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Gambia

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:56 GMT
Drug Abuse Amidst Pandemic!
[The Point] More people are using drugs, and more illicit drugs are available than ever. The COVID-19 crisis has exposed our fragility, with health systems strained and social safety nets stretched to the limit.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:53 GMT
OIC Gambia Security Committee Completes Int'l Conference Security Training in Turkey
[The Point] Members of the Security subcommittee of the OICGambia Local Organisation Committee have on Thursday returned from the Republic of Turkey where they underwent a high-level intensive training programme in Security Planning and Management fo...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:39 GMT
Youth Forum - 'Back Way' to Europe: How Can Gambia Better Address Migration, Development Challenges?
[The Point] In the four years 2014-17, some 1.7 million people risked their lives by fleeing across the Mediterranean Sea for Europe, a journey in which over 13,000 have died or have gone missing.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:35 GMT
Champoetry Solicits Financial Support Ahead of Planned Event
[The Point] In a bid to create a platform for youth to harness their God given talents through spoken words, Champoetry is seeking financial support in the sum of three hundred and twenty-nine thousand eight hundred dalasi (329, 800.00) for the succe...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:32 GMT
Morocco Mini Tournament - Gambia to Clash With Sierra Leone, South Sudan
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team is set to clash with Sierra Leone and South Sudan in the upcoming Morocco mini football tournament next month.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:30 GMT
CDC United to Lock Horns With Mober FC in Lamin Nawetan
[The Point] CDC United will lock horns with Mober FC in the on-going Lamin 'nawetan' today, Tuesday at the Late Sanna Jatta Memorial Football Field at 4.30 p.m.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:28 GMT
Alfusainey Gassama Continues Scoring Form in Malaysian League
[The Point] Gambian striker, Alfusainey Gassama has continued his goal-scoring form for his Malaysian Premier League side Kelantan United after scoring one goal during his side's 3-1 away win over Kuching FA in their week twenty fixture of the Malays...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:25 GMT
Govt Revises Covid-19 Protocols On Arriving Passengers As Tourists' Season Looms
[The Point] Press release :The Government of The Gambia with its ardent desire to open up the country for the upcoming 2021/ 2022 Winter Season and in view of the fact that several of our international source markets are revising their COVID 19 proto...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:24 GMT
GRCS, Health Trained Waste Handlers in Banjul
[The Point] The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health through the Directorate of Public Health Services on Sunday held a two-day training on waste management and safety practices for municipal and health care wa...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:23 GMT
VP Assures Int'l Community of Fair Election
[The Point] During the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray stated that as the country is on the verge of organising presidential elections in December 2021 and legislative in 2022, no effort will be s...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:21 GMT
Brikama Fire Victims Narrate Ordeal
[The Point] Fews weeks after the fire outbreak that ravaged valuable items in Brikama in Kombo Central District, West Coast Region, victims have narrated how the fire incident has affected their lives and livelihood.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:20 GMT
Yakarr Football Academy Football Festival Set for Next Month
[The Point] Yakarr Football Academy football festival is set for next month, according to news reaching Pointsports desk.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:17 GMT
mprobable Journey From West Africa to Cambridge and Beyond - a Memoir. By Bakary J. Sonko(2021)
[The Point] IMPROBABLE JOURNEY, is a fascinating and inspiring rendering of Bakary J. Sonko's journey from Sika Village in the Gambia, to life as a Cambridge-trained Human Nutrition research-scientist, and scholar of international renown. It is at on...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:17 GMT
SSHFC Boss Extols Positives, Laments Challenges
[The Point] Abdoulie Tambadou, the managing director of The Gambia Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), in an interview with Star FM radio, highlighted the challenges his institution faces and the achievements he has scored since ...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:15 GMT
High Court Set to Deliver Ruling On UTG, Staff Case
[The Point] Justice Landing Sanneh of the high court has set September 29 to deliver his ruling in the University of The Gambia (UTG) case against the University of The Gambia Faculty and Staff Association (UTGFSA).

