Gambia
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:43:32 GMTPresident Says Gambia Engages OIC General Secretariat
[Foroyaa] To Fix Date For Summit
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:43:31 GMTYahya Jammeh Interfered, Undermined Judicial Independence
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) in its Investigative Report and Recommendations to the Government of the Gambia, found that former President Yahya Jammeh interfered and undermined the independent functioning of t...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:43:30 GMTSuspects in Baby Muhammed's Death Inquiry Re-Arrested
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Friday 22nd July 2022, announced that it has re-arrested the two suspects in the inquiry on the death of Muhammed, the two year old boy whose death is a subject matter of investigation, after their bail was ...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:43:28 GMTEssa Faal, 2 Others Charged With Disorderliness, Granted Bail
[Foroyaa] The Deputy Spokesperson of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), Inspector Alieu Jamanka, yesterday, 24th July, 2022, informed this Medium that former TRRC Lead Counsel, Essa Mbye Faal, Baa Jah and one of Essa's guards are charged with criminal of...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:43:24 GMTMan Seeks Justice From President Barrow
[Foroyaa] Sarjo Jarju, a resident of Brufut seeks justice from President Barrow for pardoning a convict (Ebrima Ndow) who owes him eighty-five thousand dalasi, and was serving a jail term.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:26:16 GMTBob Keita's Ex-Wife Arrested
[Foroyaa] Sainabou Mbye, the former wife of Bubacar Keita alias 'Bob' Keita, has been nabbed and placed under police custody since Friday 22nd July, 2022. Ms. Mbye is being investigated for her alleged involvement in the untimely death of a minor.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:26:13 GMTPresident Barrow Lays Foundation Stone for Five-Star Hotel
[Foroyaa] On Saturday 23rd June 2022, President Adama Barrow laid the foundation stone for Radisson Blu five star hotel in Bajilo, in the West Coast Region.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:26:11 GMTThuggery Is an Enemy to Democracy
[Foroyaa] When people regard themselves as compatriots of a nation, they will show respect for each other regardless of their divergent views and characteristics. Under such a system, institutions are allowed to function to serve the public interest.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:26:09 GMTJustice Ministry Welcomes International Court Decision
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Justice on behalf of The Gambia through a press release dated 22nd July, 2022 in The Gambia v Mynmar Case, welcomes the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Preliminary Objections.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:07:00 GMTPersonal Opinion or Law?
[Foroyaa] Life is not an ordinary matter. When it is taken everybody condemns the heinous act. When a person is convicted for taking life what the law says in terms of sentence becomes a matter of law and not just public opinion.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:06:59 GMTPhysical Planning Director - Land Allocated to NAWEC in Salagi Is Reserved Land
[Foroyaa] Mamudou Manjang, Director of the Department of Physical Planning and Housing, on Thursday clarified that the Sukuta-Salagi land is a reserved place for the government, which is now allocated for NAWEC.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:06:56 GMTBob Keita's Rape Trial - Defence Asks Court to Set Aside Ruling On DNA
[Foroyaa] Lamin S Camara, Attorney for Bubacarr Keita, alias "Bob" while moving a Motion accompanied with 45 paragraphs of Affidavit in support of the said motion told the court that one of the grounds contained in the motion is for the Bundung High ...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:06:54 GMTHousing Facilities At Mile II Prisons Substandard, Unfit for Human Habitation
[Foroyaa] According to the Truth Commission, housing facilities at State Central Prison Mile II, are substandard, degrading and not fit for human habitation.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:06:53 GMTMOFA Extends Validity of Expired Gambian Passports
[Foroyaa] A press statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad informed Gambians in the Diaspora that due to the acute shortage of ordinary passport books, The Government of the Gambia through the Mini...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:06:48 GMTDetained Suspects in Connection to Baby's Death Released On 'Stiff Bail' Conditions
[Foroyaa] Cherno Mbye and Kibily Dambelly, the two suspects who were held by detectives of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) in connection to the mysterious death of a two year old boy, have been released on 'stiff bail,' police spokesman said on Thursda...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:36:20 GMTAnger Over Demolished Salagi Market Regarding Land Allocated to NAWEC
[Foroyaa] A group of vendors and land owners at Sukuta-Salagi market on Wednesday expressed their anger and concerns over the demolished market by officials from the Department of Physical Planning. The group also said that Physical Planning claimed ...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:36:15 GMTSecond Public Job Center Set for Operation
[Foroyaa] The Department of Labour under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, recently inaugurated the second established Job Center at a ceremony held at the Basse Youth Centre in the Upper River Region (URR).
