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Gambia

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:06 GMT
Undermining Democracy Can Turn the Country Towards Conflict - IEC Chairman
[The Point] The chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned that undermining democracy can turn the country towards conflict and bad governance, saying elections are crucial decision about the future of democracy, peace and deve...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:40:15 GMT
Action Aid Renews Amplify Change Project
[The Point] Amplify Change through ActionAid International-The Gambia recently renewed and launched its 3rd project meant to support Gender Based Violence especially against Women and Girls.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:10:33 GMT
TRRC Witness and Mother of 3 Narrates Her Arrest, Detention At PIU Headquarters
[Foroyaa] Kaddy Samateh, a married woman with three children, yesterday told the Truth Commission that she was arrested with her infant and detained at the Police Intervention Unit Headquarters in Kanifing in May 9th 2016.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:12 GMT
Brikama Utd Sign Fortune Wing Wizard Modou Sowe On Loan
[The Point] Brikama United Football Club has signed Fortune wing wizard Modou Sowe, alias Neymar on loan, according to news emanating from Brikama.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:10 GMT
Ousman Marong Scores in Hapoel Win
[The Point] Gambian international Ousman Marong scored for his Israeli side, Hapoel Ra'Anana during their 2-1 away win over Hapoel Umm Al-Fahm in their week-sixteen fixtures of the Israeli Second Division League.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:41:09 GMT
League Clubs Avid for Start of New League Season
[The Point] League clubs are keen for the start of the new Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One and Two league competitions.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:31:35 GMT
Govt Given Ultimatum Over Land Discord
[The Point] As the Salagi land dispute continues, members from seven 'kabilos' in Sukuta have issued an ultimatum to government as they demand an immediate release of a report by the panel set up over the land crisis, which ensued between the familie...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:31:34 GMT
High Court Orders Expelled Students Resume Classes
[The Point] The High Court of The Gambia presided over by justice L.M. Sanneh has ordered that the two expelled students from Apple Tree International School resume learning pending the outcome of the case.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:31:31 GMT
High Court Judge Accused of Coercing Police, Assisting in Disobeying Court Orders
[The Point] A High Court judge has been accused of coercing and manipulating the police in Brikama to release his niece, who flaunted court orders and found to be in contempt by the Brikama Magistrate Court.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:06:01 GMT
'Sandeng Family, Victims Must Bring Yahya Jammeh to Justice' Reiterates Daughter of Solo Sandeng
[Foroyaa] Fatoumatta Sandeng Darboe, the daughter of the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng, has testified before the Truth Commission (TRRC) that the Sandeng Family and victims in general will do all they can in order to bring former Gambian President Yahya J...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:23:40 GMT
Street Vendors Narrate Their Ordeal
[Foroyaa] Isatou Jallow is a street vendor who is contemplating leaving the business for other gainful ventures. Jallow said street vending in the Kanifing Municipality comes along with hardship with little profit which is not capable of uplifting th...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:21:08 GMT
Private Companies Fault Government's Decision to Award Contract to Comfort Quality
[Foroyaa] The contract to print number plates was awarded to Comfort Quality Services in a deal that other private Companies said was marred by favouritism.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:29 GMT
Gambia Tourism in Crisis - Senegambia Hotel Terminates Contract of 41 Staffs
[The Point] The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on The Gambia is throwing the tourism sector into deep crisis as one hotel terminated employment contract of its long serving staff members.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:28 GMT
Life After Lockdown - Rebuilding Tourism Globally, Sustainably!
[The Point] The global tourism standstill due to COVID-19 has cost the sector dearly, especially in countries heavily reliant on it, like small island nations. A new UN report maps how tourism could be rebuilt.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:22 GMT
UDP Militant Claims Lost Manhood After Electrocution
[The Point] A staunch supporter of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Modou Ngum, yesterday revealed before the TRRC that he lost his manhood after he was electrocuted by members of the NIA in Banjul.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:16 GMT
Work in High Gear At Gunjur Mini Stadium
[The Point] A work is currently on high gear at the Gunjur Mini Stadium.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:12:22 GMT
Network Holds Information Sharing Forum for Media Practitioners
[Foroyaa] The Network of Finance and Tax Reporters' Association (NFTR) has on Wednesday held an information sharing forum for media practitioners in The Gambia.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:19:54 GMT
Barrow Promises to Provide Five Ambulances to Foni
[Foroyaa] Gambia's President Adama Barrow has promised the people of Foni that his- Government will provide five ambulances to the five constituencies in the area.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:24 GMT
Gambian Duo Score to Salvage Point for Sheikh Jamal
[The Point] Gambian international duo Pa Omar Jobe and Solomon Kanform both scored to salvage a crucial point for their Bangladeshi side, Sheikh Jamal, during their 2-2 draw against Bangladesh Police FC in their Federation Cup played at the Bangaband...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:51:23 GMT
Barrow Crowned Fans Foreign-Based Player of the Year
[The Point] Scorpions and Bologna striker, Musa Barrow was on Sunday awarded best Gambian foreign-based footballer award for 2020.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:10:15 GMT
Father Seeks Assistance As 10-Year-Old Girl Needs Overseas Treatment
[Foroyaa] Saraba Sanneh, a father residing in Brikama, is seeking assistance from all and sundry to foot the bills for her daughter, Fatoumata Sirra Sanneh, to undergo medical treatment abroad.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:09:36 GMT
Man Accused of Defiling Teenager Arraigned Before Basse Court
[Foroyaa] Man accused of defiling (raping) a 17-year-old girl in Sandu Nyankui was on Thursday 10th December, 2020, arraigned before Basse Magistrate's Court in Basse.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:25:05 GMT
NPP to Be Launched On 30 January 2021 With Maiden Congress
[The Point] The leadership of the National People's Party (NPP) the launching of the part will be held on Saturday 30 January 2021 at the Independence stadium in Bakau.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:25:01 GMT
Gambia Launches Maiden Migration Policy
[The Point] The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the government of The Gambia Wednesday launched the first national migration policy (NMP) at the international conference center in Bijilo.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:24:52 GMT
Interior Minister Affirms Govt Intention to Protect Migrants
[The Point] Yankuba Sonko, the minister of Interior on Wednesday said that the government has acknowledged its duty to protect the rights of migrants and declares its full intention to promote and contribute to the protection of migrants.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:24:52 GMT
Covid-19 - Gambia Registers 1 New Case
[The Point] The Gambia has registered one new positive coronavirus case, taking the total sine Match to 3, 793.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:24:50 GMT
CPA to Probe Alleged Picture of Minors On Barrow's Tour
[The Point] The national coordinator of Child Protection Alliance (CPA), has stated that his office will leave no chance to probe the recently alleged picture of minors that emerged on social media arranged to welcome the president on his Meet the Pe...

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:24:48 GMT
Foreign Minister Tangara Challenges Regional Leaders to Address Root Causes of Migration
[The Point] The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, has called on leaders of Mali, Senegal and Mauritania to concertedly find ways to address root causes of migration.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:24:38 GMT
Barrow Assures Christians of Rights Protection
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has assured that his government will always defend the right to protection, safety and security for all citizens, including the Christian Community.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:47:42 GMT
Gambia Sheep Breeders' Association Stands to Eradicate Importation of Sheep
[Foroyaa] Ebrima E.J Jallow, the President of Gambia-Sheep Breeders Association said his association stands to end the importation of sheep into the country.



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