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Covid—19 propels Gambia University to digital learning
COVID —19: propels Gambia University to digital learning. University of the Gambia (UTG) takes prudent step towards completing the 2018/2019 academic year amid COVID—19. Owing to momentary measures through which the President of the Gambia H.E Adama Barrow, declared the [...]
Concerned Citizens: review of the constitutional review commission (CRC) draft constitution
CC REVIEW OF THE CRC FINAL DRAFT CONSTITUTION 2020 (FINAL-FINAL)(3).pdf.pdf Concerned Citizens: review of the constitutional review commission (CRC) draft constitution Concerned citizens “ is a group of Muslims, young and old, cutting across all professions and academic backgrounds in [...]
TIPS TO A LASTING MARRIAGE
TIPS TO A LASTING MARRIAGE: Compassion and Attention. A truly happy marriage is both peaceful and stable; it abounds with compassion, mutual love, and mercy, while discords and disagreements are reduced to a minimum level. This does not mean that [...]
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: The way forward
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: The way forward Emotional intelligence (EI) is a person’s ability of being able to; -read emotions in yourself and in others -realize the meaning of emotions -regulate one’s emotions in a descent model accordingly. People who understand their [...]
Covid—19: London Based Gambian Detective Constable dies in ICU after tested positive for Covid—19.
Covid—19: London Based Gambian Detective Constable dies in ICU after tested positive for Covid—19. The 53 year old man who died serving the British transport police, left behind three young boys and a wife. Detective Constable, John Coker, worked as [...]
Let’s drink it hot: ‘mborr mborr’ tea
Let's drink it hot: ‘mborr mborr’ tea Lippus chevaleri, locally called ‘mborr mborr’ in the Senegambia region, is a herbal tea largely used in The Gambia, and other African countries for its health benefits, mint flavour and laxative effect. The [...]
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA (UTG): Finishes First Phase Of Training On Hand Sanitizer Production.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA (UTG): Finishes First Phase Of Training On Hand Sanitizer Production. The University of The Gambia’s School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (SMARS) on Saturday 25 April 2020, successfully completed the first phase of a [...]
CONTRACEPTION: Religious Belief or Cultural Tenet?
CONTRACEPTION: Religious Belief or Cultural Tenet? The use of contraceptives has religious, cultural, and traditional norms attached to it in west African countries, particularly in the Gambia. Youth of all genders within the ages of 18 and below are [...]
RAMADAN: Tips to a healthy fasting
RAMADAN: Tips to a healthy fasting During the Holy month of Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims practice daily fasting from dawn until sunset. Traditionally, one breaks the fast at sunset with a meal called Iftar, and eats again pre-dawn at Suhoor. [...]
THE GAMBIA GOVERNMENT: Allocates D29.1 Million Worth Student Relief Packages for Gambian Students Abroad
THE GAMBIA GOVERNMENT: Allocates D29.1 Million Worth Student Relief Packages for Gambian Students Abroad As the contemporary global pandemic continues, Gambians studying abroad are also struggling to subsist in this trying time. In the light of the above, the [...]