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British High Commissioner to The Gambia. Opinions are my own. RTs do not imply endorsement. Follow @UKintheGambia and @HEAminata

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Harriet King
5 months
Which West African country makes the best #Jollofrice ? My vote is definitely with #TheGambia 🇬🇲….
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Harriet King
3 months
We’ve started our own farm here in #TheGambia ….🇬🇲. Now just need to name our three new #goats ….
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Harriet King
3 months
My beloved #Gambia 🇬🇲. The beauty of this place just keeps amazing me.
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Harriet King
7 months
Five weeks in, I feel so lucky to be living in this beautiful country. Four of my favourite pics so far of #TheGambia
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Harriet King
4 months
Finally able to officially post my welcome video, now I’ve presented my credentials. So delighted to be here in @TheGambia 🇬🇲
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Harriet King
6 months
#London has been great, but I’m looking forward to getting back to the beauty and warmth of #TheGambia next week.
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Harriet King
4 months
So 2023 saw my family move back to our beloved #WestAfrica and start to discover the beautiful country that is #TheGambia 🇬🇲. So looking forward to more discovery and more achievement in 2024 with my incredible team at @UKinTheGambia . So much to be done and I’m excited!
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Harriet King
29 days
Much excitement at the British 🇬🇧Residence here in #TheGambia this morning, as one of our new goats, Sally, has had her baby…Still deciding on a name..
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Harriet King
3 months
An inspirational start to the day. I got to stroke a vulture’s head! Incredible work being done at Kartong Bird Observatory to research the amazing birds of #TheGambia 🇬🇲. Bird migration research, conservation and education, in close partnership with the #TheUK . @kartongbirdobs
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Harriet King
5 months
Celebrated it almost being Christmas with #Domoda for supper last night at the British Residence. #Gambianpeanutbutterstew is literally my favourite dish in the world
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Harriet King
4 months
Completely loved being part of 🇬🇲 #TheGambia ’s 2023 Janjangbureh Bicentenary Commemoration today. So much rich culture to celebrate and enjoy. Well done @TheGambiaMoTC for organising such a fabulous day.
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Harriet King
5 months
So delighted to be officially accredited as 🇬🇧British High Commissioner to #TheGambia 🇬🇲
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Harriet King
5 months
The peace and beauty of 🇬🇲 #TheGambia was mesmerising this weekend in Makasutu. So many stunning birds and fascinating baboons and monkeys. Loving discovering this incredible country.
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Harriet King
4 months
Loving hanging out with my new best friends the #greenvervetmonkeys on our terrace this evening. Love #TheGambia 🇬🇲 and it’s amazing wildlife and nature
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Harriet King
6 months
I was so proud of my team at @UKinTheGambia today. A very special service to mark Remembrance Day. We will Remember them.
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Harriet King
3 months
Happy 59th Independence Day to my wonderful friends and colleagues here in #TheGambia . Here’s to a prosperous, peaceful and happy future for this beautiful country that I now call home.
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Harriet King
5 months
First trip to State House to meet @FirstLady_GMB . She does so much to support women and children in #TheGambia 🇬🇲, and @UKinTheGambia is excited about working together going forward.
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Harriet King
4 months
I’ve become fascinated by the beautiful #birds here in #TheGambia 🇬🇲. I was lucky enough to see an Abyssinian Roller yesterday evening, hanging out in our garden. Many more stunning birds to spot here over the next three years :)
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Harriet King
3 months
One of the many great things I got to do today was have my first official taste of #TheGambia ’s amazing #mangoes . They truly do bring joy to my life, and are one of the many many reasons I love this country..
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Harriet King
6 months
Not sure who took the best selfie, but @mkah it was such a joy to finally meet you. We share so much passion for #education and #humanrights , and improving the future of #TheGambia .
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Harriet King
2 months
While I’m busy meeting all the main political parties, my amazing Residence team is busy preparing local #Gambian 🇬🇲 juices for a big gala dinner we are hosting tomorrow for #CommonwealthDay . #Wonjo still a firm favourite for my two kids…
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Harriet King
3 months
In the 40th year of the amazing #Chevening programme it was a joy and inspiration to welcome back four of our latest contingent of scholars who have completed fully funded Masters degrees in the UK 🇬🇧. @CheveningFCDO . @UKinTheGambia .
