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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:41 GMT
37 Schools Benefit From MoBSE Virtual Classroom Program
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has recently introduced what it called "Virtual Classroom" in 37 Schools across six Regional Education Directorates. The Virtual Classroom is an offline e-learning platform that allows s...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:41 GMT
What Is the Consequence of Corrupt Electoral Practice?
[Foroyaa] National Assembly elections are just around the corner and these last days are when corrupt politicians engage in dirty work just to win an election. So, the electorate must be vigilant and ready to expose the dirty hands.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:14 GMT
MAJaC Students, Staff Trained On Fire Safety
[The Point] The management of the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) recently organized a days' fire safety training for its students and staff at the school premises.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:12 GMT
FINA President Congratulates Dr. Bah On Election
[The Point] Husain Al Musallam, president for the Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) has congratulated Dr. Njogou Bah on behalf of the FINA family on his election as president of The Gambia Swimming and Aquatics Sports Association.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:10 GMT
Gunjur Utd to Host Wagadu in 2nd Division Today
[The Point] Gunjur United will today, Wednesday, host Wagadu FC in their week-16 fixture of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League at the Real de Banjul Football Field at 4pm.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:09 GMT
SESDO Launches D2.7 Million Fundraising for Champions Olympafrica to Compete in African Championship in Tunis
[The Point] The Serekunda East Sports Development Organisation (SESDO), the host of OlympAfrica, the current national volleyball champions on Sunday launched a fundraising campaign to facilitate Gambia's representation in the African volleyball club ...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:06 GMT
The Gambia National Olympic Committee Partners With FC4IP
[The Point] GNOC has the honour to present the aspirations to implement nation-wide Sports for Development programme to develop and expand sports infrastructure in The Gambia with the partnership of Finnish organisations, the Finnish Chamber for Impa...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:52:04 GMT
CPCU Unveils Challenges Hindering ISDB Food Insecurity Project
[The Point] The Central Projects Coordinating Unit (CPCU) under the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled some of the challenges hindering the smooth implementation of the IsDB Building Resilience to Recurring Food Insecurity Project in The Gambia (P2...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:59:08 GMT
Transport Fares Increase, Another Burden On the People
[Foroyaa] Prices of essential commodities keep skyrocketing, rents have followed suit and now transport fares have officially joined the queue. The burden on the people is too heavy to bear.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:09 GMT
NAWEC And Senelec Sign 50MW Power Purchase Agreement
[The Point] The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) wishes to inform the public that it has signed a power purchase agreement with the Société nationale d'électricité du Sénégal (Senelec).

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:06 GMT
Dembo Darboe Scores 2nd League Goal for Belarusian Club
[The Point] Scorpion's striker Dembo Darboe scored his second league goal for his Belarusian club FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk during their 4-0 home win over Dnepr Mogilev in their week-two fixtures of the Belarus Premier League played at the Stadyen Shakh...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:04 GMT
5470 Youths Benefited From NYSs Since Its Inception
[The Point] A total number of five thousand four hundred and seventy(5470) young people has been supported in various skills including electrical, installation, construction, masonry, rice agronomy, horticulture, auto mechanics, tailoring, livestock,...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:00 GMT
Amir Trawally Urges Peace in Parliamentary Electoral Process
[The Point] As we elect a newNational Assemblymembers on Saturday 9th April 2022, I wish to take this opportunity to appeal to all Gambians to continue to be peaceful, tolerant and law abiding.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:58 GMT
GP Recommends IEC to Increase Voter Education
[The Point] Gambia Participates (GP), an advocacy group that is apolitical and works towards strengthening good governance has recommended to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to increase voter education particularly in underserved communiti...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:53 GMT
The Inauguration And Crowning of Late King Musa Moloh Baldeh
[The Point] King Musa Moloh Baldeh is the 3rd son of Alpha Moloh from Fuladou (Gambia,Cassamans and Guinea Bssau) British and French people came to Musa Moloh who was fighting to extend his kingdom (the Fuladou kingdom).

