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Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:22 GMT
'NIA Helped Jammeh Grip On Power By Spying People'
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has found the once feared National Intelligence Agency (NIA) spying on government employees and citizens with the view to keep ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh in power.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:44:56 GMT
Ex-VP Njie-Saidy, Yahya Jammeh, Others Responsible for Killing of 17 Civilians On April 10 & 11 Demo
[The Point] The Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) report that was made public today by the Ministry of Justice revealed that former President Yahya Jammeh was responsible for the persecution of Gambian journalists between 1994 to ...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:39 GMT
What Is the Verdict of the Supreme Court On the Election Petition?
[Foroyaa] The battle on the election petition filed by the UDP was mainly a technical battle between the NPP and UDP. The court initially made an arrangement with counsels to clear the technicalities with speed so that they can get to the substance a...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:35 GMT
Veteran Journalist Abdoulie Gibril Dibba Laid to Rest
[Foroyaa] Hundreds of Gambians, from all works of life, attended the burial rites of Abdoulie Gibril Dibba, a veteran journalist, who until the time of his demise was the anchor of the "Farmers' Eye" and "Life of the Rural People" Columns on the Foro...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:33 GMT
Single Mothers Scheme CEO Declares Interest in Serekunda Parliamentary Seat
[Foroyaa] Young Gambian charity founder, Ms. Fatoumatta Jammeh-Jeng, declared her interest to run as a member of parliament for the Serekunda Constituency on Monday, 27 December, 2021 ahead of the forthcoming national assembly elections.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:31 GMT
Supreme Court Dismisses President Barrow's Lawyers' Motion in Entirety
[Foroyaa] The Supreme Court of the Gambia, on Tuesday, 28December dismissed the motion brought by President Adama Barrow's lawyers seeking to dismiss the UDP election petition filed against the incumbent head of state.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:29 GMT
National Assembly to Commence Committee Sittings Next Week
[Foroyaa] The national assembly is gearing up for its maiden 2022 committee sittings, which commences on Monday 3rd January 2022.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:27 GMT
Supreme Court Strikes Out UDP Election Petition
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Supreme Court on Tuesday morning dismissed the United Democratic Party's (UDP) petition and ordered the party to pay President Adama Barrow one hundred thousand dalasis (D100,000) as cost.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:24 GMT
Trrc Recommends Former, Present NIA Agents Banned From Holding Govt Office
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has recommended in a report recently made public that both former and present agents of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) be banned from holding any office with the government...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:22 GMT
Baba Jaiteh-Kaba Foundation Holds Family Reunion
[The Point] The annual family reunion aimed at bringing together the families of the late Musa Jaiteh widely known as Baba Jaiteh-Kaba was recently held at Halahin lodge in Kartong.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:21 GMT
Young Lady Declares Interest in Serekunda Parliamentary Seat
[The Point] Fatoumatta Jammeh-Jeng, a young Gambian has declared her interest to run as a member of parliament for Serekunda Constituency during the forthcoming National Assembly elections.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:18 GMT
Foroyaa Mourns Demise of Senior Reporter
[The Point] Abdoulie Dibba, a senior Reporter of Foroyaa Newspaper has passed away on Tuesday, 28 December 2021, the Paper has confirmed.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:16 GMT
Real De Banjul, Wallidan to Renew Rivalry in 1st Division
[The Point] Real de Banjul and Wallidan are set to renew their rivalry in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One league when they clash in their week-five fixture immediately after the Christmas and the New Year break.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:15 GMT
BAC Distributes Motorbikes to Revenue Collectors
[The Point] The Management of Brikama Area Council (BAC) last Thursday distributed ten (10) brand new motorbikes to revenue collectors in a move to enhance their movement in revenue collection.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:13 GMT
Senegal - Jamra's Vice-President Fears Parliamentary Majority Could Inflict 'National Disgrace'
[The Point] According to Mame Matar Gueye, if deputies of Benno Bokk Yakkar block the vote on the bill criminalising homosexuality in Senegal, the global LGBT lobbies will not hesitate to publicly congratulate the National Assembly of Senegal for giv...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:13 GMT
WHO - Omicron Is Spreading Faster Than Any Other Covid Variant!
[The Point] The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned the new Covid-19 omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous strain, and it is probably present in most countries of the world.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:10 GMT
Court Strikes Out Electoral Petition Case, Awards D100,000 Cost to 1st Res.
[The Point] The Supreme Court of The Gambia on Tuesday 28 December 2021 struck out the electoral petition filed by the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) on the grounds that the petition filing contravenes Rule 11 of Election Petition rules.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:09 GMT
Buzz Women Holds Holiday Market to Boost Women Entrepreneurs
[The Point] Buzz Woman, a non-profit organisation that seeks to empower low income women with financial, entrepreneurial and leadership skills recently convened a 'Holiday Pop-Up Market' designed for rural/urban women entrepreneurs at former Dream Pa...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:06 GMT
Ministry of Health Reacts to Corruption Allegation
[The Point] Press release : It has come to our attention with stark disappointment and disgust about the publisher's intent of malicious and smear campaign against the Ministry of Health."

