Gambia
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:35:55 GMTNAWEC to Suspend Commercial Activities for Two Days
[Foroyaa] The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) limited has informed the press that their institution will suspend all commercial activities starting on Saturday 23rd October 2021 and resume business on Monday 25th October 2021.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:35:52 GMTConfusion Grips Many Minds Regarding the Justice System - Kemeseng Again in Court
[Foroyaa] The case surrounding Kemeseng Sanneh is becoming more and more complex. In the past, the prosecutors had the tendency to keep persons in court for a very long time without a case to answer. They would charge the person and then not appear i...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:35:49 GMTFather's Critique Inspired Essa Mbye Faal to Run for Presidency
[Foroyaa] His name became a signature phrase after the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) was set up in The Gambia and he was made the lead counsel of the aforesaid commission.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:35:48 GMTSallah Describes Budget Session As Busiest Legislative Session
[Foroyaa] Halifa Sallah, National Assembly Member for Serrekunda Central has told the legislature that the budget session of the National Assembly is the busiest session of the legislative arm of the government.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:35:45 GMTPolice Re-Arraign Kexx Sanneh On the Same Charges
[Foroyaa] Kemeseng Sanneh alias Kexx Sanneh has been rearrainged before the court on the same charges.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:35:41 GMTLawyer Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie Elected As Commissioner of ACHPR
[Foroyaa] The 39th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union held on 14th and 15th October, 2021 in the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia successfully elected and appointed Mrs. Jane...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:17 GMT'Water And Sanitation Key to Attaining Sustainable Development Goals'
[The Point] A Senior Programme Officer (SPO) for Environmental Impact Assessment at the National Environment Agency (NEA) has outlined that water and sanitation are ranked sixth in the Sustainable Development Goals, which he said, are interlinked to ...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:14 GMTWater And Sanitation for All in a Pandemic!
[The Point] The current COVID-19 pandemic has increased appreciation for hygiene globally and may serve as an opportunity to change behaviours.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:13 GMTYakarr Football Club Football Festival Set for October 30
[The Point] Yakarr Football Academy annual football festival is slated for 30 October 2021 at the Sifoe Football Field.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:12 GMTGambia Thump Sierra Leone AWCON Qualifiers
[The Point] The Gambia National Women's team over the weekend thumped Sierra Leone 2-0 in the first-leg tie of the 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the AT Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:10 GMTPresidents Sall, Sissoco Due in Gambia
[The Point] President Adama Barrow will on Saturday host Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal and Unaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau in Soma Lower River Region (LRR) to grace the commissioning of the OMVG Soma Sub- station facility.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:08 GMTBarrow Donates D1 Million to Road to AFCON
[The Point] As part of his contribution towards Gambia's participation in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, President Adama Barrow on Monday made a personal donation of D1 million dalasi to the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) responsible for the ...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:05 GMTJammeh Calls Supporters to Regain Presidency, Develop the Country
[The Point] Former President Yahya Jammeh who is in exile in Equatorial Guinea, last week in phone address to APRC supporters urged them to fight and regain and develop the country as it was done under his 22 year rule.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:07:02 GMTConstitutional Requirements for Presidency in Gambia
[The Point] According to the constitutional provision for presidency in The Gambia, some presidential aspirants may not be qualified to run for presidency in the next presidential election.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:06:59 GMTSmarteq FC Surrender Significant Points in Gunjur Nawetan
[The Point] Smarteq FC on Tuesday surrendered significant points in the 2021-2022 Gunjur nawetan following their 2-2 draw with Fabu FC in their crunch Group B clash played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:06:57 GMT60 Journalists Trained On Safety, Security Reporting in Elections
[The Point] At least 60 journalists from the print, electronic and online media were recently trained on safety, security and conflict sensitive reporting during elections.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:06:55 GMTNew NHRC Executive Secretary Pledges to Protect the Constitution
[The Point] Vice President Dr Isatou Touray on Thursday 14th October, 2021 presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the National Human Rights Commission's new executive secretary, Dr. Saikou Kawsu Gassama.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:06:55 GMTRow At GMA As Technical Director Advises Govt Not to Grant Operational Ferry Licence to Foreign Investors
[The Point] Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) head of technical department has advised the government of The Gambia not to grant licence to foreign investors to operate a private ferry between Banjul and Barra crossing point.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:06:52 GMTNjogu Bah, MC Cham React to Jammeh's Declaration
[The Point] The former secretary general and head of Civil Service during former president Yahya Jammeh's regime, Njougu Bah and the current national youth mobiliser of Gambia Democratic Party (GDC) MC Cham Junior recently reacted to Jammeh's declara...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:06:49 GMTVP Touray Receives Queen's Baton
[The Point] Vice President Dr Isatou Touray yesterday received the Queen's Barton at States House on behalf of President Adama Barrow.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:52 GMTGambians Urged Not to Substitute Peace With Any Political Gains
[The Point] The governor of Lower River Region (LRR), Rohey John Manjang, has challenged Gambians that under no circumstance the peace of the country be substituted with any political interest.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:54:16 GMTFull Text of Jammeh's Address to His Supporters
[Foroyaa] I want to thank all the patriotic Gambians, every Gambian who is development oriented. As from today, I want to make it very clear that I have taken full leadership of the APRC party as stated in the constitution of the APRC as supreme lead...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:53 GMTGambians Urged to Nurture Peace!
[The Point] As the main electoral cycle looms, there is a growing need to remind citizens to always nurture peace.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:49 GMTJanet Sallah Njie Appointed Commissioner to the African Commission On Human And People's Rights
[The Point] Janet Sallah Njie, a seasoned legal practitioner and former commissioner of the country's Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has been appointed as commissioner of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:46 GMTITC Launches Skye 3 Fund Model
[The Point] The International Trade Centre (ITC) through the EU funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and Jobs, Skills and Finance (JSF) programme recently launched its SkYE 3 Fund Model.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:42 GMTThree Suspects Arrested With Over 2kg of Suspected Cannabis
[The Point] Operatives of the country's narcotic agency have arrested three suspects within the Greater Banjul Area with over 2kg of suspected cannabis.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:40 GMTTop London MET. Officers Recognise Role of Senegambians
[The Point] Top members of the London Metropolitan Police have once again acknowledged the role of Senegambians for their "positive input and constructive participation" in various networking and interacting projects organised by the force.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:39 GMTUNICEF Shocked By Death of 5 Boys At the Bilal Boarding School Fire Incident
[The Point] Press release :Banjul, 18 October 2021 -UNICEF is deeply saddened by the death of five children from the fire incident at the Bilal Boarding School in Yarambamba, West Coast Region, on October 17th, 2021. The incident also left seven othe...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:36 GMT25 Journalists Trained On Reproductive Health Issues
[The Point] At least 25 journalists drawn from various media outlets in the country were recently trained on the role of the media in sharing information on adolescence, sexual and reproductive health issues.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:22:33 GMTJallow, Barrow Score for Respective European Clubs
[The Point] Some of the Gambian players that are playing their trades in Europe over the weekend scored for their respective European topflight clubs.