Veteran broadcaster Haddy Badjie earlier this week engaged the information minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay in a frank discussion around the ongoing uncertainty in the cement market due to the Gambia government’s 180% tariffs on a bag of imported cement. At the time of the mid-morning discussion on GRTS, the country[Read More…]
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GACH To Roll Out Two Initiatives In Tujereng With Great Tourism Potentials
The GACH Mining is planning to go the extra mile in fulfilling its environmental responsibility in Tujereng in a move that could make the village’s beach attractive to both domestic, regional and international tourists. The Chairman of Tujereng VDC, Mr. Cherno Njie, revealed to Star Tv recently that GACH Mining[Read More…]
Gambia Gets UNESCO Backing To Nominate Palm Wine Tapping For Intangible Heritage List
The Gambia has secured financial support from UNESCO to take a major step in protecting one of its cherished cultural traditions: palm wine tapping. The announcement came during the third meeting of the Bureau of the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage,[Read More…]