Gambia: FJC Presents Credentials to Zambian Prexy

Her Excellency Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay (FJC), Gambian ambassador in South Africa and overseeing the South African Development Countries (SADC), on Friday presented letters of… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Warns It Could Use Force in Niger

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in an Extraordinary Session in Abuja yesterday called for the "immediate… Read more »

Gambia: TRC Receives Football Materials From Ex-Scorpions Players

As part of their contribution in helping grassroots football development in the country, former Gambian international players have donated football materials to Team Restore… Read more »

Gambia: 'JAC Constituted Contracts Committee Verbally'

Janjangbureh Area Council (JAC) constituted a contracts committee verbally and not formally as laid down by law, which is a violation of the GPPA Act. Read more »

Gambia: Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation Supports Woman With Wheelchair

The Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation for The Physically Challenged through its founder Hagie Drammeh last week donated a wheelchair to Aja Musu Kebba Memba, a native of Lamin village… Read more »

Gambia: 'Art Has Same Methodology With Science'

Hassoum Ceesay, director general for the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and a historian has said that art has the same methodology with science. He added that the… Read more »

Gambia: Amie Barrow Finishes 1st in Women's 200M Breaststroke

Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow, who is fondly called Amie Barrow has finished 1st position in the women's 200m breaststroke with a remarkable timing of 2:37.01 in Heat 1 of the event… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Author to Launch Novel in January

Gambian author Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe is set to launch a novel titled 'They are Born' in January 2024. Read more »

Gambia: MAJaC Rollouts Project to Combat Irregular Migration, Promote Citizen's Participation

Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) has launched a new project aimed at combating irregular migration. Read more »

Gambia: Demba Kunda Koto Health Facility Boosted

Muhammed Singhateh, a native of Demba Kunda and his counterpart from Germany recently extended magnanimity with the donation of essential medical items to Demba Kunda Koto Minor… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Hails NHRC for Achievements

President Adama Barrow has pledged his support to the National Human Rights Commission for it to continue working independently during an annual reporting session with the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Condemns 'Attempted Coup' in Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced it had received news of an attempted coup d'état in Niger with shock and consternation. Read more »

Gambia: Mission Scandal in Washington Created No Reputational Damage - Foreign Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Mamadou Tangara has clarified that the unfortunate situation caused by four top diplomats at the Gambia embassy in Washington had caused no damage to the… Read more »

Gambia: Jonny Gomez Bags Long Service Cricket Award

President of The Gambia Cricket Association, Jonny Gomez has been awarded a long service cricket award by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Read more »

Gambia: M.C. Cham Joins UDP

Former Gambia Democratic Party heavyweight, M.C. Cham Jr, has publicly pledged his allegiance to the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP). Read more »

Gambia: 'U.S. Made Substantial Investment in Gambia's Education Sector'

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Banjul has disclosed that the United States government over the years has made substantial investment in the country's education… Read more »

Gambia: 'Practices at MKAC Could Lead to Fraudulent Gains'

Ebrima Sanyang, a witness testifying before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry at the Djembe Hotel in Senegambia, has signalled certain practices that contradict legal… Read more »

Gambia: Govt, EU Engagement for More Integration!

The Gambia is one of Africa's smallest nations, with a population of just under two million. Read more »

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: China Offers 10 More Scholarships to Gambians

The Government of the People's Republic of China has offered 10 more scholarships to Gambian students to study in various universities in China. Read more »

Gambia: Dida Jallow-Halake: Intellectual Luminary, Pan-Africanist And Accomplished Writer, Educator

Our collective hearts are heavy as we stand on the precipice of sorrow, mourning the untimely departure of the extraordinary Dida Jallow-Halake. Molded from Ethiopian soil,… Read more »

Gambia: Africell to Bankroll Serrekunda West Nawettan Proper

As part of their social corporate responsibility and contribution, the country's leading GSM operator Africell Gambia Limited has agreed to sponsor the Serrekunda West nawettan… Read more »

Gambia: Busumbala Sanjonding, Medina Utd Share Spoils in 2nd Tier Promotion Play-Off Clash

Busumbala Sanjonding and Medina United on Tuesday shared spoils in the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League promotion play-off clash. Read more »

Gambia: KAC Non-Complaint - Witnesses

Witnesses have told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) that the Kerewan Area Council has not been compliant. Read more »

Gambia: Brikama Utd Win Women's League Two Trophy

Brikama United have won the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division League Two trophy after their 1-1 draw against Trust Academy at the Box Bar Mini… Read more »