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Gambia

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:35 GMT
Para Athletes Paid Courtesy Call On Youth and Sports Minister
[The Point] Members of The Gambia Paralympics athletes and Powerlifting teams on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie, at the Independence stadium in Bakau.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:32 GMT
Lost Islamic History - Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation From the Past
[The Point] "Can you tell me a good book to read on Islamic history?" This is a question that I get asked time and time again. I can't remember ever being able to give a straight-forward answer. "Well, it depends on exactly what period of Islamic his...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:30 GMT
Special Edition On Ramadan - Types of Fasting
[The Point] There are two types of fasting: Obligatory and voluntary. Obligatory can be further subdivided into the fast of Ramadan, the fast of expiation and the fast of fulfilling a vow. Here we shall discuss the Ramadan.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:26 GMT
Four Arrested for Illegal Sale of Replica Gambia National Team Jerseys
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) wishes to inform the general public that following another operation, four shop owners at the Hydara Plaza located at the Serrekunda Market have been caught after they were involved in the illegal sale...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:23 GMT
Leeds, Newcastle Set to Battle for Colley's Signature
[The Point] English Premier League duo, Leeds United and Newcastle United are set to battle for The Gambia and Sampdoria defender Omar Colley' signature.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:21 GMT
To All Muslims in the Gambia and Around the World
[The Point] As the auspicious month of Ramadan starts, may the Crescent month brighten your path with fulfillment and peace through the grace of Allah.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:42:16 GMT
PSV, SK East Bi End Winless Run in 2nd Tier
[The Point] PSV Wellingara and Serrekunda East Bi on Wednesday ended their four matches winless in the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League after edging past Red Hawks and Steve Biko.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:15 GMT
Traders, Consumers Decry Rising Price in Commodities
[The Point] It is Ramadan again and both Gambians traders and consumers continue to face the brunt of crooked market conduct and price hikes.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:13 GMT
Marie Sock Urges IEC to Ensure Free, Fair Election
[The Point] The Gambia's would-be first female presidential candidate, Marie Sock has urged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to ensure that there is free and fair election ahead of the December 2021 forthcoming presidential contest.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:11 GMT
Violent Crime and New Gambia!
[The Point] Since the start of the year, the number of reported murder cases has raised concern among many Gambians.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:08 GMT
VP Launches National Coordination Mechanism On Migration Thematic Working Group
[The Point] The Vice President Dr. IsatouTouray yesterday launched the National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) on migration Thematic Working Group (TWG) on cross-cutting issues in order to monitor and intervene in protecting and directing assistance to...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:06 GMT
LBS Students Visit Governor Sanneh, Petroleum House
[The Point] Qualified lower basic school pupil spellers from across the country for the seventh edition of the TAKE-M National Spelling Bee recently visited the Governor of West Coast Region (WCR) and the management of Gambia National Petroleum Corpo...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:02 GMT
Red Cross Inaugurates Tankong Kunda Borehole
[The Point] CRR -- The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) recently inaugurated its water borehole project in Tankong Kunda village, Sami District, Central River Region.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:00 GMT
'The United Party Welcomes Your Royal Highness to the Gambia Saritadau'
[The Point] A Retrospective of the Late Prince Philip's Royal Visit to the Gambia Colony & Protectorate in 1957 and Lessons for the Future Economic Emancipation of the Republic of The Gambia in 2021

