It’s that time of the year again when we come together to celebrate our hardworking and vibrant labor force. It’s a day to remember the struggles and achievements of workers throughout history, and to appreciate the contributions of our own workers to our country’s development. We’re a hardworking bunch! From[Read More…]
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Gambia: Tobacco Control Committee Craves Budgetary Support
The Director of the Non-communicable Unit of the Ministry of Health has told the National Assembly Committee on Health that despite tobacco being a major contributor to the 34 per cent of non-communicable disease deaths in The Gambia, no budget is allocated to the National Tobacco Control Committee, which thrives[Read More…]
‘If We Don’t Learn Our Language, We Don’t Understand Our Culture’
Gambian academic Dr Cherno Omar Barry of the International Open University, who doubles as President of The Gambia Writers Association, has said that if people don’t learn their language, they naturally don’t understand their culture. Professor Barry made the remark at the weekend at the commemoration of World Book and[Read More…]