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Gambia

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:44 GMT
3 Years Jotna Leaders Charged, Released On Bail
[Foroyaa] 'Three Years Jotna' leaders have been rearrested on Wednesday, 10th February 2021 and charged with the same offences following their release by the court on the same day.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:41 GMT
State House Protocol Officer Admits Receiving U.S.$300 for Diplomatic Passport
[Foroyaa] State House Protocol Officer Momodou Sowe has admitted before the Banjul High Court that he received 300 dollars from Mansa Sumareh to procure diplomatic passport for one Bakary Suso.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:38 GMT
Court of Appeal Strikes Out State's Application to Stay NIA 9 Trial
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Court of Appeal has struck out an application by the State seeking an order for the stay of proceeding at the High Court.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:36 GMT
Lawmaker Urges Authorities to Increase Fines Imposed On Violators of Forestry Act to D100, 000
[Foroyaa] Gambian lawmaker, Bakary Camara, on Monday 9th February 2021, urged forestry officials to revise the Forestry Act and increase the fine imposed on individuals, who violate the law to minimum of fifty thousand dalasis (D50, 000) or a maximum...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:29 GMT
Gender Minister Observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
[Foroyaa] The Minster for Gender, Children and Social Welfare for The Gambia has on Tuesday, 9th February, 2021 taken part in the commemoration of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:26 GMT
The Senegalese Leadership Should Rethink
[Foroyaa] The coincidence of military onslaught against MFDC near the Guinea Bissau border and the current tension in mainstream Senegalese political landscape which emanates from the state handling of allegations against Hon. Sonko who is a Parliame...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:21 GMT
Baba Saho, the Man Accused of Gross Human Rights Violations, Says He Does Not Know What to Regret
[Foroyaa] Baba Saho, who has been accused of torturing several people while he was at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) said on Wednesday, he does not know what to regret... .

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:52 GMT
UTG Gives D16 Million to Staff for Research
[The Point] In recognition of the importance of research, the University of the Gambia has allocated special funds designed for its academic staffers interested in conducting research.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:49 GMT
Tourism Minister Launches Tourism Policy and Strategy Development
[The Point] The Ministry of Tourism and Culture, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs supported by the UNDP Economic Management Project on Monday launched the revision and reformulation of a tourism policy and strategy development.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:46 GMT
IEC Warns Group Against Illegally Conducting Voter Sensitisation
[The Point] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has issued a stern warning to a group of individuals referring to itself as "Operation No Illegal Voting".

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:44 GMT
After 13 Years At NIA, Baba Saho Denies Torture Claims
[The Point] Former Intelligence agent of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Baba Saho yesterday denied all allegations levelled against him before the Truth Commission for torturing detainees at the NIA Headquarters.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:44 GMT
Big Shout Out to the Young Superstar Coco Gauff
[The Point] Teenage sensation Coco Gauff continued her rich vein of form in the game of tennis. Early this week, Coco secured a convincing straight sets 6-3, 6-2 win over Jil Teichmann at the Melbourne arena, the same set of courts where she knocked ...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:40 GMT
Germany Startled, Says Deportation Agreement Reached With Gambia
[The Point] Diplomatic sources in Banjul said Berlin is startled by the statement by Gambia's Foreign Ministry over the cancelation of unscheduled deportation flights to Banjul.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:36 GMT
Foday Barry Denies String of Allegations
[The Point] A former senior intelligence agent, Foday Barry, on Tuesday testified before the TRRC, denying all allegations by previous witnesses of 1995, 2000 and 2006 incidences.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:29 GMT
GPU Bids SG Saikou Jammeh Farewell
[The Point] The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has bid farewell to Mr Saikou Jammeh who stepped down as Secretary General effective end of January 2021.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:24 GMT
Constitutional Crisis
[The Point] Gambians are yet to be decided on the Draft 2020 Constitution. The national stalemate on the document relates to contentious clauses which are well known by the public and the international negotiators who are in the country to find amica...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:23 GMT
Legendary Gambian Musician Mam Tamsir Njie Dies At 64
[The Point] A renowned Gambian cultural musician and educationalist, Mam Tamsir Njie passed away Wednesday afternoon. He was 64.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:19 GMT
'Recollections of an African Child'
[The Point] "Childhood is but a short time, a fleeting moment of your life you wish could have stayed. The most interesting thing about childhood memory is that mostly they are not yours alone."

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:17 GMT
Govts of Serbia, Pakistan Ready to Strengthen Cooperation With Gambia
[The Point] BANJUL, 9 February 2021: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Tuesday received copies of Letters of Credence of the Ambassadors of Republic of Serbia and the Is...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:15 GMT
Board, Management Visit GRA Outlets in KM
[The Point] The Board of Directors and Management of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday 10 February 2021, embarked on field visit to GRA offices within the Greater Banjul Area (GBA)

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:12 GMT
Diversity and Inclusion - the Paradigm Shift Needed to Propel Performance & Patriotism
[The Point] The subject of diversity and inclusion is an evergreen subject to which many scholars have weighed in. The multi-nationals across the world have adopted this approach for company innovation and profitability and this can be extended to co...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:31:10 GMT
Wallidan, Banjul Utd Misery Continue in 1st Division League
[The Point] Wallidan and Banjul United miseries continued in the ongoing Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League season after claiming just 2 points in their opening four league matches.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:05:36 GMT
EU's Tekki Fii Program in Mile II - Giving Ex-Inmates a Second Chance
[The Point] In empowering over 5000 youths to acquire technical and entrepreneurial skills and shape their own lives, the EU Tekki Fii Project managed by GIZ has embraced an inclusive approach.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:05:34 GMT
Gambia U-20 Secure 2nd Victory in Int'l Training Camp
[The Point] The Gambia U-20 team on Tuesday clasped their second victory in their international training camp in Rabat, Morocco following their 2-1 win over Burkina Faso in their second friendly match.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:05:30 GMT
GFF Dismayed At CAF's Decision
[The Point] Following the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to disqualify our team from the ongoing West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A U-17 championship in Senegal, The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) would like to expre...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:35:20 GMT
How a New Look YJAG Intends to Lead
[Foroyaa] A close look at the new executive of Young Journalists Association of The Gambia (YJAG) doesn't need telling that the people posed for the picture are in their ebullient selves. With their jaunty faces brimming with delight, the eight-membe...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:24:42 GMT
Supreme Court Refuses Gambia Participate, Others Request for Interim Injunction
[Foroyaa] The Supreme Court of The Gambia has in a unanimous ruling refused to grant an interim injunction sought by Gambia Participate and Center for Research and Policy Development against the Clerk of the National Assembly, Auditor General and Min...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:24:41 GMT
Three Councils Launch 100, 000 Euro Project to Manage Waste
[Foroyaa] Three administrative councils in The Gambia have on 10th February 2021 launched a project worth 100, 000 euros (which is over six million dalasis) which aims to ensure a sustainable waste management in the Greater Banjul Area.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:24:39 GMT
Should Political Figures Accuse Each Other of Crime?
[Foroyaa] Sometime ago President Barrow alleged that some pollical figures have the aim to sell the country. Now other political figures are making allegations against him.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:24:38 GMT
Police Rearrest 3 Years Jotna Leaders After Court Discharges Them
[Foroyaa] A trial judge in Banjul has discharged the leaders of 3 Years Jotna group following the State's application to withdraw the case.



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