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Gambia

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:30 GMT
IEC Inaugurates WCR Regional Office
[The Point] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Friday inaugurated the recently refurbished IEC regional office in Brikama, West Coast Region. Funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the project is under the electoral sup...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:26 GMT
Real De Banjul Sack Coach Ebou Jarra
[The Point] Real de Banjul FC yesterday terminated the contract of its head Coach Ebou Jarra, following what they described as a poor run of results this season in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) 1st Division League.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:22 GMT
GFF Hosts Gala Dinner in Honour of U-20 Team
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) on Saturday held a gala dinner in honour of The Gambia U-20 team following their third-place finish at the African Cup of Nations in Mauritania.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:19 GMT
Kijera Says Gambia Will Be Unruly If Jammeh Returns Without Justice
[The Point] The chairman of the Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Sheriff Mohammed Kijera, at a press conference on Friday, revealed that it has come to their notice that tactics and efforts of Yahya Jammeh's return are ongoing wh...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:16 GMT
Flag Up Gambia Celebrates Oussou Njie Senior
[The Point] In celebrating Gambians who made remarkable inroads in different sectors, Team Flag-Up Gambia recently embarked on an award and walk challenge in recognition of the efforts of Gambian music legend, Oussou Njie Senior.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:13 GMT
AFCON 2022 - Test Matches With Bigger Guns Will Strengthen Us - Pa Modou Jagne
[The Point] Scorpions Captain Pa Modou Jagne has said that the country should play more test matches with bigger guns such as Senegal, Ivory Coast and Nigeria to strengthen the country's national team ahead of the continent's bi-annual biggest footba...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:10 GMT
Rural Communities Display Forest Products As Trade Fair Wraps Up
[The Point] The Department of Forestry in Partnership with Large-Scale Eco- system-Based Adaptation Project and Global Youth Innovation Network, The Gambia Chapter has organised the 3rd edition of National Forestry Trade Fair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:08 GMT
Over 40 Gambian Journalists Participate in Covid-19 Fellowship
[The Point] Following a three-day training of Gambian journalists on Covid-19 and Human Rights Reporting, some 40 practitioners are taking part in a reporting fellowship that seeks to focus on Covid-19 reporting from human rights point of view.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:07 GMT
Karpowership Donates Bags of Rice, Sugar to 150 Needy Families
[The Point] As Muslims in the country and around the world prepare to observe the Holy Month of Ramadan today, Karpowership has yet again manifested its culture of sharing and caring with the donation of bags of rice, sugar and dates to 150 families.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:06 GMT
Happy Ramadan!
[The Point] Muslims in The Gambia will today, Tuesday join their colleagues around the world in observing Ramadan, one of the most important pillars in the Islamic faith.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:03 GMT
Alfusainey Gassama Scores Brace in Kelantan Triumph
[The Point] Gambian striker, Alfusainey Gassama scored a brace during Kelantan United 3-2 away win over Negri Sembilan in their week seven fixture of the Malaysian Premier League (Second Division) played at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium on Friday.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:57:00 GMT
UDP Reacts to Recent Spike in Crime
[The Point] In a statement released on Saturday on the United Democratic Party (UDP) official Facebook account, the party observes with alarm and horror the recent spike in incidents of violent crimes such as rape and murder happening with a disturbi...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:56:57 GMT
Darboe to Cut Govt Spending By D80 Million If Elected
[The Point] The secretary general and leader for the United Democratic Party (UDP) has described the D80 million spent on other "peripheral" things as wasteful spending by President Adama Barrow administration, saying his government would divert this...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:56:53 GMT
Paramount Chief Calls On Yoruba Community to Cherish Tradition, Culture
[The Point] Paramount Chief of The Gambia Momodou Bojang, who doubles as the head chief of Kombo North District has called on the Yoruba Community in the country to cherish and respect the rich Yoruba traditions and cultures.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:56:51 GMT
JHR Trains 40 Journalists On Human Rights, Covid-19 Reporting
[The Point] At least 40 journalists drawn from both the print and electronic media were recently trained on human rights and Covid-19 reporting at the YMCA hall.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:56:49 GMT
