Gambia
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:04:33 GMTSupreme Court Hears Case Challenging Criminalisation of Female Circumcision
[Foroyaa] The five panel of judges of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has given time for people seeking the court to declare the criminalisation of female circumcision unconstitutional.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:18:46 GMTBensouda Says Gambia Is Hurt By Poor Leadership
[The Point] The Lord Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, Talib Ahmed Bensouda has said The Gambia should not be difficult to develop considering its size.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:26 GMTStakeholders Express Concerns for Removal of Chapter V From 2020 Draft Constitution
[The Point] During a National Conference on the Draft Constitution 2024, Gambian stakeholders have expressed concerns on the removal of Chapter V which talks about leadership and integrity and the removal of clauses that guarantee the independence of...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:58:05 GMTInterior Ministry to Build Five New Police Stations - Minister
[The Point] The minister for Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang has disclosed before deputies of the National Assembly Members that with support from GIZ, his ministry plans to build another five new police stations in Brikama, Basse, Soma, Farafenni, and a ...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:57:14 GMTRobbers Strike in Crr, Escape With 100k
[The Point] Robbers recently attacked a shopkeeper at Karantaba village in the Sami District of Central River Region (CRR North) and went away with one hundred thousand dalasis, The Point has been reliably informed.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:17:44 GMTMinister Explains U.S.$20m Payment Delay to Senelec, Karpowership
[The Point] The minister for Petroleum and Energy, Hon. Nanni Juwara, on Wednesday informed lawmakers that the primary reason for the delay of over US$20 millions outstanding balance payment to SENELEC and Karpowership was the depreciation of the dol...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:16:02 GMT'Risk Management Is a Critical Component in GRA's Work'
[The Point] The Commissioner General of Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, yesterday buttressed the high professionalism and commitment and dedication of his staff, saying that collecting billions of dalasis annually or monthly for gover...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:59:39 GMTUDP Congratulates President-Elect Mahama of Ghana
[The Point] The United Democratic Party wishes to congratulate President Elect Mahama for being re-election to the presidency of our Sister Republic of Ghana.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:54 GMTBarrow Warns Anti-Littering Laws Will Fully Be Implemented
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has warned that the country's anti-littering laws which aim at controlling pollution and littering in public places will be fully implemented.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:53:54 GMTHuman Rights Protection Is a Legal Duty, Not a Choice - NHRC Chairman
[The Point] The chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Emmanuel D. Joof, has reaffirmed The Gambia's commitment to strengthening human rights protection within its security sector.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:32:00 GMTReport On Appointment Into Victim's Reparation Commission Laid Before Parliament
[Foroyaa] Justice Minister Dawda A. Jallow has laid a report on the appointment of members to the Victim's Reparation Commission on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, for parliamentary scrutiny, consideration, and approval.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:33:20 GMTExpelled Touma Njai Wins Case Against PPP
[Foroyaa] Fatoumatta Njai alias Touma Njai has won a landmark case against her political party (PPP) as the court held that the expulsion from the party was null and void.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:58 GMTChief Magistrate Njie Charged With Abuse of Office, Fraud
[The Point] Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie of the Bundung Magistrates Court has been charged with abuse of office, fraud and breaches of trust by persons employed, removal of property under lawful seizure, stealing by person in public service and dea...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:58 GMTBrikama Nawettan Knock Out Final Slated for December 26th
[The Point] The 2024\2025 Brikama 'nawettan' knock out final is set for Thursday 26th December 2024 at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium at 4.30pm.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:57 GMTSunu Fest Team Meets Cultural Groups
[The Point] Ahead of the much-anticipated Sunu Fest slated from 25th - 28th December 2024, the organising team recently had an interface with cultural groups to discuss modalities and what to expect in making the event a resounding success.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:57 GMTDarboe Responds to Rural Women's Concern Over Water Shortage
[The Point] The Secretary General and Party Leader for the United Democratic Party (UDP) Lawyer Ousainu Darboe has assured that his party will pay close attention to the complaints made particularly by women.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:57 GMTEsohna Academy Sign Former Marimoo Striker Modou Ceesay
[The Point] Esohna Football Academy have signed former Marimoo Pakfood FC prolific Striker Modou Ceesay on a three-year contract.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:56 GMTBarrow Applauds Cornerstone Constructing Company
[The Point] As his nationwide tour continues in the central part of the country, the Gambian leader President Adama Barrow has hailed the Cornerstone Company, a reputable company that is currently constructing roads project CRR North.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:56 GMTNams, Moj Drafters Equipped On Legal Drafting
[The Point] In a bid to strengthen the capacity of lawmakers and drafters on legal drafting, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) in partnership with the National Assembly and Ministry of Justice last Friday conve...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:55 GMTWomen's League Division 1, 2 Begin Friday
[The Point] The 2024\2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division One and Two matches are set to begin on Friday 13th December 2024 across venues in the Greater Banjul Area and Provincial Gambia.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:55 GMTGff to Sign League Sponsorship Deal With Vista Bank Today
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) will today, Wednesday, 11th December 2024 sign Division One League sponsorship deal with Vista Bank at the Bank's head office along Kairaba Avenue.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:55 GMTAhead of Nayconf Proper, Km Orients Delegates
[The Point] Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) under the leadership of Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda will preside over the official opening of the 14th edition of the National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF) slated for December 16th 2024.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:54 GMTPeace Corps Gambia Inaugurates New Office
[The Point] Peace Corps The Gambia, an independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to provide technical assistance to countries on Tuesday officially open and inaugurates its new office complex lo...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:49:53 GMTECTN Services Not Suspended - GTMS GM Clarifies
[The Point] The General Manager of Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS) Gambia office, Dushyant Singh, has made it categorically clear that the company's operations in The Gambia are healthily ongoing and 'not suspended'.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:17:48 GMTScramble for Passports
[Foroyaa] The announcement that there is a legal way to go to Saudi Arabia and Spain for employment has motivated young men and women to start scrambling for passports in order not to be left behind. Parents and uncles are now being compelled to give...
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:54:54 GMTThe Constitution and the National Assembly
[Foroyaa] The nation should be informed that the two steps that must be taken for The Constitution of The Republic of The Gambia (Promulgation) Bill, 2024 to be tabled for the first reading at the national assembly has been completed.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:47:27 GMTCould a Person Be Head of the Civil Service and Secretary to Cabinet At the Same Time?
[Foroyaa] Section 168 subsection (1) of the Constitution states:
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:17:08 GMTGambia College Introduces 'Game Changing' Distance Learning
[Foroyaa] Universities and colleges worldwide have grappled with challenges in identifying how best to deploy technology to help their students succeed - especially non-traditional students, who might choose to study remotely to accommodate family or...
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:04:53 GMTUN Launches Hub to Catalyse Deeper Understanding of Peace-Building Impact
[Foroyaa] The United Nations Peace Building Support Office (PBSO) of the Department of Political and peace building Affairs (DPPA) has launched the Peace building Impact Hub to catalyse a deeper understanding of peace building impact, including by te...
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:12:45 GMTJournalists Trained On Conflict-Sensitive Reporting for Trrc White Paper
[Foroyaa] Officials and participants