Gambia
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:08:37 GMTCourt Sentences Former Minister to Death By Hanging
[Foroyaa] Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has sentenced Yankuba Touray, a former Minister of Local Government and Lands to death by hanging.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:24:58 GMTGYCC, GWCC Launch 3rd Edition Made in Gambia Trade Fair
[The Point] The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) in partnership with The Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) recently launched the 3rd edition Made in The Gambia Trade Fair, which is scheduled from October 28 -14 November 2021.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:24:55 GMTStakeholders Discuss Irregular Migration, Information Gaps
[The Point] Universidad Nova de Lisboa in partnership with Nova School of Business and Economies (Nova SBE) NOVAFRICA and the Research Institute for Development (IRD) recently organised a day's dissemination exercise dubbed 'information gaps and irre...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:24:50 GMTGovt to Assist July 7 Storm Victims From Its D10 Million Emergency Fund
[The Point] The government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs says it's deeply concerned with the recent loss of lives and destructions to property caused by the July 7th windstorm.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:24:48 GMTModou Barrow Scores in Joenbuk Win Over Osaka
[The Point] Scorpions attacker, Modou Barrow continues his goal scoring form after scoring a fine goal during Jeonbuk Hyuundai Motors 2-1 win over Gamba Osaka in their week-six fixtures of the AFC Champions League played at the Bunyodkor Stadium on S...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:24:45 GMTWorld Bank Assures Barrow of Support to Windstorm Victims
[The Point] President Adama Barrow Tuesday received the World Bank Country Director Nathan Belete, who was at the presidency to convey a message of appreciation on behalf of the World Bank and offer solidarity with the government in support of the Ju...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:24:42 GMTRising Price of Corrugated Iron Sheet Concerns Trade Ministry
[The Point] Press release :The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) in its surveillance of the market prices noticed with concern an increase in the price of corrugated iron sheet 14 Millimeter from D1800 per packe...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:15:32 GMTSidia Jatta - the Gambia's Debt Stands At Over D77.4 Billion
[Foroyaa] Sida Jatta, the National Assembly Member for Wuli West, has disclosed that the Gambia is indebted to the tune of over D67 billion.He indicated that the debt has increased from 67 billion to 77 billion.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:08:43 GMTGovernment Owes Over D400 Million to SSHFC
[Foroyaa] Haddy Sallah, the Head of Finance and Investment at the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), has informed the Public Enterprise Committee (PEC) that the Gambia Government owes the Corporation the sum of D421.577 million.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:08:40 GMTPresident Barrow Gives D2 Million to NBR Disaster Victims
[Foroyaa] Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray on behalf of President Adama Barrow, presented D2 million to last week's windstorm disaster victims in North Bank region.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:08:32 GMTWork Bank Pledges Support for Windstorm Victims
[Foroyaa] World Bank Country Director in the Gambia Nathan Belete, has pledged support for the victims of the recent windstorm which happened on Wednesday 7th July 2021 and led to the death of ten people and the destruction of landed properties acros...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:34 GMTHigh Courts Declares Myoress Lowe's Issuance of Attestation As Illegal
[The Point] A High Court judge, Justice Basirou Mahoney Tuesday ruled that Mayoress Rohey Malick Lowe's issuance of attestation to Banjulian contravenes the laws of The Gambia.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:29 GMTSamger Slip to Red Hawks in 2nd Division League
[The Point] Samger on Tuesday slipped to Red Hawks 1-0 in their week-twenty-seven fixture of the on-going Gambia Football Federation (GFF) division two league played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field at Yundum.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:26 GMTReal, Wallidan Vie for 2nd Spot in 1st Tier After Fortune Clutch League Title
[The Point] Real De Banjul and Wallidan are currently vying for second-place in the on-going 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League after Fortune FC clinched the league title over the weekend.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:23 GMTNever Again - the Manifesto of an Unlikely Candidate (Part Four)
[The Point] Fellow Gambians,
