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Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:09 GMT
NAWEC And Senelec Sign 50MW Power Purchase Agreement
[The Point] The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) wishes to inform the public that it has signed a power purchase agreement with the Société nationale d'électricité du Sénégal (Senelec).

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:06 GMT
Dembo Darboe Scores 2nd League Goal for Belarusian Club
[The Point] Scorpion's striker Dembo Darboe scored his second league goal for his Belarusian club FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk during their 4-0 home win over Dnepr Mogilev in their week-two fixtures of the Belarus Premier League played at the Stadyen Shakh...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:04 GMT
5470 Youths Benefited From NYSs Since Its Inception
[The Point] A total number of five thousand four hundred and seventy(5470) young people has been supported in various skills including electrical, installation, construction, masonry, rice agronomy, horticulture, auto mechanics, tailoring, livestock,...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:00 GMT
Amir Trawally Urges Peace in Parliamentary Electoral Process
[The Point] As we elect a newNational Assemblymembers on Saturday 9th April 2022, I wish to take this opportunity to appeal to all Gambians to continue to be peaceful, tolerant and law abiding.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:58 GMT
GP Recommends IEC to Increase Voter Education
[The Point] Gambia Participates (GP), an advocacy group that is apolitical and works towards strengthening good governance has recommended to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to increase voter education particularly in underserved communiti...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:53 GMT
The Inauguration And Crowning of Late King Musa Moloh Baldeh
[The Point] King Musa Moloh Baldeh is the 3rd son of Alpha Moloh from Fuladou (Gambia,Cassamans and Guinea Bssau) British and French people came to Musa Moloh who was fighting to extend his kingdom (the Fuladou kingdom).

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:50 GMT
Information for Prospective Students Applying to Shepherd University
[The Point] The Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Washington, D.C. the United States of America wishes to inform prospective Gambian students seeking admission at Shepherd University that before the University can proceed with the admission pr...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:48 GMT
The Window for Climate Action Has Not Yet Closed
[The Point] Yesterday marks the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report on the Mitigation of Climate Change as part of the Sixth Assessment Cycle.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:45 GMT
Brikama New Market Under Construction to Be Ready Soon
[The Point] If all goes as planned, construction work for the new Brikama market which is currently ongoing, will be finished by end April, 2022. The market, which is funded by the government of The Gambia, has about 88 new stalls so far.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:43 GMT
BAC, NRA Visit 400 Million Brikama Jambarr Sanneh Road Project
[The Point] Senior Management of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) alongside officials from the National Road Authority (NRA) and interested bidders last Wednesday embarked on a road site visit to the 400m Brikama Jambur Sanneh road project.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:40 GMT
Gambia Participates Calls for Media Fairness Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
[The Point] The Gambia Participates pre-election observation report has urged media organisations, as part of its recommendations, to ensure fairness in terms of coverage ahead of the 9 April National Assembly elections to ensure a fair playing groun...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:40 GMT
NCAC, UNESCO Launch Over U.S.$50k to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage Project
[The Point] The National Centre for Arts and Culture under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in conjunction with partners on Friday, 1 April 2022, officially launched a $50,590.00 two-year project titled: 'Strengthening National Capaci...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:39 GMT
GIRAV, GAFSP to Be Launched in Gambia in April
[The Point] The Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV) and Gambia Agriculture and Food Security Project (GAFSP) through the Ministry of Agriculture have been successfully approved and would be officially l...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:30 GMT
Kulukochi Utd, ECOMOG and Passamai Line Up for Gunjur Nawetan Semis
[The Point] Kulukochi United FC, Ecomog FC, Passamai FC and Asselem FC are lining up for the 2021-2022 Gunjur 'nawetan' league semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matches.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:28 GMT
Coach Bom Sowe Says Morocco Friendly to Serve As Booster for Queen Scorpions
[The Point] The Gambia women national team coach, Mariama 'Bom' Sowe has said that this month's friendly encounter against 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations host, Morocco, will serve as a morale booster for her side that missed out in the final rou...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:25 GMT
Water Side FC Slip to Jarra West in 2nd Division
[The Point] Water Side FC last Thursday lost to Jarra West 3-0 in the on-going Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:23 GMT
CPD, NDI Conclude Parliamentary Debate for Foni Bondali Candidates
[The Point] The Commission on Political Debate (CPD) in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) with an objective to promote accountability, peace, stability, issue-based political dialogue, and diverse political opinion ahead of t...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:20 GMT
Scorpions Rise in Latest FIFA Ranking Again
[The Point] The Gambia have been rated 123rd best footballing country in the world in the latest Coco-cola ranking released by the global football governing body, FIFA on Thursday.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:16 GMT
NYSs Swears-in 14th Batch of Corps Members
[The Point] The National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) under the Ministry of Youth and Sport (MOYS) recently swears-in its 14th batch of corps members at a ceremony held at the Independent Stadium in Bakau.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:15 GMT
National Assembly Clerk Pays Courtesy Call On Counterpart of House of Commons
[The Point] The clerk of the National Assembly of The Gambia, Momodou A. Sise, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on the clerk of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:11 GMT
GFA Extends Ramadan Greetings to Gambians Enduring Fasting Under Difficult Conditions.
[The Point] On behalf of the Party Leader and Secretary General Hon. Bakary B. Dabo, and the party Central Committee, we write to convey blessed Ramadan greetings to all Gambians, and the greater Muslim Umaah.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:45:56 GMT
Allowances Exclusion - Public And Environmental Officers Threaten Sit-Down Strike
[The Point] The Association of Public and Environmental Health Officers (APEHOG), under the Ministry of Health (MoH) has threatened to embark on a nationwide sit-down strike for allowances exclusion at the Health Ministry.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:45:52 GMT
Hon. Sillah Outlines Mitigation Measures As Climate Change Continues to Threaten Banjul
[The Point] Hon Ousman Sillah, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North says Banjul is being threatened by Climate Change.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:45:50 GMT
Good Morning - President Ramadan Mubarak!
[The Point] Mr President, this month of April is very important for every Gambian as it coincides with the fasting of both Muslims and Christians.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:45:47 GMT
Judge Reaffirms IEC's Decision On Sabally
[The Point] Justice Francis Achibonga of the Banjul High Court on Friday held that the Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) was right in rejecting Momodou Sabally's nomination as a candidate for the April 2022 National Assembly elections.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:45:43 GMT
GP Recommends IEC to Regularise Use of State Resources During Elections
[The Point] Gambia Participate (GP), after receiving the first report from their deployed observers, recommends the Independent Electoral Commission to regularise the use of state resources during elections.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:45:40 GMT
Code of Conduct Urges Na Aspirants From Vote Buying, Election Bribery
[The Point] National Assembly aspirants have been advised by a Code of Conduct signed last week to refrain from vote buying, bribery, offering of financial inducements to electorates and to also avoid false promises of infrastructural development.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:42:37 GMT
Kora Maestro Launches Debut Album
[The Point] Suntou Susso, a Gambian multi-instrumentalist, kora player, percussionist, singer and composer has launched his first debut album dubbed: "Kanefonyo", meaning never give up.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:42:34 GMT
Special Edition On Ramadan the Arrival of Ramadan
[The Point] This event is confirmed by sighting the new moon, even if it is seen by only one person, or by the passage of thirty days in the immediately preceding month of Sha'ban.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:42:32 GMT
Q-Group Launches 14th Edition of Annual 'Ramadan Ndogou'
[The Point] The Q-Group Company Limited last Friday, 25 March 2022 launched its 14th edition of annual 'Ramadan Ndogou' at a ceremony held at Q-city in Bijilo.



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