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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:36:37 GMT
Former Regional Police Commissioner Testifies Before Petitions Committee
[Foroyaa] Famara Jallow, a former Regional Police Commissioner for URR, has recently appeared before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee to testify about animal theft cases in the aforesaid region during his tenure.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:36:35 GMT
Councillor Jammeh, A Young Politician Who Believes in Grassroots Development
[Foroyaa] He is the councillor for Bundung Six Junction. Christened Sulayman Jammeh, the young politician dreams to change the political narrative in The Gambia.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:36:32 GMT
Interior Minister Updates Assembly On Largest Drug Bust At Gambia's Seaport
[Foroyaa] Gambia's Interior Minister, Yankuba Sonko, has told the national assembly that an international bench warrant and Interpol Red Notice have been issued against the main suspect of the largest drug bust in the Gambia.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:36:29 GMT
Expelled GDC Lawmakers Declare Support for NPP and President Barrow
[Foroyaa] Expelled Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) National Assembly Members for Jokadu and Jarra Central Constituencies have openly declared their support for the NPP and its leader President Barrow.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:36:24 GMT
Gambia Registers 9 New Covid-19 Cases
[Foroyaa] The Gambia has registered nine new cases on Wednesday 23rd June 2021, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country to six thousand and fifty-four. The newly confirmed cases are five males and three females with ag...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:36:19 GMT
Coalition of Presidential Candidates or Coalition of Parties or Both
[Foroyaa] Coalition 2016 started as a Coalition of Presidential Candidates instead of a Coalition of parties. It is after the meeting of the Presidential candidates that the parties became involved in selecting one among their numbers to be the Presi...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:38 GMT
GRA, Stakeholders Hold Online Discussion On Revised Kyoto Accession
[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) on Monday began a two-day stakeholder online discussion designed to discuss The Gambia Revised Kyoto Accession (RKC) at a ceremony held at a local hotel in Senegambia.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:35 GMT
GPF Maintain Triumphant Run in GFF Women's League
[The Point] Gambia Police Force on Sunday maintain their unbeaten run in the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's Division One League after defeating Abuko United 2-1 in their week-seven fixture played at the Late Ousman Saho Football F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:34 GMT
The Dark Side of Social Media!
[The Point] Social media is a useful tool for a variety of people, simply because of its different uses. From networking to keeping up with your friends, it makes virtually anything possible.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:30 GMT
Steve Biko Eye 1st Tier Return
[The Point] Steve Biko are eyeing for a return to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League next season after winning their last four league outings.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:28 GMT
GWA Fines Leket, France and Others Wrestlers
[The Point] The Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) in accordance with Article 8(and d) and 24 of their constitution has fined some wrestlers together with their clubs for violating the rules of the game during their bouts organised by Jam Production ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:25 GMT
UTG Reacts to Lecturer's Resignation From Vice Chancellor Selection Committee
[The Point] The Office of the Chairman of The Governing Council of the University of The Gambia, (UTG) has reacted to the resignation of its senior lecturer and president of University Staff and Faculty Association, Dr. Alieu Gibba, from Joint Search...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:16:22 GMT
MoH Assures Sickle Cell Victims of Its Unwavering Support
[The Point] The director of Health Promotion at the Health Ministry has assured sickle cell victims of the Ministry's unwavering support at all times, saying more emphasis would be done on educating medical professionals, care givers, and associated ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:57:20 GMT
Wallidan Dash Elite Utd 1st Division League Title Aspirations
[The Point] Wallidan on Monday dashed Elite United's 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League title aspirations.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:54:19 GMT
ECOWAS Authority Urges WAHO to Intensify Efforts in Producing Anti-Covid Vaccines
[Foroyaa] The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has encouraged the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) to intensify its efforts regarding the mobilisation of partnership for the pr...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:54:17 GMT
Gambian Tailor Launches Humanitarian Project
[Foroyaa] Momodou Salieu Jallow, a Gambian tailor by profession, on Saturday launched a humanitarian project he called "Assist Askan-B". The project aims to provide assistance to poor and needy families, especially during these trying times of the CO...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:54:14 GMT
IEC Registers Over Half Million Voters
[Foroyaa] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has issued a press release stating that it has registered five hundred and fifty-six thousand and seven hundred and sixty-six (556, 766) voters within three weeks, since the commencement of the ge...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:30 GMT
Dispute Over Registration of Alleged 'Aliens' At Sare Ngai Resolved
[Foroyaa] A dispute over the registration of purported non Gambians at Sare Ngai Village, Wulli West Constituency was finally resolved.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:26 GMT
UNICEF Hands Over Emergency Washing Materials to GRCS
[Foroyaa] United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has Tuesday, 22nd of June, 2021 handed over wash emergency materials for contingency prepositioning to the Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) response in The Gambia.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:22 GMT
The Third Week of Registration
[Foroyaa] Female Gambians are taking their right to vote more seriously than their male counterparts. After three weeks of registration approximately more than half a Million Gambians have gone to claim for their voters' cards. The IEC anticipates th...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:20 GMT
Differently Abled Seeks Assistance to Fence His Banana Orchard
[Foroyaa] Sangmarie Correa, a young differently abled Gambian planning to change the narrative of gardening in The Gambia, is seeking assistance to fence his banana orchard in Bonto village.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:18 GMT
Appointment of Two to Judicial Service Commission Referred to Assembly Committee
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly on Tuesday referred the motion for the appointment of Mr. Sulayman Samba and Mrs. Mary Samba as members of the Judicial Service Commission to the Public Appointments Committee, pursuant to section 145 (1) (D) and (E) a...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:15 GMT
Touma Njie's Case Against PPP, 2 Others Fail to Proceed
[Foroyaa] The political case involving Fatoumata Njai alias Touma who sued the People's Progressive Party (PPP), Kebba Jallow and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), failed to proceed yesterday Tuesday 22nd June 2021.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:14 GMT
GDC Expels Two National Assembly Members From the Party
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has expelled two of its National Assembly Members from the party.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:05:24 GMT
Health Minister Launches Two Fogging Machines for Outdoor Insecticide Spraying
[The Point] In a bid to curb malaria infection rate in the country, the Minister for Health, Dr Ahmadou Samateh on Thursday launched two-fogging machines designed for outdoor insecticide spraying against mosquito causing malaria.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:05:24 GMT
Barrow Leaves for Saudi Arabia Today
[The Point] State House, Banjul, 21st June 2021: The public is hereby informed that His Excellency, President Adama Barrow will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for an official visit from the 23rd - 29th June 2021.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:05:23 GMT
Fans React to Scorpions' Boycott of President's Invitation
[The Point] Gambians fans have reacted to the decision of Gambia senior national team players' (Scorpions) boycotting of the Gambian leader's invitation to State House for their Afcon qualification bonuses on Monday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:05:23 GMT
Agriculture Minister Salutes China
[The Point] The Agriculture minister Honourable Amie Fabureh has saluted the Government of the Republic of China for her support to the Gambia and agriculture in particular. She said the Gambia is working towards food self sufficiency and the presenc...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:05:23 GMT
Lawmakers Refer 2 Judicial Service Commission Appointments for Vetting
[The Point] The National Assembly on Tuesday referred the motion of the appointments of Sulayman Samba and Mary Samba as members of Judicial Service Commission to the Assembly's Public Appointment Committee for scrutiny.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:05:20 GMT
Madina Duta Wally Wants Lower Basic School
[The Point] The residents of Madina Duta Wally village alias Sare Duta village in the Upper Fulladu West District, Central River Region south (CRR/s) have called on the government through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE) to provi...



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