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Team Gambia made history by reaching the quarter-finals in the ongoing #AFCON2021. The entire country is behind you! . #ThisIsOurYear #TeamGambia
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Wishing Team #Gambia a successful outing in Tokyo. To Gina, Ebrima, Sorrie Buaro, Fye Njie and the rest of our Olympians, all Gambians are with you in spirit. #TokyoOlympics
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Former President of #Nigeria @GEJonathan today paid a courtesy call on @BarrowPresident as he continues consultation with various political parties on the draft Constitution. He expressed optimism that the talks will yield positive results. #StateHouseToday #Gambia
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Congratulations Gina! Gambians are proud of you. You are a national hero.
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The Gambia @𝟓𝟔. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE TO ALL GAMBIANS HOME AND ABROAD!
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Professor Jainaba ML Kah has been appointed Director General to lead the Department of Strategic Policy and Delivery, Office of the President.
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In memory of the late VP Joof, President Barrow has declared a 7-day National Mourning effective today, 18th January, 2023 with all flags flying half Mast. Upon arrival, the body of the late VP will be laid in State at the National Assembly for a State Funeral.
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Gambia closes airspace and land borders. Following consultations and an update from the Ministerial Committee on the Coronovirus, @BarrowPresident has approved the closure of the border between #Gambia and the Republic of Senegal, effective midnight, on Monday, 23rd March 2020.
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The Basse-Wuli Bridge has been renamed Samba Juma Bridge in honor of a selfless canoe man who assisted hundreds of passengers cross between Basse and Kerewan Badala. Despite his poverty and reliance on the canoe for income, he had a generous heart, according to @BarrowPresident
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President Barrow Appoints Bakary Badjie as New Minister of Youths and Sports, with effect from 1st October 2020.
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The #Scorpions made history after a fantastic victory that earned them a spot in the #AFCON2022, which will be held in Cameroon. @BarrowPresident phoned the team from his Mankamang Kunda home to congratulate them on their accomplishment. #Gambia #AFCON2021Q
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Welcome to The Gambia, Your Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall!.#RoyalVisitTheGambia
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Congratulations to the #Scorpions for their outstanding performance against Mauritania in the match. Winning their first game in the first #AFCON2021 appearance is a great feat. #TeamGambia all the way!
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The public is hereby informed that His Excellency, @BarrowPresident will address the nation tonight at 8 p.m.
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This may not be the happy ending we all hoped for, but the fact that you made history and did so with vigour will go down in our records. You have left an everlasting mark on the entire country by making the #AFCON2021 experience a memorable one. You made us proud #TeamGambia
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Eid Mubarak to all Gambians home and abroad!
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The Public is hereby informed that @BarrowPresident has tested Negative for #COVID19 after his samples were taken on Thursday, 30th July 2020 and the results came out last night, Monday, 3rd August 2020. Stay safe and join the fight against ##COVID19.
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The Office of the President is pleased to inform the public that Her Excellency, the Vice President, Dr. Isatou Touray has been responding to treatment and her second sample test result which was conducted on 5th August 2020 came out negative for COVID 19, today, 8th August 2020.
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The Inauguration of @BarrowPresident, who won a second term in a landslide election, is taking place live at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. The event will be attended by eight Heads of State, as well as other dignitaries.#BarrowInaguration2022.
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#DidYouknow. #Covid19gm , the Barrow govt announces D29.1 Million Student Relief Package for Gambian students studying abroad. A sum of D12, 915, 880 has been allocated to help 836 non-govt funded students while D16.2 million will go to the govt-funded scholarship package.
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We join the rest of the country to mourn the untimely & tragic death of two outstanding young people in the country. The deceased, especially Sise Sawaneh and Papa Touray, are renowned for their selfless sacrifices and services for the unity and progress of their communities.
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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘! . May you have many more years and sound health to stay with us and continue to lead!
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Vice President Touray tested Positive of Covid19. The Office of the President informs the public that Her Excellency, the Vice President, Dr. Isatou Touray has been tested positive of COVID-19. Consequently, @BarrowPresident will immediately be on self-isolation for 2 weeks.
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On behalf of his government, #Gambian people, and the First Family, @BarrowPresident congratulates the #Scorpions for securing a win against the Panthers of Gabon after a terrific performance in the qualifiers of the #AFCON2021Q.
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Happening now: President-Elect Barrow engages the Media.
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Finance Minister Mambureh Njie and three other Cabinet Minsters tested positive for Covid-19
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“It is essential to address the prolonged conflict in Palestine and the devastating wars in Gaza. Those encounters have caused endless human suffering for over (75) years. Certainly, the plight of the Palestinians is a matter of grave concern…….”
