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Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:14:38 GMT
EU Escalates Row With Gambia Over Expelled Migrants
[DW] The EU could tighten visa requirements for Gambians following Banjul's refusal to accept deportees from Germany. Experts say Gambia's decision to reject its citizens may be political but not without consequences.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:07:13 GMT
Gambia's Covid-19 Vaccination Rate Reaches 10 Percent
[The Point] Despite the misinformation and disinformation regarding the safety of the Covid-19 vaccines, The Gambia, according to the Ministry of Health, has fully vaccinated 10% of its population.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:07:14 GMT
NCCE Urges Youth to Take Maximum Care of Public Goods
[The Point] Senior Programme Officer at the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has lamented that management of Public Goods is a problem in the country with most people thinking that what belongs to everybody belongs to nobody.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:07:14 GMT
Minister Bah Attends Nairobi Tourism Recovery Summit
[The Point] The minister of Tourism and Culture Honourable Hamat N.K. Bah recently attended the Tourism Recovery Summit co-hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife of the Republic of Kenya and Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:07:11 GMT
Baobab Concierge Services Dresses Gambian Referees
[The Point] The General Manager of Baobab Concierge Services, Mrs. Binta Jobe, yesterday presented referees uniforms to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF).

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:01:36 GMT
Nurses to Resume Work Today After Embarking On Industrial Action
[Foroyaa] Following a complete assessment of the progress in the payment process, the plea of the Secretary General and Head of Civil Service, Mr. Nuha Touray, and consideration for the innocent general public who will pay the ultimate price of any i...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:54:06 GMT
Health Ministry Procures 80 New Ambulances Amid Introduction of Community Ambulance Service
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Health has procured 80 new ambulances as it introduces the community ambulance service in the communities.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:41:37 GMT
Nurses and Midwives Commence Sit Down Strike Today
[Foroyaa] Dr Samateh says nurses' decision to go on strike is unfortunate

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:41:40 GMT
Dr Samateh Says Nurses' Decision to Go On Strike Is Unfortunate
[Foroyaa] Nelson Manneh Minister of Health Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh on Tuesday said the threat by nurses to go on strike on 1st September 2021 is unfortunate.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:41:38 GMT
World Heritage Sites' Guides Hold Interface At Wassu Site
[Foroyaa] The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) on Sunday concluded a three-day interface workshop for Tour Guides of Gambian UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Wassu Stone Circles Site in The Gambia.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:41:34 GMT
GAF Ventures Into Gardening to Supplement Soldiers' Feeding Budget
[Foroyaa] The Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Mamat O. Cham, has said the Gambia Armed Forces has ventured into gardening to supplement the allocated budget given to them for the soldiers' feeding.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:41:30 GMT
GAF Spokesperson Says Its Personnel, ECOMIG Use Non-Lethal Force Against KMC Truck Driver
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Armed Forces said on Tuesday its forces in the President's convoy used non-lethal force against a KMC truck driver after the latter refused to park his vehicle off the road.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:41:30 GMT
GAF - Frantic Efforts Are Being Made to Pay Retirees
[Foroyaa] Gambia Armed Forces said on Tuesday it was making frantic efforts to ensuring that its personnel that have retired from the force are paid their entitlements without further delay.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:59 GMT
PURA Appeals for Support to Combat Illegal Fuel Storage, Others
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has appealed to the public to report any individual involved in illegal fuel trade, amidst the rise in fire outbreak resulting from illegal fuel vending.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:57 GMT
Foroyaa Marks 34th Anniversary
[Foroyaa] Foroyaa was founded this day 34 years ago, that is, on 31st August 1987. It was published every fortnight, on the 15th and last day of every month.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:55 GMT
Mai Fatty Challenges His Colleagues for a Debate
[Foroyaa] Secretary General of Gambia Moral Congress, Mai Fatty, said on Monday, he is 'ready to publicly debate those who present themselves as the new solutions' to Gambia's problems.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:52 GMT
President Barrow to Deliver State of the Nation Address On Thursday
[Foroyaa] The Office of the Clerk of the Gambian National Assembly has announced that President Adama Barrow, in accordance with section 77 (1) of the constitution, will deliver his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Thursday, 9th September 2021.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:49 GMT
Health Ministry to Commence Online Issuance of Covid-19 Test Certificates
[Foroyaa] Following the launch of an online portal that enables travellers leaving The Gambia access their certified test results, the Ministry of Health said on Monday it was informing the public that effective 1st September 2021, no certificate wil...

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:47 GMT
Covid-19 Kills Five People
[Foroyaa] The Gambia has on Monday 30th August 2021 recorded five (5) new COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to three hundred and nineteen (319).

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:40:16 GMT
Invitation for Tenders for Broadcast Equipment for the Gambia Radio and Television Services (Grts)
[The Point] The Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) invites tenders for the supply of the following equipment required by the national broadcaster to improve its services:

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:57:13 GMT
Good Morning Mr. President - On Access to Information, IEC!
[The Point] Mr. President last Tuesday Government's Spokesman Ebrima G Sankareh disclosed to West Coast Radio that three aircraft of former President Yahya Jammeh were sold in 2019 at 500,000 U.S. Dollars equivalent to 25 million Dalasi.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:57:12 GMT
GPU Trains 25 Journalists On Post Covid-19 Reporting
[The Point] The Gambia Press Union on Thursday concluded a two-day post Covid-19 training for 25 journalists from the print media to promote peace and positive messaging at Baobab hotel.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:57:11 GMT
WFP Hands Over Constructed Airport Canopies
[The Point] The World Food Programme(WFP) last Tuesday handed over six(6) newly constructed airport canopies to The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as part of its COVID-19 support to The Gambia Government.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:57:07 GMT
December Polls - Faal Outlines 22 Key Priorities If He Wins
[The Point] Ahead of the crucial December 4th presidential election, with about 18 existing political parties and independent candidates contesting for the presidency, former lead counsel to the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC),...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:57:04 GMT
Gunjur Nawetan Qualifiers to Commence Tomorrow
[The Point] The 2021-2022 Gunjur nawetan qualifiers are set to commence tomorrow, Tuesday at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:56:59 GMT
Scorpions to Begin Training Camp in Comoros Islands Today
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team; the Scorpions are set to commence their international training camp in Comoros Islands today, Monday 30 August 2021.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:56:56 GMT
Gambians Could Apply Schengen Visa From Banjul
[The Point] Gambians today face a situation similar to what, for example, Fiji - a country in the Pacific Ocean - faced in accessing Schengen visa to travel to Europe.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:56:55 GMT
Scorpion's Goalkeeper Signs for South African Club
[The Point] Gambia Senior national team goalkeeper Modou Jobe has signed for South African club Lidoda Duvha.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:56:50 GMT
Ebrima O. Jallow Re-Elected NaLOA President
[The Point] Ebrima O. Jallow has been re-elected president of the National livestock Owner Association (NaLOA) of The Gambia to manage the affairs of the association for the next five years.Mr. Jallow was re-elected alongside with his executive durin...

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:56:44 GMT
AAITG and Partners Through Funding From the EU Distribute Goods Worth Over Half a Million Dalasi
[The Point] ActionAid International The Gambia through funding from the European Union is implementing a 36 months project with the United Purpose and Catholic Relief Services on Empowering Civil Society Organizations to Mobilize Citizen Actions towa...



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