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Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
Banjulians Urge Govt to End Stores Building in City
[The Point] Residents of Banjul, the capital of The Gambia have called on the government to put stringent measures against building stores in the capital. According to them, building stores in the city retards development of the capital.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
War On Illicit Drugs Is Far From Over!
[The Point] Just a few days ago, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) during a mass drug destruction exercise, burnt large quantities of drugs ranging from cannabis, cocaine and other drugs at the Old Cape Point.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
Supreme Court Adjourns Electoral Petition Case
[The Point] The Supreme Court yesterday adjourned the United Democratic Party's (UDP) electoral petition to Friday 24 December 2021. The petition is asking the court to annul the December 4th presidential election results, citing abnormalities.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
Election 2021 Voice of the Elders
[The Point] (Voice for Elders including veteran public servants, private sector)

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
Barrow Receives More Congratulatory Messages
[The Point] State House, Banjul, 21 December 2021: His Excellency President Adama Barrow continues to receive more congratulatory messages for his re-election in the December 4, 2021, presidential elections.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
NGO Engages 60 Adolescent On Teenage Pregnancy, Reproductive Health Issues
[The Point] Artists in Alliance for Arts and Culture in partnership the Kafuta Community Library on Sunday embarked on a community sensitisation for 60 adolescent girls on teenage pregnancy, HIV Aids, reproductive health and gender related issues.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:11 GMT
One More Year of Teaching Challenges and Victories in the Gambia
[The Point] Humanity is going through difficult times, as a consequence of the Covid19 pandemic that has taken thousands of lives and has lacerated the economy of many countries, especially those of the so-called third world.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:56:08 GMT
Gambian Writer Set to Launch New Book
[The Point] Award winning Gambian writer and scholar, Modou Lamin Sowe, who goes by his pen name, Modou Age-Almusaf Sowe, is set to launch his literary work titled- 'Don't Judge The Book By The Cover' published in 2006. The book will be launched on t...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:19 GMT
Gambians Prefer J&j Covid-19 Vaccines to Others
[Foroyaa] Gambians who are vaccinated against COVID-19 and those anticipating to be vaccinated against the deadly diseases said they prefer to be vaccinated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:14 GMT
Two Graduates Seek Scholarship to Study in Belarusian State University
[Foroyaa] Two senior school graduates are seeking scholarships to study at the Belarusian State University where they both got admission to pursue their university courses for the duration of 3 years.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:06 GMT
Adama Barrow's Lawyers Withdraw First Motion Seeking Dismissal of UDP's Election Petition
[Foroyaa] Lawyers for President Adama Barrow on Tuesday, 21st December 2021 withdrew their first motion seeking dismissal of the United Democratic Party (UDP) election petition case in which the head of state was made a party.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:04 GMT
GYIN- Gambia Committed to Address Fake News
[Foroyaa] The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN-Gambia), in its commitment to combat fake news in the Gambia, has commenced a three-day training for 40 youths on media and information literacy.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:32:20 GMT
Beyond 75 - Our Promise to Every Child
[The Point] Seventy-five years ago today, the world came together to create the UN children's agency to support and secure the lives of children affected by World War II. UNICEF was founded on the principle that no child, no matter who they are or wh...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:32:17 GMT
Youth Driving Development
[The Point] When COVID-19 spread across borders, concerns grew for the world's young people, who were hit hardest by the pandemic's economic impacts.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:32:16 GMT
Mansawally FC Crowned Champions of GFF/FIFA U-17 Girls League Development
[The Point] Mansawally FC of North Bank Region (NBR) were on Sunday crowned champions of the GFF/FIFA U-17 Girls League Development after defeating Kuteh Jumbulu FC of Upper River Region (URR) 3-0 in the final played at the Soma Mini-Stadium.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:32:13 GMT
Nyakoi Boys, Tahir Girls Win UP/ Tekki-Fii Inter Schools Football Competition
[The Point] Nyakoi and Tahir Senior Secondary schools from Upper and Lower River regions emerged winners of the 2021 United Purpose/ Tekki-fii inter schools football competition finals held at Soma Mini Stadium.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:32:11 GMT
Balancing the Truth - 2021 Elections
[The Point] "The further a society drifts from the truth the more it will hate those who speak it," said George Owell. As a nation settles down from the drama of the 2021 elections, we must balance the truth, face the reality and move on to build the...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:30:32 GMT
Farmers Pessimistic of Selling Their Groundnuts to Cooperative Buying Centers
[Foroyaa] Scores of farmers in Wuli East who spoke to this reporter, decried that selling their nuts to Government buying centres (seccos) is unfavourable to them.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:30:31 GMT
Health Foundation Offers Free Dental Care, Services to Lamin Village
[Foroyaa] Oral Health Gambia Foundation in collaboration with Lamin Health Center (NGO) has provided free toothbrushes and toothpaste to students of Babylon Lower Basic School and some adults at Lamin village in the Kombo North District of the West C...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:30:28 GMT
The Importance of the National Assembly Elections
[Foroyaa] Gambians should understand the functions of their institutions so that they would be able to select representatives who are fit for purpose. The National Assembly is responsible for passing bills so that they could become laws of the land. ...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:27 GMT
Brikama United Secure First Win
[Foroyaa] The West Coast Region based football club Brikama United secured their first win in the domestic top-flight last Friday in the 8 pm kick-off played at the Independence Stadium, Bakau.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:27 GMT
Health Ministry Launches Street to Street Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners have embarked on a round of National Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Saturday, 18 December, 2021, this time on a mobile outreach campaign strategy within Western-I and Western-II Health...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:24 GMT
Technical Debate Overshadows the Substantive Debate On the Election Petition
[Foroyaa] The quality of Gambia's electoral system is being tested at the courts where parties and independent candidates who object to the result in a presidential election are required to lodge their petition within ten days of the declaration of r...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:21 GMT
GRA Staff Warned Not to Compromise Ethics, Others
[Foroyaa] The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority, Yankuba Darboe, has warned his staff not to compromise their ethics, integrity and professionalism while in their line of duty as revenue collectors.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:17 GMT
Falcons FC Thrash Gaf By 5-3
[Foroyaa] Falcons have heavily beaten Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) by five goals to three in an eight-goal thriller.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:11 GMT
Close to 80,000 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines About to Expire
[Foroyaa] Gambian health authorities have on Friday, 17 December, 2021 informed the media that about eighty thousand doses of COVID-19 vaccines are about to expire.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:11 GMT
CPA Commemorates Day of the African Child
[Foroyaa] The Child Protection Alliance (CPA) together with schools under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) as well as other partners in the promotion and protection of children's welfare on Saturday, December 18 celebrated Day of...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:08 GMT
Mandou Kebbeh Donates Motorcycle to Paramilitary Post in Wulli East
[Foroyaa] Paramilitary Post in Makka Masireh, Wulli East on Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 received a motorcycle donated by Mandou Kebbeh.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:06 GMT
Tribute to My Hero - Adieu Deyda!
[Foroyaa] Once upon a time, precisely 16 December 2004, the dark day in which Point Newspaper's former managing editor was gruesomely gunned down in cold blood by Yahya Jammeh's killers.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:14:04 GMT
Climate Change and Conflict
[Foroyaa] In this day and age, the biggest illusion is to believe that climate change is unreal. Well, we do not necessarily have to believe in science, but the frequent scorching temperatures, and erratic rains are close visible signs to prove to us...



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