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Gambia

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:24 GMT
'Estimated 1.6 M Rosewood Trees Illegally Smuggled Into Gambia Between 2012 and 2020'
[The Point] The programme manager at Gambia Participates has said that Environmental Investigation Agency report has revealed that an estimated 1.6 million rosewood trees have been illegally felled in Senegal and smuggled into The Gambia between June...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:23 GMT
Let's Motivate Our Security Forces!
[The Point] Promoting security sector reform (SSR) in countries emerging from conflicts or where gross human rights violations have occurred is a move in the direction. In fact, it is a critical mission embraced by many international bodies amid righ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:21 GMT
Hon. Jawara - D90 Million Budget Approved for Prison Dept
[The Point] After a visit at the Central Prison and other prison installations last year, the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of the National Assembly felt it was necessary that the livelihood of the prisoners and prison officers be upgrad...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:19 GMT
UDP Has Pulled Out All Activities That Required Crowds Until May
[The Point] It has been reported that this move by the UDP is to combat the spread of Covid-19 Pandemic.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:16 GMT
GaMTAD Holds 2nd AGM
[The Point] The Gambia Madrassa Teachers' Association for Development (GaMTAD) over the weekend held its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Abdourahman Islamic School Daru Salaam in Faji-Kunda.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:13 GMT
Senegalese Side ASG Agilest De La Medina Signs Metta Sanneh
[The Point] Senegalese Women's League side ASG Agilest De La Medina Football Club has signed former Interior Women Football Club combative midfielder Metta Sanneh.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:12 GMT
Norwegian Charity Donates to Madiana Nursery School
[The Point] Kali-Ku, a Norway based charity recently donated to Little Mango at a presentation ceremony held at Madiana Nursery in Kombo North.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:06 GMT
Tika Supports Gambia's Agriculture With Machinery
[The Point] The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has supported Gambia's Agriculture Sector with machinery with the view of enhancing efficiency in food production.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:03 GMT
Fortune FC Continues Unbeaten Run in Gff League
[The Point] The win helped the petroleum boys inflict a first league defeat on Sateba Boys.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:07:02 GMT
Over 600 Communities to Get Electricity in 3 Yrs
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has renewed government commitment in addressing electricity problems in the country, saying despite significant improvements in access to electricity since 2017, "there remains a considerable portion of our populati...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:06:58 GMT
Police Urged to Produce PS Banja Investigation Report
[The Point] Top political analyst, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, who also is the leader of the opposition Citizen Alliance Party (CA) has urged The Gambia Police Force (GPF) to produce the investigation report on Dr. Bamba Banja, erstwhile permanent secretary ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:06:55 GMT
Renowned Gambian Businessman Urges Govt to Prioritise Local Contractors
[The Point] A renowned Gambian businessman, who doubles as the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smart Business Group (SBG) has urged government to consider and give high priority to local contractors rather than foreign ones, claiming tha...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:06:52 GMT
Greater Tomorrow Maintain Winning Run in 3rd Division League
[The Point] Greater Tomorrow Football Club over the weekend maintained their winning run in the ongoing West Coast Regional third division league campaign.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:06:49 GMT
Jammeh Remains Supreme Leader As APRC Grapples With Insufficient Finance
[The Point] The founder of Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) Yahya Jammeh remains the supreme leader of the party as the party looks to raise funds ahead of the December elections.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:37:57 GMT
Ali Sowe Signs for Russian Premier Side
[The Point] Gambian international striker, Ali Sowe has signed a loan deal for Russian Premier League side Rostov with an option of signing a permanent contract.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:37:01 GMT
Gambian NGO Set to Empower Youth Through Music
[Foroyaa] "Dole Ndawi", a Gambian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in January 2020, has mapped out its plan to empower Gambian youth through music.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:09:20 GMT
Top Senegalese Actors to Play in Gambian Series 'Haalise'
[The Point] Three popular Senegalese actors: Cheikh Ndiaye (Jojo), Cheikh Gueye (Sanex) and Aziz Niane (Cheikhouna) are currently in the country and conducted an audition for young Gambian actors to participate on the upcoming Senegambia series 'Haal...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:44 GMT
Jonathan Hosts Leaders of Gambia's Political Parties
[Premium Times] Mr Jonathan has been supporting Gambia's ongoing constitutional review process.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:15:12 GMT
Resilient Gambia Beat Ghana to Secure Last Eight Spot
[CAF] The Young Scorpions of the Gambia came from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and qualify to the quarter finals of the Total Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Mauritania 2021.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:14:35 GMT
19 Gambian Tailors Certificated During Graduation Ceremony
[Foroyaa] Nineteen young qualified tailors who were engaged in apprenticeship training were on Saturday certificated by Latrikunda-Sabiji Tailoring Association for their determination and hard work.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:14:27 GMT
Passport Scandal Case - Protocol Officer Maintains "I Was Playing Game On Mansa"
[Foroyaa] A senior and top protocol officer at the State House has on Monday told the high court in the ongoing diplomatic passport scandal case that he was playing game with Mansa Sumareh.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:51:21 GMT
Is Covid-19 a Fetter to Democratic Elections?
[Foroyaa] March is just round the corner. A quarter of a year would soon elapse. The Year 2021 was going to be a year of referendum and elections.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:50:33 GMT
CA Leader Calls On Gambians to Shun Tribal Politics
[Foroyaa] The leader of Citizens 'Alliance (CA) party, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, has called on Gambians to embrace the politics of oneness and debunk tribal politics- which he criticized by quizzing why one must think his/her tribe is superior to others.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:31 GMT
Darboe Urges Govt Not Play With Citizens' Lives
[The Point] Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the secretary general and party leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has said that government cannot continue to play with lives of Gambians just for some political expediency.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:27 GMT
Good Morning Mr. President - the Interest of the People Comes First
[The Point] Mr. President, with the advent of the 2nd and possible 3rd wave of COVID-19 and its accompanying strain that poses great health hazard to the public, the government has now taken limited steps to avoid the spread of this monstrous pandemi...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:24 GMT
20 WCR Students Qualify for TAKE-M National Spelling Bee
[The Point] Twenty (20) pupils from various schools within West Coast Region over the weekend secured qualification to the TAKE-M Transformation Organisation national spelling bee competition.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:20 GMT
Gambian Security Reveals More Shaky Conditions
[The Point] As the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of the National Assembly continues its fact finding mission tour, major challenges facing the various security units from NBR to URR have been highlighted.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:14 GMT
Dr. Ceesay Tasks Govt to Get Rid of Corruption
[The Point] Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the leader of the Citizens' Alliance (CA) has called on The Gambia government to end the "high-level" corruption in the country.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:13 GMT
PMO Validates Performance Management System
[The Point] The Personnel Management Office (PMO) as part of civil service reform programme 2018-2027 on Wednesday validated its Performance Management System to enhance service delivery.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:41:09 GMT
FAO Hands Over 13 Motorbikes, It Accessories to Psu
[The Point] The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nation in a bid to enhance service delivery last week handed over 13 motorbikes and other IT accessories to the Planning Service Unit under the Department of Agriculture.



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