August 29, 2022
Gambia: Diplomatic Efforts Underway to Release 34 Gambians From Dubai Detention Center
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad wishes to inform the general public that it has received information on thirty-four (34) Gambian… Read more »
Gambia: D2.8 Million Restored Sanyang Police Station Inaugurated
The ministers of Interior, Agriculture and the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly were among a glittering array of high-profile guests at the event described as another… Read more »
Gambia: EFSTH, KGH And Others Boosted to Address Shortage of Oxygen
Banjul Oxygen, one of the leading oxygen producers and a Gambian owned company has extended its benevolent gesture to the county's main referral hospital - Edward Francis Small… Read more »
Gambia: MoBSE Needs D2.5 Billion to Eliminate School Double Shift
The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Louis Moses Mendy, speaking to journalists on Thursday revealed that, to eliminate double shift for… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Gambia: Paying a Price - On Monkeypox Outbreak!
Vaccines and anti-virals for monkeypox must be made available in endemic countries in Africa. In three weeks since the first case of monkeypox infection was confirmed on May 7 in… Read more »
Gambia: NAQAA Validates TTOG's Performing Arts, Cookery and Pastry Curriculum
For standard and quality assurance of all qualifications, the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) recently reviewed and validated the Institute of Travel… Read more »
Gambia: Sannehmentereng Development Association Embark On Tree Planting
People of Brufut and other associated bodies under the leadership of Sannehmentereng Development Association last Saturday embarked on a tree planting exercise at Brufut Woodland… Read more »
Gambia: PSV Wellingara Crowned GFF 2nd Division League Champions
PSV Wellingara were on Wednesday crowned champions of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League following a goalless draw in their final league match against Red… Read more »
Gambia: GFF Presidential Election Set for Tomorrow
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) presidential election is set for tomorrow, Saturday, 27 August 2022 at the Paradise Suits Hotel in Senegambia from 8.30am onwards. Read more »
Gambia: 33 Gambian Detainees in Dubai Prison Call for Urgent Evacuation
The 33 Gambian youth who are currently under detention in Dubai prison have called on The Gambia government to save their lives by evacuating them urgently from the Middle East. Read more »
Gambia: Waterside FC, Red Hawks And Wagadu to Play 3rd Division League Football Next Season
Waterside FC, Red Hawks FC and Wagadu FC have all been relegated to their respective Regional Third Division Leagues after their poor exploits in the just concluded Gambia Football… Read more »
Gambia: Jam City FC Survive in 2nd Division League
Jam City FC on Wednesday defeated Water Side FC 3-2 in their week-34 fixture played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium to survive in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division… Read more »
Gambia: YWAG to Commemorate Kunta Kinteh Int'l Book Festival
The Young Writers Association of The Gambia (YWAG) in partnership with Alliance Francais and the National Centre for Arts and Culture in a vision to create a Gambia firmly rooted… Read more »
Gambia: Ex-Banjul North Lawmaker Visits Flood Victims
Ousman Sillah, former National Assembly Member for Banjul North, on Thursday 18 August, 2022, visited the residents of the outlying settlement of Tobacco Road in Banjul that was… Read more »
Gambia: MoBSE Reveals Progress in WASSCE Failure Rate From 9.4 Percent in 2021 to 6 Percent in 2022
During a press conference yesterday, the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), Louis Moses Mendy, said in a bid to reduce the WASSCE failure… Read more »
Gambia: NDMA Releases Situational Report On July Flash Floods
The National Disaster Agency of The Gambia has released its situational report concerning the flash floods that occurred following the heavy July 30th and 31st torrential rains. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Gambia: Literary Column - Gabriel J. Roberts (1926 - )
Gabriel John Roberts was born in 1926 in Bathurst (Banjul). He studied in Great Britain, obtaining a Master's Degree and a Post-graduate Diploma in Education. A renowned… Read more »
Gambia: Sare Gubu Basirou Youth Offers Free Medical Services to Over 400 People
Sare Gubu Basirou Students Association (SGSA) in partnership with Sare Gubu Diaspora and the Village Youth Development Association (SAGYDA) last Saturday offered free medical… Read more »
Gambia: Rural Farmers On Milk Processing Skills Acquisition
The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA) in collaboration with the Small Ruminant Production Enhancement Project (SRPEP) on Saturday, 20th August 2022 commenced training of… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Male U-21 Team Hailed for Participating in African Volleyball Championship
The Gambia Volleyball Federation (GVBF) has praised the National U-21 male volleyball team for the successful participation in the U-21 African Nation Championship. Read more »
Gambia: Sare Gubu Basirou Residents Want Weekly Health Facility to Standard Health Centre
The residents of Sare Gubu Basirou village in the Sandu District, Upper River Region (URR), have called on the government through the Ministry of Health to transform their weekly… Read more »
Gambia: Let's Safeguard Our National Documents!
Statelessness is becoming an increasing concern to authorities in Africa. Everyday, thousands of people are on the move and some of these people are without required proper… Read more »
Gambia: Bombada, Dibba Oil and BK Milan Grip Spots in 1st Division Promotion Play-Off
Bombada, Dibba Oil and BK Milan on Tuesday gripped their places in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League play-offs after finishing third, fourth and fifth places… Read more »
Gambia: 'Deyda Sacrificed His Life to Defend Voiceless' As Pap Saine Testifies in Germany
The co-founder of The Point Newspaper - Pap Saine yesterday testified in the trial involving Bai Lowe in Germany. In his evidence, Mr. Saine told the court in Celle that Deyda was… Read more »
Gambia: Tujereng Nawetan Balloting Held
The 2022/23 Tujereng Youth and Sports Development Committee 'nawetan' balloting was over the weekend held with 16 teams set to compete for the annual wet-season football jamboree. Read more »