[The Point] Billions of dalasis were wrongly recorded or misclassified in the government's 2024 financial statements, prompting the Auditor General, Cherno Amadou Sowe, to issue an adverse opinion and declare that the accounts do not fairly reflect t...

[The Point] Raised blood pressure continues to be one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.38 billion people worldwide suffering with hypertension.

[The Point] The Gambia marked a historic milestone on January 29, with the launched of the Edward Francis Small (E.F. Small) Center for Rights and Justice, commemorating what would have been the 135th birthday of one of the nation's foremost pioneers...

[The Point] The Gambia today hosted the inaugural UK-Gambia Trade and Investment Mission under the theme: "Strengthening Partnerships, Creating Opportunities, Supporting Sustainable Growth", a landmark event aimed at deepening economic ties, attracti...

[The Point] The Government of The Gambia, development partners, civil society organisation's and international allies have renewed their collective commitment to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as the UNFPA-Catalan and ChildFund Action Project wa...

[The Point] Farafenni General Hospital over the weekend became a hub of hope and healing centre as the International Charitable Surgical Foundation (AMISURG), with full support from the Vision Development Foundation (VDF), conducted a massive free su...

[The Point] Governor of West Coast Region, Ousman Bojang, has encouraged youth to speak up on issues affecting their lives.

[The Point] Sadibou Kamaso, Kemo Ceesay are set, as race for Football House edges closer.

[The Point] The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) on Friday opened a four-day Planning Retreat at Kunta Kinteh Roots Camp in Jufureh, bringing together its leadership, technical departments, agencies and project ...

[The Point] Future Bi Female Football Team have closed gap on The Gambia Armed Forces in the 2025\2026 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division Two.

[The Point] In a dramatic courtroom testimony yesterday before Justice Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh at the High Court in Banjul, Detective Superintendent Lamin Saidykhan, head of the Serious Crime Unit at police headquarters in Banjul, laid bare the deta...

[The Point] The Minister for Interior, Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, issued a firm and uncompromising call to the country's security services at the annual security sector retreat to embrace reform, teamwork, and deliver results for the Gambian people, warn...

[The Point] President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Lamin Kabba Bajo will not contest in the GFF presidential elections in August 2026.

[The Point] Bubacarr Suso is on the verge of completing a move to Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Colley Stars FC.

[The Point] Jam City FC tallish man Muhammed Lamin Marong has arrived in Denmark for trials with Esbjerg and AC Horsens.

[The Point] PF Initiative, formerly Paradise Foundation has officially launched a nationwide community campaign aimed at strengthening community resilience to extreme heat and climate-related health risks, while promoting women's leadership in climat...

[The Point] Community leaders and youths in provincial Gambia have raised concerns over sports infrastructures and unemployment rate in the Gambia, calling for more inclusive development and youth friendly opportunities.

[The Point] The management of the Vibes FM radio station has approved the appointment of Mr Ousman A. Marong, as the new General Manager of the Manjai-Kunda-based digital radio station, founded by veteran DJ and radio magnate Mr Momodou Siray Jallow,...

[The Point] His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of The Republic of The Gambia, has highlighted the importance of empowering MSMEs in the country, describing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises as key drivers of national economic deve...

[The Point] Mr. Lamin Jammeh, retired Chief Executive Officer of BAC, and banking executive has declared his intention to contest the 2026 presidential election as an independent candidate, placing the fight against irregular migration commonly known...

[The Point] Justice Ngui Mboob of the High Court at Kanifing on the 22nd January, 2026, convicted and sentenced Ansumana Ceesay, a teacher, to 10 years' imprisonment on count one for the offence of rape contrary to Section 3 (1) (a) and punishable un...

[The Point] The Solicitor General, Hussein Thomasi, has urged Gambians to avoid hate speech and inflammatory conduct, especially with the upcoming elections. This call is part of efforts to maintain peace and social cohesion in The Gambia.

[The Point] The world today faces numerous challenges on different fronts. From slavery and weapons smuggling to corruption and other vices, the rising criminal enterprise continues to thrive in the shadows, mostly targeting vulnerable communities. I...

[The Point] The President of the International Network of Arab and African Journalists, Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Diouwara, has described the successful hosting of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as a milestone for African s...

[The Point] The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has arrested forty-eight (48) individuals across the country for possession and suspected trafficking of prohibited drugs, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin (hashish), cannabis ...

[The Point] The Independent Elections Commission (IEC) has announced a nationwide assessment of all designated voter registration centres and the regional offices of registered political parties as part of preparations for the 2026 supplementary vote...

[The Point] The Government of The Gambia and the Government of Japan on Tuesday signed Exchange Notes for the provision of Japanese food assistance amounting to ¥200 million, equivalent to approximately D95 million, under the Japanese Food Assis...

[The Point] The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) in collaboration with Alport Banjul yesterday conducted one of its most comprehensive emergency preparedness exercises to date, simulating scenarios including a suspected explosive device, a fire outbreak, ...

[The Point] Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has highlighted the Judiciary's challenges, including shortage of courtrooms and office space, hindering judicial officers' effectiveness.

[IPS] Gambia's Supreme Court is considering whether a law protecting women and girls from female genital mutilation (FGM) is constitutional. The practice, common in Gambia, often involves forcibly restraining girls while parts of their genitals are c...