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:14 GMT
Banjulians Blame Gai Construction for Poor Street Construction
[The Point] Residents in the City of Banjul have raised concern over what many described as 'the poor street works in the city' by Gai Construction Enterprise, thereby making free flow of water almost impossible.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:11 GMT
GIZ Trains 40 Business Development Partners On SME Business Loop
[The Point] A German International Corporation (GIZ) in partnership with ECOWAS Regional Stabilisation and Development Fund (ECOWAS-RSDF) has certified 40 participants after completing 10 days rigorous training and coaching on Small, Medium Enterpris...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:08 GMT
Briton Who Disguises As Philanthropist Arrested With Skunk Cannabis
[The Point] As the fight against drug and related illicit activities intensifies in the country, operatives of the country's narcotic agency have made another breakthrough, with the arrest of a British national who disguised himself as a philanthropi...

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:42:06 GMT
Captain Yusupha Njie Guide Boavista to Win
[The Point] Gambian striker Yusupha Njie scored a wonderful goal during his Portuguese side, Boavista FC 2-1 away win over Pacos Ferreira in their Taca da Liga Group C curtain raiser played at the Estadio da Mata Real on Thursday.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:42:03 GMT
CG Darboe - Africa's Fiscal Deficit Problem Could Be Solved By Digital Economy
[The Point] The commissioner general of Gambia Revenue Avenue (GRA) and also current chairman of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Yankuba Darboe, last week addressed ECOWAS Member States during the WATAF 17th Annual General Assembly...

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:42:03 GMT
Foreign Minister Dr. Tangara Holds Talks With Foreign Ministers of Nicaragua, Venezuela
[The Point] BANJUL, 24 September 2021: In his efforts to broaden and realise objectives of The Gambia's Foreign Policy, the Honourable Minister of Foreign, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Thursday 23 September held an audience with the Minister of Foreign Af...

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:42:02 GMT
Bah Promises to Improve On Weaknesses During Second Leg
[The Point] The head coach of The Gambia women U-20 team, Foday Bah has promised to work and improve on his team's weaknesses ahead of his side's second leg clash with Burkina Faso in the U-20 World Cup qualifiers.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:42:00 GMT
Good Morning President - Plight of Rural People Must Be Addressed
[The Point] Mr President, during your Meet the People's Tour - a constitutional requirement tour- that allows you to meet and listen to views of ordinary Gambians on issues affecting them, priorities areas should be identified for action.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:57 GMT
Ex-Justice Minister Joins UDP
[The Point] The former Justice minister during ex-president Yahya Jammeh's rule Lamin Babading Jorbateh, on Saturday joined the United Democratic Party (UDP) and anticipated a massive win during the December 4th presidential election.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:54 GMT
Windstorm - 2 Died in Njawara, 35,329 Internally Displaced Countrywide
[The Point] Njawara, like many other settlements is a small rural town on the North Bank of the River Gambia. It had vast farmlands and green vegetation that forms lovely views to the eye in the summer. When the windstorm hit the country this July, i...

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:54 GMT
Ecomog FC Whip Red Star FC in Gunjur Nawetan
[The Point] Ecomog FC on Saturday whipped Red Star FC 2-0 in the on-going 2021-2022 Gunjur 'nawetan' played at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:52 GMT
Foni Appeals for Good Roads, Electricity And Skills Center
[The Point] Inhabitants of the five Foni Districts have urged the government through President Adama Barrow to help them with good roads, electricity, gardens and skills centre among others during the latter's 'Meet the People' tour.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:50 GMT
GFF, UEFA End Training Aimed At Professionalising Gambian League
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) and European football governing body, UEFA on Thursday 23 September 2021 concluded a four-day capacity building program for managers and technicians of the sixteen first division league clubs.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:48 GMT
Services On Halt At NATC As Climate Change Wreaks Havoc
[The Point] All public activities at the Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC) have been put on stand till following a heavy windstorm that struck the country on 7 July 2021.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:41:46 GMT
Mbolo Concludes High Level Stakeholder Workshop On SMFP
[The Point] Mbolo Association, a non-profit organisation based in Tujereng that strongly advocates for alleviating poverty whilst protecting the environment and promoting gender equality on Friday concluded a three-day high level stakeholders' worksh...



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