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Gambia

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:55 GMT
Gambia U-23 Beat Burkina Faso Away in AFCON Qualifiers
[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team yesterday, 21 September 2022, defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 away during their first leg of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Cotonou Stadium in Benin.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:54 GMT
RFA Female Players Take Vaccines to Protect Each Other in LRR
[The Point] Karamba Fatajo, the public health officer at Lower River Region has said female players, coaches, and league personnel have worked to protect each other by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 pandemic.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:51 GMT
Mayoress Lowe Sponsors Banjul Nawetan Tournaments With D200k
[The Point] Mayoress of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe on Sunday presented a cheque for D200,000 to the Banjul Sports Committee to support its ongoing 'nawetan' expenses in both the League and Knockout tournaments.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:46 GMT
Barrow Seeks UN Support to Advance National Priorities
[The Point] President Adama Barrow yesterday called on the United Nations to support the country's new plan to advance the pursuit of our national priorities, including the Sustainable Development Goals and the Agenda 2063 of the African Union.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:45 GMT
WFP Regional Director Meets VP Joof
[The Point] His Excellency Vice President Badara A. Joof received Mr. Chris Nikoi, the World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Director for West and Central Africa on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, at State House.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:54:42 GMT
Govt Expresses Concern Over Recent Upsurge in Killing
[The Point] The Gambia government through its Ministry of Interior and the Office of the Government Spokesperson has expressed concern over recent spate of killings.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:53:32 GMT
Barrow Pledges Heavy Investment in Quality Education, Skills
[The Point] State House, Banjul, 20th September 2022: President Barrow, Monday, 19th September, participated in the Transforming Education Summit on the sidelines of the ongoing UNGA77 in New York, where he delivered the National Statement of Commitm...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:52:59 GMT
'Gambia's Performance in Int'l Competitions Is Improving Rapidly'
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has hailed The Gambia's improvement in its performances in international competitions.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:50:46 GMT
Over 200 Inmates, Prison Officers Vaccinated Against Covid-19
[The Point] Over 200 inmates and prison officers have been vaccinated against covid-19, according to the director general of the Gambia Prison Service (GPS).

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:44:15 GMT
On Recent Upsurge of Crimes in the Country
[The Point] The recent rise in crime is extraordinarily complex. Policymakers and the public should not jump to conclusions or expect easy answers but the government through its Interior and Defence ministries should look into an urgent solution to c...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:43:23 GMT
Banjul Mayoral Aspirant Donates D100k to Banjul Sports Committee
[The Point] Banjul Mayoral aspirant, Ebou Faye, who doubled as 2nd vice president of The Gambia Football Federation on Monday donated a sum of D100,000 to the Banjul Sports Committee as his contribution to waive the registration fee of the 20 teams c...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:42:28 GMT
Daylight Africa Celebrates 20th Anniversary of African Union in Gambia
[The Point] The Daylight Africa in collaboration with African Diaspora based in New York City in the United States of America (USA) with other African countries including Nigeria and Senegal, recently converged at the Paradise Suite Hotel to celebrat...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:41:28 GMT
NAM Who Claims Loving Barrow Than Barrow Himself Says Country's Agric Is Failure
[The Point] Hon. Sainey Jawara, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Lower Saloum, who claimed he likes President Adama Barrow more than the president himself... ... ...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:40:23 GMT
Power Dynamos, Dabanani, Argentina Cruise to Gunjur Nawetan Semis
[The Point] Power Dynamos FC, Dabanani FC, Argentina FC and Nyofelleh United FC over the weekend cruised to the semifinals of the 2022-2023 Gunjur 'Nawetan' League competition after winning their quarterfinal matches played at the Gunjur Upper and Se...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:39:45 GMT
2 Juveniles Arrested for Reportedly Killing Boy, 20
[The Point] Police in The Gambia have arrested two juveniles for reportedly killing one Amadou Saikou Bah, a 20-year-old boy and a resident of Sanchaba Sulay Jobe in the Kanifing Municipality, The Point has been reliably informed.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:38:58 GMT
NYC Holds Youth Connekt Gambia Summit
[The Point] The National Youth Council (NYC), of The Gambia last week held the Youth Connekt Gambia Summit at a ceremony held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference center.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:37:45 GMT
GFF Women's 1st Division League Best Xi Pip 2nd Tier Best Xi
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's 1st Division League best 11 defeated the Women's 2nd Division League best 11 1-0 in a friendly encounter played at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium on Monday.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:36:28 GMT
Gambia U-23 Team Arrive in Benin Ahead of Burkina Combat
[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team on Monday landed in Benin prior to their 2023 Africa U-23 Championship first-leg encounter against Burkina Faso.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:35:31 GMT
WABSA Commemorates Jinack Protocol in NBR
[The Point] The West African Birds Study Association (WABSA), of The Gambia in collaboration with Nature for Community Development (NCD) of Senegal last week celebrated Jinack Protocol at a ceremony held at Medina Kanuma village in Lower Nuimi Distri...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:33:08 GMT
Gambians Raise Concern Over 45-Day Schengen Visa Processing At EU Embassies
[The Point] Gambian Schengen visa applicants have voiced concerns over the prolonged period of visa processing at EU embassies.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:52 GMT
'Your Appointments Are Based On Confidence, Trust'
[The Point] Honorable Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister for Youth and Sports has reminded the new National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) board that their appointments are based on the confidence and trust the President of the Republic of The Gamb...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:49 GMT
Modou Joof Signs for Club Rachad Bernoussi
[The Point] Gambian defender Modou Joof has signed for Moroccan club, Club Rachad Bernoussi from Guediawaye FC in Senegal.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:44 GMT
Sanchaba Youths Clinch Brikama League Trophy
[The Point] Sanchaba Youths FC on Sunday clinched the 2021-2022 Brikama League trophy after beating Manduar United FC 2-1 in a keenly-contested final played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:42 GMT
NCCE Chairman Says Govt Must Respect Citizens' Fundamental Rights, Freedom
[The Point] The chairman of the National Council for Civil Education (NCCE), Alhagie Sering Fye, said to bring to life the basic tenet of democracy, the government as primary duty bearer must respect citizens' fundamental rights and freedoms enshrine...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:35 GMT
A Unique Role - Gambian Entertainers Influence Fans to Get Covid-19 Jabs
[The Point] Local entertainers have disclosed that they used music to positively influence followers to get vaccinated against Covid-19, according to those who spoke to The Point.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:26 GMT
'Good Governance Fosters Effective Participation At All Levels'
[The Point] Ansumana Ceesay, Senior Program Officer for the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has said that good governance fosters effective and efficient inclusion and participation in decision making processes in all forms and at all lev...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:15 GMT
Modou Barrow Guides Jeonbuk to Victory
[The Point] Scorpions' winger Modou Barrow has guided his South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a 1-0 win over Seongnam FC during their week-32 fixtures of the K League 1 played at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:05:01 GMT
Kombo East Inter-Village Tourney Balloting Held
[The Point] The balloting for the 2022-2023 Kombo East inter-village football tournament was held on Sunday in Kuloro.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:04:57 GMT
GPF Suspends Unofficial Police Checkpoints
[The Point] The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced the suspension of all unofficial Police checkpoints countywide.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:04:53 GMT
Tourism in Africa Following Covid-19
[The Point] Tourism has been a fundamental component of the African economy for years, with many countries depending on the industry as a primary source of revenue.



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