As part of its public outreach programmes, the US Embassy in The Gambia, on Tuesday, continued its free internet research training for students in senior secondary schools within the Greater Banjul Area.

The training was held at the embassy's conference hall, located at its premises along the Kairaba Avenue. 

Stephen M Mallinger, the information resource officer at the US Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, delivered a presentation on internet research techniques. Mr Mallinger, who is also the regional officer for 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, told the Daily Observer that this training is part of the US embassy's outreach programmes to the public.

"We are anxious to work with the youths and the cultural community.  We are fortunate that The Gambia's official language is English, therefore, the American online information resources are quite appropriate for The Gambia," he said. 

For his part, Mohammadou M Njie (Papa), the public diplomacy and cultural affairs assistant, thanked the students for responding to their invitation. 
He advised the students to work hard and make the best use of the knowledge gained.