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World Health Day Observed

The Gambia yesterday joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Health Day. The theme of this year s celebration is “protecting health from climate change”. Addressing hundreds of school children at Arch22 in Banjul, Secretary of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Malick Njie, said climate change has been taking place slowly for centuries. He added that it has recently taken a worsening and drastic turn due to the increase in human activities that disturb the natural climate pattern....

Jordan Host IV IOC World Conference on Women and Sport

Under the patronage of their Majesties, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the country will be hosting the fourth international World Conference on Women and sport.   Jointly organised by the International Olympic Committee, in partnership with Jordan Olympic Committee, the conference will kick off on the 8th of March and run until the 10th of March 2008.  The theme of the conference is ‘Sport as a vehicle for social change.’ The opening ceremony of the event...

YPM Organised National Child Friendly Award

The Young People in the Media (YPM) group recently held its third national child friendly award at a ceremony held at the Paradise Suites hotel, Kololi. The event was meant to recognize the role played by individuals and institutions in the welfare of young people. Speaking at the occasion, Abdou Jatta, president of YPM described mass media as a powerful tool that can change the lives of children, adding that every child has the right to be heard and have free access to information. Mr. Alex...

Secrets to Successful Web Design

In the present era, the Internet plays an active role in conceptualizing a company’s global image. A website with an effective design along with concrete content is essentially required. Successful web sites are "user friendly," allowing valuable information to be obtained easily by the user. The brand image and easy navigation for the user must be observed with utmost priority. Important factors to keep in mind while designing an effective and successful web design is as follows: Theme: ...

Presentation Sisters to Hold Regional Meeting

The Presentation of Mary sisters, a religious congregation, will be holding an international meeting to enhance their work for the poorest at Shalom, Fajara next week. The Presentation of Mary Sisters arrived here in 1968. The Sisters have 16 members of whom 11 are Gambians, 3 Ghanaians and 1 Canadian. Of the group 3 are novices and 6 are pre-postulants. The Sisters take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. This years meeting prepares for the next general chapter. Sr. Elizabeth Pottin said...

Brufut Marathon Run Heats Up

The 2007 annual Brufut Marathon aimed at assisting the needy, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, 2007. However, this year’s marathon is dedicated to young people who risk their lives in undertaking risky and illegal journeys in search of greener pasture. “Run against Illegal Migration” is the theme of the Marathon” and the events are as follows: 24 km cycling race will commence from July 22 Square via Stink Corner and MRC road, to Brufut; and 15Km run from Shell/Kairaba Traffic...

GCCI Stages 2007 Trade Fair at Independence Stadium

The third edition of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) trade fair kicked off to a promising start last Saturday at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, amidst a high level international participation of over 40 companies from the kingdom of Spain, India, Indonesia, as well as the West African sub region.This year’s trade fair, on the theme “Tapping the Growth Potentials of the Small and Medium Enterprises,” is aimed at creating external networks; enhance the productive base of...

2007 Brufut Marathon Set To Discourage Illegal Migration

The 13th edition of the annual Brufut Marathon Run jointly sponsored by Taf Holding and Friends of the Gambia scheduled to take place on December 8 2007 will draw attention to the plight of men and women who endanger their lives by engaging in risky journeys abroad. The theme of this year’s marathon is run against illegal migration. Participants from other countries will take part in the marathon. According to the Brufut Marathon Committee, using this form of sports to raise funds and help the...

Gambia to Join World Candlelight Vigil Monday

The Gambia is expected to join the rest of the globe this Monday to hold a candlelight vigil on the theme Right to Food. The event, to be held at the Buffer Zone in Tallinding, is expected to be graced by the Vice President of The Gambia, Dr. Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy. The world-wide candlelight vigil is part of the activities celebrating World Food Day which falls on 16 October of each year. The World Food Day and TeleFood theme for 2007 is The Right to Food. “The right to food is the inherent...

World literacy day observed

Soroptimist International of Banjul (SIB), a worldwide organisation for women in management profession, and a global voice for women, through awareness, advocacy and action, in collaboration with its sister organisations in The Gambia, recently commemorated World Literacy Day at a ceremony held at Soroptimist Head Office in Kanifing. The theme for this year’s celebration was “literacy, key to good health and well-beings”. Speaking at the ceremony, Beatrice Prome, President of Soroptimist...