[The Point] A delegation of the Gambia government that was dispatched to gather first-hand information about situation of Gambians in Niger has gone as far as the International Organisation for Migration transit center in Agadez, in the North region.

[The Point] Christopher E. Mene, the lawyer to business tycoon, Abubakary Jawara, the chief executive officer of The Gambia-Angola Holding Group (GACH) has asked Momodou Sabally, former Presidential Affairs minister, secretary general and head of the...

[The Point] The Office of The Inspector General of Police in a press release says it has learned with dismay, the unwarranted attack on one Ousman Camara, a Sierra Leonean national, who frequents the West Field Junction area chanting the name of the ...

[The Point] The Gambia government expresses its concern over the recent military takeover in Myanmar, describing it as "worrisome political developments particularly with so many civilian leaders being detained."

[The Point] Crime management coordinator of The Gambia Police Force Demba Sowe, in his TRRC testimony yesterday told the commission that the suspects of the aborted March 2006 attempted coup were tortured by soldiers dressed in black before their app...

[The Point] The Senegalese Ministry of Health yesterday reported the registration of 285 new positive cases, bringing its total cases ever confirmed since March to 27, 365.

[The Point] The government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday launched an ambitious regional rice value-chain development project worth about 30 million dollars at a local hotel.

[The Point] Merck Foundation marked 'World Cancer Day 2021' with H. E. Madam FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia and Ambassador of Merck More than a Mother together with the Ministry of Health of The Gambia, through providing scholars...

[The Point] The Sahel region has been described as a hotspot for human-made climate change, facing both slow-onset temperature warming and a rise in sudden, extreme weather shocks, such as floodings and droughts.

[The Point] The Gambia government says it has come to its attention that false reports and insinuations predicting the imminent return of former President Jammeh are being amplified by some news and social media outlets.

[The Point] For some it was fun, but for Alieu Njie widely known by his sobriquet- 'Lyon', photography is a profession like any other, which 'if channelled properly with time, one can discover and explore new techniques.

[The Point] President of The Network of Finance and Tax Reporters (NFTR) Gambia chapter has disclosed that tax compliance and reduction is needed amid the negative impact of the deadly corona virus that has paralyzed businesses across the globe.

[The Point] The leader of the opposition Gambia Moral Congress party [GMC], Mai Ahmed Fatty, has stated that the birth of the National People's Party (NPP) plus new entrants demonstrated the growing democracy in The Gambia without a reverse gear.

[The Point] Following complaints by the community of Bakoteh and its environs over a recent fire outbreak that occurred at the Bakoteh dumpsite, the mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda has revealed that the council had spe...

[The Point] Global Youth Parliament Kanifing chapter recently elected new parliamentarians to steer and advance the affairs of youth in national development within the Kanifing Municipality.

[The Point] Importers of commodities in The Gambia on Thursday informed the legislators of the National Assembly Select Committee on Trade that the demurrage charges on imports is the only main factor contributing to price hikes of basic commodities ...

[The Point] Justice S. Wadda Cisse, a High Court judge in Banjul on Tuesday ordered for the accounts of Banta Keita to be frozen as the search for the suspect.

[The Point] Head of medical team at Wellingara Community Clinic in the Kombo North has appealed to the Ministry of Health to support the clinic with either State Enrolled Nurses or Community Health Nurses and midwives as they plan to expand their ope...

[The Point] The Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office recently oriented 30 traditional communicators drawn from various communities within West Coast Region on critical issues concerning covid-19.

[The Point] Disseminating key messages in any disease outbreak is key. And for far too long, traditional communicators, one of the oldest methods of spreading key messages in communities have been active in such exercises.

[The Point] UN Climate Change News, 1 February 2021 - The UN Climate Change Secretariat on Monday announced Regional Climate Weeks in 2021 and 2022, key meetings that will help build regional momentum for the annual UN Climate Change Conferences and ...

[The Point] Gambian international Alieu Fadera scored two fine goals (brace) during his Slovak side FK Pohronie 2-0 win over Ružomberok in their final winter break friendly game played at Futbalový stadión Žiar nad Hronom on Saturday.

[The Point] A victim of NIA, Alhagie Lang Ceesay, yesterday testified before the Truth Commission, giving account of his encounter with workers of Kanilai Family Farm, his detention at NIA and tortures.

[The Point] At least three new covid-19 related deaths have recorded, bringing the total number of deaths registered in the country to 131, according Health Ministry on Monday.

[The Point] Gambian female referee Fatou Ngum has been selected as Gambia's sole representative at the WAFU zone A U-17 football championship that will be played in Thies, Senegal, from February 5 to 11, 2021.

[The Point] Kulukochi FC over the weekend defeated Gunjur Project 1-0 in the 2021 Gunjur junior football tournament played at the Comium Park.

[The Point] BANJUL, 1 February 2021: The government of The Gambia and the government of Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation for the mutual interest of both countries.

[ITC] Elsie's Women Empowerment Farm is the first women-owned farm producing organic cotton in the Gambia, and as the name might suggest, women's economic empowerment is at the heart of this enterprise. Moreover, as a member of the Young Female Farme...

[The Point] The Gambia U-17 team is set to know their opponents for the 2021 West Africa Football Union (WAFU) zone A football tournament, according to news reaching Pointsports Desk.

[The Point] A young planter, Lamin Fatty said farming makes him feel healthier and he is proud to be a farmer.