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Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:50 GMT
TRRC Details Killing of Deyda On Jammeh's Orders
[The Point] The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commissions (TRRC) public report has shown the Commission uncovering numerous rights violation meted out to a number of Gambian journalists during the regime of former president Yahya Jammehs reign...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:02:01 GMT
DLEAG Arrests Suspected Drug Peddlers
[The Point] As part of their unrelenting war on illicit drug abuse, operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) have arrested Lamin Camara, a resident of Tallinding with thirty (30) parcels and seventy one (71) wraps of suspected...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:58 GMT
UDP Consoles Bereaved Families in Tragic Fire Accident in Bronx, Usa
[The Point] The United Democratic Party is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic fire accident which occurred in an apartment complex in the Bronx, New York, USA on January 9 causing fatalities and severe injuries to the residents.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:53 GMT
MOA Disburses D3.5 Million Loan to Farmers
[The Point] The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday through The Small Ruminant Production Enhancement Project (SRPEP) presided over the disbursement of D3.5 million dalasi loan to nine (9) Small Ruminant Farmers across the country.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:48 GMT
'Gambia Experiencing 'Triple Burden of Malnutrition'
[The Point] Malang Fofana, deputy executive director at National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) has said that The Gambia is experiencing the 'triple burden of malnutrition' whereby under-nutrition, over-nutrition and micronutrient deficiency co-exist.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:45 GMT
Gambia Wins Maiden AFCON Opening Game Against Mauritania
[The Point] Scorpions of The Gambia yesterday, Wednesday won their maiden Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opening Group F match against Mauritania after Ablie Jallow's lone goal in the 10th minute of the game played at the Limbe Ominsport Stadium.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:42 GMT
Gambia Maritime Administration Validates Strategic Plan 2022-2026
[The Point] In its pursuit to build a vibrant and resilient administration, The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) on Wednesday convened a day's forum to validate the administration's strategic plan 2022-2026.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:41 GMT
New Book By Historian Hassoum Ceesay Discusses Role of Gambian Chiefs in Colonial Rule
[The Point] A renowned Gambian historian Hassoum Ceesay's new book titled: Masters and Servants: Gambian Chiefs in Colonial Rule (1894-1965) delves into the interesting role that our district Chiefs played in strengthening colonial rule in The Gambia...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:39 GMT
President of Writers Association of the Gambia Appeal to the Colloquium
[The Point] Africa lies at the solar plexus of the world geographically and in terms of world events. In recent centuries, many devastating blows have been aimed at her emasculated visage, at her raw nerve centre. Her peoples have been enslaved, her ...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:39 GMT
African Cup of Nations Fixtures for Today Fans React to Gambia's Maiden Afcon Win
[The Point] Gambian football fans have reacted to the country first win at its median Africa Cup of Nations appearance in Cameroon.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:37 GMT
KMC Receives Notifications On Malpractice At Council
[The Point] Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) at a general council meeting on 11 January 2022 was served a letter of notification from the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:33 GMT
Supreme Court Sits On UDP's Motion Ex-Parte Today
[The Point] The Supreme Court of The Gambia is set to hear the UDP's motion which is seeking the country's highest court to review its December 28th ruling, The Point has been reliably informed.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:28 GMT
GRA Gets New Commissioner of Customs
[The Point] The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MOFEA) has appointed Ismalia Jallow as the commissioner of Customs at the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA).

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:58:01 GMT
Meet Ablie Jallow - the First Gambian Scorer in Totalenergies AFCON
[CAF] The Gambians were celebrating on Wednesday after the Scorpions' historic 1-0 victory over Maurtiatnia in their first ever TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations appearance. A win by a lone goal from Ablie Jallow.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:28:30 GMT
Malnutrition Is Still a Challenge!
[The Point] Freedom from hunger and malnutrition is a basic human right. And good nutrition is a basic building block of human capital and as a result contributes to economic growth.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:43:09 GMT
Historic Victory for the Gambia at AFCON
[CAF] A day of history. The Gambia' Scorpions achieve a historic feat by winning their first match for their first appearance in AFCON finals.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:39:55 GMT
Match Facts - Mauritania V Gambia
[CAF] Neighbors Mauritania and Gambia will start their Group F adventure of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 with an awaited encounter in Limbe.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:39:52 GMT
Mauritania V Gambia - Scorpions Start the Adventure Against Neighbors
[CAF] Neighbors Mauritania and Gambia will start their Group F adventure of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 with an awaited encounter in Limbe.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:44:49 GMT
On Ministry of Health's New Travel Advice!
[The Point] The world is going through a challenging period since the 2019 outbreak in the novel virus in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:44:47 GMT
Nyambai Forest Park Can Generate Hundreds of Jobs for Gambians If Desecrations Stop
[The Point] In quest to return Nyambai Forest Park back to its glorious days to continue provide for the needs of the community and its surroundings, activists and environmentalists among others have proffered that desecrations of the forest park sho...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:33:22 GMT
Maridadi Optimistic
[The Herald] Deputy News Editor

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:21:26 GMT
TRRC Final Report - Gambia Between Prosecutions and Amnesties
[JusticeInfo.net] On Christmas Eve, six months after it was first announced, the final report of the Gambia Truth Commission (TRRC) was made public. Primarily, in its first volume, it has recommended dozens of prosecutions and, unsurprisingly, target...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:17:09 GMT
Global Losses From Climate Disasters Far Exceeds U.S.$100 Billion in 2021!
[The Point] Climate disasters have caused far in excess of $100 billion worth of damage this year, according to research that described 2021 as one of the costliest years on record.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:50:55 GMT
Mission, Plans, and Resolutions for 2022 -
[The Point] The number 22 has been tied to my life in many ways and year 22 must also mean super special to me. Are you ready to learn, work, and/or have fun with me in 2022? Jinack Island of the Gambia is where the fun will largely take place, but t...

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:50:53 GMT
New Year Message By H.E. Adama Barrow Gmrg President of the Republic of the Gambia
[The Point] Fellow Gambians, Residents and Friends of The Gambia,

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:50:49 GMT
Gambia to Strengthen Role of Youth and Trade in Economic Development With the Support of the EU
[The Point] Youth associations, public and private organizations announced their support of a roadmap to empower youth in The Gambia.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:41:12 GMT
Gambia Registers One New Covid-19 Related Death, 34 New Cases
[Foroyaa] The Gambia has registered one new Covid-19-related death on Friday 31st December 2021, bringing the total number of Covid related deaths in the country to three hundred and forty-three.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:41:09 GMT
Foroyaa and the New Year
[Foroyaa] Foroyaa distinctly emerged as an alternative medium to transmit information that was meant to showcase the realities of those suffering from social exclusion. It documented the lives and trials of farmers, rural women, urban workers, the un...

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:41:08 GMT
'Girl Power' Organizes Seminar to Empower, Inspire Young Girls
[Foroyaa] Gambian 'Girl Power', a local civil society organisation in collaboration with the International Open University (IOU), on Thursday 30th December 2021, organized a seminar to inspire and empower young girls in the country.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:41:07 GMT
Unbeaten and Beating
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's second division football league has taken a short break after five matches played. The 18-team-league has produced interesting results to talk about and perhaps one team that is making headlines week in and week out, is PSV Wel...



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