May 10, 2022
Gambia: Battling Covid-19 - MoH Embarks On Mass Vaccination Targeting 60 Percent of the Population
The Ministry of Health has embarked on a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign targeting about 60% of the country's population. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Commended for 'Steadfastness'
Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has commended President Adama Barrow for his steadfastness in his deliberation… Read more »
Gambia: Chief Bah Cautions Niani Amid Spate of Fire Incidents
As bush fires and compound catching fires continue to affect lives and livelihood of people in Niani District, Central River Region north, the chief of Niani Pierre Bah has advised… Read more »
Gambia: Noor Aid Doles Out Over D7m Worth of Items to Muslims
In promoting the culture of sharing and caring especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Noor Aid charity has extended magnanimity to needy Muslims with the donation of over… Read more »
Africa: NAO Hosts 18th Afrosai-E 2022 Strategic Review Confab
The National Audit Office of The Gambia (NAO), yesterday hosted the 18th Governing Board Forum of the African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions… Read more »
Africa: Gambia Ranked 102 in World Corruption Ranking, 11 in Africa
According to Transparency International's (TI) latest ranking of the world's most corrupt countries, The Gambia has been listed as No. 102; and only better than 10 countries in… Read more »
Gambia: TRRC Report - Jammeh Appointed GPS Heads Based On Ethnicity, Nepotism
The report of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), has revealed that former President Jammeh appointed Gambia Prisons Service heads based on ethnicity and… Read more »
Gambia: 3 Suspects in Police Net for Allegedly Setting 2 Boys Ablaze
Police in the West Coast Region (WCR) have arrested three suspects for reportedly setting two boys ablaze and attempting to kill them, The Point has been reliably informed. Read more »
May 09, 2022
Gambia: Saudi Approves 905 Gambian Pilgrims for 2022
The National Hajj Commission of The Gambia has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has approved 905 Gambian pilgrims for 2022. Read more »
Gambia: New Energy Minister Tours Nawec Facilities
The newly appointed minister for Petroleum and Energy, Abdoulie Jobe, has on Monday toured NAWEC facilities within the West Coast Region and Greater Banjul areas to familiarise… Read more »
Gambia: Childfund to Establish 5 Child-Friendly Spaces to Contain IDPs
ChildFund, The Gambia Country Director, Musu Kuta Koma-Bah has revealed that her organisation will establish 5 child-friendly spaces in 5 communities that have received most of the… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Commends Religious Leaders for Preaching Peace
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has commended religious leaders across the country for preaching peace, love and generosity, especially during the Holy… Read more »
Gambia: Royal Caribbean Cruise Recruits Over 500 Gambians On Ship Hotel Works At Coco Ocean
Royal Caribbean Cruise Company Ltd. on Sunday May 8 commenced recruitment of about six hundred (600) Gambian youth for various ship hotel professions. Read more »
Gambia: New Public Service Minister Says Teachers Welcome His Appointment
The newly appointed Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery (MoPSARPCD) has said that when his named was announced by the government… Read more »
Gambia: Climate Change Secretariat Concludes Second Sectoral Workshop
The Climate Change Secretariat with support from the Long Term Strategies National Coordinator and Pakau Consultancy, a firm recruited to lead the elaboration process of Gambia's… Read more »
Gambia: CSOs - Barrow Remarks Is an 'Insult to Our Intelligence' As Nation
John Charles Njie, the chairman of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has said that President Barrow's remarks about the media fraternity in giving Madi Jobarteh a platform to… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Extends Olive Branch
Ousainou Darboe Leader and Secretary-General of the main opposition the United Democratic Party (UDP) has extended what seems to be an olive branch to President Adama Barrow. Read more »
Gambia: Prof Gomez Reacts to New Ministerial Appointment
Former deputy vice chancellor of the University of The Gambia, Prof. Pierre Gomez, who has been appointed as the new minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology… Read more »
Gambia: Korean Ambassador Presents Letter to Foreign Minister Dr. Tangara
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara on Thursday afternoon received a copy of the Letter of Credence of the… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - Let's Bury the Hatchet and Work for Our Nation
Mr. President, many Gambians both within and outside the Gambia have welcomed your appointees in the new cabinet with ethnic balance and high caliber people who will help in… Read more »
Gambia: GP Former MD Faces Multiple Counts of Corruption Malpractices, Missing U.S.$20m
The former managing director of Gambia Petroleum Storage Facility Depot in Lamin Mandinary, Saihou Drammeh, and former Operations manager, Lamin Gassama, are facing three counts of… Read more »
Gambia/Sudan: Gambia-Sudan Afcon Qualifier Game to Be Played in Thies
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has confirmed on a post on its official Facebook page that Gambia's 2023 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations home leg qualifier against South… Read more »
Gambia: Hawks Beat Wallidan, Fortune & Brikama Utd Held in Gff 1 Division
Hawks FC defeated Wallidan, while defending champions, Fortune FC were beaten and Brikama United held to a goalless draw during The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division… Read more »
Gambia: Afcon 2023 - Qualifying Matches in June Spread Out to Allow for Friendlies
There will be a constant diet of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for almost a fortnight at the start of next month, according to the fixture list released by organisers. Read more »
Gambia: Kulukochi Utd FC, Gam Rock FC Sail to Gunjur Knockout Semis
Kulukochi United FC and Gam Rock FC on Saturday navigated to the semifinals of the 2021-2022 Gunjur knockout competition after defeating Mighty Ajax FC and Solar Enterprise FC in… Read more »