September 03
Gambia: Leaders of Dock Workers Want the President to Reform Stevedoring [document]
Foroyaa
The leadership of The Gambia Dock and Maritime Workers want President Barrow to consider reforming stevedoring in The Gambia to become independent. Read more »
Gambia: Progressive Movement Urges Government to Address Lack of Control of Exchange Rate
Foroyaa
Ousman Jallow, the Chairperson of the Progressive Movement of The Gambia, has expressed concerns over the instability and rampant deflation within the country's foreign exchange… Read more »
September 02
West Africa: Good Morning Mr President - Cooperation Between Gambia, Spain and Saudi Arabia
The Point
Mr President, the visit of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to discuss migration issues and explore solutions is a commendable initiative. Read more »
Gambia: Health Officials Call for 'Behavioural Change' to Curb Tobacco Abuse in Gambia
The Point
Health officials at the Ministry of Health have renewed the call for behavioural change and collaborative efforts to curb the growing abuse of tobacco related products in The… Read more »
Gambia: Outgoing Senegalese Diplomat Extols Gambia Duty
The Point
Outgoing Senegalese High Commissioner to The Gambia has acknowledged the warmth and hospitality of Gambians during his five-year term in the country, further extoling his Gambia… Read more »
Gambia: US-Based Gambian Mariama Jallow Calls for Support to Underprivileged, Disabled
The Point
US-based Gambian Mariama Jallow has called for urgent support to aid the disabled, orphans, and vulnerable families in The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: Gambians in Ireland to Enjoy Flexible Employment Permits
The Point
Several Gambians in Ireland are pleased and delighted over the government's unexpected new Act that will eventually allow a "more modern and flexible employment permits system". Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Launches Study On Crèche Facilities in Higher Education Institutions
The Point
The Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has launched a project that focuses on the study on Crèche facilities in Higher Education… Read more »
Gambia: Sjag Elects New Executive
The Point
Sports Journalist Association of The Gambia (SJAG), on Saturday elected new executive members that will stair the affairs of sports journalists in the country. Read more »
Gambia: 'Dictatorship Could Be Reinstalled If...'
The Point
The mayor of the Kanifing Municiplaity, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has asserted that without reforms dictatorship could be easily restored and continued. He made this remark during his… Read more »
Gambia: Türkiye Embassy Observes Victory Day
The Point
The Turkish Embassy in Gambia on Friday observed the 102nd Anniversary of the historic Turkish Victory Day; which celebrates the bravery, steadfastness and fierce protectiveness of… Read more »
Gambia: National Responsibility At Stake
The Point
The current politically frivolous and legally limited governance atmosphere, have put The Gambia in a critical crossroads and in a CATCH 22 situation. We are witnessing the looming… Read more »
Gambia: U-20 Continue Preparations Ahead of Wafu U-20 Tournament
The Point
The Gambia U-20 team continued their technical preparations ahead of the forthcoming WAFU U-20 tournament with a dominant 3-0 win over the League Selection team on Saturday at the… Read more »
Gambia: GPF Validates Police Bill
The Point
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) with support by the GIZ Police Programme, a German Development Agency dedicated to improving police effectiveness and accountability recently… Read more »
August 30
Gambia: Presidential Aspirant Urges Govt to Act On Illegal Exchange Rate
The Point
Mr Ousman Jallow, the presidential aspirant for 2026 presidential elections and the chairman of Progressive Movement of The Gambia, has expressed concerns over the instability and… Read more »
August 25
Gambia: What Is the Policy of the Government On Free Education?
Foroyaa
According to a press release from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in line with Basic and Secondary Education Policy, government strictly prohibits the collection and… Read more »
Gambia: Magistrate Krubally Places D12 Million Bond On Man Accused of Stealing
Foroyaa
Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of the Banjul Magistrate's Court has granted bail to one Modou Lamin Baldeh standing trial for stealing the sum of Twelve Million Dalasi… Read more »
Gambia: Bar Concludes Training On Human Rights for Young Lawyers
Foroyaa
The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, concluded two-day training for 20 young lawyers. Read more »
Gambia: BAC's Development Committee Chairman Testifies
Foroyaa
Mr Ousman Bah, the Councillor for Giboro Ward and also the Development Committee Chairperson of the same Council, testified that he was first elected in May 2018 and re-elected in… Read more »
Gambia: Moys Develops Ten-Year National Sport Policy
Foroyaa
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, held a day validation workshop on the National Sports Policy 2024 - 2034 in a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »
Gambia: Judiciary Mourns the Demise of Justice M. M. Sey
Foroyaa
Gambia's Chief Justice, His Lordship, Hassan B. Jallow and the entire Judiciary are mourning the demise of Mary Mamyassin Sey. Read more »
Gambia: Ex-Councillor of Kembujeh Ward Testifies
Foroyaa
Mr Alieu K. Darboe, former Ward Councillor for Kembujeh, on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI). Read more »
Gambia: BAC Councillors Continue to Testify Before Local Government Commissioners
Foroyaa
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday 20th August 2024, continued to hear testimonies from Councilors of the Brikama Area Council on the issues of the geology fund… Read more »
Gambia: BAC Vice Chairperson Admits Lack of Development in Council
Foroyaa
Ismaila Jallow, the Vice Chairperson and Councillor for Suba Ward within the Brikama Area Council on Tuesday, testified before members of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry… Read more »
Gambia: The Country Is Still Waiting for the Publication of Supplement 'B' to the Gazette of 14th August 2024
Foroyaa
It is important to have a clear perspective of where we are in the constitution building process and where we are heading to. A notice to introduce a government bill has been… Read more »