited, Subsidiary of Total France, on Saturday, November 21st held a day's traning session for its staff in the conference hall of the Senegambia Beach Hotel located in Kololi. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:48:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/africa-women-assess-continent-s-progress-since-beijing.htm The Beijing Platform for Action in 1995 set out an agenda to address gender equality in priority areas, including poverty, education, and health care. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:51:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/women-knit-for-african-children.htm An aptly-named visitor visited a Petersfield church hall to collect gifts for children in Africa. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:37:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-the-answer-to-isolation-is-expanded-democratisation-term-limit-and-respect-for-human.htm It is becoming increasingly clear that The Witch Hunt in the Gambia, the disappearance of Chief Manneh, the rigorous pursuit of libel as a crime which led to the incarceration of journalists for expression of opinions and the issuing of threats of death or harm to perceived dissidents have put the country in focus in domains like ECOWAS, the US ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/activist-probing-guinea-massacre-denied-entry.htm Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 2:12 a.m. BANJUL, Gambia - A human rights activist says he's been denied entrance to Guinea, where he planned to investigate a massacre of opposition supporters earlier this year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:27:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/press-freedom-gains-ground-in-gambia-and-beyond.htm Press Freedom gained ground this week from Washington to New York. Yesterday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act, which would compel the State Department to broaden as well as deepen its reporting on press freedom conditions worldwide to congress. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/southern-africa-still-no-media-freedom-activist.htm The state of media freedom in Southern Africa remains gloomy despite years of advocacy for free press. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:49:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/letter-to-trinidad-and-tobago-pm-on-gambia.htm Monday, 16 November 2009, 2:42 pm Press Release: Commonwealth Human Rights Director Letter to Trinidad and Tobago PM on Gambia Dear Sir: I write as the Director of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:44:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/open-letter-to-trinidad-and-tobago-pm-on-gambia.htm Mr Patrick Manning His Excellency the Prime Minister Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain Dear Prime Minister Manning: I write as the Director of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:06:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/3rd-conference-of-nhris-to-be-held-in-gambia-tomorrow.htm The third conference of African National Human Rights Institutions will be held in Banjul, Gambia, from 8-10 November 2009. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:46:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/wife-found-guilty-of-murdering-retiree.htm A 28-year-old woman has been found guilty of murdering her 76-year old husband by a court in The Gambia. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:28:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/gambia-controversy-around-sand-mining-or-quarrying.htm Construction of buildings in the Urban area depend largely on sand excavated from the beach. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:08:00 +0100 http://tips4travels.com/en/africa/gambia-news/plymouth-sends-supplies-to-gambia.htm LOAD of goodies is on its way to children in a poor African country, thanks to the combined efforts of many Plymouth people. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +0100