November 13
Gambia: First Lady Launches National Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Point
In her commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health to keep The Gambia polio-free, The Gambia First Lady Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow yesterday launched the national… Read more »
Gambia: Judge Criticises Minister of Health for Failing to Appear in Aki Case
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Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health has been criticised by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court for failing to appear in the Acute Kidney Infection (AKI)… Read more »
Gambia: Former Acting KMC CEO Detained for Alleged Witness Interference
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The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has ordered the detention of Jaja Cham, the former acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), at Mile 2… Read more »
Gambia: Commission Probes Latrikunda Market Pre-Financed Canteen Construction Amid Discrepancies
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The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has revealed conflicting testimonies regarding the pre-financed construction of canteens at Latrikunda Sabiji Market, with market… Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Hospital Equipped With Oxygen Cylinders to Save Lives
The Point
In a significant move geared towards saving the lives of patients and also complementing government's efforts in the quest to providing quality health services delivery to… Read more »
Gambia: Women and Society - Gambian Mother Shares Experience Raising an Autistic Son Amid Misconceptions
The Point
Sirreh Saho, a devoted Gambian mother, shares the challenges and joys of raising her son, who has autism spectrum disorder, in a society where autism awareness is scarce. Read more »
Gambia: Deputy Speaker Receives EU Delegation to Discuss Electoral Reforms
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Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy S.K. Njie on Tuesday received in audience a high-ranking European Union (EU) delegation led by Ambassador-Designate Immaculada Roca I… Read more »
Gambia: Bai Dodou Fallow Unveils Manifesto As GNOC Election Approaches
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President of The Gambia Volleyball Federation and Director of Scientific Affairs at the Food Safety and Quality Authority of The Gambia, Bai Dodou Jallow, has unveiled his… Read more »
North Africa: Dr. Tangara Addresses Arab-Islamic Follow-Up Summit
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The minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, while speaking on Monday, 11 November 2024 at the Arab-Islamic Follow-up… Read more »
Gambia: GCCI Engages Fisherfolks On Challenges
The Point
In a bid to get first-hand knowledge on some of the challenges affecting local fisherfolks in the country, The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) last week played host… Read more »
Gambia: Trade Ministry Enlightens UTG Students On AfCFTA
The Point
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment recently engaged students in the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of The Gambia… Read more »
Gambia/Comoros: Scorpions Start Training Ahead of Comoros Match
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The Gambia senior national team yesterday started intensive training prior to their 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match at home to Comoros Islands on Friday… Read more »
Gambia: 'Special Economic Zones Can Spot Gambia As Regional Trade Hub'
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Mr. Essa Jallow, deputy commissioner general and head of Domestic Taxes Department has observed that special economic zones can position The Gambia as a regional trade hub,… Read more »
Gambia: African Journalists Visit Jinhua TV & Broadcasting Center
The Point
32 Journalists from ten English-Speaking African Nations, who are currently participating in China Omni-Media Seminar recently visited famous Jinhua Television (TV) and… Read more »
Gambia: Journalist Manneh Case - Judge Urges Out-of-Court Settlement
The Point
Justice Sonia Akinbiyi of the Banjul High Court Annex has urged the parties in the D50 million civil suit involving journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh and Environment Minister Rohey John… Read more »
November 08
Africa: Gambia Summon Star Players As Scorpions Chase TotalEnergies Afcon Qualification
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Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry has named a full-strength 24-man squad as the Scorpions chase qualification for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
November 07
Gambia: IMF, Gambia Reach Staff-Level Agreement On 2nd Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Washington DC with the Gambian authorities. Read more »
November 06
Gambia: U.S.$1.3m Regional Soil Fertility Mapping Project Launched
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The Gambia government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, has launched a staggering US$1.34 million Soil Fertility Mapping Project with support from… Read more »
November 05
Gambia: Hon Fatou Kinteh Attends OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jeddah PS Kah With Hon. Fatou Kinteh
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Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the… Read more »
Gambia: NCCE Engages Stakeholders to Address Challenges Affecting Security in Gambia
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The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in partnership with UNFPA the Gambia, recently held an extensive dialogue on human security with key national stakeholders and… Read more »
Gambia: Mayor Bensouda Donates Football Items to Tankong Kunda FC
The Point
The Mayor of Kanifing Talib Ahmad Bensouda recently donated two sets of jerseys, two balls and two socks to Tankong Kunda Football Club in the Central River Region North. Read more »
Gambia: Luneburg Humiliate Wateva to Reach Bakau Knock Out Final
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Luneburg on Saturday hammered Wateva FC 4-1 in their semi-final match played at the Bakau Mini Stadium to reach the 2024 Unique Group sponsored-Bakau Sports Committee (BSC)… Read more »
Gambia: Utgsu Sports Committee Delivers Verdict On Ecomansa Appeal Against JSA
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The Sports Committee of the University of The Gambia Students' Union (UTGSU) recently delivered a verdict on Economics and Management Students' Association (ECOMANSA) appeal… Read more »
Gambia: Corruption Case Witness Says Over D4m Was Deposited At Central Bank
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The tenth prosecution witness in the case involving three government health officials has stated that four million four hundred and eighty-two thousand dalasis was deposited in… Read more »
November 04
Gambia: Finance Minister to Lay 2025 Estimates of Revenue, Expenditure
Foroyaa
The Minister of Finance, Seedy Keita, is scheduled to lay out the 2025 estimates of revenue and expenditure on Friday, November 15, 2024. Read more »