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The General Public is hereby informed that H.E, @BarrowPresident has appointed Mrs. Fatou Sanyang Kinteh as Minister for Women Affairs, Children, and Social Welfare with effect from 1st March, 2019.
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We join the nation in celebrating and congratulating Gina Bass for her victory in the 60m women final at the IAAF World Athletic Tour 2020, which got her a ticket to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
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President Barrow Appoints Vice President. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 70(1) and 70(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, @BarrowPresident has appointed Mr Muhammad B. S. Jallow as Vice President of The Gambia with effect from 24th February 2023.
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After 2yrs of consultation with #Gambians, the @CRCGambia today presented the new draft Constitution to @BarrowPresident, marking the end of the 11- member commission’s mandate. @BarrowPresident said the new Constitution will provide a safe haven for all citizens.
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University of The Gambia Faraba Campus is the Face of Higher Education in The Gambia- @BarrowPresident
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Earlier today, @BarrowPresident received the former President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Mankamang Kunda, URR.
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Eulogising the former VP, @BarrowPresident described him as a friend and brother who touched uncountable lives and influenced various institutions he served through his multifaceted character and talent.
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STATE FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT. The public is herby informed that the state funeral for the former President, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara is scheduled for Thursday, 29th August, 4: 00 pm, at the National Assembly.
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Today, @BarrowPresident presided over the launch of the country’s maiden Defence Policy, describing it as a historic milestone in The Gambia’s Security Sector. The Policy is a key objective of the Security Sector Reform.
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Eid Mubarak to all Gambians celebrating home and abroad. May this blessed period bring us peace, joy, and unity. #EidAlAdha
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As the number of #COVID19 cases continues to surge in #Gambia, @BarrowPresident today received a delegation of #Senegalese health professionals who are in the country to share experiences and collaborate on effective response to the pandemic.
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#PromisesMadePromisesKept. Ending disparities between rural and urban communities. Hakalang Road project set in motion today at a groundbreaking ceremony.
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“All schools, including universities, madrassas and daras or majlis will be closed from Wednesday, 18th March 2020 for 21 days. Furthermore, all other public gatherings in whatever form, including lumos (open markets) and Gamos are immediately suspended for three weeks.”
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President Barrow departs Banjul for the first ever Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi. The summit is expected to enhance bilateral relations between Africa and Russia, as well as develop multilateral cooperation.
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President Barrow will launch the Government Food Support to Gambian Households at the MacCarthy Square in Banjul, tomorrow Sunday, 26th April 2020 at 12 noon. Due to the emergency situation, the invitation is limited to COVID-19 Ministerial Committee and the invited media.
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His Excellency, President Adama Barrow will address the nation today on the Covid19 situation in The Gambia at 8:00 pm, on GRTS, QTV, PTV and STAR TV.
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His Excellency @BarrowPresident will address the nation tomorrow following an emergency technical meeting with experts on the findings of the Acute Kidney Injury outbreak in The Gambia.
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Mawlid Al-Nabi (Gamo) Declared Public Holiday. The Office of the President informs the public that His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has declared Thursday 28th September 2023, as Public Holiday throughout the country, in observance of Mawlid Al-Nabi commonly known as “Gamo”.
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Inauguration of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre.
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The 61st Ordinary Session of @ecowas_cedeao has wrapped up in Accra, Ghana, where the Authority unanimously approved the nomination of the #Gambia’s Dr Omar Touray as the new President of the ECOWAS Commission. He is the first Gambia ever to occupy the position.
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After returning to Banjul from the inauguration of @DiomayeFaye in Senegal, @BarrowPresident expressed confidence that the new administration would further strengthen the already strong ties between the two countries. He paid tribute to @Macky_Sall for his support to #Gambia.
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President Barrow approves 500 Million Dalasis Emergency Fund For Coronavirus Response. In response to the #COVID19 pandemic, President Adama Barrow has approved an emergency response fund of D500m to the @MohGambia for the effective, adequate, and timely response to the outbreak.
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@BarrowPresident arrived in Dakar for the inauguration of President-elect @DiomayeFaye. He was received by Senegalese Prime Minister Sidike Kaba at Yoff Airport. His attendance signifies the strong relationship between The Gambia and Senegal.
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President Barrow Temporarily Suspends All Foreign Travels
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The @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina is in Gambia and this morning met with @BarrowPresident. Under his leadership, Dr Adesina and AfDB supported #Gambia in various fields, including modernisation of the Banjul Port, construction of the Senegambia Bridge, Agriculture, etc
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Congratulations to the young scorpions for making history. Let’s bring it home boys! #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20
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President Barrow officially inaugurates OMVG Soma Sub-station which will address the country's electricity deficit.