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:19 GMTSare Debo LBS Risk Losing 40 Pupils
[The Point] Information has reached to this medium that over 40 children have not reported to the Sare Debo Lower Basic School (LBS) in the Upper Fulladou West District, Central River Region north (CRR/s), causing a great concern to the school manage...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:15 GMTDemba Savage Guides Honka to Win Over Oulu
[The Point] Gambian international striker, Demba Savage guided his Finnish top flight team Honka FC to a 1-0 home win over AC Oulu in their week-12 fixtures of the Finnish Veikkausliga played at the Tapiolan Urheilupuisto on Sunday.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:13 GMTGambia Struggles With Elimination of Human Trafficking
[The Point] The Gambia remains on Tier Two Watchlist - signifying that The Gambian government does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so, according to the newly-released 202...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:10 GMTIEC Registers 987,484 Ahead of Dec. Polls
[The Point] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that 987,484 Gambians have registered for the 2021 Presidential Election slated for 4 December.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:56:06 GMTFantanka Completes Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Differently-Abled
[The Point] Fantanka, an organisation focusing on sexual and reproductive health matters recently completed a week-long Comprehensive Sexuality Education training for persons living with disabilities, and hard of hearing at Paradise Suites Hotel.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:55:40 GMTTribute to Late Thomas Gregory George Senghore
[The Point] The minutes, hours and days have flown past, and weeks have jostled with the months so vigorously, that it is already six months, yes, six good months, since the fateful day when news spread like wildfire, throughout the four corners of t...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:55:37 GMT38 Health Workers Trained On Emergency Preparedness
[The Point] At least 38 health workers from different health facilities across the country recently concluded a five-day training on emergency health care management.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:52:05 GMTYankuba Touray Sentenced to Death
[Foroyaa] Justice Jaiteh on Wednesday ruled that former Tourism Minister Yankuba Touray shall be sentenced to death by hanging. This came after he was found guilty of the murder of former Finance Minister Ousman Koro Ceesay.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:11:22 GMTWomen's League Update - GPF Continues Unbeaten Run, Berewuleng Leads in 2nd Division
[The Point] The Gambia Police Force (GPF) formerly called Interior FC continue their unbeaten run of form in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's 1st Division League, while Berewuleng lead the table standing in the 2nd Division League.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:59:29 GMTIn Wuli East Animal Theft Case - GLMA Director General Testifies
[Foroyaa] The Director General of the Gambia Livestock Management Agency (GLMA), Mr Demba Jallow, has appeared before the Public Petitions Committee to update the committee about the animal theft case in Wuli East.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:59:25 GMTFinance Minister Attends Maiden Climate Vulnerable Finance Summit
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs virtually took part in the first Climate Vulnerable Finance Summit and V20 Ministerial Dialogue VII, where he delivered a statement.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:59:19 GMTJustice Mahoney Says IEC Lacks Power to Authorize Banjul Mayor to Give Attestation
[Foroyaa] Justice Basiru V.P Mahoney on Tuesday held that the Independent Electoral Commission lacks power to authorize Banjul Mayor to give attestation in the voter registration exercise which wrapped up recently.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:59:16 GMT'There Is Inaction On the Side of the Police,' Interior Minister Admits
[Foroyaa] The Interior Minister, Yankuba Sonko, has admitted to the public petitions committee of the national assembly that there is inaction on the side of the police in taking appropriate action in dealing with cattle theft cases in Wuli East.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:59:13 GMTTruth Commission Awards Five Major Partners
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has on Tuesday 13th June 2021, presented five organizations with awards to show appreciation for their support during the past two years of the commission's existence.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:19:11 GMTHigh Court Says Mayor Lowe Lacks Powers to Give Attestation
[Foroyaa] The Banjul High Court has declared on Tuesday that the mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, does not have the powers to give attestation in the ongoing voter registration.