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:45:01 GMT
Sukuta Clutch 1st Win in WCR Zonal Tourney
[The Point] Sukuta over the weekend clutched their first victory in the on-going West Coast Region zonal football tournament after beating Foni 2-1 in their Group B clash played at the Dembadou Mini Stadium.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:44:59 GMT
'Team Rhino Aims to Stay in GFF 1st Division League'
[The Point] Yunusa Badjie, head coach of newly promoted side Team Rhino FC has stated that their main target this season is to maintain themselves in the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:42:24 GMT
Assan Ceesay - Goal Magnet !
[Cameroon Tribune] The 27-year-old striker scored most of the goals for Gambia in the last three years.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:42:21 GMT
First Steps of the Greenhorns
[Cameroon Tribune] Qualifying for the tournament meant the Scorpions have gone down history as the 44th nation and the last from West Africa to qualify for the AFCON tournament.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:37:02 GMT
Gambia's Highest Court Dismisses Challenge to Adama Barrow's Election
[DW] Gambia's Supreme Court has dismissed Ousainou Darboe appeal of Adama Barrow's election victory. But rival candidate Darboe claimed he only lost the appeal on a "technicality."

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:27:27 GMT
Tribute to Abdoulie Dibba
[Foroyaa] The world has lost a great treasure and the earth has gained a precious son. He has always had vision and mission to serve humanity and live his life as duty to country and people dictates. The farmers' eyes have been plugged. Their mission...

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:57:14 GMT
Hoyontan Challenges Baye Mandione's Victory, Blames CNG
[The Point] King of Gambian Arena, Hoyontan has challenged Senegalese wrestler Baye Mandione's victory in their rematch wrestling fight held in Senegal Arena National on Saturday.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:57:11 GMT
Gunjur Utd Stun Bk Milan to Close Gap On Psv Wellingara in 2nd Division
[The Point] Gunjur United last Thursday stunned BK Milan 2-1 in their week-five fixture played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to close the gap on PSV Wellingara in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF Division Two League campaign.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:57:10 GMT
'Clearing Agents Play a Critical Role in Revenue Mobilisation'
[The Point] Alhagie K. Mbye, deputy commissioner of Customs, Technical and Monitoring at The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), has said that clearing and forwarding agents play a critical role in revenue mobilisation. He added that this is because they...

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:57:08 GMT
Good Morning Mr. President-Elect - On TRRC Findings, Reparations & Covid-19
[The Point] Mr. President-elect the findings on criminal liability from the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), as part of their report, the Commission has made a number of findings on human rights violations.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:57:06 GMT
Christmas Message 2021 the Time Came to Have Her Child and She Gave Birth to Jesus - Lk. 2 - 6
[The Point] Today, the Son of God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary like us and became man. So let us rejoice and celebrate his birthday with thanksgiving to God for the gift of his Son to us.



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