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#Covid19Gambia. Did you know? . ➡️#Gambia is one of the best performing countries when it comes to fighting the coronavirus. ➡️ #Gambia govt has allocated a 100 million dalasis for The front line health workers in the first against the Coronavirus.
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The Bertil Harding Highway is a significant step towards transforming The Gambia's road infrastructure, promising economic growth, enhanced connectivity, and improved quality of life for all citizens. #infrastructure #transformation
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Construction site of the Basse- Wuli bridge currently at 75%. When completed, the bridge will connect people and boost social and economic activities in the region and beyond.
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President Barrow’s arrival in Abuja, Nigeria, ahead of the 60th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.
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African Liberation Day Declared Public Holiday. The Office of the President informs the general public that His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has declared Wednesday 25th May 2022, a Public Holiday throughout the country, in commemoration of the African Liberation Day.
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His Excellency @BarrowPresident in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Sections 71(1) and 71(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has appointed Mr Ousman A. Bah as Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, effective today, 24th June 2022.
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Following the @GambiaIec declaration of his historic re-election as the winner of the Dec 4th 2021 Presidential Elections, @BarrowPresident joined thousands of Gambians to celebrate his party’s landmark victory. He pledged to continue to be a unifying president for all Gambians.
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“It is a real shock, and I still cannot come to terms with the passing of my Vice President and friend Badara Alieu Joof. He was a gentleman and very committed to The Gambia. He left a huge vacuum with his passing,” @BarrowPresident said after signing the Book of Condolences.
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Good Morning Gambia! . The day is finally here! Landmark opening of the Transgambia bridge. A testimony of regional integration.
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In exercise of the powers vested in him by the 1997 Constitution, @BarrowPresident declares a State of Public Emergency effective midnight tonight and a curfew effective tomorrow, 6th August 2020 throughout The Gambia for a period of 21 days.
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The Gambia Government Encourages Peaceful Resolution of the Situation in 🇸🇳
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‘’The pandemic has taught us the need to cultivate a new culture of cleanliness, a new social order of living in a pandemic as humans, a new political vision of working together and a new way of embracing solidarity- @BarrowPresident #SONA2020
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Happy 5️⃣5️⃣th Independence Gambia! . Watch a spectacular parade by our forces.
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His Excellency President @Macky_Sall of Senegal has arrived in The Gambia for the Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council Meeting today. He was received at the Banjul International Airport by @BarrowPresident #3rdPresidentialCouncilMeeting #SenegaloGambian
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On the margins of the ongoing #UNGA, @BarrowPresident today delivered the National Statement of Commitment in the #TransformingEducationSummit, pledging to invest in foundational literacy and numeracy, skills development (TVET), to enhance creativity and independent learning.
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A flagship programme of the Office of the President, designed to swiftly address the socio-economic challenges faced by rural communities in The Gambia and to bring about unprecedented development strides. #PACD
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The day is finally here! . In few hours, President Adama Barrow will officially inaugurate the 120 Kilometers Lamin koto Paassamas Road. Until recently, travelling to the Wulis was a nightmare. Thanks to the intervention of the Barrow government
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The #Gambia received a $68 million envelope from @WorldBank to support 🔽. 🔼Diversification of the Tourism sector .🔼Empower SMEs.🔼Enhance Digital Economy.🔼Climate resilient initiatives
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State Funeral: The arrival of the body of the late Vice President, H.E Badara Alieu Joof, in the Chambers of the National Assembly.
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State of Public Emergency extends for 7️⃣ days in The Gambia.
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“Africa is expanding and strengthening partnerships to fully harness the enormous potential of our youthful and diverse population. Yet, it is a population that urgently needs start-up support to explore green businesses and other dev’t opportunities.”@BarrowPresident #TICAD8
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“Let me assure you that the @WHO has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine for the prevention and control of #Covid19.” @BarrowPresident . #Covid19Vaccine #Gambia
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As #Gambia continues to register more cases of the #COVID19gmb, below is a graphic description of the situation in the country. #StayAtHome #StopCovid19
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His Excellency @BarrowPresident will address the nation concerning the Acute Kidney Injury outbreak in The Gambia at 8:00 PM on GRTS and other media outlets.
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To all Muslims celebrating this auspicious day, Eid Mubarak. May Allah accept our sacrifices and show us mercy.
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The Gambia, on 23rd May 2024, filed in The Hague its Reply Brief in its case before the International Court of Justice against Myanmar for the Rohingya genocide.
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We Want Gambian Artists to Compete on the World Stage- @BarrowPresident tells Jizzle. On the margins of the #BarrowMeetsPeople, @BarrowPresident granted an audience to popular Gambian singer @iamjizzle_ to congratulate him for successfully launching
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