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Continuation of presentation by  Ojoma Ochai- Director Programme at the British Council. Ms Ochai who is based in Nigeria was the Consultant at the Media and Civil Society engagement on the Local Content on Gambia Quadrennial Periodic Report (QPR), held at the Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI) in Kanifing  On 11 July 2019 In her presentation reproduce verbatim, Madam Ochai stated: " The 2005 Convention assists government in the design and implementation of policies and measures that -           support creation, production, distribution and access to diverse cultural goods and services -           ensure equitable access, openness and balance -           integrate culture in sustainable development policies, plans and programmes - promotes respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Internation...

NCAC Prohibits unauthorised commercialisation of Omar Bun Jeng Islamic Sermons The Copyright Office under the National Council for Arts and Culture informs the general public that effective 5August 2019, no person shall engage in reproduction or recording of Islamic Sermons of Oustas Omar Bun Jeng for commercial purpose without permission. This information is obtained in a press release signed by Sana Jawara- Copyright Officer on behalf of Mr Hassoum Ceesay, acting Director General of the National Council; for Arts and Culture (NCAC). The release further states that: “Attention of this Office has been drawn to certain section of the public engages in reproduction and commercialisation of Sermons of the late Oustas Bun Jeng without permission or authorisation, which violates Copyright Ownership of the said products as provided in section 15 of the 2004 Copyright Act of The Gambia. “The late renowned Islamic Scholar conducted most of these sermons while under the employ...