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Harriet King
6 months
Met the wonderful Rose Sarr @rosensarr , the Country Representative for @UNFPATheGambia this morning. @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧 is keen to do all we can to help support women and girls, gender equality and youth empowerment here in #TheGambia 🇬🇲. #16DaysOfActivism
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Harriet King
3 months
An inspiring meeting today with the Honourable Speaker @AssemblyGambia . We discussed everything from the #Constitution , #FGM , to the role of #women in politics. Much to be done here in #TheGambia 🇬🇲. @UKinTheGambia is proud to be supporting the work that is underway.
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Harriet King
1 month
Eid Mubarak to all my dear Muslim friends and colleagues.
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Harriet King
2 months
Loved hosting all the many people supporting the health and welfare of #TheGambia to celebrate #CommonwealthDay 2024. 75 years of incredible unity, that we must utilise and drive forward. Great to celebrate health and wellbeing here in #Banjul
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Harriet King
5 months
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Honourable Seedy K. M. Keita and I discussed the vital reforms underway to support the public and private sectors in #TheGambia 🇬🇲. His vision and passion was truly inspiring (as was his agreement on Gambian Jollof rice). @MofeaGambia .
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Harriet King
7 months
My family and I had a fabulous tour of the Bijilo Forest Park with the manager Soloman, discovering some of the incredible #wildlife that #TheGambia has to offer.
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Harriet King
13 days
On behalf of UK charity Sunshine with Smiles, I presented the Edward Francis Hope Teaching Hospital with a key machine part. It now has the most modern and best mammogram machine in The Gambia 🇬🇲 for the detection of breast cancer. . @UKintheGambia .
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Harriet King
3 months
It’s been a busy day! @ It was an utter pleasure to meet with Honourable Dr Amadou Lamin Samateh, the Gambian Minister of Health today. The UK does a lot through @The_MRC but I want to do more on #health . Lots to be done. @MohGambia . @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
7 months
Hosted an inspirational group of women for lunch today, all of whom were clearly as passionate as I am about the rights of #women and #girls in 🇬🇲 #TheGambia .
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Harriet King
6 months
Highlight of my trip to #London this week was meeting H.E Dr. Fatou Bensouda, 🇬🇲 The Gambia’s High Commissioner to the UK 🇬🇧. @UKinTheGambia can’t wait to welcome you when you visit next month. So much we can do together for #TheGambia .
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Harriet King
3 months
A passionate conversation today about the challenges faced by women and girls in #TheGambia , especially on #genderbasedviolence and #FGM . Plus #Youth and the huge potential they have here. @UKinTheGambia will do all we can to support the amazing work you are doing @Fantanka1 .
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Harriet King
7 months
Absolutely delighted to meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Dr. Mamadou Tangara this morning, following a hugely warm welcome to 🇬🇲 #TheGambia . Excited to lead the work of @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧here.
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Harriet King
11 days
Loved celebrating the launch of the National Citizen’s Assembly, bringing together stakeholders to support the Great Green Wall Frontline - a grassroots-led initiative supporting frontline communities to mitigate effects of #climatechange . @GGWFrontline . @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
6 months
So #GlobalHealth is so important to me. I’ve been in Africa during both Ebola and Covid 19 and there is so much we all need to do. Meeting Dr. Desta Tiruneh from @WHO was both serious and enjoyable as we exchanged our stories and plans to support #TheGambia .
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Harriet King
25 days
Hosted a fabulous team of UK 🇬🇧 medical students from Swansea University - here as part of a longstanding partnership with #TheGambia to learn and support the medical system here. @UKinTheGambia . @SwanseaUni
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Harriet King
7 months
Honourable Baboucarr Bouy, 🇬🇲Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery and I met to discuss their ambitious agenda, and our shared passion for the work of the civil service in 🇬🇧 and 🇬🇲. His title is way more impressive than mine!
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Harriet King
2 months
Met the amazing Manjit Gill today, who runs . As a woman - especially one with sisters and daughters - I passionately support the right to menstrual dignity for every girl and woman globally. @UKinTheGambia is so proud to be working with you @BintiPeriod .
