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In Search of Excellence

The University of The Gambia has just come up with theChancellor Literary Award. It is not only innovative; it is also commendable.We suppose the rationale behind the award is to stimulate the writing culturein the country. Supporting budding writers financially is a sure way ofinducing them to put pen to paper. In this way, the Chancellor Literary Awardshares the same vision as the other prestigious literary awards across theworld - the Caine Prize for African Writing; the Commonwealth...

Chairman Abdoulie Touray’s speech at UTG 4th Convocation

Your Excellency, Chancellor and President of The Republic – Alhagi Dr. Yahya AJJ JammehYour Excellency, The Vice President of The Republic, Dr. Aja Isatou Njie SaidyHonourable Speaker of the National AssemblyHon. Lord Chief Justice of The GambiaHon. Secretary of State for Higher Education, Research, Science and TechnologyOther Secretaries of State Here PresentHonourable Members of The National AssemblySecretary General and Head of Civil ServiceService chiefs, Governor of CBG, Registrar – WAEC,...

4th Convocation of the University of Gambia University

Over 176 students of theUniversity of the Gambia graduated on Saturday the 26 January 2008. President Jammeh who also is the chancellorof the University of the Gambia at a very colourful ceremony at the Independence Stadium in Bakau told theconvocation that they all have good reasons of being proud to be a Gambian. Hesaid it is not the business of only government but rather it is the businessesof every good citizen to part take in the total development of our...

“Proud of my baby”

Says President Jammeh as he donates 1/2 million plus for UTG Convocation His Excellency, President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has made it clear that the University of the Gambia will always be his number one priority, as education and the training of competent professionals is crucial to development. The General Convocation Committee of The University of The Gambia (UTG) called on President Jammeh, the founder and Chancellor, at State House, on Wednesday. The purpose of the...