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Gambia

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:11:51 GMT
How Jammeh Weaponized the Law
[JusticeInfo.net] Gambia's Truth Commission is conducting a series of hearings with members of the judiciary, who tell how the former regime of Yahya Jammeh set up a system to control the laws, the courts and hinder lawyer's practice.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:15:12 GMT
Darboe Declared As UDP's 2021 Flagbearer
[The Point] Ousianou Darboe has been unanimously elected as the presidential candidate for the United Democratic Party (UDP), almost a week after the party opened applications for the presidential candidate.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:15:08 GMT
Jiffarong Basic Cycle Lacks Math Teacher for Over 6 Months
[The Point] Jiffarong Basic Cycle School in the Lower River Region (LRR) has been operating without a mathematics teacher since October 2020, leaving pupils in an appalling state ahead of next month's exams; The Point has been anonymously informed.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:15:06 GMT
O Boy, Gambian Child Launches 'Jutunaya' Album On Friday
[The Point] Gambia's promising stars, O Boy and Gambian Child are set to launch their much-anticipated album this Friday at Q City.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:15:03 GMT
UDP Condemns Defence Minister's Comments
[The Point] The United Democratic Party (UDP), in a press release says it condemns in the strongest terms the "reprehensible remarks of the Defence Minister, Mr Omar Bun Faye, made in a recent online media interview on the "For the People By the Peop...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:58 GMT
Gambia Launches National Platform for Energy Nexus
[The Point] In a bid to promote and adopt sustainable energy solutions, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), on Wednesday launched the National Energy Nexus Platfor...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:57 GMT
Bakau Komani Extend Unbeaten Run in KM 3rd Division League
[The Point] Bakau Komani last Thursday extended their unbeaten run in the 2020-2021 Kanifing Regional Third Division League to five matches after defeating Manjai United 2-1 in a well-contested match played at the Bakau Mini Stadium.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:55 GMT
Let's Motivate Our Teachers!
[The Point] Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers in any nation. Despite its importance, the profession is fast becoming an abandoned profession especially with the emergence of high paying jobs.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:54 GMT
Govt Denies Tampering With Election Bill
[The Point] The minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure, Ebrahim Sillah, has vehemently denied claims that the Gambia government had tampered with the 2020 Election Bill.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:53 GMT
Demba Camara Dual Earns Attaya Boys Dippa Kunda League Trophy
[The Point] Midfielder Demba Camara's doubled strikes on Saturday earned Attaya Boys FC the 2021 Dippa Kunda league trophy.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:50 GMT
GRA Boss Cautions Staff to Protect Institutional Values
[The Point] The Commissioner General of The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, yesterday strongly cautioned the staff of his institution to protect and respect their institutional values. He made this remark in a visit to Brusubi Tax Off...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:47 GMT
Pa Dibba Scores Fourth League Goal for Adana
[The Point] Gambian striker, Pa Amat Dibba scored his fourth league goal for his Turkish club Adana Demirspor during their 2-0 home win over Ankara Keciorengucu in their week twenty-eight fixture of the Turkish 1 Lig (Second Division league) played a...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:44 GMT
Man Reportedly Kills 24-Year-Old Girl, Commits Suicide
[The Point] Tragedy struck the community of Busumbala as one Zeizom Gomez reportedly killed a(name withheld) and later committed suicide by hanging himself at a nearby well, The Point has been reliably informed.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:42 GMT
'Young People Need to Be Capacitated'
[The Point] Lawyer Salieu Taal, continuing his testimony before the TRRC on Wednesday 7 April 2021, saysYoung people in The Gambia need to be capacitated to enable them become more vibrant and efficient in the country's development.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:39 GMT
Gunjur Utd Stun Latrikunda Utd in 2nd Division League
[The Point] Gunjur United on Tuesday defeated Latrikunda United 2-1 in their week-thirteen encounter of the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League played at the National Technical Training Centre at Yundum.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:38 GMT
Art Bantaba Competition's Winners Awarded
