Gambia
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:14:05 GMTBarrow Says Crime Rates Regrettable, Threat to National Security
[The Point] In his traditional Eid Address, President Adama has broken his silence on crime by declaring it regrettable and a threat to national security.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:14:04 GMTPoland-Gambia Economic Forum to Be Held Today
[The Point] A day forum will open a new chapter in collaboration between Poland and The Gambia today as the first ever-economic meeting organised officially by the Polish and Gambian high authorities will be held at Sunset Beach Hotel.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:14:02 GMTBarrow Pardons 57 Prisoners
[The Point] His Excellency the President of the Republic Mr. Adama Barrow, pursuant to the powers vested in him under Section 82 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, 1997 and the long-standing custom for the President to act on ...
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:13:59 GMTGambia's Health Ministry Denies Link With Seized Suspected Medical Products
[The Point] The Gambia's Ministry of Health has denied any link to a seized refrigerated truck with suspected medical products by Senegalese Custom Border Officers at Kerr Ayub.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:14:05 GMTLamin Jallow Scores Vital Goal in Lr Vicenza Win
[The Point] Scorpions winger, Lamin Jallow scored his Italian Second Division side, L.R. Vicenza winning goal during their 2-1 home win over Reggiana in their final game of the season (week-38 fixtures) played at the Sttadion Romeo Menti last Monday.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:14:04 GMTScorpions to Begin Training in Turkey On May 31
[The Point] The Gambian senior national team; Scorpions are set to begin their 15-day training camp in the Turkish resort city of Antalya from May 31 to June 15 2021, according to news emanating from Football House in Kanifing.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:14:02 GMTYankuba Jarju Scores in So Cholet Final Season Game
[The Point] Gambian international striker, Yankuba Jarju scored for his French Third Division side, SO Cholet during their 4-1 away defeat in the hands of Bourg-En-Bresse in their final game of the French Third Division League season (National 1) pla...
Mon, 17 May 2021 04:59:12 GMTGovt's Ramadan Declaration Angers Feminists
[RFI] Feminists in The Gambia have slammed a government memo issued during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan that stated women working in government should return home early to prepare Iftar, the traditional breaking of the fast during Ramadan, after ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:22:00 GMTJammeh's Justice and the Shadow of Bensouda
[JusticeInfo.net] Banjul -- This week in Gambia, the Truth Commission is ending probing the lawyers who established and entrenched the Yahya Jammeh dictatorship, without having called some of the most interesting witnesses. One of the elephants in th...
Fri, 14 May 2021 07:34:20 GMTUDP's Statement On the Seizure of Drugs At the Keur Ayib - Gambia-Senegal Border Post
[Foroyaa] The United Democratic Party views with alarm and despair the frequent reports of interceptions and seizures of large quantities of drugs and narcotic substances in and around the Gambia. The recent spike in number of serious crimes such as ...
Fri, 14 May 2021 07:34:20 GMTPresident Barrow Pardons 57 Prisoners
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has freed some 57 prisoners, a press release from the Ministry of Justice issued by the information ministry dated May 12, 2021 stated.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:18 GMTUnderstanding the Nature and Threats of Drug Trafficking to National and Regional Security in West Africa
[The Point] Since the 1990s, West Africa has become a major transit and repackaging hub for cocaine and heroin originating from the Latin American and Asian producing areas to European markets.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:16 GMT2 Executive Members for Gambia for 5 Years Join UDP
[The Point] Abdul William, the assistant secretary general and Omar Sanyang, the national youth president for the Gambia for 5 Year Peace Building Pro-democratic Movement on Monday joined the United Democratic Party (UDP).
