August 16, 2022
Gambia: Natives of London Corner Calls On Govt to Construct Proper Water Canal
Over the past years residents of London Corner faced difficulties in accessing a proper canal for the passage of water that sources from Abuko to Kotu during rainy seasons. Read more »
Gambia: First Lady's Foundation Presents Medical Items to Bansang Hospital
As part of efforts to complement Government efforts in the health delivery system, the First Lady's Foundation through support from Zaragoza based foundation, Arambia in… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia U-20 Team Stretch Muscles for WAFU Zone a U-20 Tourney
The Gambia U-20 team is stretching their muscles for the 2022 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament. Read more »
Gambia: Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment Over Raping Minor
Justice Landing M. Sanneh, the presiding judge of the Basse High Court in the Upper River Region (URR), has sentenced one Sailou Jallow, a native of the Central River Region (CRR)… Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Utd Demolish Latrikunda Utd to Grasp 5th Spot in 2nd Tier
Gunjur United on Friday demolished Latrikunda United 4-1 in their week-32 fixture played at the Banjul Mini Stadium to grasp fifth-place in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation… Read more »
Africa: Africa Youth Deserve Better Learning Opportunities
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the education crisis in Western and Central Africa. Read more »
Gambia: 'Women Representation Is Adequately Low in Sectors'
Omar S.M. Gibba, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources has said that the contribution of women should be recognised in all sectors. Read more »
Gambia: Blaise Diagne International Airport Is Senegalese
"Blaise Diagne International Airport is fully sold in 2022," this is the revelation of Doudou Ka, in a note consulted by Bés bi, who underlines that "it is our Airport at… Read more »
Gambia: Message On the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, 15th August, 2022.
Every year on 15th of August, the Catholic Church throughout the world joyfully celebrates and observes the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven. When her… Read more »
Gambia: President Bio Vows to Avenge
As Sierra Leone gradually returns to normalcy after the August 10 violent demonstration that claimed many lives and properties, the president of the nation has vowed to punish all… Read more »
Gambia: GTHI Agro Food Processing Center Construction Set to Commence
The site handing over for the construction of an Agro Food Processing Center at The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI) was done on Wednesday to officially start work. Read more »
Gambia: Mbollet Ba Utd Lift Noran Trophy
Mbollet Ba United on Saturday beat Njongon FC by a goal to nil in the final of the Mbollet Ba Youth and Sports Committee organised and funded 'Noran' tournament. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Convenes Peace, Security, Democracy And Good Governance in Banjul Tomorrow
Abuja, 15 August 2022. A Joint Committee of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West Read more »
Gambia: Gai Construction Awarded Banjul Road Project Without Tender - Report
The National Audit Report of the Banjul Rehabilitation project 2022 indicates that Gai Construction was awarded the contract for the rehabilitation of roads, drainage, and sewage… Read more »
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 »