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Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:21:56 GMT
NPP Says Circulated MOU With APRC Not Authentic
[The Point] The National People's Party (NPP) says it is informing the public, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) trending on Social Media and purported to be signed by the recently formed NPP/APRC Alliance,...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:10:24 GMT
Rights Groups Decry Former President Jammeh's Possible Return
[DW] Rights groups in the Gambia are up in arms about the potential return of former dictator Yahya Jammeh to the West African country ahead of crucial December elections.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:48:39 GMT
NPP-APRC Coalition - President's Honorary Adviser On Strategic Communications Resigns From Her Post
[Foroyaa] A journalist cum activist, who was appointed Honorary Adviser on Strategic Communications, Development, and Emerging Social Issues, by President Adama Barrow, has resigned from her post, barely few days after the NPP and the APRC formed a m...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:22:03 GMT
Sifoe Clutch Father Carol Perpetual Tourney Trophy
[The Point] Sifoe FC on Sunday clutched the 2021 Father Carol perpetual mission football tournament trophy after defeating Gunjur 1-0 in a tightly-contested final played at the Dasilameh Football Field.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:22:02 GMT
Ajax Sail to Gunjur Nawetan Proper
[The Point] Ajax FC sailed to the 2020-2021 Gunjur nawetan proper following their 4-3 penalty shootout win over Kulukochi United after a goalless draw in regular time at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:22:01 GMT
GRA Staff, Others Begin Diplomatic Practice Training
[The Point] Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) on Monday presided over the Diplomatic Practices, Etiquette and Protocol training.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:59 GMT
Fortune FC Slashes Division One League Selection Team in Warm Up Clash
[The Point] The 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League Champions Fortune FC on Friday defeated division one league selection team 2-0 in a warm up match played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, as the 2021-2022 CAF Champio...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:57 GMT
Ebrima Sohna Asks Govt Over Promised D11.1 Million Compensation
[The Point] Scorpion's midfielder Ebrima Sohna has asked the government of the Gambia for their D11.1 million promised to them after securing their first ever Africa Sup of Nations tournament in Cameroon.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:56 GMT
'I Will Reduce Unnecessary Govt Expenses to Combat Debts, Create Income'
[The Point] An independent presidential candidate of Gambia Youth for Change Party has promised to reduce unnecessary government expenses in bid to combat unnecessary debts to create more income for the country.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:53 GMT
Gambia's Ambassador to U.S. Appeals for Increased Participation of Gambia Armed Force Officials in U.S. Army School
[The Point] BANJUL, 6 September 2021: The Gambia's Ambassador to the United States of America, H.E. Dawda D. Fadera, on 2 September 2021 called on the United States Army's school for professional training of military intelligence personnel (The Unite...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:52 GMT
More Covid-19 Cases Anticipated in Gambia Ahead of December Polls
[The Point] As The Gambia's presidential elections approaches, many have are of the view that the number of COVID-19 cases are anticipated to rise due to possible massive political rallies ahead of December polls.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:49 GMT
Fatou Jaw Manneh Resigns Amid NPP,APRC Alliance
[The Point] Fatou Jaw Manneh who was recently appointed by President Adama Barrow as honorary adviser on Strategic Communications, Development, and Emerging Social Issues has resigned with 'immediate effect'.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:47 GMT
Gambians Quit Jobs Due to Inadequate Remuneration, Etc
[The Point] The study on Employees' Attrition in Public and Private Institutions in The Gambia has revealed that many Gambians quit jobs due to lack of career growth and advancement and also inadequate remuneration packages.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:44 GMT
Covid-19 - Govt Urged to Protect Mentally Challenged Persons
[The Point] The coronavirus pandemic has seriously impacted the livelihoods of mentally challenged women within both the West Coast Region and Kanifing Municipality due to lack of proper care, especially in the uptight period of the pandemic, 2020.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:43 GMT
FIU Gambia Hosts Second Round of Evaluation Finding On AML/CFT
[The Point] The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) with support from the Secretariat of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) last Friday hosted a review of preliminary findings of the ongoing second round...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:21:41 GMT
BK Milan Rising Star Signs for Angolan Club G.D Interclube
[The Point] BK Milan rising star Buba Jammeh has signed for Angolan topflight side G.D Interclube, according to report.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:09:56 GMT
Let's Exercise Political Maturity!
[The Point] The clock is ticking fast. Gambians will head to polls on December 4th to elect a new president. This election is very crucial and important as it is the first-ever in the post-Jammeh era.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:48:55 GMT
President Barrow Apologize for Shouting At Chairman Danjo
[Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow has apologized for shouting at the chairman of Basse Area Council.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:48:52 GMT
NCCE, Partners Validate Bill
[Foroyaa] Officials of the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) and partners on Tuesday reviewed and validated the NCCE Bill (2021).

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:48:49 GMT
NPP Describes MOU Trending in Social Media As Fake Document
[Foroyaa] The National People Party led by President Adama Barrow, says it wishes to inform the public, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) trending in Social Media and purported to be signed by the recently fo...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:48:45 GMT
GFA Faults NPP-APRC Coalition
[Foroyaa] The final report of the TRRC is not even submitted and what has President Barrow done, formed a coalition with the people who committed these heinous crimes against The Gambia and her people.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:59:20 GMT
Jammeh's Return Deal Causes Ripples in Gambia's Ruling Party
[East African] The imminent return of former Gambian strongman, Yahya Jammeh, is dividing the public in the smallest country within mainland Africa.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:47:59 GMT
Anger as President Adama Barrow Strikes Deal With Yahya Jammeh's Party
[Nation] Exiled former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's dream of a peaceful return home edged closer last week with the announcement of an unlikely coalition between his party and that of President Adama Barrow.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:42:54 GMT
'Barrow's Decision to Form Alliance With APRC Is Shocking to Jammeh's Victims'
[The Point] The chairman of the Victims Centre of The Gambia, Sheriff Kijera, has said that President Barrow's decision to form an alliance with the former ruling Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) is "shocking and depressin...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:43:25 GMT
Team's Progress Delights Foday Bah Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
[The Point] Gambia women's U-20 coach Foday Bah has expressed delight with the progress made by his team despite a 2-0 defeat to the senior national team in a friendly match played at the home of Gambian football.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:43:23 GMT
Dr Jah Preaches Peace Ahead of December Polls
[The Point] The chairman of the Gambia Hajj Commission has called on Gambians to embrace peace and stability, calling on party supporters to maintain peace and avoid all forms of violence in the country.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:43:22 GMT
Gambian Arrested in Turkey for Threatening to Assassinate Barrow And Wife
[The Point] Authorities in Turkey have arrested and detained Yankuba Suso, a Gambian who threatened to assassinate Gambian President, Adama Barrow and his wife, First Lady, Fatoumata Bah Barrow in the upcoming campaigns, as the country heads to Decem...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:43:20 GMT
Nairobi Action Plan for Africa Tourism Recovery Calls for Initiation of Appropriate Actions
[The Point] Ministers responsible for Tourism in Africa have been challenged to take the lead and initiate appropriate actions in their respective countries.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:43:20 GMT
International Day of Democracy 15th September - the Global Challenges After Afghanistan - Interview Opportunities
[The Point] International Day of Democracy 15th September - the global challenges after Afghanistan - INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:43:18 GMT
GPU Awards Outstanding Journalists of 2020
[The Point] In what has become an annual affair, The Gambia Press Union (GPU) on Friday presented awards to Gambian journalists who made tremendous contributions in their respective fields of endeavour at a colourful ceremony held at Pencha Mi Hall a...



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