Security Issue Should Not Be Taken for Granted - Governor Sanneh
[The Point] West Coast Region governor, Lamin Sanneh has said that security issue should not be taken for granted, adding that all should put hands on deck to support the security, especially immigration personnel who are posted at the borders.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:56:48 GMT
NSSS Conducts Panel Discussion On Curriculum Reforms
[The Point] In a bid to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the country, Nusrat Senior Secondary School on Friday held a panel discussion on curriculum reform and its related matters at the school grounds in Bundungka Kunda.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:56:46 GMT
From Skills Training to Entrepreneurship - Tekki Fii Graduates Embark On Their Business Ventures
[The Point] Recent times have seen the growth of skills development in The Gambia. The EU-Funded Tekki Fii programme is at the heart of this new trend.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:52:44 GMT
VP Touray Reveals Government's Intention to Establish MSMEs Fund to Boost Employment
[Foroyaa] The Vice President, Dr. Isatou Touray, has revealed that the Gambia Government is considering the establishment of a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Fund in a bid to boost employment rate in the country.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:43 GMT
Gambia Moves 5 Places in FIFA World Rankings
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team on Wednesday moved five places in the latest FIFA World Rankings released by the world's football governing body.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:50 GMT
Gambia Joins Rwanda in Solidarity With Victims of Genocide
[The Point] As Rwanda begins 100 days of the 27 Commemoration of the "Genocide Against Tutsi" - The Government of The Gambia joins in solidarity with Rwandans in this difficult period of #Kwibuka27.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:48 GMT
Farafenni Police in Manhunt for Abandoned Baby Mama
[The Point] Security personnel in Farafenni in the North Bank Region have launched a massive manhunt for a woman, after a newly born baby was found abandoned at Farafenni General Hospital, The Point has been reliably informed.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:38 GMT
New IGP Appointed
[The Point] Abdoulie Sanyang, former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) has today been appointed as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the demise of the former Mamour Jobe.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:34 GMT
Dembo Darboe's Brace Secures Shakhtyor Convincing Win
[The Point] Gambian midfielder, Dembo Darboe scored two fantastic goals (brace) for his Belarusian First Division League side FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk during their 4-0 home win over FC Isloch in their week-three fixture of the Belarusian Premier League...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:32 GMT
Gambia to Know Opponents for AFCON On June 25
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team is set to know their opponents for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations on 25 June 2021, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:30 GMT
Lawyer Touray Testifies On Range of Judiciary Interference By Jammeh
[The Point] Borry S. Touray, a seasoned lawyer and a victim of former President Yahya Jammeh, yesterday appeared before the TRRC, recounting a wide range of issues ranging from how Jammeh used the Ministry of Justice, judiciary, the police, and other...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:28 GMT
Foreign Partners Hail GRA for Attracting Investors
[The Point] European and Western partners including some United States investors monitoring the recent Banjul-Dakar bilateral agreement on Transit Trade Facilitation has commended the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) for attracting investors and streng...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:26 GMT
GAF Decorates 189 Soldiers
[The Point] At least 189 soldiers of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), on Thursday were decorated from various ranks; with one soldier promoted from private to the rank of Staff Sergeant, 25 to Sergeant, 39 to Corporal and 124 to Lance Corporal at a cer...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:24 GMT
'No Legal Account Will Affect Darboe's Eligibility'
[The Point] Almami Fanding Taal, spokesperson of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has stated that they are very confident that there is no legal obstacle (s) or whatsoever that will affect Lawyer Ousainou Darboe from contesting in the December presi...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:24 GMT
GCCPC Study Reveals Estate Dealers Give 'Misleading' Adverts
[The Point] The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (GCCPC) study 2020 on the state of consumer welfare in the real estate industry has revealed that some of the real estate companies have been engaged in false and misleading adve...



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