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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:19:09 GMT
Scorpions Sting - Gambia's AFCON Hopes Still Alive Following Draw Against Mali
[RFI] What appeared to be a historic appearance got even better as Gambia's Scorpions drew against Mali -- one of the AFCON favorites. With four points after two matches, the Scorpions will need just one point in their final match against Tunisia on ...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:35:09 GMT
Musa Barrow Aims to Continue His Fine Totalenergies AFCON Form
[CAF] The Gambia forward Musa Barrow says he wants to continue his impressive performance at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
Childfund Hands Over Mosquito Nets for Children, Pregnant Women
[The Point] ChildFund The Gambia last Friday handed over 16,000 LLIN mosquito bed nets to regional health directorates at a ceremony held at Sama Kairo Federation in Brikama.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Gcci Launches 15th Edition of Trade Fair
[The Point] The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Wednesday launched the 15th Trade Fair Gambia International for 2022 schedule to take place from 26th February to 20th March 2022 at the National Trade Fair ground at Brusubi.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Distinguished and Congratulated Cuban Health Professionals in the Gambia
[The Point] Banjul, Jan 16th. - A group of health professionals that concludes their mission in the Gambia was distinguished last friday by the leadership of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) here, and entertained by the authorities of the Central Hosp...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
UDP Condemns Minister's Action As Abuse of Power
[The Point] The United Democratic Party (UDP) Executive and its membership have condemned the actions by the minister of Local Government and Lands in his pursuit to establish a commission of inquiry against the elected Mayor of the Kanifing Municipa...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Women Empowerment Foundation Seeks Support for Tanka Tanka Project
[The Point] Women Empowerment Project Foundation (WEPF) - a newly established charity which is registered in The Gambia is seeking support for the Tanka Tanka project to partition a female wing from the men at the hospital.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Trade Ministry Explains Flour, Bread Shortage
[The Point] The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has noted with concern the shortage of bread and flour in the country for the past few days.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:51 GMT
Cabinet Holds 1st 2022 Meeting With Focus On National Employment Policy 2022-2026
[The Point] Press release :State House, Banjul, 8th September 2021: Cabinet discussed and adopted a paper presented by the Hon. Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment on the National Employment Policy 2022 - 2026.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:56:33 GMT
Pool F - Mali, Gambia Eye Next Stage
[Cameroon Tribune] The two teams scored one goal each from the penalty spot putting them at four points each on top of the group.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
UN, Galga & Partners Commence Vlr Exercise in Gambia
[The Point] A three day inception workshop on the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) is currently underway at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. The exercise is supported by the United Nations.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
Sports Minister Announces Double Bonus Against Mali
[The Point] The minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has announced that the Government of The Gambia and the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) have decided to offer double bonus payment to the team had they secure a win or draw aga...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Scorpions Coach Lauds Fighting Spirit Against Mali
[The Point] Gambia's Coach Tom Sainfiet has hailed his Scorpions players for the fighting spirit and resilience shown during their encounter against Mali.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:48:47 GMT
The Scorpions Strike Late to Draw Mali in Group F
[CAF] Musa Barrow scored a late penalty to give The Gambia a deserved 1-1 draw against Mali in Group F of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:09:59 GMT
Match Facts - Gambia V Mali
[CAF] After two identical 1-0 victories in the opening match day, Gambia and Mali enter the second round of Group F matches with high hopes of another win that could see them paving the way towards the next round in style.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:02:14 GMT
Gambia V Mali - Top of the Table Clash
[CAF] After two identical 1-0 victories in the opening match day, Gambia and Mali enter the second round of Group F matches with high hopes of another win that could see them paving the way towards the next round in style.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:50 GMT
TRRC Details Killing of Deyda On Jammeh's Orders
[The Point] The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commissions (TRRC) public report has shown the Commission uncovering numerous rights violation meted out to a number of Gambian journalists during the regime of former president Yahya Jammehs reign...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:17:21 GMT
TRRC Recommends Prosecution of Ex-President Jammeh, Close Aides for Murder, Manslaughter
[Foroyaa] In their final report and recommendations which they submitted to President Adama Barrow, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has recommended the prosecution of Gambia's former ruler Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, together wit...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:45:36 GMT
The Scarcity of Bread
[Foroyaa] The country is experiencing bread scarcity due to lack of a production chain that enables farmers and those who add value to their products for processing, to work hand in hand to provide the manufactured goods the country needs. We have to...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:18:40 GMT
Remittances - the Core Foreign Exchange Earner for the Gambia
[Foroyaa] Instead of export of goods and services expanding to enable Gambians to earn foreign exchange, remittances are becoming the major source of foreign exchange for the country. The committee responsible for monitoring the monetary policy of th...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:18:34 GMT
DLEAG Nets Suspected Drug Peddlers in Diverse Locations
[Foroyaa] The Drug Law Enforcement Agency-Gambia (DLEA-G)'s Serrekunda Field Office said they have arrested one Lamin Camara, a Gambian national and resident of Tallinding, with thirty parcels and seventy-one wraps of suspected cannabis Sativa.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:02:01 GMT
DLEAG Arrests Suspected Drug Peddlers
[The Point] As part of their unrelenting war on illicit drug abuse, operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) have arrested Lamin Camara, a resident of Tallinding with thirty (30) parcels and seventy one (71) wraps of suspected...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:58 GMT
UDP Consoles Bereaved Families in Tragic Fire Accident in Bronx, Usa
[The Point] The United Democratic Party is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic fire accident which occurred in an apartment complex in the Bronx, New York, USA on January 9 causing fatalities and severe injuries to the residents.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:53 GMT
MOA Disburses D3.5 Million Loan to Farmers
[The Point] The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday through The Small Ruminant Production Enhancement Project (SRPEP) presided over the disbursement of D3.5 million dalasi loan to nine (9) Small Ruminant Farmers across the country.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:48 GMT
'Gambia Experiencing 'Triple Burden of Malnutrition'
[The Point] Malang Fofana, deputy executive director at National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) has said that The Gambia is experiencing the 'triple burden of malnutrition' whereby under-nutrition, over-nutrition and micronutrient deficiency co-exist.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:45 GMT
Gambia Wins Maiden AFCON Opening Game Against Mauritania
[The Point] Scorpions of The Gambia yesterday, Wednesday won their maiden Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opening Group F match against Mauritania after Ablie Jallow's lone goal in the 10th minute of the game played at the Limbe Ominsport Stadium.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:42 GMT
Gambia Maritime Administration Validates Strategic Plan 2022-2026
[The Point] In its pursuit to build a vibrant and resilient administration, The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) on Wednesday convened a day's forum to validate the administration's strategic plan 2022-2026.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:41 GMT
New Book By Historian Hassoum Ceesay Discusses Role of Gambian Chiefs in Colonial Rule
[The Point] A renowned Gambian historian Hassoum Ceesay's new book titled: Masters and Servants: Gambian Chiefs in Colonial Rule (1894-1965) delves into the interesting role that our district Chiefs played in strengthening colonial rule in The Gambia...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:39 GMT
President of Writers Association of the Gambia Appeal to the Colloquium
[The Point] Africa lies at the solar plexus of the world geographically and in terms of world events. In recent centuries, many devastating blows have been aimed at her emasculated visage, at her raw nerve centre. Her peoples have been enslaved, her ...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:39 GMT
African Cup of Nations Fixtures for Today Fans React to Gambia's Maiden Afcon Win
[The Point] Gambian football fans have reacted to the country first win at its median Africa Cup of Nations appearance in Cameroon.



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