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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:18:49 GMT
Gina Bass, the 'Poor Olympian' Sprinter, Goes for the Gold in Tokyo
[RFI] Gambia's track queen Gina Bass, aka the "poor Olympian", is one of four athletes all set for this year's Tokyo Olympic Games as she aims to win a medal for the Gambia in the 200 metres.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:54:24 GMT
Govt Asked to Pay D32 Million to West African Migrants
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has recommended for the Gambia Government to pay thirty-two million dalasi (D32 million) to the West African Migrants, who were murdered in the Gambia during the regime of former P...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:54:21 GMT
Judge Increases Sentence of Man Convicted of Stealing Vehicle to 10 Years
[Foroyaa] High court judge, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has increased the sentence imposed on one Dodou Camara, who was convicted of vehicle theft by a trial magistrate in Kanifing.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:54:18 GMT
Drafting Committee Presents Policy to Defence Ministry
[Foroyaa] The members of the Defence Policy Drafting Committee have last week presented their final draft report of the Gambia National Defence Policy to the Minister of Defence.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:54:11 GMT
BAC Chairman Clarifies Rumours Over Canteen Allocation, CEO's Transfer
[Foroyaa] The chairman of the Basse Area Council (BAC), Foday Danjo, has cleared the air on rumours circulating over canteen allocation at Basse's newly constructed market and transfer of the council's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:54:04 GMT
TRRC Has Concluded Focus On the Victims
[Foroyaa] Three years of testimony has caused the tears of the victims to dry up and their hearts are now losing hope of redress.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:27:52 GMT
Sixteen Covid-19 Patients Are Currently On Oxygen Therapy
[Foroyaa] Health Authorities have on Friday 16th July 2021 reported that sixteen (16) COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen therapy.Rank    ( + / - )

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:27:58 GMT
Father Peter Gomez Laid to Rest
[Foroyaa] The late Fater Peter Gomez, who passed away on the1st July, 2021, was on Friday 16th July 2021 laid to rest.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:27:55 GMT
Health Ministry Introduces Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine in the Gambia
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Health has informed the general public that they have on Saturday 17th July, 2021 introduced the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in The Gambia.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:58:58 GMT
Concerns Mount As More People Testing Positive for Covid-19 Gambia
[The Point] The Ministry of Health says in a news release that The Gambia is currently experiencing a rapid increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, and thus causing concern.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:59:01 GMT
'Touray's Conviction Victory for Gambia's Justice System'
[The Point] Sheriff Kijera, chairman of Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Right Violations has stated that Yankuba Touray's conviction is a victory for The Gambia's justice system, arguing that the rule of law has taken it course on Touray and it al...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:59:01 GMT
Human Rights Groups Hail Verdict Against Yankuba Touray
[The Point] Following the murder conviction of Yankuba Touray, former top military junta member of the defunct Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC), and Minister of Local Government and Lands; human rights groups across Europe, United Stat...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:09:01 GMT
GCCI President Extols GRA for Transparency in Tax Admistration
[The Point] The president of Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Edi Mass Jobe, who is also chairman of Atlas Energy Group has strongly commended the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) for its transparency in tax administration.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:09:00 GMT
Spotlight - Black Thunder, Revolutionary Artiste Philanthropy
[The Point] Born in the northern part of The Gambia, Saikou Kanteh, popularly known as Black Thunder, is a songwriter, Afro- Reggae and Dancehall artiste based in Bern, Switzerland.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:55 GMT
GFF to Expand 1st and 2nd Division Leagues Next Season
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) will expand both the first and second division leagues next season.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:53 GMT
Comprehensive Health Education Co-Creational Forum Kicks-Off
[The Point] A weeklong Comprehensive Health Education (CHE) workshop organised by the Curriculum Research, Evaluation and Development Directorate (CREDD) unit of Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) Monday kicked-off at National Nutritio...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:51 GMT
Falcons Edge Closer to Gain Promotion to 1st Division
[The Point] Falcons are edge closer to gain promotion to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League after defeating Steve Biko 2-1 in their week twenty-seven fixture played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on Wednesday.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:48 GMT
Wallidan Eye to Convalesce in 1st Tier
[The Point] Wallidan FC are eyeing to recover in the ongoing Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League when they rub shoulders with Waa Banjul in their week twenty-four clash today, Friday at the Independence Stadium in Bakau at 8 p.m.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:47 GMT
Special Edition On Eid-Al-Adha
[The Point] Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event. Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is ...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:44 GMT
Moherst Launches National TVET Alumni Network
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) in collaboration with International Trade Centre (ITC) on Thursday launched the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training at a ceremony held at th...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:41 GMT
Profile - Ebrima Sorry Buaro Set to Break Olympics Record
[The Point] Gambia's top swimmer, Ebrima Sorry Buaro has set his sight on securing the best timing of his career to date when he competes at this year's Tokyo Olympic Games in Gambian colours. He is currently in high gear in his preparations for the ...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:39 GMT
Red Cross to Disburse D13m to 500 Windstorm Victims
[The Point] The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) on Thursday 15 July 2021 announced its plans to distribute D13 million dalasis among 500 hundred windstorm victims across the country.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:08:35 GMT
UN SG - Young People Still Face Disproportionate Levels of Unemployment
[The Point] The United Nations Secretary General has deplored the plight of young amid Covid-19 pandemic, saying young people still face disproportionate levels of unemployment and under-employment before the pandemic.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:50:36 GMT
Yankuba Touray Sentenced to Death in Gambia
[JusticeInfo.net] On July 14, Yankuba Touray was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. The former Minister of Local Government in the early days of Gambia's military junta is the first former senior member of Yahya Jammeh's regime to be trie...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:49:56 GMT
Gambia Registers 3 New Covid-19 Related Deaths, 107 New Cases
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Thursday 14th June 2021 registered three (3) new COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths since March 2020 to one hundred and eighty-eight (188).

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:49:53 GMT
Health Ministry Raises Concern Over Rapid Increase in Covid-19 Positive Cases
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Health Thursday 14th July 2021 raised concern over the rapid increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the Gambia.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:49:47 GMT
Father Peter Gomez to Be Laid to Rest Tomorrow
[Foroyaa] The late Father Peter Gomez, who passed away on the 1st July, 2021, will be laid to rest tomorrow.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:23:59 GMT
S/K East Bi Stun Gunjur Utd to Increase 2nd Tier Survival Aspirations
[The Point] Serrekunda East Bi on Tuesday stunned Gunjur United 2-1 in their week twenty-seven clash played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau to increase their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League survival aspirations.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:23:57 GMT
Musa Juwara Joins Crotone On Loan
[The Point] Gambian international Musa Juwara has been sent on a season long loan to Italian Serie B club FC Crotone on Tuesday.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:23:54 GMT
NJDRR -Gambia Chapter Meets GPU Officials
[The Point] Members of the Network of Journalists on Disaster Risk Reduction (NJDRR) Gambia chapter on Wednesday called on officials of The Gambia Press Union at its Fajara office.



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