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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:34:31 GMT
URR Inhabitants Experience Irregular Power Supply Amid Ramadan
[Foroyaa] The inhabitants of Upper River Region (URR) have expressed their despair and desperation over the inconsistent power supply they are experiencing as the holy month of Ramadan commences.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:22:01 GMT
Coach Ebou Jarra Reacts to Real De Banjul Sacking
[The Point] Coach Ebou Jarra has reacted to Real de Banjul sacking after the city boys terminated his four- year contract as the first team coach.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:21:59 GMT
Yorro Njie Elected Ils-Africa Region Board Member
[The Point] Gambian Yorro Njie has been elected as ILS-Africa regional board member.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:21:58 GMT
Gambia Para Powerlifting Team Pays Courtesy Call On GNOC
[The Point] The Gambia's Para Powerlifting team to Manchester, on Monday paid a courtesy call on The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) following powerlifter Modou Gamo's outstanding performance at Manchester Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:21:56 GMT
GBA in Senegal for Youth Camp, Competition
[The Point] The Gambia Badminton Association is currently in Thies, Senegal for Badminton Youth Training Camp and mini competition. Two other Zone 2 member countries will join The Gambia for the youth camp and competition.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:08:46 GMT
Imam Ratib of Gunjur Passes Away
[Foroyaa] Fakawsu Touray, Imam Ratib of Gunjur in Kombo South, has passed away on 13th April 2021. Touray is from a family of Imams. His father, Alhagie Bai Mustapha Touray, was also an Imam.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:08:43 GMT
University Student Solicits Sponsorship to Foot His Bills
[Foroyaa] A young university student, Pa Matarr I Cham, is seeking immediate support for him to foot his tuition fees.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:58 GMT
Diaspora Gambian Youth to Launch Project Targeting Ex-Migrants, Others
[The Point] Muhammadou Drammeh, a young Canadian of Gambian descent plans to launch a project to train and empower Gambians deported from Europe and North America. This, he believes would enable them to become productive and self-reliant.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:55 GMT
Mauritanian Community Inaugurates New President, Council Office
[The Point] Ahmed Mally Manane has been inaugurated as the new president of the Mauritania Community Council in the Gambia on Monday in Banjul.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:51 GMT
IEC Calls for Calm While Assuring to Issuing Different Voter Cards to Previously Used
[The Point] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has called for calm and assured that the commission will issue new voters' cards different than the previously used cards in elections.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:46 GMT
Karantaba Police Post in Appalling State
[The Point] Karantaba Police Post in Sami District of the Central River Region North (CRR/N) is currently in an appalling state, as the facility lacked necessary resources that ensure effective service delivery, The Point has been reliably informed.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:42 GMT
Rainbow Gene Christian Charity Inaugurated
[The Point] Rainbow Gene, a newly formed charity organisation was recently inaugurated to assist children and improve their living conditions.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:40 GMT
NHRC Urges Immediate End to Sexual And Gender Based Violence
[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it's deeply troubled by the spate of rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence in the country.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:38 GMT
Armed Youth, Thieves Habitually Storm Mandinary LBS School's Building
[The Point] Armed youth and thieves are reported to in a habit of storming the Mandinary Lower Basic School in the Kombo North District, threatening lives of students and teachers as well as stealing valuable material; The Point has been anonymously ...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:34 GMT
Covid-19 Has Gifted us a Chance to End Gender-Based Violence!
[The Point] If the world can unite to beat coronavirus, it should apply the same energy to rooting out abuse.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:33 GMT
TANGO Develops Strategic Plan for 2021-2026
[The Point] The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) recently convened a forum to display its five-year strategic plan that identifies the needs, standards and approaches for the plan.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:31 GMT
IPC Inaugurates Youth Branch
[The Point] The Inter-Party Committee (IPC), over the weekend inaugurated a youth branch of the Inter-Party Committee (YoBIPC). The inauguration was held at a local hotel in Kololi.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:55:28 GMT
'Yakumba, Yusupha Jaiteh Have No Case to Answer'
[The Point] Defence Counsel Yankuba Darboe, who represented Yakumba Jaiteh and Yusupha Jaiteh, who were charged with assault and obstruction, on the 12th April, 2021, told the Kanifing Magistrates' Court before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:00:26 GMT
'Barrow Embolden Jammeh's Enablers'
[The Point] The president of the Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights, Sheriff Kijera, has accused President Adama Barrow of enabling and gratifying former President Yahya Jammeh's enablers after Defence Minister Sheikh Omar Faye's comments.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:59:37 GMT
Journalist Alhagie Mbye Recalls April 10-11 Student Massacre By Yahya Jammeh's Troops
[The Point] It was on April 10 -11, 2000 that former Gambian dictator, Yahya Jammeh, commanded his troops to senseless and brutally gunned down over a dozen student demonstrators for merely demanding justice over "murder and rape" by paramilitary off...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:56:31 GMT
Women Seek 16 Parliament Reservation Seats
[The Point] The Gambian Constitution and the Women's Act 2010 guarantee women's participation in politics. On Saturday women from diverse environments met to validate a draft bill that seeks 16 reserved seats for women at the National Assembly, which...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:51:18 GMT
Dozens Arrested Over Attack On Immigration Post
[The Point] Mamanding Dibba, the spokesperson of The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has confirmed the arrest of dozens of people in connection with an attack on the Gunjur Immigration Post. The arrestees include one person who was identified as ...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:21:10 GMT
UTG Lecturer Recalls How Jammeh Doctored Laws to Favour His 22-Year Rule
[The Point] A specialist on International Human Rights Law and lecturer at The University of The Gambia (UTG), Gaye Sowe, on Thursday before the TRRC expounded the manner in which former President Yahya Jammeh changed the 1996 Draft Constitution in f...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:16:15 GMT
Pura Hosts Malian Energy Regulator to Discuss Bilateral Relations
[The Point] The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority of The Gambia (PURA) yesterday hosted the Malian Energy Regulator (ONAP) delegation to discuss and explore bilateral relation on export of petroleum among other initiatives.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:02:41 GMT
Good Morning Mr. President - Security Still Remains a Challenge
[The Point] Mr. President, The Gambia should try and emulate Kenya in taking a firm stance against drug peddlers and other criminals in our society.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:02:03 GMT
Jam City Miss Opportunity to Top 2nd Division League
[The Point] Jam City last Thursday missed the opportunity to top the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League following their goalless draw with Second Infantry Battalion in their week-thirteen game played at the Independence St...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:01:36 GMT
UDP Remembers April 10th & 11th, Shows Solidarity
[The Point] "On this day in April 2000, a peaceful students' demonstration was turned into a massacre scene when the Gambia Armed forces fired at the assembled, unarmed, and defenceless school children killing some and maiming some for life. Two days...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:58:33 GMT
SLA Rolls Out Scholarship Programme
[The Point] Former Presidential Affairs Minister and International speaker, Momodou Sabally has announced that his youth empowerment foundation, Sabally Leadership Academy (SLA) will grant scholarships to 100 deserving young Gambians over the next fi...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:55:20 GMT
Real Coach Complains to Referee Nyagado After Brikama Utd Defeat
[The Point] Head coach of Real de Banjul, Ebou Jarra, has complained about the central referee Lamin Nyagado's decision after his side's defeat to Brikama United in the country's top flight league.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:52:21 GMT
Col. Njie to Soldiers - Don't Be Drawn Into Political Bickering
[The Point] Col. Sait Njie, the commander of State Guard Battalion has urged personnel of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) not to be drawn into political bickering that has occupied the daily activities of the civilian lives.



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