Gambia
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:56:29 GMTPresidential Election 'Will Be Peaceful' - Intelligence Chief
[The Point] "In an environment of restraint, responsibility, social cohesion, tolerances, supporting each other, open-minded and believing that democracy is the only way out and that this election is constitutional mandated and the public is ready to...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:03 GMTThe Presidential Debate - A Good Beginning
[Foroyaa] The presidential debate is now over. Only two of the six presidential candidates showed up and participated in the debate. The organisers of the event consider it a success even though only two of the candidates debated. They also consider ...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:47 GMTHalifa Sallah, Essa Faal Face Off in Maiden Presidential Debate
[Foroyaa] In what was the maiden edition in the history of The Gambia, two presidential candidates faced off in a public debate ahead of the December 4 presidential poll held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre, Bijilo on 20 November, 2...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:21:43 GMTGood Morning President - Election Count Down
[The Point] Mr President in 10 days time, you and the other five presidential candidates will wrap up the campaign which started 9 November 2021.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:30:09 GMTU.S. Pledges U.S.$25 Million Grant Support for Reforms Including Power
[The Point] Through the strong bilateral relationship between The Gambia and the United States of America, the latter via the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on Tuesday, 16 November 2021 at the Petroleum House, pledged to extend a grant facili...
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:29:34 GMTFaal Campaign Accuses NPP-Led Coalition of Provocation, Spying
[The Point] Essa Faal, an independent presidential candidate and his Sobeyaa Entourage is accusing some elements of the National People's Party (NPP) led coalition of provocation.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:29:24 GMTGunjur Utd, Young Africans Share Spoils in 2nd Division League Starter
[The Point] Gunjur United and Young Africans on Wednesday shared spoils in the opening match of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:29:22 GMTPolice Credit Union Clocks 22 Years, Savings Increase to Over D200m
[The Point] Ansumana F. Sanyang, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who doubles as the chairman of The Gambia Police Force Cooperative Credit Union (GPFCCU) has revealed that the union registered unprecedented growth over the year under review ...
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:29:19 GMTDefence Continues Testimony in Yakumba Jaiteh's Trial
[The Point] Yusupha Jaiteh, who was charged along with Yakumba Jaiteh with obstruction and assault, on Tuesday continued his testimony before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:59 GMTMore GDC Militants Shift Allegiance to Barrow
[The Point] On Wednesday, President Adama Barrow and his campaign team held rally in Fulabantang in Lower Fuladu where more people from the Gambia Democratic Party (GDC) have shifted support to the President's National People's Party (NPP).
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:53 GMT1st Division League Season Begins Today
[The Point] The 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League season is set to commence today, [Friday] across football fields in the country.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:35 GMTStatement By the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs On the Laying of the Foundation Stones for the Ultra-Modern Airport
[The Point] I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Honorable Mr. Bai Lamin Jobe, Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure who is unable to join us at this momentous occasion.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:30 GMTChildfund the Gambia Urges Stakeholders to Ensure Safety of All Children Amid Universal Children's Day Commemoration
[The Point] Universal Children's Day or World Children's Day is commemorated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and to improve children's welfare.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:25 GMTAAH, GRCS Deliver New Borehole to Mbafafu Community
[The Point] Action Against Hunger (AAH) with the technical collaboration of The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) recently handed over a newly drilled Solar Powered Water Pumping and Reticulation Systems to the community of Mbafafu.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:22 GMTEssa Faal Promises Lamin Kotto Youths Football Education And Standard Field
[The Point] Essa Mbye Faal has promised the youths of Lamin Kotto that he would ensure football education and build a football field for them if he emerges victorious in the December 4th Election.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:28:18 GMTInternational Golf Tournament Commences in Gambia
[The Point] The 2020 Gambia Open international golf tournament organised by the Gambia Golf Association (GGA) in partnership with Fajara Club, is currently underway at the Sir Dawda Jawara-Fajara Club Golf Course.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 06:55:42 GMTAdditional World Bank Funds Secured to Improve Healthcare
[World Bank] Washington -- Today, the World Bank Board approved $50 million additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve the quality and utilization of essential health services in The Gambia.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:19 GMTNeneh Cham Believes Prosecution of Perpetrators of Crimes and Violations
[Foroyaa] Neneh MC Cham, a Human Rights Lawyer, has expressed belief that there will be prosecutions of persons who bear the greatest responsibilities for the crimes and violations that have occurred during the past regime.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:16 GMTParliament Passes Gambia Capital Market and Securities Bill 2021
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Parliament on Thursday 18 November, 2021 has passed the Gambia Market and Securities Bill 2021 with amendments, tabled before the legislative house during the second extraordinary session in the 2021 legislative year.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:14 GMTTrust Bank Ltd Donates D100,000 Worth of Items to Basse Hospital
[Foroyaa] Basse District hospital on Wednesday 17th November 2021, received D100,000 worth of items donated by Trust Bank Gambia Limited.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:11 GMTTrial of Former Fisheries PS Continues
[Foroyaa] On the 17 November, 2021, the trial of Bamba Banja, former fisheries' permanent secretary, who has charged with official corruption and economic crimes by the State, continued.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:09 GMTPresidential Debate - The First of Its Kind in the Gambia
[Foroyaa] Gambians have been used to the politics of mudslinging, sentimentalism and patronage. What therefore matters to the electorate is the crumbs they can get which may solve one or two immediate problems but will not eradicate their poverty for...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:00 GMTOne Million Dalasi Awarded to Three Women Entrepreneurs
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) with support from the International Trade Center (ITC) on Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 awarded to three women entrepreneurs following the launch of a one million dalasi challenge fund dubbe...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:58 GMTNo Excuse for Accountability in TRRC Recommendations, Implementation
[Foroyaa] Says Liberian Bar
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:57 GMTIsatou Bokum, First Ever Gambian to Win Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University
[Foroyaa] A 24-year-old Gambian, Isatou Bokum, out of 15 finalists won the 2022 Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University. She is among the two (2) winners from West Africa and the first ever Gambian to win such an honourable and prestigious scholarshi...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:56 GMTCourt Orders State to Compensate Neneh Freda Gomez, Partners, for Unlawful Arrest, Detention
[Foroyaa] Justice B.A. Bakre of the High Court Annex in Banjul on Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 ordered the respondent (State) to pay a sum of D100, 000 (one hundred thousand dalasi) for the unlawful arrest and detention of the applicants (Neneh Frada...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:56 GMTICJ Official Describes Massacre of Migrants As Jammeh's Worst Crime
[Foroyaa] Mr. Reed Brody, an Official of the International Commission of Jurists, has described the massacre of 59 migrants in 2005 as the worst massacre of Ex-President Jammeh's career against migrants.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:52 GMTForgive & Forget - Victims Say It's Difficult to Move Without Justice
[Foroyaa] The victims of human rights violation under the regime of former president Yahya Jammeh said that without justice it will be difficult for them to move on with life. They don't just want to forgive and forget but they want "justice" to happ...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:44:45 GMTWorld Children's Day - UNICEF Calls for Young People's Participation in Climate Change Policies
[Foroyaa] Evidence has consistently shown that while children and young people are the least responsible for climate change and its effects, they will bear the greatest burden of its impact.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:45:17 GMTThe Ministry of Finance Co-Finance OIC Road Construction for D1 Billion
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs is set to co-finance the OIC Bertil Harding Highway covering about 50km for D1 Billion whilst partnering with its main funding groups; Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the Arab Bank for Developmen...