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Gambia

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:26:10 GMT
NRA Presents Safety Jackets, Torch Lights to GPF
[The Point] The National Road Authority (NRA) last Tuesday presented safety jackets and torch lights to The Gambia Police Force (GPF) at a ceremony held at the Police headquarters in Banjul.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:26:06 GMT
On Drivers Nationwide Strike!
[The Point] Transport infrastructure is an integral component of the transport system of any country.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:26:03 GMT
Election Watch Committee Holds Retreat On Electoral Reforms
[The Point] Election Watch Committee - The Gambia, a partnership of 3 youth-led organisations with different expertise and background on Sunday concluded a three-day retreat at Tamala Hotel.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:26:00 GMT
'Media Plays Vital Role in Lawmaking Process'
[The Point] A renowned Gambian right activist, Madi Jobarteh has spoken highly of the indispensable role of the media in lawmaking process. He said media creates a platform to collect public opinion and bring it to the attention of the lawmakers.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:42 GMT
APP Appoints Ebou Gaye As SG
[The Point] "Following the resignation of Dr. Bai Biran Jagne as Secretary General and Party Leader of the All Peoples Party (APP), the National Executive of the Party held an emergency meeting on Sunday 11th September 2022 and appointed Mr. Ebou K. ...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:41 GMT
Human Rights Committee of National Assembly Tours Detention Facilities Across Gambia
[The Point] Members of the Human Rights Committee of the National Assembly have recently visited detention facilities across the country. The visit was aimed at getting first-hand information about the conditions of detention centres across the count...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:39 GMT
IBU, GRTS Discuss Role of Media in Promoting Peaceful Coexistence
[The Point] Jeddah-based Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU) in collaboration with the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) last Monday gathered for a four-day forum at the African Princess Hotel to discuss the important role of the media in prom...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:37 GMT
Medina Utd Win Lamin Curtain Raiser
[The Point] Medina United was on Sunday crowned champions of the 2021-2022 Lamin Sports Development Association (LSDA) Super Cup after beating Hartem FC in a final played at the Late Sanna Jatta Memorial Football Field.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:36 GMT
GWA, Red Cross Train Wrestling Coaches, Referees On First Aid
[The Point] The Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) in partnership with The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) on Saturday held a day-long First Aid training for wrestling referees, coaches and other members of the medical unit of the association.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:33 GMT
W/A Food Insecurity Demands Climate-Smart Response Amid Multiple Crises!
[The Point] As crises multiply and the devastating conflict in Ukraine drags on, its global effects are being felt hard in the Sahel and West Africa, a region with more than 38 million people facing acute food insecurity.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:31 GMT
'Gambia Not On Track to Achieve Food, Nutritional Security'
[The Point] The United Nations Development Programme - The Gambia has disclosed that The Gambia is not on track to achieve food and nutritional security. The revelations were inscribed by the UN agency in its 2019-2021 Gambia report.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:30 GMT
U.S. Based-Gambian Launches Hajj & Umrah Travel Agency in the Gambia
[The Point] In his quest to making Hajj and Umrah accessible and convenient to Gambians, Ousman Jammeh, a native of Jarra Tonyataba in the Lower River Region (LRR), who is currently living in the United States of America (U.S.A.), has established Haj...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:28 GMT
GRA Boss Hails Media
[The Point] The commissioner general of Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe has hailed the contribution of the media in helping GRA improve tax compliance.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:25 GMT
Njumbulakolong FC Win Badibou Conteh Kunda Football Tournament
[The Point] Njumbulakolong Football Club was on Saturday crowned champions of the Badibou Conteh Kunda football tournament in North Bank Region after defeating Dai Kanuma 5-4 on post-match penalty shootouts following a goalless draw in regulation tim...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:20 GMT
Drivers' Strike Continues Today
[The Point] The president of The Gambia Transport Union (GTU) Omar Ceesay has disclosed that their on-going sit-down strike which commenced yesterday will continue in the next 42 hours if the government fails to address all their four demands.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:18 GMT
U-20 Surrender WAFU Trophy to Senegal
[The Point] The Gambia U-20 team on Sunday surrendered the 2022 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament trophy to Senegal U-20 team.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:13 GMT
Transport Union Not Open for Dialogue Says Director Drammeh
[The Point] Essa Drammeh, the director of Transport at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, said the Gambia Transport Union did not give them (ministry) room for negotiation amid drivers' sit-down strike.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:09 GMT
Long-Term Climate Strategy Validated
[The Point] The Climate Change Secretariat alongside Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) and partners last Friday validated the county's Draft Long-Term Climate Neutral Development Strategy 2050 (LTS) document at a...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:07 GMT
NHRC Invites Universities to Submit Requests for Registration in Moot Contest
[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia has called on universities to submit their request for registration in the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International (SDKJ) Moot Court Competition.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:36:05 GMT
Court Convicts Man Found With Fake Currencies
[The Point] Magistrate T. Bayo of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court convicted and sentenced one Salieu Nyang to a fine of D100,000 in default to serve four years imprisonment for being in possession of fake bank notes, and also to serve another four mo...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:12 GMT
Charles III Becomes King Following Queen's Death, British High Commission Confirms
[The Point] British High Commissioner to The Gambia, David Belgrove OBE told journalists in a press conference held on Friday that following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Crown has now passed onto their new monarch and head of state His Majest...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:34:45 GMT
NHRC Schedules Int'l Annual Moot Competition for December 5th
[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia has announced that it has scheduled the annual Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (SDKJ) International Human Rights Moot Competition to commence on 5th of December 2022.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:18 GMT
U-23 Team Beat League Selection
[The Point] As part of their preparations ahead of the African Championship qualifiers, The Gambia U-23 team defeated the League Selection players 4-1 during a game played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on Friday.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:17 GMT
Gambia U-20 Team Clutch Spot in Africa U-20 Youth Championship
[The Point] The Gambia U-20 team on Friday clutched a place in the 2023 Africa Youth Championship following their 4-2 post-match penalty shootouts win over Mali after 120 minutes of play ended 1-1 in their semi-final clash played at the Stade Cheiky.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:14 GMT
Police Warn, Transport Ministry Put Measures to Tackle Drivers' Sit-Down Strike
[The Point] The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure on Saturday announced measures to use amid the Transports Union's decision to withhold services throughout the country pending demands for the increment of fares and more, while The Gamb...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:12 GMT
Golden FC Advance to Gunjur Nawetan Quarterfinals
[The Point] Golden FC on Friday advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022-2023 Gunjur 'nawetan' league competition following their 2-1 success over Asselem FC in their final group match played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football ...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:08 GMT
Stakeholders Validate 'Primary Data Tool' to Improve Quality Goods From Producers
[The Point] Senior officers of United Purpose (UP) and partners recently validated a 'primary data collection tool' meant to improve quality goods from producers in The Gambia.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:06 GMT
Magistrate Krubally Urges Govt to Support Sign Language Interpreters
[The Point] Principal Magistrate Muhammad Krubally, who is also the Chairman of The Gambia Federation of the Disabled has urged the Government of The Gambia to support and employ sign language interpreters in schools and public institutions to ensure...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:35:00 GMT
Gambia to Host 7th ERERA Annual Forum
[The Point] The Gambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority to host the first post-pandemic ERERA continental annual forum.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:34:58 GMT
TMT Qualify for GFF 2nd Division League
[The Point] Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) FC have qualified to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Male Second Division League after drawing two of their playoff promotion matches against Berewuleng and Universal Sporting Boys respectively.



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