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Current Feed ContentJORDAN: First all-female demining team in Middle EastAMMAN Monday, December 01, 2008 (IRIN) - An all-female team of 24 deminers, the first of its kind in the Middle East, started its official duties on 30 November, working alongside dozens of men who have been combing a mine-infested area on the Syrian border. The group graduated on 25 November after intensive training in the border town of Jaber conducted by specialists from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), which is funding demining in northern Jordan. "It is a challenge that I take with...18 Graduate from ITToGIt was a moment of celebration for parents, management, staff and students of the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITToG) as 18 students graduated (the first ever graduation ceremony) having undergone a 10 month intensive course in travel and tourism. The graduation ceremony took place last Thursday, at the Paradise Suites Hotel in Senegambia. Given his opening statement, Sheikh Tejan Nyang, the head of the school, expressed appreciation with parents of the graduates and all...19 Medical Laboratory Assistants GraduateThe 3rdbatch of medical assistant recently graduated after completing a one-year medical assistant laboratory course at the School of Nursing and Midwifery in Banjul. The course was attended by 19 students and was organised by the National Heath Laboratory Service at the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital in Banjul. The course was funded by the Global Fund for Tuberculosis in collaboration with the Department of State for Health and Social Welfare. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, held at the...117 students graduate at GHSAt least 117 students graduated, last Friday, from the Gambia Hotel School (GHS). The graduates have undergone training that not only prepares them for effective hotel management, but also provides them the opportunity to contribute to the development of the tourism sector. In her keynote address, Hon Nancy Njie, the secretary of state for Tourism and Culture, highlighted the need for sustainbility in the tourism sector and called on the graduates to play their role. She then hailed the...The Big Read : Kwame Nkrumah: The victorious one,father of African RedemptionKwame Nkrumah (September 21, 1909 - April 27, 1972)[1], one of the most influential Pan-Africanists of the 20th century, was the leader of Ghana and its predecessor state, the Gold Coast, from 1952 to 1966. In 1909, Madam Nyaniba gave birth to Francis Nwia Kofi Ngonloma in Nkroful, Gold Coast. Nkrumah graduated from the Achimota School in Accra in 1930,[1] later studying at the Roman Catholic Seminary and teaching at the Catholic school in Axim. In 1935 he left Ghana for the United States,...Wahtani Ajuma: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most MercifulMessage for the Mosque (cont’d) Allah created the earth for man to live on and to worship Him, and sing praises to the Almighty. For all that He has done for him. The Prophet Mouhammed (SAWS) stated:” All the clean places on this earth where you can pray is a mosque”. It is stated in many hadiths. It is narrated by Abu said Khudri that the Prophet (SAWS) said: “The whole earth is a mosque (to pray on) except a graveyard and a toilet.” Allah’s messenger, the Prophet (SAWS) said:” The...Discipline and the future of our nationIf you have ever graduated you would know what it feels like as you look forward to the day of your sendoff. A Graduation ceremony is a special epoch in the life of an individual. After weeks, months, or years of hard work and perseverance, with the accompanying, occasional frustrations of the prospective graduate, that one farewell day represents a very important part of the life of the individual. Because it offers them the rare opportunity to share the glorious fruit, if at all they get...360 graduate from CFSSSAt least 360 students last Friday graduated from Charles Fowlis Senior Secondary School (CFSSS) during a ceremony held at the school premises in Jeshwang. The occasion also marked the 5th edition with 360 graduands of the year 2008. Addressing the gathering, the principal of the school, Mrs E. Betz outlined the significance of knowledge. She reminded the graduands that they have already tasted the well of the knowledge and need to proceed to another academic level, professional and skill...35 graduate at London Training CentreAt least thirty-five students from the London Training Centre, who have successfully completed a year academic course in various fields of study, graduated last Saturday. A colourful ceremony was held, on the occasion, at the Manjai Lodge to consecrate the school’s third event of its kind. Speaking at the occasion, Chief U.K Emezi Mbaise, Director of the London Training Centre, said his institution started with only one classroom business training centre in London Corner, Serrekunda. But, he...Citation for ALhaji Ebou Joof -2008 GNOC Hall Of Fame awardeeBorn in Bakau Sanchaba, this awardee attended Bakau Primary School and Gambia High School before proceeding to Yundum College after his O Level examinations. He graduated at the College with a qualified teacher’s certificate with an endorsement in Physical Education. While still teaching he attended: • The Sports Leadership Course conducted by Olympic Solidarity itinerant administration school in 1989. • The Olympic Solidarity FIFA Football Coaching Course in 1990. • Commonwealth Youth... |
