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Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:48:06 GMT
Gap Musa Yali Batchilly's Criminal Case Set for Judgement
[Foroyaa] The criminal trial involving Musa Yali Batchilly, who is the Secretary General of the Gambia Action Party, is set for judgement.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:47:41 GMT
Gambia Increases Prices of Fuel
[Foroyaa] Foroyaa has learned that the price of fuel has increased as of first April 2021 in the Gambia.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:55:05 GMT
GWA Trains Communities On Promotion of Traditional Sports for Post Covid-19
[The Point] The Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) on Thursday 1st April, 2021 concluded a two days training to promote the role of traditional sports and cultural enterprises for post Covid-19 economic recovery of local communities.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:55:02 GMT
Assan Ceesay - Angola Goal Best Moment of My Life
[The Point] Striker Assan Ceesay has described his historic goal against Angola that clinched The Gambia a maiden appearance at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations as the best moment of his life.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:41:33 GMT
Gambians Sensitized On Voter Registration Ahead of Presidential Elections
[Foroyaa] The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) on Friday started sensitization on the mammoth voter registration exercise to be conducted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) from May to July 2021, ahead of the Presidential electi...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:41:30 GMT
25 Young Gambians to Benefit From 18-Months Apprenticeship Programme in Masonry
[Foroyaa] The Jobs, Skills and Finance, in partnership with the TAF Africa Foundation, has launched the first formal apprenticeship programme in masonry for young Gambians, including women.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:41:28 GMT
NAMs Call On Government to Invest in the Productive Sector, Other Areas
[Foroyaa] National Assembly Members (NAMs) have during the adjournment debate on Thursday, called on the government to invest in the productive, health, education and other sectors.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:56:44 GMT
Minister Tangara Receives Gambian Student Association in Sudan
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Tuesday held an audience with the leadership of Gambian Student Association in Khartoum, Sudan.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:56:41 GMT
Police Arrests 117 People for Allegedly Armed in Public, Other Crimes
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Police Force on Saturday announced the arrest of 117 people who were allegedly involved in various crimes in the country.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:56:38 GMT
Gambia Government Regulates Prices of Cement
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Government has announced that cement is now put in the category of essential goods as a mechanism to control the continuous hike in the price of cement.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:56:35 GMT
Update - 6833 People Vaccinated Against Covid-19
[Foroyaa] Gambia's health authorities have said that six thousand, eight hundred and thirty-three (6833) people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of 28th March 2021.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:49:39 GMT
The Lessons On the Science and Arts of Intelligence
[Foroyaa] Update On Kexx's Case

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:49:09 GMT
Lawmakers Issue Statements On Current National Matters
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly Members for Kiang Central, Old Yundum and Baddibu Central have recently issued statements on current matters in the country.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:45 GMT
FAO, Govt Partners Pledge to Make Agri-Food Systems More Inclusive
[The Point] 30 March 2021, Banjul - The Ministers of Agriculture and the Natural Resources Sectors and FAO have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration to make agri-food systems more inclusive, productive, resilient and sustainable to bet...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:42 GMT
Scorpions Feted At State Dinner to Celebrate Historic AFCON Qualification
[The Point] The Gambia Government on Tuesday hosted a state dinner in honour of the country's senior national team to celebrate their historic qualification to the African Cup of Nations for the first time in their history.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:40 GMT
Support Young Mothers to Continue Studies
[The Point] As schools reopen, the impact of the Covid-19 school closures on teenage girls and its adverse negative effects on their education are becoming clear. Worrying reports from different countries across Africa indicate that hundreds and in s...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:36 GMT
Gambia Photographers Impeach President for Corruption
[The Point] The Gambia Professional Photographers Association on Tuesday impeached their president Matarr Jassey for corruption at an emergency meeting held at B.O. Semega Janneh Hall.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:33 GMT
Former CAF, GFA Press Officer Hails Scorpions for 1st Afcon Qualification
[The Point] Pap Saine, former Press Officer of The Gambia Football Association now called Federation and Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hailed the Gambia senior national team Coach Tom Saintfiet, coaching staff and the players for guidin...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:31 GMT
GBOs, IOM Launch UK-Funded Study On Impact of Indebtedness On Returnees
[The Point] Banjul - A study conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on the impact of indebtedness on returnees in The Gambia reveals that 55 per cent are in debt, with over half characterizing either the shame or burden of th...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:28 GMT
Go Scorpions!
[The Point] After years of waiting, The Gambia senor national team - Scorpions - have finally booked their place in the continent's biggest football fiesta after defeating Angola 1-0 in a tightly-contested qualifier played at the Independence Stadium...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:24 GMT
SK East Bi to Rub Shoulders With Gunjur Utd in 2nd Tier Today
[The Point] Serrekunda East Bi will lock horns with Gunjur United in their week-twelve match of the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League today, Thursday at the National Technical Training Centre in Yundum at 4 p.m

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:24 GMT
Transport Union Tells Police to Stick to Official Check Points
[The Point] The General Transport Union (GTU), after a nationwide familiarisation tour aimed at getting first hand information from its members about the challenges affecting them, has strongly urged The Gambia Police Force (GPF) to strictly stick to...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:23 GMT
GPF Clutches 2nd Triumph in Women's League One
[The Point] Gambia Police Forces on Friday beat Gambia Armed Forces 3-0 in their week-two fixture played at the QCity Sports Complex in Bijilo to secure their second victory in the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) women's league one.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:20:21 GMT
'Jammeh Covers-Up His Lies to Imprison 3 Top Officials'
[The Point] Lawyer Lamin K. Mboge, yesterday in his second day of testimony before the TRRC revealed that former President Yahya Jammeh ordered the imprisonment of former Attorney General Harry Sambou, former Secretary General Njogu Bah and his perso...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:24:27 GMT
Update On Kemeseng Sanneh
[Foroyaa] Foroyaa will continue to monitor the development of this story. Many lessons are to be drawn at the right time for the benefit of all those involved in the matter and the nation at large. Gambia is a country in a state of change politically...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:12:01 GMT
National Federation of Gambian Women Seeks for Financial Assistance
[The Point] National Federation of Gambian Women is soliciting for financial assistance from government and NGOs to help the feredation construct a walking pavement at its market situated at Sukuta.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:10:31 GMT
Govt Honours Scorpions for 1st Afcon Qualification
[The Point] The Gambia government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday hosted the Gambia Senior National Team Scorpions to a dinner in honour of their first ever Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:09:51 GMT
Tax Reporters Extols ADB for Support
[The Point] The president of the Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR) - The Gambia Chapter has strongly applauded the African Development Bank through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs for the unflinching support in training 30 jo...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:49:23 GMT
Second Hand Clothing Dealers Laments Low Sales Amid Covid-19
[The Point] Dealers in second hand clothing in the country have added their voice to current global pandemic wreaking havoc to global economies. It is a fact that many Gambian households largely depend on second hand clothing, as it serves as a perfe...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:49:22 GMT
Fortune, GAF and Real De Banjul Contend for 1st Division League Crown
[The Point] Fortune Football Club, Gambia Armed Forces and Real De Banjul are contending for the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League crown.



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