[The Point] Winners of the Art Bantaba 2020 competition organized by the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) in partnership with Daughter of Africa Foundation (DOAF) were on Thursday awarded certificates.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:36 GMT
Economic & Social Reconstruction
[The Point] The economic hardships currently experienced by the people have become daily talk shows in the country. Everywhere one goes to in town the people are crying about the high cost of living in all aspects of life. It seems that political fig...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:33 GMT
Nftr President Calls On Adb for More Support
[The Point] President of the Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR - Gambia chapter) has called for more support from the African Development Bank (ADB) to enable the network implement more awareness activities for its members.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:14:29 GMT
Woman Allegedly Intoxicated, Raped
[The Point] A 22-year-old woman (name withheld) was allegedly intoxicated and raped by two men, an offence contrary to Section 3 sub-section (2) (II) of the Sexual Offence Act, 2013.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:32 GMT
Health Ministry Rolls Out Vaccination Against Covid-19
[Foroyaa] Following the Launch of COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign by President Adama Barrow, the Ministry of Health has started rolling out vaccination against COVID-19 in all parts of the country since the launching ceremony held on 10th March 2021.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:31 GMT
Wrestling Promoter Decries Losses Amid Postponement of Combat
[Foroyaa] Bai Mbowe, a traditional wrestling promoter who resides in Njoofain, North Bank Region (NBR), has decried financial losses amid the postponement of a wrestling combat he planned to stage.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:28 GMT
Tango Chairperson Urges Journalists to Be Responsible in Reporting
[Foroyaa] Mr Charles John Njie, Chairperson of the Association of Non-Governmental Organization (TANGO), has called on the media practitioners to be responsible in the execution of their journalistic work as the country is gearing up for an electoral...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:26 GMT
GID Opens New Stations to Tackle Human Trafficking, Other Crimes
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Wednesday opened newly built stations in Gunjur and Kartong in Kombo South district in a bid to tackle irregular migration, human trafficking and border crimes.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:23 GMT
Minister Tangara Holds Meeting With CTBTO Executive Secretary
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Wednesday 7 April held an audience with the Executive Secretary, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, Dr. Lassina Zerbo, ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:22 GMT
The Election Calendar of the IEC for the Next Electoral Cycle Has It Changed?
[Foroyaa] Yesterday, 5th April 2021 should have witnessed the publication of the referendum notice according to the Electoral Calendar published by the IEC in the media in 2020. 5th May to 3rd June 2021 should have been the sensitisation period on th...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:20 GMT
Minister of Defence Sheikh Omar Faye Asked to Resign From His Portfolio
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations has called on Minister of Defence, Hon. Sheikh Omar Faye resign from his portfolio as a minister amid statements he made during an interview he had with the Fatunetwork.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:17 GMT
Gambia Registers 59 New Covid-19 Cases
[Foroyaa] The Gambia has on Sunday 4th April 2021 registered fifty-nine (59) new cases of the coronavirus disease taking the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country to five thousand, five hundred and sixty-four.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:56:10 GMT
The Interview - Encounter With Lawyer Malick H.b Jallow, a Shining Practitioner in the Gambia's Legal Fraternity
[The Point] Malick H.B Jallow is a shining practitioner in the Gambia's Legal fraternity. Lawyer Jallow has made a name for himself in the Gambia's legal system due to his hard work, commitment, and dedication to duty especially in advocating for the...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:56:09 GMT
Abou Dandeh Njie Passes Away
[The Point] Former Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) president Abou Dandeh Njie on Tuesday 6 April 2021 passed away. He was 84. He was laid to rest on the same day at Jeshwang cemetery.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:38:01 GMT
CRR Youth Outlines Youth Empowerment Deterrent
[The Point] The Regional Youth Committee of the Central River Region (CRR) on Monday converged at Kudang in Niamina East District to map-out factors affecting youth empowerment in the region.



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