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:36:12 GMTNAWEC Power Supply Fluctuation Continues to Disrupt Businesses, Workshops
[Foroyaa] Business owners and workshops in Ebou Town and Nema Junction have lamented that their trades and works are being disrupted by the continuous fluctuation of electricity supply by National Water and Electrical Company (NAWEC). The business ow...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:36:09 GMTMigrants Sentenced in Morocco
[Foroyaa] Migrants mainly from Sudan and South Sudan entered Morocco with a view to going to Spain. Not only were some shot by Spanish authorities but 65 of them were arrested and subjected to trial. Information reaching us indicated that 33 of them ...
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:12 GMT2 People Arrested Over Death of 2-Year-Old Boy
[The Point] The Gambia Police Force has announced the arrest of two individuals in the persons of Cherno Mbye and Kibily Dambelly in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy who's currently the subject of a rape case involving Bubacarr Keita.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:10 GMTYa Kumba's Nest Gives Boats, Gloves to Lamin Women Oysters Association
[The Point] In a drive to promote women empowerment and fight against Gender-Based Violence in the country, Ya Kumba's Nest Foundation recently presented two boats and gloves to members of Lamin Women Oysters Association operating at Lamin Bereto and...
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:07 GMTGambian-Born American Fighter Ann Wins Bronze in Kigali
[The Point] Alasan Ann, a Gambian-born American fighter currently competed in the African Taekwondo Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. On July 16, 2020, the young fighter competed in the +87kg category in the round of 16.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:06 GMTThe Problem of Food Security
[The Point] Fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of Gambians for food security has been a daunting task for the governments of three republics. The food security situation continues to be a national headache. In spite of donor assistance which comple...
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:04 GMTGunjur Utd Wallop Young Africans to Pile Pressure On Psv Wellingara in 2nd Tier
[The Point] Gunjur United on Tuesday walloped Young Africans 4-1 in their week-28 fixtures played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to pile pressure on PSV Wellingara in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:02 GMTBanjul Elects New Sports Committee
[The Point] The Banjul Sports Committee over the weekend held its congress at the executive lounge of the Maccarthy Square.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:01 GMTGNOC Updates Gambia's Readiness for Upcoming Commonwealth, Islamic Games
[The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) yesterday, Tuesday, updated the public on Gambia's readiness ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth and Islamic Games.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:49:00 GMTRoyal Insurance Gambia Head Office Commissioned
[The Point] The Royal Insurance Gambia Limited last Monday unveiled its head office at a colorful ceremony held at Kotu Institutional Highway.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:48:57 GMTTropics Magazine Honours Mansa Banko Online Publisher for the Second Time
[The Point] The Tropics Magazine has again honoured Mamadou Edrisa Njie, Publisher and Managing Editor of Mansa Banko Online alongside other top influential personalities for the second time.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:45:27 GMTTruth Commission Says NIA Operatives Acted With Total Impunity, Disregard for Human Life
[Foroyaa] Old building of defunct NIA Headquarters; DG Sowe talking to former TRRC Chairperson Dr. Lamin Sise, Lead Counsel, Essa Faal and Commissioners of the TRRC respectively
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:45:25 GMTSpontaneous Demonstration At the Courts Controlled With Civility
[Foroyaa] The huge crowd at the Bundung High Court grounds during proceedings of the trial of Bob Keita on Monday, gave the impression that the judge would to have resort to the force of the paramilitary force to arrest and disperse the protestors. S...