Gambia
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:54:16 GMTFull Text of Jammeh's Address to His Supporters
[Foroyaa] I want to thank all the patriotic Gambians, every Gambian who is development oriented. As from today, I want to make it very clear that I have taken full leadership of the APRC party as stated in the constitution of the APRC as supreme lead...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:53 GMTGambians Urged to Nurture Peace!
[The Point] As the main electoral cycle looms, there is a growing need to remind citizens to always nurture peace.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:52 GMTGambians Urged Not to Substitute Peace With Any Political Gains
[The Point] The governor of Lower River Region (LRR), Rohey John Manjang, has challenged Gambians that under no circumstance the peace of the country be substituted with any political interest.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:49 GMTJanet Sallah Njie Appointed Commissioner to the African Commission On Human And People's Rights
[The Point] Janet Sallah Njie, a seasoned legal practitioner and former commissioner of the country's Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has been appointed as commissioner of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:46 GMTITC Launches Skye 3 Fund Model
[The Point] The International Trade Centre (ITC) through the EU funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and Jobs, Skills and Finance (JSF) programme recently launched its SkYE 3 Fund Model.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:42 GMTThree Suspects Arrested With Over 2kg of Suspected Cannabis
[The Point] Operatives of the country's narcotic agency have arrested three suspects within the Greater Banjul Area with over 2kg of suspected cannabis.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:40 GMTTop London MET. Officers Recognise Role of Senegambians
[The Point] Top members of the London Metropolitan Police have once again acknowledged the role of Senegambians for their "positive input and constructive participation" in various networking and interacting projects organised by the force.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:39 GMTUNICEF Shocked By Death of 5 Boys At the Bilal Boarding School Fire Incident
[The Point] Press release :Banjul, 18 October 2021 -UNICEF is deeply saddened by the death of five children from the fire incident at the Bilal Boarding School in Yarambamba, West Coast Region, on October 17th, 2021. The incident also left seven othe...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:36 GMT25 Journalists Trained On Reproductive Health Issues
[The Point] At least 25 journalists drawn from various media outlets in the country were recently trained on the role of the media in sharing information on adolescence, sexual and reproductive health issues.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:33 GMTJallow, Barrow Score for Respective European Clubs
[The Point] Some of the Gambian players that are playing their trades in Europe over the weekend scored for their respective European topflight clubs.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:31 GMTFJC, Action Man Say Jammeh Powerless to Decide for APRC
[The Point] Former speaker of the National Assembly Fatoumatta Jahumpa-Ceesay, widely known as FJC and ex- Works minister Balla Garba Jahumpa, who goes by his sobriquet (Action Man) have reacted to the recent comments made by Yahya Jammeh in nullifyi...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:28 GMTHamat Bah Reacts to Darboe's Roads and Bridges Claim
[The Point] The minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hamat N.K. Bah on Saturday countered the secretary general and party leader of UDP A.N.M. Ousainu Darboe on the claims that he negotiated for the roads and bridges constructed by the Chinese gove...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:25 GMTExposure to Pops Can Lead to Serious Health Hazards Including Cancer
[The Point] The Coordinator of PCB/UPOP project has disclosed that Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that adversely affect human health and the environment around the world as they are transported by wind and water and thereby ...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:22 GMTFinance Minister - 2022 Revenue & Grants to Reach D29.87b
[The Point] Tabling the Estimates of Revenues, Recurrent and Development Expenditures for the fiscal year 2022 before lawmakers on Monday 18 October 2021 at the National Assembly, the minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Mambury Njie, revealed ...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:21 GMTPolice Confirm Death of 5 At Bilal Boarding School Fire Outbreak
[The Point] Police have confirmed five boys were reported dead after an inferno engulfed Bilal Boarding School at Yundum.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:19 GMTReal De Banjul Sign Brikama United Goal Poacher Papis Nyassi
[The Point] Real de Banjul Football Club has signed Brikama United goal poacher Papis Nyassi, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:17 GMTDasilameh Utd, Dangam Clasp Resounding Triumphs in Brikama Nawetan
[The Point] Dasilameh United FC and Dangam FC last Wednesday clasped resounding triumphs in the on-going Brikama nawetan after beating Yarambamba Football Academy and New Generation Football Academy at the SSP Football Field.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:15 GMTGunjur Stun Kartong in Kombo South District Tournament Opener
[The Point] Gunjur on Sunday stunned Kartong 1-0 in the opening match of the 2021-2022 Kombo South District football tournament played at the Sanyang Football Field.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:54:30 GMTCountdown to Nomination Day
[Foroyaa] Nomination papers are being filled as presidential candidates prepare to go through the process of scrutiny by the IEC to determine whether they are qualified to stand as candidates or not. The Constitution and the electoral laws provide th...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:54:22 GMTCorregendum!
[Foroyaa] The plaintiffs who brought the suit as mentioned in the previous article were: Foday Sheriff Jawara, Ebrima Jawara, Lady Chilel Jawara and Ramatoulie Jawara.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:54:19 GMTFishermen Raise Concern Over Climate Change, Illegal Fishing Amidst Govt. Neglect Allegation
[Foroyaa] Fishermen in Gunjur, western region of The Gambia, have raised their concerns over the scarceness of fish in the landing sites, especially the sardinella species which the public consume a lot because they are the cheapest.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:48:22 GMTEx-President Jammeh Denounces His Party's Alliance With Govt Party
[Foroyaa] The former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, has on Friday 15th October 2021, denounced the alliance entered into by the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) party with President Barrow's National People Party.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:39:29 GMTMoJ- Government Remains Committed to the Implementation of the Recommendations of the TRRC
[Foroyaa] The office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, said Saturday it wishes to assure all the victims, the Gambians, and partners alike that the government of The Gambia remains fully committed to the implementation of the recommend...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:39:27 GMTAmbassador Tijan Jaiteh Presents Sports Materials to 7 Regional Sports Committees
[Foroyaa] Former Gambian footballer and now goodwill sports ambassador Tijan Jaiteh has last week presented original sports materials to seven regional sports committees across the country.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:39:24 GMTMoBSE Urges School Heads to Desist From Charging Parents' Levies
[Foroyaa] Following complaints that some Government and Grant Aided Schools are defying government's policy against school levies, the senior management of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has swiftly convened a meeting with Scho...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:39:22 GMTLate Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara's Family Sue His Son Over Property
[Foroyaa] Members of late President Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara have sued his son, Mr Dawda Kairaba Jawara over several properties of the deceased (Sir Dawda).
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:39:19 GMTThe Policy of GRTS and Political Party Coverage Prior to Elections
[Foroyaa] The GRTS should write to all political parties to convey its policy on coverage of political party activities prior to the campaign period.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:39:16 GMTGambia Registers 3 New Covid-19 Cases
[Foroyaa] The Gambia on Friday 15th October 2021 registered three new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases ever registered in the country to nine thousand, nine hundred and forty-six.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:12:39 GMTJustice Minister Renews Govt Commitment to Implement TRRC Recommendations
[The Point] According to a statement from the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow has promised victims that the government is fully committed to implement the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission'...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:12:37 GMTNSC Executive Director Says Abdoulie Jallow Is Dishonest
[The Point] Marcel Mendy, executive director of the National Sports Council (NSC) has stated that former secretary general of The Gambia Basketball Association (GBA), Abdoulie Jallow, has proved to be one of the most dishonest people who have served ...