August 31, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Urged to Visit Latrikunda-Bundung Road Project
Sulayman Jammeh, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Bundungka Kunda Constituency has expressed dissatisfaction and frustration over the slow pace of ongoing… Read more »
Gambia: 'China-Aid Project of Agricultural Assistance Phase 1-2 Objectives Achieved'
The regional manager of Yuan Longping High-tech Agricultural Company Limited (LPHT) at the Maruo farms in Pacharr, Central River Region-North has disclosed that the objectives of… Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Market Vendors Decry High Price of Commodities, Challenges
Vendors at the Brikama Market in the West Coast Region have expressed concerns over what they called 'surge in the price' of basic food commodities in the commercial town. Read more »
Gambia: CBG - Inflation Continues to Accelerate
The Central Bank of the Gambia (CBG) Monetary Policy Committee's economic situation report revealed that inflation continues to accelerate and is primarily driven by strong food… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Gambia: Govt Launches Prorefish Gambia
The minister for Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters, Hon. Musa Drammeh, on 22 August 2023 launched a $25 million project called PROREFISH Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: LRR Governor Urges Timely Tax Payment
Seedy Lamin Bah, the governor of the Lower River Region (LRR) has challenged all Gambians to adopt the culture of paying tax on time. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Gambia: GAMTUB Supports Call for Diplomacy in Niger
Gambia Trade Union Bureau (GAMTUB) and its affiliate worker organisations in The Gambia have expressed their support for the statement issued by the Secretary General of the Pan… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Gambia: Govt Approves Banjul Port Expansion And Sanyang Deep Seaport Development
Conscious of the need to increase the handling capacity of the country's only seaport and decongest terminals, The Gambia Government has approved a Public Private Partnership (PPP)… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Gambia: GRA Top Brass in U.S. for 'Comparative Tax Policy' Meeting
Top echelons of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) as well as senior government officials are currently in the United States attending a specially designed comparative tax policy… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Gambia: Witness Harps On Importance of Budget
Ebrima Sanyang, director of Procurement Policy and Operations at the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA), yesterday testified before the Local Government Commission of… Read more »
Gambia: Yarambamba Residents Raise Concerns Over 'Unreliable Electricity Supply'
Residents of Yarambama Estate have raised concerns with the constant 'on and off' switching by the National Water and Electricity Company's (NAWEC these past days. Read more »
July 31, 2023
West Africa: Regional Maritime Body Appoints Minister Sillah As 1st Vice Chair
Ebrima Sillah, the minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure has been recently appointed as the first vice chairperson of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Gambia: Ferry Service GM Sent On Leave
The Point has reliably been informed that Mr Lamin Jawara, general manager of the Gambia Ferry Services, has been sent on administrative leave effective Tuesday 25 July 2023. Read more »
Gambia: 'Migrants Are Mostly Dynamic Entrepreneurs'
Dr Mamadou Tangara, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, has said that migrants are often the most entrepreneurial and dynamic members of… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Gambia: Direct Aid Hands Over Newly Built Masjid Worth D8 Million to Zaidi Foundation
Direct Aid International, a non-political, non-sectarian organisation on Sunday handed over a newly constructed Masjid (mosque) complex worth D8 million to Bubacar Zaidi Jallow… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Engages EU for More Integration
Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad on Monday revealed that The Gambia has been engaging the European Union to… Read more »
Gambia: PURA Presents 10 Internet Protocol Telephone Sets to GFRS
The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) last Thursday presented ten internet protocol telephone sets to the Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) to set emergency… Read more »
Gambia: Ambassador Jin Commits to Promote Gambia-China Trade Ties
As He Fetes Delegation to China-Africa Expo Read more »
July 20, 2023
Gambia: MoPE Validates Energy Efficient Bill
As government strives to expand energy services to every part of the country, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE) on Tuesday validated the energy efficiency law to enable a… Read more »
Gambia: 'Sukuta-Jabang Roundabout Not Part of Contract for Overpass Erection
Following public outcry over lack of an overpass at the Sukuta-Jabang Roundabout along the Coastal Road Highway, Arezki the construction company has clarified that it's not part of… Read more »
Gambia: 'Citizens' Skillfulness Fundamental Priority to Government'
The minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has disclosed that government's key priority is to create an environment conducive for citizens to exploit… Read more »
Gambia: Trade Minister Hails Jah Multi-Industry Agro-Food Plant As 'Golden Store'
Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, the Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 visited the Jah Multi-Industry Agro-food Plant which is… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Gambia: VP Jallow Presides Over National Business Council Meeting
The Vice President, His Excellency Muhammad B.S. Jallow on 12 July 2023 presided over National Business Council (NBC) meeting at the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference… Read more »
Gambia: Africa50 Deal - Minister Says Gambia Will Have 3 Strains of Cash Flow
Seedy Keita, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has told reporters that The Gambia will get three strains of cash flow in the Senegambia Bridge deal reached with… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Gambia: Sports Ministry Embarks On Tour of Youth, Sports Projects
The Ministry of Youth and Sports under the leadership of Bakary Badjie is currently touring the country for the youth and sports projects being implemented under his ministry. Read more »