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Norwegian Philanthropists Assit Households in Wuli
07/19/2012 15:23
Thursday, July 19, 2012
A total amount of 100 bags of rice have been recently donated to the people of Wuli East by Norwegian philanthropists, Friends of Sutukoba, and Aktivefredsreiser Peace Foundation,as part of their efforts to boost household food supply in the area.
The presentation...
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GTTI Students Visit Basse
07/17/2012 10:59
Africa » Gambia
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) Thursday visited Alhaji Omar Khan, the governor of Upper River Region (URR) as part of their nationwide tour.
Speaking to the students, Governor Khan applauded the GTTI students for the visit while...
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Changes in the House: We are now called Friends of Basse
07/15/2012 20:49
Friday, July 6, 2012
News Release
We Are Now Called Friends of Basse
The Basse Association has been renamed Friends of Basse, a communique sent to the membership from President Mamadou Sellou Jallow, confirmed recently. "We," the message reads, "would like to inform you all that we have...
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Longstanding URR Land Dispute Tackled
07/12/2012 11:08
Authorities tackle longstanding land dispute in URR
Thursday, July 12, 2012
A serious land dispute that has been a tussle between the Camara Kunda of Fatoto and the villagers of Chewel, in the Kantora District, for the past two years, has finally been solved by the local authorities in the...
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Why Are Many Gambians Dying Young?
07/06/2012 16:19
Monday, July 2, 2012
Why Are Many Gambians Dying Young?
A wave of chronic diseases and systemic flaws in a health sector paint a sorry picture.
By Bakary M. Jallow
It is well documented that a country’s productivity greatly depends on the health of its citizens. The Gambia is not an exception to...
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Change of Name (Basse Association to Friends of Basse)
07/04/2012 12:36
July 2nd, 2012
Dear Members,
We would like to inform you all that we have changed our name from Basse Association, Inc. to Friends of Basse (FB) effective immediately. Henceforth, the new name becomes official and will reflect in our future correspondences and deliberations. The...
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Trust Bank Gives to Basse Police Station
06/27/2012 13:14
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Trust Bank Limited Basse Branch recently donated furniture to Basse Police Station at a presentation ceremony held at the station grounds. The donated items include two executive chairs, four three-sitter...
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Minutes, Executive Committee Meeting, June 10, 2012
06/20/2012 14:55
Meeting Minutes, Executive Committee Meeting, Sunday, June 10, 2012.
In attendance:
Alh. Mamadou Sellou Jallow
Ousainou Krubally
Wuyeh Yorro Sanyang
Pa Joof
Mamadou Salieu Jallow
Alh. Saibo Drammeh
Cherno B. Jallow
Mutarr Jallow
Chairman/Alh. Mamadou Sellou...
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Reflections on The Gambia/Viewpoints
06/06/2012 16:03
Monday, May 28, 2012
Students from the Educational Studies Department at St. Mary's College in Maryland, US, recently returned from The Gambia where they lived within the community and worked in the teaching sector. Away from their teaching duties, the interns also traveled within the...
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My URR Diary/Former Daily Observer Basse Correspondent Reflects
05/29/2012 10:51
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
It was a blessing to have served and completed my tour of duty as Daily Observer’s regional correspondent for the Upper River Region, which earned me rich experiences in my this noble career.
But first of all, I will thank the Almighty Allah who made everything...
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The town is a major trading center.
The main highway into town.
School kids playing at the newly established SOS Children's Village
Basse Car Park