[Foroyaa] Gambian President Adama Barrow has signed on Wednesday 25 August the Access To Information (ATI) Bill into Law. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Gambia Press Union in celebrating this landmark develo...

[The Point] President Adama Barrow is set to preside over the launch of The Gambia's road to Cameroon campaign and National Coordinating Committee (NCC) this weekend at the Football House in Kanifing, as the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations edges closer.

[The Point] Janjanbureh Uniting Sustainable Tourism and Community Training (JUST ACT) recently launched an ambitious project geared towards reforestation of mangrove, thereby strengthening local capacities for mangrove protection to secure the liveli...

[The Point] Basori over the weekend defeated Kuloro 2-1 in the on-going 2021-2022 Kombo East District inter-village football tournament played at the Tubakuta Football Field.

[The Point] Music fans in The Gambia and around the globe are mourning the untimely demise of Gambian kora sensation, Tatadinding Jobarteh, who died late Saturday afternoon at age 56 years.

[The Point] Professor Yusupha Dumbuya, leader and presidential candidate for the opposition Democratic Party (DP) has suggested that former president Yahya Jammeh be let free in order to heal and reconcile the nation.

[The Point] President Adama Barrow Tuesday received representatives of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) at the State House in Banjul. The delegation briefed the President on the organisation's plan to set up operations in The Gambia.

[The Point] Washington, DC: The Board of Governors of the IMF has approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) equivalent to US$650 billion (about SDR 456 billion) on August 2, 2021, to boost global liquidity.

[The Point] The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Monday 23 August called for a more dynamic approach in a bid to bolster bilateral relations between The Gambia and the Isla...

[The Point] The managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC), Nani Juwara has stated that The Gambia government through its strategic electricity subsector roadmap is designed to provide universal access to electric...

[The Point] The Gambia National Women's Team, the Queen Scorpions, began preparations for the start of the African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers in October 2021.

[The Point] The Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) recently concluded its business outreach to various regions meant to sensitise women in businesses.

[The Point] Project Steering Committee (PSC) for a United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) project that aims at strengthening the economic and social rights of vulnerable groups whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted by the con...

[The Point] The Gambia has registered 31 new cases (cumulative cases, 9,470) according to the 359th national situation report since the confirmation of the first case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in The Gambia, on the 16th March 2020.

[The Point] A total of 13 West African countries including The Gambia are currently meeting in Burkina Faso with a view to validating the Diagnostic Study on the Movement of Small-scale Cross-border Women Traders in ECOWAS

[The Point] Gambian striker Pa Dibba has extended his stay in Turkey after signing for Turkish side Eyüpspor on Tuesday.

[The Point] Access to efficient and effective electricity is a critical component in any nation's development.

[The Point] The Gambia Government has disposed off three Russian-made aircraft that belonged to former Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh.

[Foroyaa] Public InstitutionsAugust 25, 2021

[Foroyaa] The Gambia has on Wednesday 25th August registered ten (10) COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to three hundred and eleven (311).

[Foroyaa] Preparing a register of voters is not a one day affair. It is not limited to the listing of voters at registration centres. For the process to be transparent, free and fair it must be open to scrutiny.

[Foroyaa] The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Tuesday said it will carry out enforcement action against vendors and fuel peddlers selling fuel from residences or garages, and those found wanton may have their fuel seized and be prosecuted ac...

[Foroyaa] A Project Steering Committee (PSC) for a United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) project that aims at strengthening the economic and social rights of vulnerable groups whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted by the com...

[The Point] At least 25 participants recently reviewed the Code of Conduct (CoC) for youth, media practitioners and peace messengers ahead of December general elections at a ceremony held at a hotel in Kololi.

[The Point] Medical FC on Sunday defeated Kunta Kinteh FC 2-0 in their promotion play-off match played at the Jarra-Soma Mini Stadium to gain promotion to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League.

[The Point] Gambian striker Assan Ceesay on Saturday scored to register back-to-back goals for his Swiss topflight side FC Zurich during their 2-1 home win over Grasshoppers in the week four fixture of the Swiss Super League played at the Letzigrund.

[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League Champions Fortune FC have announced the signing of Ebrima Sohna.

[The Point] Marie Sock-Jobarteh, independent aspirant presidential candidate, has said she will contest in the December 4th presidential election and will not back any presidential candidate.

[The Point] The minister for Youth and Sports has outlined the importance of youth participation in electoral processes and other national development activities.

[The Point] Desertification and land degradation are not just natural phenomena. They are the outcomes of long-term over-exploitation and mismanagement of fragile ecosystems.