Gambia
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:41:14 GMTNawetan Qualifiers Set to Begin Soon
[The Point] The 2021 nawetan qualifier matches are set to begin soon, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:41:11 GMTGPA Whacks Tallinding Utd to Clutch Sixth-Place in 1st Tier
[The Point] The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) on Monday whacked Tallinding United 2-0 in their week-eighteen clash played at the National Technical Training Centre in Yundum to clutch sixth-place in the on-going Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Divisi...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:41:09 GMTGina Bass Wins Silver in Prague 200m Race
[The Point] Gambia's track and field queen Gina Bass won herself a silver medal after she finished second behind 17-year-old Christine Mboma of Namibia who set a new meet record at the Josef Odlozil Memorial in Prague on Monday.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:41:03 GMTBombada Edgy to Stun Samger to Convalesce in 2nd Division League
[The Point] Bombada Football Club is nervous to stun Samger to recover in the on-going 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:30:58 GMTElectrical Facility Issues Bar Sittings At the Banjul High Court Annex
[Foroyaa] There were no sittings on Wednesday 9th June 2021, at the Banjul High Court Annex owing to lack of adequate electric facility issues.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:30:53 GMTLawmakers Train On Public Finance Scrutiny
[Foroyaa] National Assembly Members of the Finance and Public Account Committee (FPAC) and the Public Enterprises Committee (PEC), are currently undergoing a weeks' training on public finance scrutiny.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:30:53 GMTImmigration Commissioner Jammeh Admits to Several Puts By Lawyer Gaye
[Foroyaa] Immigration Commissioner Olimatou Jammeh on Wednesday, 9th June 2021 admitted to several puts by Lawyer Segga Gaye representing Mansa Sumareh and Ebrima J. Sanneh in the diplomatic passport scandal case.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:30:14 GMTRegistration of Voters - Simple Matter Becoming Complex
[Foroyaa] Voting is required by law to be in secret. Section 40 of the 1997 Constitution states: "All public elections and all referenda voting shall be by secret ballot."
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:23:07 GMT'2019-2020 - NACCUG Saving Increases From 1.3b to 1.5b
[The Point] The chairperson of the National Association of Cooperative Credit Union of The Gambia (NACCUG), Alieu Bittay has disclosed that NACCUG's saving during the period increased from D1.3 billion in December 2019 to 1.5 billion in December 2020...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:23:03 GMT'Obtaining Voter's Card Is Presumptive of Citizenship'
[The Point] The secretary general and party leader of The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Ahmad Mai Fatty prior to the rumours and chaos of voters' attestation issuance by individuals, has said that there are specific exclusive rights reserved for their...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:23:01 GMTLawyer Gaye Concludes Cross-Examination of Commissioner Olimatou Jammeh
[The Point] Lawyer Segga Gaye on Wednesday, 9th June 2021 concluded cross-examination of Immigration Commissioner Olimatou Jammeh in the passport scandal case involving a former State House chief driver and a former protocol officer.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:58 GMTYakumba's Nest Foundation Launched
[The Point] Sexual and other forms of gender-based violence are becoming an increasing threat facing many communities around the globe. Eradicating the menace requires a multi-faceted approach by all stakeholders including parents.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:55 GMTGambia Signs MOU With Republic of Guinea On Tourism Cooperation
[The Point] Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, the Minister of Tourism and Culture and Madame Salla Fanta Fangni Camara, the Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Guinea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral relations between the two cou...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:52 GMTTaxi Driver, 36 Others Arrested With Suspected Cannabis
[The Point] Personnel of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) have a arrested a taxi driver in the Kanifing Municipality with suspected cannabis. The suspect, narcotics officers said has been involved in transporting suspected cannabis,...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:49 GMTOn Gambia, Guinea Tourism Cooperation!