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Harriet King
4 months
Thank you @SimonMcDonaldUK - incredibly proud to be a woman representing #UK in #TheGambia
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Simon McDonald
4 months
Annual survey: countries where 🇬🇧 is represented by a woman: 74 of c.170 UK ambassadors/high commissioners/perm reps/governors are women. Aim is 50:50 #GettingThere
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Harriet King
4 months
An exciting morning activity today - we planted four cocoa plants in the Residence garden, thanks to @fadyhocheimy . Who knew that #TheGambia could produce chocolate ( @fadyhocheimy does, and is passionate about it)! Looking forward to a future chocolate harvest for @UKinTheGambia .
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Harriet King
4 months
Such inspirational ambition and drive from the Gambian Youth Parliament, who I met yesterday. @GambiaNYP - @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧 looks forward to working with you on key issues where #youth in #TheGambia 🇬🇲can be a real force for good.
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Harriet King
4 months
Hosted our first #BurnsNight last night with the Gambian Chief of Defence staff as our guest of honour. Wonderful opportunity to share our #Scottish traditions. @UKDA_Dakar . @ArmedGambia . @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
3 months
More from my incredible weekend in the #RiverGambiaNationalPark . @ChimpanzeeRehab are doing amazing work supporting the #Chimpanzees and the varied wildlife and environment of this beautiful place. Can’t wait to go back. @UKinTheGambia . @HEAminata .
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Harriet King
2 months
Met yet another amazing CSO today (there are so many!) supporting women in #TheGambia . @thewoman_boss does inspiring stuff supporting Gambian women in innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. @ukinthegambia shares your passion and drive.
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Harriet King
27 days
A belated but huge congratulations to Di Miles for being awarded an MBE for her services to education in #TheGambia ….🇬🇲. She has done incredible work in setting up and running the Afrikaya nursery here, supporting early years education. See .
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Harriet King
3 months
A fascinating and informative meeting today with @JahaENDFGM , one of the leading voices in the fight against #FGM . Impressive work that her organisation @SafeHands4Girls is doing to empower #women in 🇬🇲, especially promoting the financial independence of women. @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
7 months
My new friend Honourable Hamat N K Bah @TheGambiaMoTC and I hit it off instantly. @UKinTheGambia will continue to support the growth of tourism here, with @VisitGambia also. A key part of the economy for #TheGambia 🇬🇲
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Harriet King
7 months
Shared my passion for higher education with Honourable Professor Pierre Gomez at @MoHERST_gambia . So pleased #UK 🇬🇧 is such a popular destination for #TheGambia . #Chevening key for this.
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Harriet King
4 months
Such a warm and productive meeting with the Vice President of The Gambia 🇬🇲 this morning. @OVP_gm . @UKinTheGambia
@OVP_gm
Office of The Vice President - The Gambia
4 months
Productive discussions between VP Jallow & new British High Commissioner @HCKingFCDO at State House today, focusing on bolstering strong UK-Gambia ties. Highlights include support for justice, armed forces, education, & a commitment to further strengthen the partnership 🇬🇲🇬🇧
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Harriet King
2 months
So great to have @CPA_UK here in #TheGambia , further strengthening their fruitful partnership with the National Assembly here. The Honourable Speaker was our guest of honour at a reception, joining CSOs, @CPA_UK , and National Assembly members. @AssemblyGambia . @UKinTheGambia .
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Harriet King
6 months
Thank you for coming in to see us @TresorWomen . Such positive messages about #femaleempowerment and the importance of financial freedom for women in #TheGambia 🇬🇲. Keep up the good work. @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧enjoyed hosting you.
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Harriet King
7 months
#ClimateChange is close to my heart. Honourable Rohey John Manjang and I discussed waste management, coastal erosion, renewable energy and other key issues. So much to do. @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧is keen to support @Meccnar_Gambia and The Gambia 🇬🇲 where we can.
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Harriet King
7 months
The Gambian Ministry of Tourism treated me to some of the delights that #TheGambia has to offer on Sunday….
