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Kombo South Scout Troupe Embarks On Cleansing Exercise

Kombo Southscout troupe on recently embarked on a massive cleansing exercise at Gunjurcentral and Gunjur Market respectively as part of their contribution towardsthe development of Gunjur. Speaking toThe Point, GSL Kombo south scout troupe, Saidou Bojang, said that Kombo Southscout troupe was form in 1986 with the aims and objectives of contributing tothe development of The Gambia. He revealed that the cleansing exercise wasorganised to promote and improve good environmental sanitation. He...

Upper Fulladou residents clean Bansang Hospital

Over 300 people from Upper Fulladou West Constituency, on Saturday November 1, embarked on a massive cleansing exercise at the Bansang Hospital, in the Central River Region (CRR).  The exercise was led by the Regional Governor, Alhagie Ganyie Touray, Muhammadou M5 Jallow, the National Assembly Member of the area, as well as the District Chief. Addressing the people after the exercise, Governor Alhagie Ganyie Touray thanked the people for their active participation in the exercise. He said the...

Brufut marks marathon countdown with massive cleansing exercise

The Brufut Marathon Run Association (BMRA), last weekend embarked on a massive cleansing exercise as part of activities marking the countdown of the annual marathon race organised by BMRA. Joined by Taf Holding Company and Friends of The Gambia UK, the marathon run association extensively cleaned the Brufut Health Centre. Sports during the cleansing exercise, Ms Fatoumata Balajo, marketing officer of The Brufut Marathon Run Association (BMRA), commended all the groups and Brikama Area Council...

Mayor Colley on dilapidated roads

The mayor of KMC has expressed his council’s preparedness to restore some dilapidated and seriously-eroded feeder-roads in his municipality. Mayor Yankuba Colley said his council has a role to play in the reconstruction process, though it is the responsibility of the Gambia Roads Authority to undertake such initiatives. Mayor Colley’s comments came in the wake of a general outcry by some concerned residents of the municipality about the state of the roads in the country’s most populated...

GDA, Gunjur Youths Embark on Cleansing Exercise at Gunjur Motor Park

The Gunjur Drivers Association, in conjunction with the youths of Gunjur, recently embarked on a massive cleansing exercise at the GunjurMotorPark. Speaking to The Point, the Councillor of Gunjur Ward, Janko C.S Bojang, thanked the youth of the area and the drivers association for the initiative. He revealed that the exercise will go a long way towards improving the environment at the park. He advised the youth of Gunjur to be united and always work towards the development of the village. For...

Latrikunda Sabiji Community Calls on KMC to Intervene

Thecommunity of Latrikunda Sabiji at Jola Kunda recently expressed their dismay atthe behaviour of some people at a recent cleansing exercise. They have calledon KMC to intervene and try and ensure that there is greater participation nSet-Setal. The community said that some compound heads, older men, do notrespect the practice. They made their remarks in an interview with The Point. They believe that the peoplein question only consider it their responsibility to clean their own compoundsand...

Brufut Marathon Committee holds Set-Setal

As part of activities marking the 14th edition of the 2008 Brufut Marathon Run, the Brufut Marathon Committee in collaboration with Lucky Sisters, a Brufut-based girls club, embarked on a cleansing exercise of the Brufut community market and its environs on Sunday 6th July at 9am. The set-setal,  as it is locally called, was well received and appreciated by the market women and the elders of the village. They expressed gratitude with the BMRA for undertaking an excellent work. Speaking at the...

Madina Salam Embarks on Cleansing Exercise

The people of Madina Salam in Kombo South recently embarked on a massive cleansing exercise in the village. Speaking to The Point, the chairman of the Madina Salam development committee, Mr. Lamin Saidy, said environmental sanitation is very significant in the lives of human beings. He stated his belief that a clean environment promotes health and long life. He further stated that he considers environmental sanitation to be the responsibility of every citizen. “This kind of cleansing exercise...

GPPA cleans Kanilai Farm

As part of the growing national food self-sufficiency drive, the Gambia Professional Photographers Association (GPPA), on Saturday, took part in a cleansing exercise, in Kanilai farm, in the home village of President Jammeh. Members of the association, together with some three-hundred and five (305) youths from Bakoteh and Fatima Senior Secondary school in Bwiam, took part in a joint exercise, supervised by farm manager, Staff Sergeant Seedy Baldeh, assisted by Babucarr Mendy, a farm...

GAF CLEAN BAKAU

About 30 officers from the Guard Battalion of the Fajara Military Barracks, yesterday embarked on a major cleansing exercise along the President’s Award Scheme Highway in Bakau. Acting under the instruction of Lt. Colonel Lamin Bojang, commanding officer of the Battalion, the said soldiers started the exercise outside the fence of Shyben Madi Wrestling Arena, towards the main gates of the Friendship Hostel of the Independence Stadium, thus giving the area a new look. Speaking to the Daily...