While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
So why is @Starlink still not licensed to operate as domestic provider of internet in the Gambia? @BarrowPresident@Starlink can easily power rural communities with high speed internet. This will be a game changer. We need better & faster & more affordable internet. Corporate interests v national interest ? @ISMAILACEESAY
I am excited to speak about our important work on air pollution and health in #Gambia supported by @UChiAir EPIC Award at the upcoming Science on the 7th event by the Health Effects Institute!
I will be shedding light on how air pollution is impacting health and the environment in #Gambia. Don't miss it! #ScienceOnThe7th #AirPollution #Gambia #HealthEffectsInstitute #EnvironmentalHealth
University of Washington rowing alumni set a record for our program with 11 total medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. If "UW Rowing Alumni" were a country, it would be sitting in 12th place on the overall Olympic Medal Table. 🏅 -- https://t.co/KEJBGY2hA5
Essa Mbye Faal on the new National Assembly Salaries & Pensions Bill: “How can we justify a situation where the Speaker of the National Assembly receives D245,000 per month, while a police officer earns only D3000-3500?”
I'm looking for a reasonably priced room or 1 bedroom within reasonable distance from Ndemban, for an exchange doctor we have visiting. Any help or leads appreciated #Gambia
To be clear elections alone do not bring about change. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of elections in bringing about meaningful change depends on factors like the broader democratic context, electoral integrity, leadership quality, the role of civil society and media #Gambia
I found a guy who goes around the US asking 70 to 100-year-olds their:
• Biggest Regrets
• Biggest Lessons
• Advice to their younger self
Oddly enough, most of their answers are the same…
Here are my top 8:
Air sensor network expansion is ongoing today in The Gambia with successful installations in Soma, Lower River Region, and Farafenni in the North Bank Region. We are two installations away from achieving nationwide coverage with at least one sensor in every region in The Gambia. #AirQuality Sensing, #PermianHealthCleanAirInitiative.
This week thousands of students find out they're officially UW Huskies. With over 69,000 applications, our incoming class is making history... and we're proud to project that about 2/3 of our new class is expected to be from Washington state. #NewHuskies24
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Right now they're just budding, but the cherry trees that line the Quad at the University of Washington here in Seattle are set to reach peak bloom after March 20 according to our campus arborist.
Don't know about you, but we can't wait.🌸--https://t.co/ySyyzEz4Gh
Gambian rights activist, Fatou Baldeh, has been honored by the White House in Washington D.C. for her unwavering dedication to championing the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Gambian women and girls.
As a Gambian🇬🇲:
- DO NOT accept positions to serve your country that you’re not qualified for.
- DO NOT embezzle national funds that could’ve changed the lives of millions of Gambians.
- Make it your citizenry duty to be a whistle blower against corruption & any crimes
Celebrating Academic Excellence!
Meet Muhammad Jobarteh, who earned 9 Credits with 5 A’s in the Private WASSCE Exam
Muhammad Jobarteh, a student of Kinderdorf Bottrop Technical Senior Secondary School in Brikama, West Coast Region, has completed a private West African Senior School Certificate Examination ( WASSCE) with flying colors, bagging nine credits with five A’s in Mathematics, Further Maths, Physics, and Science.
Jobarteh, who previously graduated from Brikama Islamic Institute, sat for the WASSEC private exam and brilliantly performed beyond the expectations of his teachers.
We congratulate him on this academic achievement and wish him good luck as he seeks further education.