Gambia
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:18:32 GMTInside QNet Pyramid Scam Scheme
[Foroyaa] In what looks like a daylight robbery, Foroyaa's four months investigation has found a global e-marketing group operating in The Gambia amassing wealth from Gambians, including innocent students.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:18:29 GMTFrom Torment of 3 Prisons - Madou Living Electrical Engineering Dream
[Foroyaa] During the impasse, in the face of looming threat of an ECOWAS military intervention to dislodge former dictator Yahya Jammeh who refused to stepdown after losing the 1st December 2016 presidential election to the opposition, more than 50,0...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:18:26 GMTGambians Urged to Embrace Community Policing System to Ensure Peace
[Foroyaa] The Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) Ministry of Interior, Fanta Samateh Manneh, has urged Gambians, especially young people, to embrace a community policing system to ensure that peace, tranquility and security are maintained in the countr...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:56:03 GMTWindstorm Destroys 106 Compounds in Njawara
[Foroyaa] The heavy windstorm that occurred on Wednesday night has destroyed one hundred and six (106) compounds out of one hundred and eight (108) compounds in Njawara.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:56:00 GMTGovernment Reduces Ferry Crossing Fees By 50 Percent Amid "Tobaski" Feast
[Foroyaa] The Government has reduced the fees for ferry crossing by 50%, and all livestock dealers with more than five (5) animals are required to transport their animals in a vehicle during the ferry crossing, the trade ministry said in a statement.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:34 GMTGWCC Targets 75 Regional Women On Business Development
[The Point] Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) has rolled out a-five-day sensitisation for regional women on business development.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:28 GMTMinister Badjie Lays Foundation Stone of Youth-Friendly Muti-Purpose Center in Brikama
[The Point] The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie last Wednesday presided over the the foundation stone laying of a new multi-purpose center for youths of Brikama, and West Coast Region. The center is initiated by Saama Kairo Federation ...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:27 GMTWAIS Holds 16th Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony
[The Point] In a colorful and spectacular ceremony, West African International School (WAIS)on 26th June 2021 held its 16th Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony for the class of 2021 at the school's ultra-modern campus in Bakau.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:25 GMTKanifing Court Gives Karanta Darboe Over 10 Years Imprisonment
[The Point] Karanta Darboe was on the 6th July, 2021, convicted by Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court and sentenced to a total fine of D105,000 in default to serve 10 years 6 months imprisonment on ten counts o...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:18 GMTJuly 7 Storm Victims Narrate Ordeal
[The Point] A severe storm that struck the nation on Wednesday, 7 July 2021, severely destroyed many houses, rendered several people homeless amid lost lives and valuable materials.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:18 GMTIEC Says No to Voter Registration Extension
[The Point] The director of Communications and Trainings of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Pa Khan, says it is highly likely that the IEC will not extend the national voter registration, adding "I'd say a big no, there is no likelihood o...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:13 GMTBarrow Visits NBR Storm Victims
[The Point] State House, Banjul, 10th July 2021: President Adama Barrow on Friday visited over 10 villages in the North Bank Region affected by Wednesday night's storm, to assess damages and offer condolences to the bereaved families.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:11 GMTGood Morning Mr. President - Social Media, Covid-19, Tobaski
[The Point] Mr. President, we would to sympathise with all the victims of the recent windstorms that destroyed a lot of houses and killed about 10 people.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:10 GMTFulbeh Africa to Hold Int'l Peace Conference
[The Point] Fulbeh Africa Association, a youth-led cultural charitable organisation has announced that its first intercultural peace conference since the establishment of the organisation will be held on Saturday 31st July 2021.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:25:07 GMTUDP Commiserates With Victims of July 7 Windstorms
[The Point] The United Democratic Party, (UDP), says it is in solidarity with victims of July 7 windstorms. The party calls on the government to act with urgency to provide relief to people whose dwellings and possessions have been devastated.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:38:32 GMTBarrow Assesses Damage Caused by Windstorm
[Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow on Friday visited over 10 villages in the North Bank Region affected by Wednesday night's storm to assess the damage and offer condolences to the bereaved families.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:38:29 GMTWorry About His Academic Future, Former Sheikh Hamdan Student Who Bags 8 Credits Appeals for Sponsorship
[Foroyaa] Assan Bah, a former student of Sheikh Hamdan Senior Secondary School in the West Coast Region, has appealed for sponsorship after being admitted at the University of the Gambia (UTG) with eight credits.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:38:25 GMTRunaway Taxi Driver Apprehended After Child's Death
[Foroyaa] A Taxi driver who was trying to run away after hitting a 7-year-old boy in Sinchu Demba, Wulli West has been apprehended in Niani.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:38:22 GMTUDP Asks Govt to Expedite Relief Support for Windstorm Victims
[Foroyaa] The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Friday 9th July 2021, called on the Gambia Government to act with all deliberate speed to comfort the afflicted and to provide relief to the people whose dwellings and possessions have been devastated by...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:34:28 GMTWindstorms Reportedly Kill 10, Displace Over 1500
[The Point] A heavy windstorm that hit the country on Wednesday has reportedly claimed the lives of 10 people in the country, with a total of 1531 people internally displaced. The country's national disaster management agency has confirmed that 3140 ...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:34:33 GMTNotorious Drug Dealer Mosquito Arrested
[The Point] Barely a week after clutching one of the country's top drug dealers and the topmost notorious drug kingpin in Brufut, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) has netted another "nefarious" drug baron, Lamin Touray alias Mosquit...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:34:31 GMTB-DA Sufi Working to Release New Album, Entitled Ethnicity
[The Point] Babucarr Joof alias, B-Da Sufi, a hip-hop artiste based in Norway is currently busy putting finishing touches to release a new album that is expected to make waves in the music industry.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:34:26 GMTGRCS Responses to Havoc Caused Y Windstorm in the Country
[The Point] The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) received information through Regional Structures about windstorm that hit most parts of the country during the early hours of Friday evening (18:00 hrs), 2nd July 2021. This happened in these regions of...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:34:23 GMTGambia Oil Drill Forces Far to Sell Senegal Stake in U.S.$4. 6 Billion Project
[The Point] Now it is official: Australia oil giant, FAR Oil, sold its stakes in Sangomar project in Senegal in a bid to keep its license requirements for upcoming oil wells off The Gambia.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:41:25 GMTCSO Coalition Fears Divisive Political Rhetoric Could Retard Country's Peace, Stability
[The Point] The CSO Coalition on Elections-The Gambia spearheaded and coordinated by WANEP-The Gambia has raised concerns that increased incidences of divisive political rhetoric could evidence a backsliding of the country's peace, stability and soci...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:41:22 GMTVicky's Skills Centre Holds Graduation
[The Point] Vickey's Hairdressing and Skills Training Centre recently held its 11 graduation ceremony at a colourful ceremony held at Ebunjan Theatre in Kanifing.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:41:19 GMTOn Appointment of Lamin Barrow As DG AfDB Nigeria Country Office!
[The Point] Former American businessman known as the founder of the Hilton Hotels chain, Conrad Hilton, has once stated that 'success seems to be connected with action and successful people keep moving.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:41:14 GMTLate Hon. Sheriff Dibba's Family Clarifies
[The Point] The purpose of this publication is to clarify some statements by MC Cham at the TRRC that were made on February 2, 2019 during his testimony with regard to the Late Hon. Sheriff Mustapha Dibba. The whole purpose of this publication is for...
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:41:11 GMTGambia National Olympic Committee Meets Beach Volleyball Team
[The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) on Tuesday welcomed the Gambia National beach volleyball teams at the Olympic House in Bakau.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:41:06 GMTAfDB Appoints Gambia's Lamin Barrow As DG for Nigeria
[The Point] African Development Bank Group, (AfDB) has appointed Lamin Barrow as the Director General of its Nigeria office.