July 07, 2023
Gambia: Jizzle Plays At Summerjam, Meets Jamaican Legends Popcaan, Protoje
Young Gambian star Jerreh Jallow, who goes by the stage name Jizzle, days passed performed at the Summerjam music festival in Germany, making him the first Gambian artiste,… Read more »
Gambia: Bakers Union Thanks Govt for Reducing Flour Costs
The Bakers Union of The Gambia extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of The Gambia, led by President Adama Barrow, for its recent initiative to reduce the cost of flour… Read more »
Gambia: Education Column - the Gambia National Library: History, Development and Relevance
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Gambia: Project for Consolidation of Democratic Dispensation in Gambia Launched
The European Union Delegation to The Gambia and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Thursday launched their joint project… Read more »
Gambia: WHIPSO Gambia Supports Needy Families Celebrate Eid UL-ADHA
World Helping Initiative Project Support Organization (WHIPSO) Gambia, a non governmental organisation spearheaded by youth with a solid aim to support the needy, vulnerable groups… Read more »
Gambia: African Europeans When Race Mattered Less
A fascinating history, with a memorable cast of characters, of Africans who had a vital presence in European life. Read more »
Gambia: Drug Free Club Gambia Observes Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug Free Club Gambia recently joined the rest of the world in marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking. Read more »
Gambia: LK Boys to Clash With SK Utd in Kanifing Municipality 3rd Tier Final
Serrekunda United will rub shoulders with LK Boys in the final of the 2023 Kanifing Municipality Third Division League final after winning their semi-final matches. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Gambia: Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Aisha Fatty
The eight (8) criminal charges against Aisha Fatty have been withdrawn by the police prosecution before Principal Magistrate Krubally of Banjul Magistrate Court. Read more »
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: 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 »