1. Barrow exhorts Gambia's youths to focus on education to become role models for future generations2. UDP leader says President's 'unite for the common good' plea a regurgitation of country's National Anthem3. Gambia announces measures to prevent Ebola from entering the country from Guinea4. 4 people die and 33 are newly infected as second Covid wave bites harder5. With the devastating impact of the pandemic persisting, the tourism and culture Minister discourages new lockdown6. UDP considers data not dates as it pulls the plug on February fundraiser in response to more Covid infections leading to more deaths. Plans apparently still afoot for another NPP carnival days before lockdown7. Sahara Desert dust cloud covers the Gambia8. New power plant moves Nawec a step closer to 2025 objective9. World's strongest economies to consider vaccines for poorer nations10. Blocking of Australian news content denounced as "schoolyard bullying" by Facebook*11*. Mars rover touches down on Red Planet