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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:32 GMT
Health Ministry Rolls Out Vaccination Against Covid-19
[Foroyaa] Following the Launch of COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign by President Adama Barrow, the Ministry of Health has started rolling out vaccination against COVID-19 in all parts of the country since the launching ceremony held on 10th March 2021.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:31 GMT
Wrestling Promoter Decries Losses Amid Postponement of Combat
[Foroyaa] Bai Mbowe, a traditional wrestling promoter who resides in Njoofain, North Bank Region (NBR), has decried financial losses amid the postponement of a wrestling combat he planned to stage.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:28 GMT
Tango Chairperson Urges Journalists to Be Responsible in Reporting
[Foroyaa] Mr Charles John Njie, Chairperson of the Association of Non-Governmental Organization (TANGO), has called on the media practitioners to be responsible in the execution of their journalistic work as the country is gearing up for an electoral...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:26 GMT
GID Opens New Stations to Tackle Human Trafficking, Other Crimes
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Wednesday opened newly built stations in Gunjur and Kartong in Kombo South district in a bid to tackle irregular migration, human trafficking and border crimes.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:23 GMT
Minister Tangara Holds Meeting With CTBTO Executive Secretary
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Wednesday 7 April held an audience with the Executive Secretary, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation, Dr. Lassina Zerbo, ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:22 GMT
The Election Calendar of the IEC for the Next Electoral Cycle Has It Changed?
[Foroyaa] Yesterday, 5th April 2021 should have witnessed the publication of the referendum notice according to the Electoral Calendar published by the IEC in the media in 2020. 5th May to 3rd June 2021 should have been the sensitisation period on th...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:20 GMT
Minister of Defence Sheikh Omar Faye Asked to Resign From His Portfolio
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations has called on Minister of Defence, Hon. Sheikh Omar Faye resign from his portfolio as a minister amid statements he made during an interview he had with the Fatunetwork.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:08:17 GMT
Gambia Registers 59 New Covid-19 Cases
[Foroyaa] The Gambia has on Sunday 4th April 2021 registered fifty-nine (59) new cases of the coronavirus disease taking the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country to five thousand, five hundred and sixty-four.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:56:10 GMT
The Interview - Encounter With Lawyer Malick H.b Jallow, a Shining Practitioner in the Gambia's Legal Fraternity
[The Point] Malick H.B Jallow is a shining practitioner in the Gambia's Legal fraternity. Lawyer Jallow has made a name for himself in the Gambia's legal system due to his hard work, commitment, and dedication to duty especially in advocating for the...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:56:09 GMT
Abou Dandeh Njie Passes Away
[The Point] Former Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) president Abou Dandeh Njie on Tuesday 6 April 2021 passed away. He was 84. He was laid to rest on the same day at Jeshwang cemetery.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:38:01 GMT
CRR Youth Outlines Youth Empowerment Deterrent
[The Point] The Regional Youth Committee of the Central River Region (CRR) on Monday converged at Kudang in Niamina East District to map-out factors affecting youth empowerment in the region.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:58 GMT
'Defence Should Treat Court With Respect'
[The Point] Superintendent Manga, the prosecuting officer in the case involving Musa YalliBatchilly, yesterday advised the defence before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court to treat the court with respect.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:56 GMT
Steve Trawally Scores, Assist in Ajman Win
[The Point] Scorpion's striker, Bubacarr Trawally scored and assisted for his United Arab Emirati side Ajman during their 3-2 away win over Khor Fakkan in their week twenty-three fixture of the UAE Arabian Gulf Pro League played at the Saqr bin Moham...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:55 GMT
Gambia Set for Int'l Friendly Match in June
[The Point] The Gambia national team is set for an international friendly match in June 2021, according to news reaching Points sports Desk.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:53 GMT
URR Governor, Kantora Chief Dragged to Court
[The Point] Samba Bah, the governor of Upper River Region, Batcho Ceesay the district chief of Kantora District and the village alkalo of Garawol village of URR have all been dragged to court, The Point has been reliably informed.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:51 GMT
250 GAF Personnel to Be Trained On Turkish Language
[The Point] As part of a strong bilateral relationship between the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and The Republic of Turkey, the two nations in a fulfillment of a training package, would see an introduction to the Turkish language for 250 GAF men and wom...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:49 GMT
Lawyer Taal Recollects Unpleasant Moments Under Jammeh
[The Point] SalieuTaal, the president of The Gambia Bar Association and a private law practitioner, yesterday meticulously testified before the TRRC how former President Yahya Jammeh used the justice sector to violate the rights of Gambians and to en...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:46 GMT
Action to Resume in Women's League One This Weekend After Easter Break
[The Point] Action is set to resume in the 2020-2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) women's league one this weekend after the Easter break.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:43 GMT
Defence Minister Under Fire Over Comments
[The Point] The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations in a news release says it's is deeply concerned and highly disappointed by the recent remarks made by the Minister of Defence, Hon. Sheikh Omar Faye on the 4th April, 2021 during hi...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:42 GMT
Freetown Mayor Welcomes Mayor Bensouda for a Week-Long Visit
[The Point] Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr welcomed on 5 April 2021 welcomed the Lord Mayor of Kanifing Municipality, Ahmed Talib Bensouda and his delegation to Freetown!

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:38 GMT
Two Nabbed for Illegal Sale of Lacoste With GFF Logos
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) wishes to inform its stakeholders and the general public that an operation led by the Director of Marketing and Communications on Monday apprehended two individuals who are involved in the illegal sale...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:35 GMT
Human Rights Move Up On Africa's Agenda!
[The Point] For decades, the protection of basic human rights in Africa seemed to be championed mainly -- if not exclusively - by a handful of courageous and beleaguered civil society activists.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:34 GMT
NCCE On Voter Sensitization Ahead of General Voter Registration
[The Point] The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has begun a mass civic and voter education outreach targeting 40 major communities in Upper River and Central River Regions respectively.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:32 GMT
Ndow's Upper Basic School Holds Art Exhibition
[The Point] In a bid to unleash and horn the creative skills of students, Ndow's Comprehensive Upper Basic School recently held its 2021 art exhibition at the school grounds in Kanifing South.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:37:29 GMT
PPP Leadership Clamor - Touma Echoes She Is Leader of the Party
[The Point] The People's Progressive Party (PPP's) leadership mêlée has continued to aggravate as Touma Njai reminded citizens at the weekend that she is the interim leader of the PPP.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:55:06 GMT
Ibom Air to Extend Flight Operations to Gambia
[Leadership] Uyo -- Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel has said that Ibom Air, the state-owned airline, will extend its flight operations to the Gambia and other West African countries.

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.



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