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Harriet King
7 months
Courtesy of my friends at @TheGambiaMoTC and @TheGambiaXperience I was able to greet the first charter flight of 🇬🇧British tourists arriving in #TheGambia . Start of the tourist season here in 🇬🇲
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Harriet King
3 months
Inspiring visit to the Gunjur Inclusion Centre last week, where disabled children are able to access play and feel fully included in society, with amazing support for families also. We need more of these here. More at . @DirectoratDA
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Harriet King
4 months
Met the inspiring Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary General, and with The First Lady, we launched the Commonwealth ‘No More’ Global Campaign in The Gambia - a clear stance against gender based violence. @PScotlandCSG . @FirstLady_GMB . @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇲
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Harriet King
25 days
Having a health focussed week - last night I hosted more medical professionals (fully qualified this time) working with Gam Med () who also provide incredible support to the medical system here in #TheGambia
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Harriet King
2 months
I’ve been busy this week meeting with political parties here - NPP, UDP, PDOIS and GDC. Fascinating insights and analysis into the political context of #TheGambia 🇬🇲. @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
7 months
Having first met at Heathrow at 6am the day I flew to #TheGambia 🇬🇲, it was great to properly meet the Chief Justice of #TheGambia this morning. @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧is proud to support important work in the Justice sector here.
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Harriet King
7 months
Could have talked for hours with the Honourable Minister for Basic and Secondary Education, the inspirational Mrs Claudiana A. Cole. We covered the importance of #girlseducation and the close links between 🇬🇲and 🇬🇧on #education
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Harriet King
2 months
So proud of you @BaldehF . So richly deserved. We are fully behind you. @UKinTheGambia
@USEmbassyBanjul
U.S. Embassy Banjul
2 months
U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Fatou Baldeh at 2024 International Women of Courage Awards Banjul, The Gambia - On March 4, at 16:30 GMT, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, along with the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will host the annual International…
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Harriet King
6 months
Cricket has always been part of my life. My Grandpa was obsessed, as is my husband. So it was fabulous to meet with the captain and vice captain of the #Gambia national cricket team today. @BubacarrKuyate1 thank you for your warm welcome.
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Harriet King
3 months
I was so delighted to visit the Afrikaya Nursery this morning. . An inspirational self-funding and self-sustaining project, supporting early years education in the New Yundum community, full of happy kids enjoying learning. @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
2 months
It was wonderful to meet with the Vice Chancellor of the @UniOfGambia today. Education, especially at University level is so key to the future of #TheGambia . Keen to do all we can to support and partner in this area. @UKinTheGambia
@UniOfGambia
University of The Gambia
2 months
Today, we were honored to host Her Excellency @HCKingFCDO , the British High Commissioner to The Gambia. The meeting with our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Herbert Robinson, highlighted key areas of cooperation- #Agriculture and #Health . Exciting collaborations lie ahead! 🇬🇲🤝🇬🇧
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Harriet King
7 months
Here here @D_R_Belgrove . You are sorely missed by everyone here in #TheGambia and at @UKinTheGambia .
@HarrietLMathews
Harriet Mathews
7 months
End of an era as David Belgrove, former HC to The Gambia and Ambassador to Liberia, retires from the FCDO. Thank you for 41 years of service @D_R_Belgrove ! It has been an honour. @UKinTheGambia @UKinLiberia
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Harriet King
7 months
Another boat visit today - this time to meet with Lt Cdr, Head of the 🇬🇲Maritime Operation Centre, and his team. End of two weeks of key training provided by 🇬🇧 #UK
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Harriet King
4 months
A fun evening spent with Vanessa Ruck, @TheGirlOnABike , a British 🇬🇧adventurer and motorcycle racer, TEDx motivational speaker, and Ambassador for @RidersforHealth , which does such fabulous work supporting the #health sector here in The Gambia 🇬🇲 @UKinTheGambia . @HEAminata
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Harriet King
2 months
Totally inspired by my visit to @RidersforHealth today. Amazing work being done, alongside @MohGambia to ensure access to health facilities nationwide, using quality motorbikes and other vehicles, ensuring top class maintenance and training. @UKinTheGambia . @2WheelsforLife .
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Harriet King
5 months
It was such a pleasure to represent the #UK at this important event
@UK_AfricanUnion
UK at the African Union
5 months
🇬🇧 @HCKingFCDO honoured to attend #AU #PSC on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Children in Situations of Conflict 🇬🇧supports #Gambian leadership as Co-Chair of the Africa Platform on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts #Agenda2063 @UKinTheGambia
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Harriet King
7 months
It was great to meet with @NHRCGambia this morning. They are doing so much valuable work here, and @UKinTheGambia is delighted to be their close partner.
