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Gambia

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:59:06 GMT
Effective Climate Action Will Help the Gambia's Peace and Stability
[Africa Renewal] Floods and windstorms have ravaged the Gambia lately, displacing thousands of citizens. further worsen the effects of climate change in the country. The UN Resident Coordinator in the Gambia, Seraphine Wakana, says the country is doi...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:58 GMT
Gambia Hosts 17th Africa Security Watch Awards
[The Point] On 11th November 2022, The Gambia hosted the 17th Africa Security Watch Awards in recognising Africa's best in security safety and governance.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:58 GMT
Papa Gassama to Make Third World Cup Appearance
[The Point] Gambian and Africa's best referee, Bakary Papa Gassama will be making his third appearance at the FIFA World Cup in a row. Gassama made his first appearance at the World Cup in 2014.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:48 GMT
Theatre - An Effective Tool for Human Rights Education
[The Point] The Netherlands Office in Dakar, funded programme: Theatre - an effective tool for Human Rights Education is a privileged opportunity to examine Human Rights issues focusing on children and, more importantly, what can be done to address t...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:38 GMT
Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous for the Human Body!
[The Point] A particularly nasty trifecta of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is already portending a rough winter. But there's another factor contributing to a potentially tough season for health: a colder-than-average seas...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:30 GMT
GFF Super Cup Final Set for January 7th
[The Point] The 2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Super Cup final is slated for 7th January 2023, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:23 GMT
High Court Orders GRA to Enforce Judgement Against Muhammadou Jabbie to Pay Over D4m Tax Arrears
[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority on 25 October 2022 obtained a Writ of Fieri Facias from the High Court presided over by Hon Justice S. WADDA Cisse to enforce a judgment against Muhammadou Jabbie, alias Duwa Jabbie, owner of the FIB Building ...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:22 GMT
Packaging Hub for Small Businesses Inaugurated
[The Point] The European Union funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) on Tuesday inaugurated the country's first packaging hub aimed at improving the packaging capacity of Micro Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:13 GMT
Provincial Youth Leaders Take COVID-19 Vaccines to Encourage Others
[The Point] Several provincial youth leaders have taken the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves against the deadly disease, while calling on other young people to take the jabs.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:36:03 GMT
Court Orders GTSC to Reinstate Staff
[The Point] Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on the 10th October, 2022, ordered the Gambia Transport Service Corporation (GTSC) to reinstate their staff namely: Yunusa Kassama, Karamo Sanneh, Siaka Janneh, Ebrima Ma...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:35:53 GMT
Author Seedy Drammeh Says His Books Will Improve Capacity of Readers
[The Point] A Gambian author, who is now a household name in the country's literacy domain, has spoken highly of his new books, saying those books are thoroughly researched and contained meticulously examined facts that would enhance the capacity of ...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:35:44 GMT
Network of Arab and African Journalists Take Part in Campaign Against Slavery in Mauritania
[The Point] The International Network of Arab and African Journalists, on Tuesday, November 14, presided over the launch of the convoy "Let's turn the page on slavery" from the Mauritanian town of Rosso, located 200 km from the capital Nouakchott, un...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:35:35 GMT
Renewed Call to End Reprisal Against Climate and Human Rights Defenders
[The Point] The Mano River Union Civil Society Natural Rights and Governance Platform (MRU-CSO Platform) implores governments, the United Nations, International organizations and civil society actors attending the 27th edition of the Conference of Pa...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:35:26 GMT
Super Nawetan Set to Start On December 1st
[The Point] The 2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) super 'nawetan' zonal football competition is set to begin on 1st December 2022, according to news emanating from Football House in Kanifing.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:35:17 GMT
MGR Inaugurates New Borehole in Brikama Dasilameh
[The Point] Following the successful completion of a new borehole project meant to help communities, Muslim Global Relief (MGR), a United Kingdom-based charity in partnership with the Rural Urban Charity Association (RUCA) in The Gambia, recently han...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:35:09 GMT
Gambia to Host Conference of African Religious Ministers and Ulamas
[The Point] Bijilo, Wednesday, 16th November 2022 - Under the auspices of the President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, the government of The Gambia is pleased to announce that The Gambia will host the Conference of Af...

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:34:58 GMT
We Are Still Working On Selection Process - Manjai Coach
[The Point] Momodou Bayo alias Numo, head of Manjai zonal team has said that they were on their selection process.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:34:40 GMT
Dr Seedy Drammeh Authors 11 More Books
[The Point] A renowned Gambian author, Dr. Seedy Drammeh has added new collections to his literary work with the launch of 11 more books.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:29:00 GMT
CBG, Are Poised to Develop Micro, Meso Insurance
[The Point] The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) in collaboration with the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited is currently holding a two-day workshop on the establishment of non-sovereign parametric micro/meso insurance in The Gambia.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:59 GMT
'Politics Does Not Always Have to Be a Battleground'
[The Point] Alh. Sering Fye, chairman of the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has said that his office strongly believes that politics does not always have to be a battleground.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:58 GMT
GFF Officials Attend School Football Workshop in Ivory Coast
[The Point] Officials of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) are currently attending a school football workshop in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, organised by FIFA.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:49 GMT
YWAG Appoints New Executive for 2022-2024
[The Point] The Young Writers' Association of The Gambia (YWAG), acting according to its constitution has appointed new executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:40 GMT
Ambassador Bah Assumes Duties in Washington, D.C
[The Point] Washington, D.C. 14 November, 2022: The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America, His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, on Monday 14 November, 2022 officially assumed his duties at the Embassy i...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:39 GMT
Journalist Fabakary Ceesay Testifies, Says He Was Assaulted
[The Point] Journalist Fabakary Ceesay recently testified before Magistrate Dun of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court in an assault case involving one Demba Jobe and Alieu Ceesay.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:31 GMT
Barrow Says Govt Will Transform Higher Education System Through Reforms
[The Point] Speaking at the official opening of the Ministerial Project Steering Committee Meeting and the 8th Regional workshop of the ACE Impact Project, the Gambia's head of state Mr. Adama Barrow said the workshop was organised at a time when his...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:31 GMT
Ebunjan Theatre Applies Arts to Bring Positive Change Among Children
[The Point] Ebunjan Performing Arts Association Theatre and Troupe has taken a new innovative approach by using arts to bring positive change among children.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:22 GMT
MAJaC Holds Maiden Graduation
[The Point] The Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC), on Saturday held its maiden graduation.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:27:58 GMT
Wrestler Yaya Jammeh Wins FTJ Flag in 40 Seconds
[The Point] Wrestler Yaya Jammeh of The Gambia Police Force has won the Fabakary Tombong Jatta (FTJ), speaker of Gambia National Assembly bout's flag after beating Flex in just 40 seconds of the grand fight held at the Serrekunda West Mini-Stadium on...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:27:43 GMT
UP Visits Wet Season Onion Production Sites in LRR, CRR
[The Point] United Purpose, a co-implementer of the West Africa Competitiveness Programme-The Gambia (WACOMP-GM) last Wednesday embarked on two-day farmer study-tour to two of its wet-season onion production sites in Lower River and Central River Reg...

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:27:32 GMT
Gambia Attends UNWTO Global Conference On Linking Tourism, Culture & Creative Industry
[The Point] The Gambian delegation led by the minister of Tourism and Culture is currently in Lagos, Nigeria, attending the UNWTO Global Conference on linking tourism, culture, and creative industry pathway for recovery and inclusive development.



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