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:50 GMT
Information for Prospective Students Applying to Shepherd University
[The Point] The Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Washington, D.C. the United States of America wishes to inform prospective Gambian students seeking admission at Shepherd University that before the University can proceed with the admission pr...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:48 GMT
The Window for Climate Action Has Not Yet Closed
[The Point] Yesterday marks the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report on the Mitigation of Climate Change as part of the Sixth Assessment Cycle.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:45 GMT
Brikama New Market Under Construction to Be Ready Soon
[The Point] If all goes as planned, construction work for the new Brikama market which is currently ongoing, will be finished by end April, 2022. The market, which is funded by the government of The Gambia, has about 88 new stalls so far.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:43 GMT
BAC, NRA Visit 400 Million Brikama Jambarr Sanneh Road Project
[The Point] Senior Management of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) alongside officials from the National Road Authority (NRA) and interested bidders last Wednesday embarked on a road site visit to the 400m Brikama Jambur Sanneh road project.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:40 GMT
Gambia Participates Calls for Media Fairness Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
[The Point] The Gambia Participates pre-election observation report has urged media organisations, as part of its recommendations, to ensure fairness in terms of coverage ahead of the 9 April National Assembly elections to ensure a fair playing groun...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:40 GMT
NCAC, UNESCO Launch Over U.S.$50k to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage Project
[The Point] The National Centre for Arts and Culture under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in conjunction with partners on Friday, 1 April 2022, officially launched a $50,590.00 two-year project titled: 'Strengthening National Capaci...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:56:39 GMT
GIRAV, GAFSP to Be Launched in Gambia in April
[The Point] The Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV) and Gambia Agriculture and Food Security Project (GAFSP) through the Ministry of Agriculture have been successfully approved and would be officially l...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:30 GMT
Kulukochi Utd, ECOMOG and Passamai Line Up for Gunjur Nawetan Semis
[The Point] Kulukochi United FC, Ecomog FC, Passamai FC and Asselem FC are lining up for the 2021-2022 Gunjur 'nawetan' league semifinals after winning their quarterfinal matches.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:28 GMT
Coach Bom Sowe Says Morocco Friendly to Serve As Booster for Queen Scorpions
[The Point] The Gambia women national team coach, Mariama 'Bom' Sowe has said that this month's friendly encounter against 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations host, Morocco, will serve as a morale booster for her side that missed out in the final rou...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:25 GMT
Water Side FC Slip to Jarra West in 2nd Division
[The Point] Water Side FC last Thursday lost to Jarra West 3-0 in the on-going Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:23 GMT
CPD, NDI Conclude Parliamentary Debate for Foni Bondali Candidates
[The Point] The Commission on Political Debate (CPD) in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) with an objective to promote accountability, peace, stability, issue-based political dialogue, and diverse political opinion ahead of t...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:20 GMT
Scorpions Rise in Latest FIFA Ranking Again
[The Point] The Gambia have been rated 123rd best footballing country in the world in the latest Coco-cola ranking released by the global football governing body, FIFA on Thursday.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:16 GMT
NYSs Swears-in 14th Batch of Corps Members
[The Point] The National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) under the Ministry of Youth and Sport (MOYS) recently swears-in its 14th batch of corps members at a ceremony held at the Independent Stadium in Bakau.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:15 GMT
National Assembly Clerk Pays Courtesy Call On Counterpart of House of Commons
[The Point] The clerk of the National Assembly of The Gambia, Momodou A. Sise, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on the clerk of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:31:11 GMT
GFA Extends Ramadan Greetings to Gambians Enduring Fasting Under Difficult Conditions.
[The Point] On behalf of the Party Leader and Secretary General Hon. Bakary B. Dabo, and the party Central Committee, we write to convey blessed Ramadan greetings to all Gambians, and the greater Muslim Umaah.



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