August 16, 2022
Gambia: Over D23 Million Nbr Governor's Offices and Residence Completed
After almost two years of construction, the newly D23, 113, 750 million office complex and residence, for the Governor of North Bank Region {NBR), has been completed Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Tendering of Contacts, Accidents & New Birth Registration Exercise
Mr. President, the importance of tendering contracts to The Gambia Public and Procurement Authority (GPPA) which is the rightful authority can't be over emphasised. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Sierra Leone: Gambia High Commission Issues Security Alert to Citizens in Sierra Leone
The Gambia High Commission in Sierra Leone has advised all Gambians in the country to stay at home and avoid non-emergency travels, until further notice, amid violent protests in… Read more »
Gambia: NDMA - Flash Floods Affect 40,501 People
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has released its situational report which indicates The Gambia's latest flooding as the worst in nearly half a century. Read more »
Gambia: Brufut Fish Smoking House Inaugurated
The Brufut Fish Smoking House funded by KFW under the Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development in fragile regions within the ECOWAS Member States (FRSD) and The German… Read more »
South Africa/Gambia: Kajally Drammeh Starts in Cape Town Defeat to Swallows
Gambian international winger, Kajally Drammeh was handed his first start of the season during his South African side, Cape Town City 3-2 defeat over Swallows FC in their DStv… Read more »
Gambia: Gina Bass Wins Gold Medal At Islamic Games
Gambian sensational athlete, Gina Bass on Thursday 10 August 2022 won a gold medal at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkey with a timing of 20:63 in the women's 200-meter… Read more »
Gambia: Justice Jobarteh Warns Sainabou & Co Will Be 'Automatically' Bailed If State Fails... ?
Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, the vacation judge who was appointed by the country's Chief Justice to preside over the bail application filed by Sainabou Mbye, Cherno Mbye and Kibili… Read more »
Gambia: Alassan Jatta Scores in Viborg UEFA Conference League Win Over B36 Tórshavn
Gambian striker, Alassana Jatta scored for his Danish side, Viborg FF during their 2-1 win at Faroese side, B36 Tórshavn in their second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Artiste Establishes Record Label to Help Artistes
In an effort to contribute to upgrading artistes to produce quality music, Ousman Jallow, founder of the 220 Record label has said that the purpose of creating the record label was… Read more »
Gambia: 4 State Guard Soldiers Died in Fatal Accident
A fatal car accident has claimed the lives of four State Guards soldiers of The Gambia Armed Forces yesterday, The Point has been reliably informed. Read more »
Gambia: Misira Utd, Global FC Sail to 2nd Round of Gunjur Nawetan Qualifiers
Misira United and Global FC on Wednesday sailed to the second round of the 2022-2023 Gunjur 'nawetan' qualifiers after winning their qualifier matches played at the Gunjur Upper… Read more »
Gambia: Introducing Gambian Artiste, Lamin Sanneh
Lamin Sanneh is an upcoming Gambian born artiste based in Seattle, USA. He has traveled the world with his family and fell in love with music at an early age. He listened to… Read more »
Senegal: Macky Sall's Chances for 2024
The configuration of the National Assembly, resulting from the elections, is unprecedented in Senegal. The country is going to be governed with a relative majority of 82… Read more »
Gambia: SBNGambia, Businesses Commit to Invest in Nutrition
The SUN Business Network Gambia Chapter (SBNGambia) on Tuesday commenced a three-day re-convergence on nutrition commitment and Terms of Reference (TOR) development as well as… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Remains in Curfew
Sierra Leone continues to observe a nationwide curfew a day after the bloodiest civil demonstration in Freetown and other parts of the country took place in more than two decades. Read more »
Gambia: Lack of Resources May Hamper Investigation of Rare Medical Condition
A retired Gambian public health specialist, Philip Saine, has lamented that the investigation of a rare medical condition among children is being hampered by lack of resources, as… Read more »
Gambia: Caritas Gambia Sensitizes NAMs On Electoral Non-Violence
Caritas Gambia recently sensitised at least ten National Assembly Members to advocate for electoral non-violence. The forum was supported by European Union and organised by… Read more »
Gambia: High Court Strikes Out Lawyer Sagarr's Claim of 'Inhumane, Degrading' Treatment At Mile 2
Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, the vacation judge who is presiding over the ongoing manslaughter charge against Sainabou Mbye, Cherno Mbye and Kibili Dembelly has disregarded the… Read more »
Gambia: IMF Chief Says Use of Stable Coins Rose to U.S.$158.6 Billion in 2021
Mamadou D. Barry, the IMF Resident Representative for The Gambia has recently stated that the use of stable-coins, albeit very limited before the pandemic, more than quintupled in… Read more »
Gambia: On Acute Kidney Diseases Among Children!
Promoting healthy lives and guaranteeing the well-being of all citizens is essential to sustainable development. Currently, the world is facing a global health crisis unlike any… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Gambia: PSV Wellingara Qualify for Topflight Football Next Season
PSV Wellingara has qualified to the topflight (GFF 1 Division League) football next season after continuing with their lead at the top of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF)… Read more »
Gambia: Sand Mining At Denton Bridge Affects 5000 Mangroves
The coordinator of the West African Birds Study Association (WABSA), has raised eyebrows about the ongoing sand mining activity around Denton Bridge, saying the activity has… Read more »
Gambia: Mayor Bensouda Visits Flood Victims, Pledges Support
The mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council accompanied by a high powered delegation last Sunday visited flood victims within his Municipality, acknowledging the challenges that lie… Read more »
Gambia: 2nd Tier - Water Side FC Remain in Relegation Zone Despite Win Over Latrikunda Utd
Water Side FC remain at the relegation zone in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League despite their 1-0 victory over Latrikunda United in their week-32… Read more »