Gambia
Tue, 24 May 2022 19:26:04 GMTChild Protection and Human Rights Directors call for better transnational cooperation in the fight against child trafficking
[OCHA] Banjul, 24 May 2022: The Gambia is currently hosting a meeting of directors in charge of child protection and human rights, bringing together the beneficiary countries of the Support Project for the Protection of Child Victims of Violations of...
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:37:07 GMTTom Saintfiet Names the Gambia Squad for the Totalenergies AFCON Qualifiers
[CAF] The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet has named his squad for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 qualifiers against South Sudan and Congo.
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:41:11 GMTTraining On Community Policing, Gender, Child Responsive Policing Underway
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Police Force (GPF) with support from UNICEF, is currently rolling out training programmes centered on community policing, gender and child responsive policing across the country.
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:41:06 GMTGovt Accepts Reparations Responsibility
[Foroyaa] The Government of The Gambia has agreed to deal with "the things" committed by the previous regime and take responsibility for reparations.
Fri, 20 May 2022 08:48:13 GMTGTHI Celebrate International Hospitality Day
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI) on Wednesday May 18th 2022, celebrated International Hospitality Day at its office in Kanifing. The event was held under the theme: "going local is a game changer in today's hospitality se...
Fri, 20 May 2022 08:48:09 GMTForeign Affairs Minister Meets ICESCO Director in Rabat
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Monday May 16th 2022 paid a visit to the Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (IC...
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:29 GMTReal, Hawks Win to Level On Points At Top of Gff 1st Division League
[The Point] Real de Banjul and Hawks FC both won their week-19 fixtures over the weekend to sit level on points at the top of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League standing.
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:26 GMTThe Impact of the War in Ukraine Isn't Limited to Europe
[The Point] The war in Ukraine not only transformed European security policy -- it also has global effects that can bring about new security threats.
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:23 GMTTeam Rihno, Elite Utd Combat for Survival in 1st Tier
[The Point] Team Rhino and Elite United are fighting for survival in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League for another season despite their dismal performance in the country's Elite League campaign.
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:21 GMTAIUWA Orientates 60 New Students
[The Point] American International University West Africa (AIUWA) on Friday held an orientation for 60 new students at a ceremony held at the University's hall in Kanifing. The university offers courses in Arts and Humanities, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nur...
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:18 GMTThe Morgue at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (Efsth) in Banjul
[The Point] To keep up with the necessary periodical maintenance at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) admissions wards are supported by corporate institutions. Thus we find the Petrogas- Medical Ward and the 1st Lady Fund- Obstetrics...
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:16 GMTAction Set to Resume in Women League 1, 2 After Easter, Eid Breaks
[The Point] Action is set to resume in the ongoing 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women League Division One and Two following the Easter and Eid breaks.
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:13 GMTHon. K.K. Barrow Attends Delocalised Joint Committee Meeting in Lome
[The Point] Hon Kebba K Barrow, National Assembly Member for Kombo South Constituency is currently in Lome, Togo attending the Delocalised Joint Committee meeting on Public Accounts, Administration Finance and Budget, Macro-Economic Policies and Poli...
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:10 GMTPSV Wellingara Whip BK Milan to Extend Lead in 2nd Division
[The Point] PSV Wellingaraon Monday whipped BK Milan 2-0 in their week-21 match played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau to rejuvenate their lead in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League.
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:08 GMTWest Africa Takaful Opens New Office in Brikama
[The Point] The Management of West Africa Takaful under the leadership of Management Director Momodou Musa Joof over the weekend opened a new branch in Brikama, West Coast Region. The new branch makes it three for the company across the country.
Mon, 23 May 2022 08:14:04 GMTMAJaC Launch Ethical Journalism Training Project
[The Point] The Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) on 12th May 2022, launched the "Ethical Journalism Training" at NAQAA building. The training is meant to strengthen and build the capacity of young practicing journalists.
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:59:29 GMTBasse Murder Case Under Threat of Being Stuck Out
[Foroyaa] The murder case of Amadou Gagigo and two others at the high court in Basse will be struck out and the accused discharged if the prosecution failed to file an indictment by the next proceeding, the presiding judge asserted in a crowded court...
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:59:26 GMTNew Transport Minister Visits Ongoing Works, Projects Across the Country
[Foroyaa] AIO, MoTWI
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:59:20 GMTState Applies for DNA Examination On Bob Keita
[Foroyaa] Accused Person Refuses to Give Consent
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:59:17 GMTDepot Supervisor Testifies in Gam Petroleum Economic Crime Case
[Foroyaa] Lamin Touray, the depot supervisor at the Gam Petroleum Storage Facility (GP) on Monday, 16 May 2022 testified in the ongoing economic crime case involving their former general manager and operation manager.
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:59:15 GMTNAWEC Pro Comments On the Power Outages and Lack of Water Supply
[Foroyaa] When contacted to shed light on the issue of erratic water and electricity supply, NAWEC's PRO, Mr. Pierre Sylva, said they had issues for the past two to three days due to lack of capacities, citing that the KARPOWER Engine at Banjul is du...
Mon, 23 May 2022 07:41:13 GMTSix Youth Sustain Alleged Gunshot Wounds in Foni
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Foni Kansala Constituency Almameh Gibba, yesterday Wednesday 18th May 2022, confirmed to this medium that six youth sustain alleged gunshot wounds in Foni.
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:32:04 GMTGovt to Digitalise Revenue Collection, Public Procurement Systems
[The Point] Ebrima Sillah, the newly appointment minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure has claimed that in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery, the government through a World Bank funded Project under th...
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:32:00 GMTUNICEF Warns Looming Catastrophic Global Food Crisis
[The Point] NEW YORK, 17 May 2022--The number of children with severe wasting was rising even before war in Ukraine threatened to plunge the world deeper into a spiralling global food crisis - and it's getting worse, UNICEF warned in a new Child Aler...
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:31:58 GMTDepot Supervisor Continues Testimony in Gam-Petroleum Economic Crime Case
[The Point] Gam-Petroleum depot supervisor and acting operations manager, Tuesday told the High Court that the company's total record in physical stuck of gas oil on 21 October 2021 was 2398.193 litres and the total for Gasoline was 3,489,503 litres.
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:31:55 GMTMayor Rohey Lowe Wins Refela Africa Presidency
[The Point] Rohey Malick Lowe, the Lord Mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC) who was the President of Rafela Internal Gambia Chapter, has won the Rafela Africa Presidency, a position she contested with other Mayors in Africa. The election was held in K...
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:31:54 GMTMother Asks Court to Send Son to Prison
[The Point] A woman yesterday told the Kanifing Magistrates' Court to send her son to Mile 2 Prison. She made this remark before Magistrate Colley.
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:31:49 GMTGRA Engages GWCC On Revenue Laws to Enhance Tax Compliance
[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority GRA on Wednesday 17th May 2022, engaged dozens of Women Entrepreneurs from Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) with the view to deepening their understanding on various revenue laws administered by GRA.
Thu, 19 May 2022 07:12:21 GMTDomestic Poultry Production At Risk Due to Shortage of Feed
[Foroyaa] Accordong to information gathered by these reporters, domstic poultry producers face high risks of loosing their birds due to shortage of poultry feed.
Wed, 18 May 2022 13:37:13 GMTAGA Supports Bajana With Food Barrel
[The Point] Altogether Giving Africa (AGA), a UK/Gambia charity on Thursday 12th May 2022 supported Bajana village in Foni, West Coast Region of The Gambia with a barrel of food items. In addition to the food items, the trust also supported the commu...