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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:51:27 GMT
Justice Jaiteh Frees Three in Murder Trial
[The Point] The Banjul High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has acquitted and discharged Muhammed Ceesay, Sait Jallow, and Alagie Jadama in the murder case of Sheriff Hydara, citing serious evidential gaps and the absence of direct eye...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:49:56 GMT
Seedy Njie Claims UDP Is Opposition to National Development
[The Point] Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and National People's Party (NPP) spokesperson, has cautioned Old Yundum residents from supporting the UDP, claiming they oppose national development and would undermine progre...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:49:41 GMT
Man Facing 23 Charges Urged to Produce D4.5m Title Deed for Bail
[The Point] Magistrate Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court yesterday ordered Manjang Cham, an accused, to produce a title deed worth D4.5M to secure bail. The title deed should be in his name or in the name of a third person. He should also dep...

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:54:57 GMT
Hakalang Road Safety Drive Gains Support Across North Bank Communities
[The Point] The weeklong Hakalang Road Sensitization Campaign is gaining strong community support as it moves through towns and schools along the newly constructed 84-kilometre Hakalang Road in The Gambia's North Bank Region.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:53:41 GMT
Moherst Commends World Bank Support for Higher Education Development
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has reaffirmed the Government of The Gambia's commitment to transforming the country's higher education sector, while acknowledging the critical support of the W...

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