@NHRCGambia
NHRC of The Gambia
7 months
H.E @HCKingFCDO new British High Commissioner to The Gambia held an introductory meeting with #NHRC to discuss UK support to the Commission and future partnerships. We welcome Her Excellency to The Gambia and wish her a successful tour of duty and strengthening our partnerships
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Harriet King
25 days
It was a joy to welcome our Africa Director, Kate Foster, for an intensive 24 hour visit to #TheGambia 🇬🇲. Thanks to @Presidency_GMB , @NHRCGambia , @Gambia_MOJ , as well as CSOs and Development Partners for excellent meetings. @UKinTheGambia . @KFosterFCDO .
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Harriet King
7 months
#HappyInternationalDayOfTheGirl . I couldn’t agree more. Congratulations to @Aminatajaiteh5 for starting on her @CheveningFCDO journey in 🇬🇧. To girls everywhere on your day - reach for the stars.
@Aminatajaiteh5
Aminata jaiteh
7 months
Girls can achieve their dreams if provided the spaces. Another adventurous jouney has began, MA Gender Development Studies at the most prestigious @SussexUni , @IDS_UK . To every girl reading this, I dedícate this to you. #HappyInternationalDayOfTheGirl #Chevener @CheveningFCDO
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Harriet King
4 months
So proud of you @NDowJames , as is the whole of @UKinTheGambia . Your #OBE is so richly deserved.
@premrashid
Prem Rashid PhD FACS FRACS
4 months
Congratulations ⁦ @NDowJames ⁩ OBE. Well deserved recognition including the ⁦ @BAUSurology ⁩ St Paul’s Medal. An honour to know this dear friend of ⁦ @USANZUrology ⁩. You are a shining example for many. ⁦⁦ @aberdeenuni
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Harriet King
6 months
Important words from our Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Martin Norman @UKinTheGambia .
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Harriet King
7 months
Loved talking to Honourable Mr. Bakary Y. Badjie, 🇬🇲 The Gambia’s Minister for Youth and Sports - two things close to my heart - about everything from cricket to youth entrepreneurship today. Thank you @MOYSTheGambia . @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧 is proud to work with you.
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Harriet King
2 months
With representatives from the #Gambian National Cricket Team, alongside the amazing Dr Steve Bick, who with his British Charity Sunshine with Smiles is supporting #cricket here with much needed equipment.
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Harriet King
7 months
The UK’s 🇬🇧National Crime Agency #NCA is working closely with the Drugs Law Enforcement Agency #DLEAG here in 🇬🇲 #TheGambia . Delighted to meet with their Director General Alh. Bakary Gassama to discuss how #UK can continue to help support the fight against drug trafficking
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Harriet King
6 years
Goodbye Senegal. You stole my heart but I will be back one day. Inshallah.
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Harriet King
2 months
It was such a delight to meet you @EmiliaSiwingwa . @UKinTheGambia looks forward to working with @IHRDAfrica going forward.
@IHRDAfrica
IHRDA
2 months
7/3/24: @IHRDAfrica Executive Director, @EmiliaSiwingwa , pays courtesy visit to British High Commissioner to The Gambia, Her Excellency @HCKingFCDO . They discussed the High Commission’s & IHRDA’s areas of work & have committed to maintaining relations in areas of mutual interest.
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Harriet King
7 months
The President’s International Award - The Gambia @pia_awardGambia - Your work is truly inspiring, and it was great to hear this morning how you are striving to help the youth of 🇬🇲 #TheGambia . @UKinTheGambia is proud to be your close partner.
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Harriet King
4 months
This is such an important step in the global fight against #malaria , offering huge hope for #TheGambia 🇬🇲
@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
4 months
The UK is supporting @Gavi in the fight against malaria. British science is behind the world-first vaccines that have been shown to reduce malaria cases in children by 90% when used alongside bed nets and other tools. Together, we will help save lives.
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Harriet King
4 months
Today’s beautiful bird sighting in our garden here in #TheGambia was the stunning Bearded Barbet
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Harriet King
2 months
Proud to support @BintiPeriod . Doing such great work here
@BintiPeriod
Binti International 💙
2 months
We delivered our #menstrual #education across The #Gambia with @MobseTheGambia and the wonderful support of @UKinTheGambia it’s been an epic journey with lots of engaging conversations with teachers across the country. Looking forward to the next phase. #PeriodDignityGambia
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Harriet King
7 months
@JainabaFaye @HEAminata @JainabaFaye thankyou for all you have done for @UKinTheGambia . You will be sorely missed, but you remain part of our High Commission family, and our dear friend! Wishing you all the best in the next stage of your adventure. May you continue to shine.
