July 06, 2023
Gambia: FAO Backs PPR Vaccination Campaign in 10 Districts
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation through the Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change in The Gambia Project (AACCP) and in collaboration with the Department… Read more »
Gambia: Coach Chorro Mbenga Anticipates Red Scorpions 11th Title Triumph
Chorro Mbenga-Nyassi, head coach of Red Scorpions FC has a strong belief and anticipation that she will guide her side to their 11th Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's First… Read more »
Gambia: WFD Trains Women Councilors On Inclusive Politics, Gender Development
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) on Wednesday 5th July 2023 convened a two-day training on inclusive politic and women empowerment initiatives for Persons With… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Know Contenders for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers On July 12th
The Gambia senior national team is set to know their opponents for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on 12th July 2023, according to news reaching The Point Sports Desk. Read more »
Gambia: Black Stars FC Cruise to 2nd Round of Brikama Nawetan Qualifiers
Black Stars FC on Tuesday navigated to the second round of the 2023 Brikama 'nawetan' qualifiers. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Parliament Chair Welcomes Macky's Decision As Sub-Regional Relief
Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament's Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. said the announcement by… Read more »
Gambia: 2 Arraigned for Obtaining Money By False Pretence
Almamie Darboe and Sainey Manneh were on Wednesday arraigned for obtaining money by false pretence charges at the Kanifing Magistrates' Court presided over by Magistrate O. Jabang. Read more »
Gambia: WoJAG Commits to Support Female Journalists, Improve Gender Equality
The president of Women Journalist Association of The Gambia has spoken highly of the association policies and programmes, saying the association seeks to support women journalists… Read more »
Gambia: Regional Confab for Clearing And Forwarding Agencies Opens in Banjul
A five day international conference for Clearing and Forwarding Agencies from Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding… Read more »
Senegal: Abie Colley Guides AS Bambey to Senegalese Women Division Two League Title
Abuko United midfield maestro Abie Colley has guided AS Bambey to the Senegalese Women Division Two League. Read more »
Gambia: BCC Mayor Urges Women to Harness Political Opportunities
The mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC), Rohey Malick Lowe, on Wednesday 5 July 2023 pointed out that there is no reason why women should not seize the opportunity and the… Read more »
Gambia: Why Natural Disasters Seem Worse Than Our Most Dire Predictions!
Just recently, the coast of Myanmar was hit by one of the strongest cyclones ever seen in the northern Indian Ocean. A record heatwave spread across Southeast Asia, while the… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Gambia: MoH Lays Foundation for New Mosque At Its Brusubi Complex
The Minister of Health, Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, recently laid the foundation stone for the construction of a mosque within the new complex of the Ministry of Health in Bijilo. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Reacts to Macky's Decision
President Adama Barow has reacted to the decision made by President Macky Sall of Senegal not to run for a third term in office as president, saying it is a "courageous move." Read more »
Gambia: Many Disasters Are Avoidable - Says NDMA Boss
Sanna Dahaba, the executive director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has admitted that many disasters are avoidable, noting since nobody can stop the rains, the… Read more »
Gambia: Registration for Gunjur Nawetan Qualifiers Opens
Registration for the 2023/2024 Gunjur 'nawetan' qualifiers has opened. Read more »
Gambia: On Fishing Vessels' Fine!
Illegal fishing is a serious problem affecting most developing countries especially West Africa. Read more »
Gambia: Ambassador Bah And 15 U.S. Doctors Discuss Strengthening Medical Assistance to Gambia
Washington D.C. 3rd July, 2023: Fifteen (15) medical doctors in the United States under the umbrella of Gambia Collaborative Project (GCP) on Friday morning visited the Embassy of… Read more »
Gambia: 30 GAF Personnel Undergo UN Peacekeeping Operations Training
At least thirty personnel of the Gambia Armed Forces recently graduated after undergoing a two-week training on core competency in peacekeeping operations on United Nations… Read more »
Gambia: UDP Hails Macky's 'Democratic Stance'
The United Democratic Party (UD) has applauded President Macky Sally for his decision not to run for a third term in office. Read more »
Gambia: Musa Juwara Joins Danish Superliga Side Vejle
Gambian international Musa Juwara has joined newly promoted Danish Superliga side Vejle on a three-year deal. Read more »
Gambia: 62 Intending Migrants Counseled, Released On Bail
At least 62 out of 63 intending migrants who were intercepted by the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) have been released on bail, GID has confirmed contrary to previous media… Read more »
Gambia: Update On Redeployment of Permanent Secretaries
The Gambia Government wishes to update the current redeployment of Permanent Secretaries. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Made Significant Move in Latest FIFA Rankings
The Gambia has made significant progress in the latest FIFA World Rankings for the end of June. Read more »
Gambia: Information Is Lifeblood of Democracy - Info Minister
The minister of Information, Lamin Queen Jammeh, has explained that considering the government's commitment to the availability of information and appreciating the reality that… Read more »