September 20, 2022
Gambia: 'Your Appointments Are Based On Confidence, Trust'
Honorable Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister for Youth and Sports has reminded the new National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) board that their appointments are based on the… Read more »
Gambia: Modou Joof Signs for Club Rachad Bernoussi
Gambian defender Modou Joof has signed for Moroccan club, Club Rachad Bernoussi from Guediawaye FC in Senegal. Read more »
Gambia: Sanchaba Youths Clinch Brikama League Trophy
Sanchaba Youths FC on Sunday clinched the 2021-2022 Brikama League trophy after beating Manduar United FC 2-1 in a keenly-contested final played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini… Read more »
Gambia: NCCE Chairman Says Govt Must Respect Citizens' Fundamental Rights, Freedom
The chairman of the National Council for Civil Education (NCCE), Alhagie Sering Fye, said to bring to life the basic tenet of democracy, the government as primary duty bearer must… Read more »
Gambia: Hon. Barrow Asks Sport Minister Badjie to Resign Over Wife's Per-Diem Scandal
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Kombo South Constituency of the West Coast Region (WCR), Hon. Kebba K. Barrow, has called for the resignation of Bakary Badjie, the country's… Read more »
Gambia: Lichorr, Boy Abuko Grasp Crowns of Summer Beach Wrestling At Palma Rima
Lichorr and Boy Abuko have grasped the crowns of the Summer Wrestling organised by Japalanteh Promotion in collaboration with Jumbo Company on Sunday, 11th September at Palma Rima… Read more »
Gambia: A Unique Role - Gambian Entertainers Influence Fans to Get Covid-19 Jabs
Local entertainers have disclosed that they used music to positively influence followers to get vaccinated against Covid-19, according to those who spoke to The Point. Read more »
Gambia: 'Good Governance Fosters Effective Participation At All Levels'
Ansumana Ceesay, Senior Program Officer for the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has said that good governance fosters effective and efficient inclusion and… Read more »
Gambia: 'Major Causes of Bank Failure Is Poor Credit Quality, Risk Assessment'
Dr. Paul Mendy, second deputy governor at the Central Bank of The Gambia has said that records have shown that one of the major causes of bank failure is poor credit quality and… Read more »
Gambia: Modou Barrow Guides Jeonbuk to Victory
Scorpions' winger Modou Barrow has guided his South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a 1-0 win over Seongnam FC during their week-32 fixtures of the K League 1 played at the… Read more »
Gambia: Kartong Warns Geology Not to Grant Licence to Mining Companies
Residents of Kartong village in the West Coast Region have called on the Geology Department under the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy not to grant a mining licence to any sand… Read more »
Gambia: Kombo East Inter-Village Tourney Balloting Held
The balloting for the 2022-2023 Kombo East inter-village football tournament was held on Sunday in Kuloro. Read more »
Gambia: Bah Signs Book of Condolence As He Attends Queen's Funeral
The minister of Tourism and Culture, Hamat N.K. Bah on Sunday 18 September 2022 signed a Book of Condolence in memory of HRH Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House in the UK. Read more »
Gambia: GPF Suspends Unofficial Police Checkpoints
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced the suspension of all unofficial Police checkpoints countywide. Read more »
Gambia: Tourism - Non-Traditional Markets Recorded 89 Percent Growth in 2021
In spite of the increase in tourist arrivals by 15% in 2021, all the traditional markets still declined by 35% in same year compared to 2020. Read more »
Africa: Tourism in Africa Following Covid-19
Tourism has been a fundamental component of the African economy for years, with many countries depending on the industry as a primary source of revenue. Read more »
Gambia: High Risk of Waterborne Disease Concerns Due to Massive Inundation Across Gambia
Circulating official reports have raised concerns on the high risk of the outbreak of waterborne diseases across The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: Friendship Hotel Murder Case Lands in Court
Twenty-five -year-old lady was yesterday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court and charged with murder contrary to Section 187 and… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Gambia: NRA Presents Safety Jackets, Torch Lights to GPF
The National Road Authority (NRA) last Tuesday presented safety jackets and torch lights to The Gambia Police Force (GPF) at a ceremony held at the Police headquarters in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: On Drivers Nationwide Strike!
Transport infrastructure is an integral component of the transport system of any country. Read more »
Gambia: Election Watch Committee Holds Retreat On Electoral Reforms
Election Watch Committee - The Gambia, a partnership of 3 youth-led organisations with different expertise and background on Sunday concluded a three-day retreat at Tamala Hotel. Read more »
Gambia: 'Media Plays Vital Role in Lawmaking Process'
A renowned Gambian right activist, Madi Jobarteh has spoken highly of the indispensable role of the media in lawmaking process. He said media creates a platform to collect public… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Gambia: APP Appoints Ebou Gaye As SG
"Following the resignation of Dr. Bai Biran Jagne as Secretary General and Party Leader of the All Peoples Party (APP), the National Executive of the Party held an emergency… Read more »
Gambia: Human Rights Committee of National Assembly Tours Detention Facilities Across Gambia
Members of the Human Rights Committee of the National Assembly have recently visited detention facilities across the country. The visit was aimed at getting first-hand information… Read more »
Gambia: IBU, GRTS Discuss Role of Media in Promoting Peaceful Coexistence
Jeddah-based Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU) in collaboration with the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) last Monday gathered for a four-day forum at the African… Read more »