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Harriet King
7 months
Great event today on such an important topic - #HumanRights . @UNGambia and @MoWcsw thank you so much for inviting me.
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Mandisa Mashologu
7 months
TODAY: @UNGambia & @MoWcsw launch the #HumanRights @75 Initiative - themed “leveraging the Universal Declaration for Human Rights to reduce inequalities” @swakana99 @UNHumanRights @IOMGambia @UNDP_TheGambia @NHRCGambia @HCKingFCDO
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Harriet King
13 days
My first TV interview here in The Gambia 🇬🇲 thanks to @QtvGambia
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Harriet King
4 years
#diplomile ready to go
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Harriet King
6 months
@mmashologu1 it was so great to meet you. @UKinTheGambia is looking forward to working closely with you all at @UNDP_TheGambia .
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Mandisa Mashologu
6 months
TODAY: Wonderful morning courtesy call on @HCKingFCDO to enhance collaboration & collective advocacy in support of national development priorities in🇬🇲under the Recovery-focused National #Development Plan to #LeaveNoOneBehind - #GlobalGoals #ForPeopleforPlanet @NChinbuah
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Harriet King
7 months
7 November is fast approaching..Please spread the word about #Chevening
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Harriet King
7 months
@Gambia_MOJ Our sincerest condolences on behalf of the British 🇬🇧 High Commission and the entire Chevening family
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Harriet King
7 months
Thank you so much @SWardleFCDO . My predecessors here have set a high bar for me!
@SWardleFCDO
Sharon Wardle
7 months
So happy to see my friend @HCKingFCDO take up her role in #Gambia and wish her every success. I hope that she will experience the same wonderful time that I did as High Commissioner & will receive the warmest of welcomes to the #SmilingCoast
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Harriet King
7 months
So great that @HMSTrent was able to work with so many from across this part of West Africa.
@HMSTrent
HMS Trent
7 months
Our Royal Marines from @42_commando 🗡️ trained with colleagues from Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼, The Gambia 🇬🇲 and Senegal 🇸🇳. We sharpened vital board & search techniques for countering piracy, smuggling and other illegal activity at sea off West Africa. 🏴‍☠️🌍 #GANo23 #TeamTrent
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Harriet King
7 months
Such a productive meeting at the 🇬🇲Gambian Ministry of Justice this morning. Delighted that @UKinTheGambia 🇬🇧 will continue to work closely with my new friend, Honourable Mr. Dawda A. Jallow and his team.
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Harriet King
4 months
Honoured to be part of the Opening of the 2024 Legal Year here in #TheGambia
@OVP_gm
Office of The Vice President - The Gambia
4 months
Great news! Vice President Jallow Officially Opens 2024 Legal Year🇬🇲 Acting on behalf of President Adama Barrow, VP Jallow marked the occasion with a speech highlighting pivotal legislative strides and international collaborations shaping the nation's legal landscape. (1/3)
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Harriet King
5 months
@SimonManleyFCDO @wto @mkah @UKinTheGambia @SimonManleyFCDO , @mkah - great news indeed. So good to see clear demonstration of such a strong relationship between #TheGambia 🇬🇲and #UK 🇬🇧
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Harriet King
9 years
Wishing very best to crew of HMSDragon. Was a joy to host reception on board last night. Thankyou and bon voyage. http://t.co/2I03ahNiXr
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Harriet King
7 months
Only two weeks left, youth of #TheGambia 🇬🇲. Don’t miss your chance to study in #UK 🇬🇧. Deadline is 7 November.
@CheveningFCDO
Chevening Awards🇬🇧
7 months
You have two weeks left to submit your #Chevening application for your chance to get that #ChosenForChevening feeling 🕺 We highly recommend submitting as early as possible before the 7 November deadline to avoid technical issues. Go on, press submit:
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Harriet King
5 months
Please watch this video. So important to address the imbalance on #gender , which is ingrained at such an early age. A woman can do anything a man can do!
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