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:27:56 GMT
Notorious 'Burglar' Arrested Over D6.5 Million
[The Point] Jabel Ceesay, a Senegalese who has been described by security personnel as a "renowned burglar" has been reportedly arrested in Mbour, Senegal, in connection with the D6.5 million theft case at the AMM Finance Services and Bureau De Chang...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:27:54 GMT
AFET -GEF Project Reaches 1st Quarter Implementation in LRR
[The Point] The implementation of the AFET -GEF funded project (USD25, 000) reached its first quarter implementation in Lower River Region. Targeted beneficiaries are Jasobo, Kolior Nyamala and Massembeh communities in Kiang East.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:27:50 GMT
Anne Marie Javouhey Retains Take-M Spelling Bee Title
[The Point] Anne Marie Javouhey Academy Lower Basic School on Saturday retained their title after they were crowned champions of the 7th edition of the TAKE-M Transformation Organisation national spelling bee championship.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:27:50 GMT
Gambia Vaccinates 16,630 People Against Covid-19
[The Point] The Gambia's Ministry of Health says it has vaccinated 16,630 people against COVID-19 with COVISHIELD (AstraZeneca vaccine) as of 9th April 2021.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:27:45 GMT
Yakumba Proposes Amendment to TRRC Act to Compel Barrow to Publicise Commission's Recommendations
[The Point] Nominated National Assembly Member and lawyer, Ya Kumba Jaiteh, has suggested that the National Assembly amends the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) Act so that the legislation will compel President Adama Barrow to ...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:51:05 GMT
IGP Sanyang Meets Regional Police Authorities
[Foroyaa] The Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang, Wednesday 14th April 2021, convened a meeting of all Regional Police Commissioners, Police Units and Formation Commanders at the force headquarters in Banjul.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:39:40 GMT
Football Fans Get Their Day in the Sun As Scorpions Reach CAN Finals
[RFI] Football fans in Gambia were frustrated that they could not watch their national team, the Scorpions, play in Independence Stadium last month because of Covid-19 restrictions. Supporters were also anxious about the selection of players who are ...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:23:11 GMT
ECOWAS Citizens President in Gambia Calls for Preservation of Peace, Security
[The Point] The president of ECOWAS Citizens in The Gambia Michel Pokpaye Kuivogui has called on all ECOWAS citizens in the Gambia to join in efforts of the Gambia government to preserve and maintain peace and security.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:23:09 GMT
HGCF Supports Njongon Community Clinic With Medical Items
[The Point] Helping Gambian Children Foundation (HGCF), a Holland-based charity recently presented medial items to Njongon Community Clinic in the Lower Nuimi District, North Bank Region.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:23:08 GMT
Green Land FC Shock Nema Su FC in Sukuta Noran Tourney
[The Point] Green Land FC over the weekend defeated Nema Su FC 1-0 in the 2021 Sukuta noran football tournament played at the Dembadou Mini Stadium.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:23:06 GMT
BCC, Texas-Based Council to Strengthen Ties
[The Point] In bid to strengthen ties based on mutual trust and understanding, Banjul City Council (BCC) and Saginaw City in Texas, United States of America have vowed to deepen their ties, as both councils have shown commitment to joining efforts fo...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:22:48 GMT
GCCPC Blames Alkalolu Over Frequent Land Disputes
[The Point] The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC) study on the state of consumer welfare in the real estate industry has accused some alkalolu of being responsible for consumers inability to have access to their official t...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:22:40 GMT
Man, 30, Stabbed to Death in NBR, Suspect On the Run
[The Point] Police in the North Bank Region (NBR) have again launched a massive manhunt for Musa Faal, a Senegalese, who allegedly stabbed one Cheikh Gueye to death, The Point has been informed.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:22:38 GMT
FIFA President Congratulates Gambia On AFCON Qualification
[The Point] FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday congratulated The Gambia for securing a maiden qualification to the African Cup of Nations finals.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:22:35 GMT
Calls for Justice Heighten As Martyr Solo Sandeng Remembered
[The Point] Civil Society Organisations including the Solo Sandeng Foundation have called on the Adama Barrow government to demonstrate political will and implement all the recommendations the TRRC is expected to make as they remember martyr Solo San...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:22:33 GMT
Bye Malleh Appoint Real De Banjul Head Coach
[The Point] Real de Banjul Football Club on Tuesday appointed of one of their club legend Bye Malleh Wadda as the team's new head coach following the sacking of Ebou Jarra on Monday.



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