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Tourism Minister Responds to Parliamentary Inquiries about Janjanbureh Bicentenary, Others

Honorable Abdoulie Jobe, The Minister of Tourism and Culture on Wednesday, 17th July 2024 appeared before lawmakers at the National Assembly Building in Banjul to respond to questions raised by the members concerning the celebrations of the Janjanbureh bicentenary which was held last year in Janjanbureh. In response to their concerns, the Minister informed the […]

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Staff of Tourism Ministry, Satellite Institutions Undergo 2-week Training in China

The staff of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and satellite institutions; namely, The Gambia Tourism Board, the National Centre for Arts and Culture, and The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute, are currently attending a two-week training program in China, courtesy of the Central Academy of Culture and Tourism Management of China. The training, which

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Author of Book Entitled ‘Toro Baa – The Land of Culture’ Meets with Tourism Minister

Mr. Bubacarr Gaye, the author of the book, ‘Toro Baa- The Land of Culture’, recently met with Honourable Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture, at his office in Banjul. Mr. Gaye was at the Ministry to discuss with the Honourable Minister the central idea of his book project and its prospective impact on the

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MoTC Holds 1st Banjul New Year Cultural Festival Meeting

In a move to better prepare ahead of the annual Banjul New Year Cultural Festival events, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in collaboration with the National Centre for Arts and Culture on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 held its first inaugural stakeholders meeting at the conference room of the Ministry in Banjul. The Banjul New

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New World Bank Group Resident Representative Pays Courtesy Call on Tourism Minister

Earlier today, the new World Bank Group resident representative to the Gambia, paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Minister of Tourism and Culture Mr. Abdoulie Jobe in his office in Banjul.   During his discussions with the Honorable Minister, Mr. Mutahakana renewed the bank’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships and collaborating with all stakeholders

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Tourism Minister Meets with Chinese Ambassador, Spanish Chargee d’ Affaires

Honorable Abdoulie Jobe, the Minister of Tourism and Culture on Monday 1st July 2024 paid a return visit to His Excellency Liu Jin, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Gambia at his office in Bijilo. It could be recalled that in April this year, the Chinese diplomat paid a courtesy call

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British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Minister Jobe

The British High Commissioner to The Gambia, Harriet King, today, Wednesday, June 19 paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Abdoulie Jobe. The High Commissioner and the Minister seized the opportunity to discuss means of strengthening the bilateral collaboration between The Gambia and the United Kingdom; especially in

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Tourism Ministry, EU Discuss YEP-Tourism, Creative Industries Project

Officials from the European Union and the International Trade Centre recently held a presentation session with the Honorable Minister of Tourism and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, and his senior management team at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture conference room in Banjul. The presentation centered around the five-year YEP- Tourism and Creative Industries Project, which will

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Gambia-Nigeria Economic, Trade And Tourism Forum Held In Lagos

Honorable Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture has said that The Gambia is ready to welcome Nigerian tourists in their large numbers to the Smiling Coast of West Coast. Minister Jobe made these remarks recently during a business investment forum called Gambia-Nigeria Economic, Trade and Tourism Forum held on Victoria Island, Lagos-Nigeria. “The Gambia

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Tourism Minister Jobe On A Mission in Abuja To Attract Nigerian Tourists

                                 Tourism plays a crucial role in the socio-economic development of The Gambia.  It is reported that the industry, aside from contributing about 20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), provides direct employment to about 42,000 people. On that account, the Honorable Minister of Tourism and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, headed a high-powered delegation from

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