[The Point] As African countries look inwards by taking concert measures to attract tourists' arrivals in the coming years, hopes are high of better days ahead.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:48 GMTForeign Minister Dr. Tangara, Japanese Ambassador Arai Hold Talks to Boost Bilateral Relations
[The Point] BANJUL, 9 June 2021: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on 7 June 2021 held telephone talks with the Ambassador of Japan to The Gambia, His Excellency ARAI Tatsu...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:46 GMTHustle for Humanity Gambia Chapter Opens
[The Point] Hustle For Humanity International (HFH), a US-based organisation has opened a new chapter in The Gambia with strong focus on women and children's rights.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:29 GMT'Ethical Reporting On Women, Children Remains a Challenge in Gambia'
[The Point] Harriet Bass, child care officer at the Directorate of Children Affairs under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Affairs has reaffirmed the government's commitment towards the protection of women and children, arguing tha...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:27 GMTURR Chiefs Fail to Deliver Judgment in Land Case Amid Unruly Crowd
[The Point] CRR -- Seven chiefs in the Upper River Region recently failed to deliver judgment in a land dispute case involving Ba Yerro Camara of Baja Kunda and Alhagie Abdoulie Bajaga.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:22:12 GMTCSOs Team of Election Observers Uncovers Reports of Interference
[The Point] Representatives of the Civil Society Coalition (CSO) on Election-The Gambia have uncovered reports of attempted interferences by ward councilors in the ongoing voter registration exercise at various registration centres.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:43:19 GMTGambia - Saintfiet Looking At Players Who Fit in the System
[CAF] Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet says he is looking at players that understand and fit in his system after Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Togo in Antalya, Turkey.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:59 GMTGPF Slap Red Scorpions to Top Women's League One
[The Point] The Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Saturday extended their unbeaten run after thrashing Red Scorpions 3-1 in their week-five league fixture played at QCity Sports Complex in Bijilo to secure their fifth straight victory.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:59 GMTILS African Board of Directors Appointed Yorro Njie As Member of Their Sports Commission
[The Point] The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) Africa Board of Directors has appointed Yorro Njie as a member of the Sports Commission at its meeting held on 29 May 2021.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:57 GMTNiani Kunting Adopts Mayor Bensouda As Father
[The Point] CRR -- The people of Niani Kunting in Sami District, Central River Region, north recently adopted Talib Ahmed Bansouda, mayor of Kanifing Municipality as their honorary father at a recent political meeting held at the village.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:54 GMT'Attacks Against Journalists By Party Thugs a Threat to Election Reporting'
[The Point] The strings of attack against journalists' by political party thugs is becoming an issue and something that the Migration Reporter's Association of The Gambia (MiRAG) considers a safety of journalists red flag ahead of the December 4, 202...
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:52 GMTMassive Withdrawals At SSHFC Amid Covid
[The Point] Abdoulie Tambedou, the managing direction of Social Security Housing and Finance Corporation (SSHFC), said among the challenges faced by the corporation is the impact of the Covid-19 that led to heavy withdrawals of savings due to job los...
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:51 GMTCaritas Gambia Extends Outreach Programme to Security Personnel
[The Point] Caritas Gambia Office with support from Catholic Relief Service (CRS) recently convened a 3-day intensive information sharing forum for security personnel on social cohesion and maintenance of peace in society.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:48 GMT44 Basse Bridge Labourers Sue Chinese Company
[The Point] At least 44 former employees of Sou Hung Enterprise, a company that is constructing the Basse Bridge have sued the company for not paying them.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:34 GMTEU Funds Over €1.3 Million NGOs Environmental Sustainability Project
[The Point] The European Union last Wednesday launched the European Union (EU) funded programme dubbed - "Civil Society Organisation Actors of Governance" to be implemented by ActionAid International, The Gambia (AAITG), Action Against Hunger, Gambia...
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:45:32 GMTRegional Consultation On Food Systems Summit Dialogue Kicks Off in Basse
[The Point] A seven -day nationwide regional consultation on Food Systems Summit Dialogue (FSSD) has kicked off in Basse, Upper River Region (URR). The dialogue is aimed at soliciting the views of all stakeholders nationwide on how the country would ...