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Gunjur Online
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Gambia: NAWEC employees face a 5% salary reduction as a result of subpar performance.
Barely days after the erratic power cuts and water shortages experienced by Gambian people from NAWEC which resulted in damages to...
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Gunjur Online
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Op-Ed: Tobaski Celebrations Dampened by Power Outages and Water Woes: A Basic Human Right Denied
Written by Sebastien van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia This year's Tobaski celebrations were unfortunately overshadowed by a double crisis...
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Gunjur Online
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Op-Ed: Gambia's Utilities: Tourists in the Dark, Residents Frustrated
Written by Sebastien van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia The allure of Gambian beaches is undeniable, but for tourists and residents alike,...
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Gunjur Online
Nov 16, 20211 min read
FAR Limited spuds Bambo-1 exploration well offshore The Gambia | Gunjur Online
Australian Oil company, FAR Limited has begun the drilling of the highly prospective Bambo-1 exploration well offshore The Gambia
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Gunjur Online
Feb 20, 20211 min read
20MW Power Plant Inaugurated in Brikama
Brikama II Power Supply Plant has today been inaugurated by Gambian President Adama Barrow at the NAWEC power generation plant in...
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Gunjur Online
Dec 31, 20201 min read
PROFILE: Moses Sanna Bass MSc
Born in Kombo Sanyang in 1993, Moses Sanna Bass grew up in Kombo Gunjur where his academic journey began. At age 17, he left Gunjur for...
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Gunjur Online
Dec 30, 20201 min read
NAWEC Signs contract with Chinese power and transformer manufacturer TBEA
National Water and Electricity Company, NAWEC has today signed and EPC contract with TBEA, a Chinese manufacturer of power transformers,...
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Gunjur Online
Oct 24, 20191 min read
Gambia: 1.2 billion barrels of oil prospects offshore Gambia
There is an estimated prospect of 1.2 billion barrels of oil offshore Gambia for the combined oil blocks A2 and A5, says FAR Ltd
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Gunjur Online
Jul 18, 20193 min read
NAWEC electricity transformer explosions in Gunjur
By Sainey Darboe: On Tuesday 16th July, a NAWEC transformer at Gunjur beach exploded, causing fire which destroyed properties. A local...
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Gunjur Online
Sep 12, 20183 min read
EDITORIAL: Is NAWEC fit for purpose or simply ripping off consumers?
The National Water and Electricity Corporation (NAWEC) have come under fire for slamming consumers with ridiculous water bills. ...
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Gunjur Online
Jun 19, 20182 min read
FAR Ltd to spud Gambia Oil blocks on 1 October
The Australian Oil and Gas company FAR Ltd which holds an 80% working interest of Gambia oil block Sammo-1 of the Block A2 plans to begin...
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Gunjur Online
May 22, 20182 min read
EU mobilises international support for The Gambia
EU mobilises international support for The Gambia Brussels, 22 May 2018 A total of €1.45 billion were mobilised by the International...
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Gunjur Online
Apr 14, 20181 min read
NAWEC deepens cooperation with Senegal to boost rural electricity supply
By Sainey Darboe - Editor-in-Chief National Water and Electricity Company, NAWEC, today took further practical steps to supply...
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Gunjur Online
Apr 11, 20183 min read
Gambia: Government stalls oil tender process to seek an end to risky arbitration
Investor interest is peaking in the West African oil sector, just as Gambia’s government fears getting bogged down in lengthy and costly...
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