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Gambia

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:25:30 GMT
TRRC Chair Deliver Tributes On the Death of Sir Brian Urquhart
[Foroyaa] Dr. Lamin J. Sise the Chairman of the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission has on Monday 4th January delivered a tribute on the death of Sir Brian Urquhart.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:48 GMT
Barrow Says Gambia Has Opportunity for "Another Draft Constitution"
[The Point] Having been rejected by the National Assembly of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow in his New Year message to the nation says all is not lost as the country still has the "opportunity to produce another draft Constitution at the appropri...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:29:40 GMT
FSYA Holds Congress, Elect New Leadership
[Foroyaa] Faraba-Sutu Youths' Association has on Saturday 2nd January, 2020, held their congress at Faraba-sutu in Kombo East District, West Coast Region.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:50 GMT
Police Rubbish Escape of Tanji Murder Suspect
[The Point] Police have denied report of the escape of Guinean national from custody following his arrest and detention on suspicion of murder.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:50 GMT
Gcci Prexy Commends Govt for Addressing Private Sector Constraints
[The Point] The president of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce (GCCI), Edi Mass Jobe, has commended The Gambia government through the minister of Finance for the efforts taken to address the constraints of the private sector and the MSMEs in particular.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:49 GMT
Covid-19 - Gambia Registers 2 New Cases
[The Point] The Gambia has registered two new positive coronavirus cases, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country to 3,802.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:48 GMT
Concerns Mount Over Alarming Germany Mass Deportation
[The Point] The Gambia Refugees Association (GRA)-Europe Branch, say it is concerned about the resumption of deportation of its members; brothers and sisters in Germany in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:47 GMT
Darboe Describes 2021 As Year "To Salvage Gambia 'From Corruption, Greed & Incompetence"
[The Point] The secretary general and leader of United Democratic Party (UDP), lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has claimed that 2021 provides an opportunity for Gambians to elect a leader who will free The Gambia from corruption and greed.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:46 GMT
2 Prison Officers Detained Over Escape of Murder Suspect
[The Point] Two officers of The Gambia Prison Services (GPF) at the Mile 2 Central Prison have been detained in connection with the escape of Buba Drammeh, a murder suspect who was accused of killing one Buba Jammeh, The Point has been reliably infor...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:56:44 GMT
Dec 30 Foundation Remembers 2014 Fallen Soldiers As Heroes
[The Point] The Gambians who were killed on 30 Dec. 2014 have been remembered by the foundation called Dec 30 Foundation, six years since the incident happened.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:33:26 GMT
Soldiers Chase Hippos Away After Fight
[Foroyaa] Soldiers at LaminKoto Military Camp have chased away three "wild" hippopotamus at the Janjanbureh ferry crossing point, after a fight broke between them.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:42:46 GMT
Office of the Clerk Accepts Three Public Petitions
[Foroyaa] ... and Assembly Committee Issues Guidelines for Admissibility

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:40:11 GMT
Mercedes Benz Plunged Into the Sea At Janjangbureh Ferry Crossing Point
[Foroyaa] The Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Ferry Services, Mr. Omar Burr Touray, has issued a notice on behalf of the Gambia Ports Authority stating that a 190 Mercedes Benz on Thursday 31st December, 2020, plunged into the sea at the Janja...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:39:43 GMT
Mauritanian Ambassador Bids Farewell to Gambia
[Foroyaa] Dr. El Hassan Ould Awan, Ambassador of Mauritania to The Gambia, has on Thursday bade farewell to the Mauritanian community and the Government of The Gambia after completing his mission in the country.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:06 GMT
Undermining Democracy Can Turn the Country Towards Conflict - IEC Chairman
[The Point] The chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned that undermining democracy can turn the country towards conflict and bad governance, saying elections are crucial decision about the future of democracy, peace and deve...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:40:15 GMT
Action Aid Renews Amplify Change Project
[The Point] Amplify Change through ActionAid International-The Gambia recently renewed and launched its 3rd project meant to support Gender Based Violence especially against Women and Girls.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:10:33 GMT
TRRC Witness and Mother of 3 Narrates Her Arrest, Detention At PIU Headquarters
[Foroyaa] Kaddy Samateh, a married woman with three children, yesterday told the Truth Commission that she was arrested with her infant and detained at the Police Intervention Unit Headquarters in Kanifing in May 9th 2016.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:12 GMT
Brikama Utd Sign Fortune Wing Wizard Modou Sowe On Loan
[The Point] Brikama United Football Club has signed Fortune wing wizard Modou Sowe, alias Neymar on loan, according to news emanating from Brikama.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:10 GMT
Ousman Marong Scores in Hapoel Win
[The Point] Gambian international Ousman Marong scored for his Israeli side, Hapoel Ra'Anana during their 2-1 away win over Hapoel Umm Al-Fahm in their week-sixteen fixtures of the Israeli Second Division League.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:09 GMT
League Clubs Avid for Start of New League Season
[The Point] League clubs are keen for the start of the new Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One and Two league competitions.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:31:35 GMT
Govt Given Ultimatum Over Land Discord
[The Point] As the Salagi land dispute continues, members from seven 'kabilos' in Sukuta have issued an ultimatum to government as they demand an immediate release of a report by the panel set up over the land crisis, which ensued between the familie...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:31:34 GMT
High Court Orders Expelled Students Resume Classes
[The Point] The High Court of The Gambia presided over by justice L.M. Sanneh has ordered that the two expelled students from Apple Tree International School resume learning pending the outcome of the case.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:31:31 GMT
High Court Judge Accused of Coercing Police, Assisting in Disobeying Court Orders
[The Point] A High Court judge has been accused of coercing and manipulating the police in Brikama to release his niece, who flaunted court orders and found to be in contempt by the Brikama Magistrate Court.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:06:01 GMT
'Sandeng Family, Victims Must Bring Yahya Jammeh to Justice' Reiterates Daughter of Solo Sandeng
[Foroyaa] Fatoumatta Sandeng Darboe, the daughter of the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng, has testified before the Truth Commission (TRRC) that the Sandeng Family and victims in general will do all they can in order to bring former Gambian President Yahya J...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:23:40 GMT
Street Vendors Narrate Their Ordeal
[Foroyaa] Isatou Jallow is a street vendor who is contemplating leaving the business for other gainful ventures. Jallow said street vending in the Kanifing Municipality comes along with hardship with little profit which is not capable of uplifting th...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:21:08 GMT
Private Companies Fault Government's Decision to Award Contract to Comfort Quality
[Foroyaa] The contract to print number plates was awarded to Comfort Quality Services in a deal that other private Companies said was marred by favouritism.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:29 GMT
Gambia Tourism in Crisis - Senegambia Hotel Terminates Contract of 41 Staffs
[The Point] The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on The Gambia is throwing the tourism sector into deep crisis as one hotel terminated employment contract of its long serving staff members.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:28 GMT
Life After Lockdown - Rebuilding Tourism Globally, Sustainably!
[The Point] The global tourism standstill due to COVID-19 has cost the sector dearly, especially in countries heavily reliant on it, like small island nations. A new UN report maps how tourism could be rebuilt.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:22 GMT
UDP Militant Claims Lost Manhood After Electrocution
[The Point] A staunch supporter of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Modou Ngum, yesterday revealed before the TRRC that he lost his manhood after he was electrocuted by members of the NIA in Banjul.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:16 GMT
Work in High Gear At Gunjur Mini Stadium
[The Point] A work is currently on high gear at the Gunjur Mini Stadium.



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