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PTF Raises Concern On Rapid Population Growth

Friday, August 28, 2009

Mr. Abdoulie Sanneh, the Western Region Population Task Force Committee member has raised concern over rapid population growth in the country. Mr....

GT Bank Records over 40% Growth for 2008

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The overwhelming confidence and trust of customers on Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Limited as well as Staff determination to excel amidst odds, have...

GFA Lauds Jammeh for U-17 Support

Picture: Jammeh lifting the U_17 trophy

Thursday, April 16, 2009

After a successful outing in the just concluded Africa U-17 championship which has resulted in The Gambia’s crowning as second-time African U-17...

GDP growth to slow down in developing countries

Thursday, April 02, 2009

GDP growth in the developing world will slow to a projected 2.1 percent in 2009 from 5.8 percent in 2008, according to World Bank estimates released...

Small Scale Enterprises; A tool for poverty eradication

Friday, March 20, 2009

Editorial Poverty is a very complex issue that needs to be tackled on a wide range of fronts. This includes improving the economic growth,...

Strategic Environmental Assessment Training Workshop opens

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Limya Elhayeb UNDP Deputy resident representative has stated that in the Gambia the rapid population growth rate with its in crease demand for food...

Energy; Engine of growth

Monday, March 16, 2009

Editorial, Once again, President Jammeh has manifested his continued resolve to transform The Gambia into a country that will serve as a role...

International Women’s Day 2009 Global Theme

Monday, March 09, 2009

“Women and men united to end violence against women and girls” Female Lawyers Association — Gambia, share the said theme, nationally by the Chair of...

Standard Chartered Operating Profit Rises from 13% to $4.57 bn, income 26% to $13.97 bn in 2008

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Wholesale Banking delivers another outstanding performance; Group customer deposits jump Standard Chartered PLC today announced another exceptional...

GU-Gambia initiate ‘Children Volunteers Recruitment Programme’

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

For any society to register sustainable progress; for any national economy to enjoy substantial and formidable economic and intellectual prosperity...