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:13 GMTWork Starts At D25 Million President Jawara Mausoleum
[The Point] Construction of the mausoleum of Gambia's first president, Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, has finally begun in earnest in the premises of National Assembly where he was buried in August 2019.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:12 GMTKomani, Kanifing East Win Groups As KM Regional League Reaches Play-Offs
[The Point] The 2020-2021 Kanifing Municipality Regional Third Division League reached the post-season play-offs after the end of the regular season over the weekend.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:09 GMTFailures of African Leadership
[The Point] Africa has seen many leadership styles over the course of history. The season of darkness in African leadership can be attributed to the period of the kingdoms to dictatorships to democrats and to self-perpetuating rule in this era. An as...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:06 GMTBarrow Decries Rampant Malpractice On Export of Wood Containers
[The Point] Lamin Barrow, the chairman of the Association of Wood Re-exporters and Forest users in The Gambia has decried the rampant malpractice surrounding the exportation of containers of wood to China, claiming that despite government currently i...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:01 GMTUDP Describes Drug Seizure As Alarming
[The Point] The United Democratic Party has in a statement described as alarming the recent seizure of drugs at the Keur Ayib - The Gambia-Senegal border post.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:20:00 GMTGRA Collects Over D1.2 Billion Revenue in April
[The Point] Despite the deadly global pandemic (covid-19), The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) is doing everything possible to meet its set revenue target, having collected over D1.2 billion revenue in April 2021.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:59 GMTGambia - Young People in Agriculture
[The Point] Agriculture is important to the development of any nation including The Gambia.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:58 GMTUTG Introduces National Languages
[The Point] The University of the Gambia (UTG) on Thursday 6 May 2021 gathered stakeholders to validate the introduction of local languages in the school curriculum by next semester. The event was held at the university campus in Kanifing.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:55 GMTGFF 1st Division - Fortune FC Continue Winning Streak, Tallinding Register 2nd Win
[The Point] Fortune FC continued their winning form in pursuit of their first ever division one league title after defeating Hawks FC 1-0 in their week fifteen fixture played at the Independence Stadium on Saturday.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:54 GMTMai Raises Concern Over Gambia's Security Circumstances
[The Point] The leader of The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Mai Ahmed Fatty, yesterday on his Facebook reacted with concern about a growing cascade of degenerative circumstances in the country, especially on the security sector and recent occurrences.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:51 GMTFajara Golf Course to Be Named After Sir Dawda
[The Point] The Fajara Golf Club is set to be renamed the Fajara Golf Course after the country's first president, the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:49 GMTWoman, 22, Reportedly Missing for 3 Weeks
[The Point] One Jainaba Barry, a 22 year-old woman and native of Sare Dewoyel Gullo village in Jarra Central, Lower River Region (LRR) is reportedly missing for the past three weeks, a source close to her family disclosed.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:19:47 GMTSeasoned Traffic Officer Launches Road Safety Book
[The Point] Inspector Abdou C. Jallow, a seasoned traffic officer of The Gambia Police Force recently launched a book entitled "Highway Code: Road Safety Procedures" at a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Banjul.
Tue, 11 May 2021 08:40:37 GMTAblie Jallow Guided RFC Seraing to Belgian 1st Division Promotion
[The Point] Gambian international, Ablie Jallow on Saturday helped his Belgian Second Division side RFC Seraing secure promotion to the Belgian top flight following a 6-3 aggregate win over Waasland-Beveren in their playoff finals played at the Freet...
Tue, 11 May 2021 08:40:34 GMTUnity Foundation Distributes Food, Medical Items
[The Point] Unity Foundation, a non-profit Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) in The Gambia recently embarked on its annual outdoor Iftar tour by providing fast breaking prepared meals for pedestrians, passersby and wayfarers in Banjul, Kanifing Mun...
Tue, 11 May 2021 08:40:33 GMTGambians Should Commend Jah Group for Huge Investment, Youth Employment - Saine
[The Point] Alhagie Saine, proprietor of Kono Enterprise Ltd. has said Gambian people should commend the owner of Jah Group Company limited for investing enormously and for contributing immensely to scaling down the high youth unemployment rate in th...
Tue, 11 May 2021 08:40:31 GMTGood Morning Mr. President - Jammeh Should Face Justice
[The Point] Mr. President, there is debate on whether former President Yahya Jammeh should be granted amnesty or face justice.