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dianlneu

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American expat in Gambia

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Lives in Brikama

Registration: 27 July 2014

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dianlneu replied to a thread
8 years ago
pokerkid7174

Set up a permenent home and possibly a business by pokerkid7174

Hi, Me and my wife are looking to move here in the next 1 or 2 years. I am now trying to find a 3 / 4 bedroom house to rent long term, so that we have a base so that we can fly out as and when, to set up a permenent home and possibly a business. In ...

dianlneu

The business climate is very tough. I have seen foreign couples try to run bakeries and restaurants and they work very hard to do little more than break even, even in the monied beach-town area of Fajara. I would recommend that if you are going ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
helengambia

Marriage venues by helengambia

Planning in getting married in Gambia in May next year. Anybody got tips. We want it low key and maybe about 20 people, somewhere thats nice and quiet and good food and music. Don't want to spend a fortune but just have a nice celebration with ...

dianlneu

There is a Cafe at Sabina junction that does celebrations--it is on Kairaba Avenue right where the road running past bookstore Timbooktu meets Kairaba avenue. THe name I think now is called the Star Bakery. Nice place, and because of the difficult ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
elakes

What is the current situation of life in Gambia now by elakes

Hello friends, Pls acquaint me. What is the current situation of life in Gambia now. I am hopefully visiting this month end for a holiday trip, hope Banjul is still the quite, secured and friendly place that I used to know?

dianlneu

Not a lot of money for advertising and strategic branding. The best money is running a transportation business. You will get more money doing that than anything else. Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Gambia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gambia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gambia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

dianlneu

Africmed/Afro-med is not really AT the Turntable, but further up the road, perhaps a 20 Dalasi taxi ride from the Turntable. They have a website as Africmed, which has a map and gives the exact location. Read More

dianlneu created a thread
9 years ago

Offer for Jazan - how are accommodations for women in university?

Hello, I have a question. I am about to receive an offer for a university post in Jazan. How are the university accommodations for women? Are they convenient for being able to shop and cook? Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
atilola adeleke

Health sector in Gambia by atilola adeleke

I am pretty new here.I have a quick question,where can I get information about the gambia health sector?I am a medical doctor and I will love to work in the gambia.

dianlneu

Get your credentials recognized and open your clinic! Or, contact Afro-med or the Westfield clinic to work at those facilities. There is great need for your services. If you would like to make a real difference, there is a new clinic/foundation ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Gambia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gambia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gambia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

dianlneu

Day to day healthcare is mainly carried out by nurse practitioners located in your neighborhood, and they generally are moonlighting to supplement their income on their regular jobs. Otherwise, there are a small number of clinics with qualified ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Gambia by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Gambia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Gambia? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

dianlneu

Day to day healthcare is mainly carried out by nurse practitioners located in your neighborhood, and they generally are moonlighting to supplement their income on their regular jobs. Otherwise, there are a small number of clinics with qualified ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
esthermeisje

moving to Gambia with family by esthermeisje

hi! im moving to Gambia with my husband and our year old daughter. we will be living at the sheraton Gambia for a while since he will be working there. i need help with information on night life (which are the best meeting areas for expats?), ...

dianlneu

Expat medical facilities: Afromed, which you can find online as Africmed, which also has maternal and pediatric programs, and the Westfield clinic. It is a good idea to lean French if you are in WEst Africa in general because not knowing will put ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
9 years ago
bilan99

Good international and local schools in Gambia by bilan99

Hi I am from UK, I am thinking of moving to the Gambia and I would like any good international schools for my children. I also don't mind if my younger children go to a local school, if the school is taught in English only and the teachers do ...

dianlneu

Gambian universities have realized that their graduates will go nowhere in West Africa if their graduates are not proficient in French. So UTG requires French and AIWA also teaches it, with students going to the Alliance to further develop their ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
10 years ago
bilan99

Good international and local schools in Gambia by bilan99

Hi I am from UK, I am thinking of moving to the Gambia and I would like any good international schools for my children. I also don't mind if my younger children go to a local school, if the school is taught in English only and the teachers do ...

dianlneu

It depends on your price range. THere are West Africa International, which has the International Baccalaureate, Marina, which does the IGCSE,and SBEC. However, for primary only there is also Zenith Preparatory School, which makes sure the students ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
10 years ago
Chop Adeline

Seeking for a job vacancy by Chop Adeline

Hi, I am Chop Adeline Mange, a female Cameroonian and a holder of a Master of Science Degree in Botany. My main interests are biodiversity and environmental quality conservation, food security and livelihood sustainability. I am flexible, have ...

dianlneu

The University of The Gambia is short-staffed in the area of the biological sciences, and would be very pleased to receive a well-qualified African scientist with a research agenda. I would recommend contacting the Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. ... Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
10 years ago
Cowslick

Any permanent vacancies for Up Front receptionists?Im from UK by Cowslick

Hi, Do you know of any permanent vacanices for front of house receptionists in The Gambia? I have 27 years solid professional experience within various corporate industries within London, UK? I am a UK resident and would love to live in The ...

dianlneu

If you speak Wolof or Mandinka, you might get one. Keep in mind that there is very high unemployment in The Gambia, and such a job should really go to a local person. Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
10 years ago
Iyanda

Seeking Research Work by Iyanda

I am an expert in qualitative and quantitative researches including data analysis. I am seeking work from private and public establishments on freelance platform. Contact me at: madobresearchservices@gmail.com

dianlneu

Call the university relations office. Also HR--I believe the number at HR is 3650021. Read More

dianlneu replied to a thread
10 years ago
Iyanda

Seeking Research Work by Iyanda

I am an expert in qualitative and quantitative researches including data analysis. I am seeking work from private and public establishments on freelance platform. Contact me at: madobresearchservices@gmail.com

dianlneu

You should contact the University of the Gambia for the possibility of teaching research design to undergraduates and assisting them with research projects. They appear to need people with specialized training in doing so, as the brain drain as ... Read More