August 24, 2023
Gambia: LRR Governor Urges Timely Tax Payment
Seedy Lamin Bah, the governor of the Lower River Region (LRR) has challenged all Gambians to adopt the culture of paying tax on time. Read more »
Gambia: UN Agencies Celebrate International Youth Day
The UN agencies in The Gambia alongside the International Trade Centre recently convened a day's event at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center as part of celebrations marking… Read more »
Gambia: Online Investment Allegedly Scams Gambians, Disappears With Millions
AL and WishM App, which claimed to be an online multimedia company, has reportedly scammed millions of dalasis from Gambians leaving victims desperate and trapped as officials of… Read more »
Gambia: We Stand United to Empower Every Gambian - UN Resident Coordinator
The United Nations Resident Coordinator Desta Tiruneh, has revealed that the United Nations will stand united in the efforts to empower every Gambian transcending the boundaries of… Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Council Forged Documents to Buy 2 Vehicles Worth D1m - LGCI
Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) during Wednesday proceedings disclosed that Brikama Area Council had engaged in forgery to procure and purchase two used pick-ups… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow's Chief of Staff Not Fired
Mod K. Ceesay, the chief of staff at the Office of the President has described as "fake" that he had been fired. Read more »
Gambia: Development of Gambian Football Is My Priority - Says GFF Assistant Women's Football Coordinator
Assistant women's football coordinator at The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Veronic Aisha Malack has stated that development of Gambian football is her number one priority. Read more »
Gambia: Sowe's Ministerial Appointment Attracts Reactions
Gambians have reacted to the appointment of Ousman Sowe, the director general of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) as the new minister of Lands, Regional Governments and… Read more »
Gambia: Sinchu Jola Kunda, Dreamers Secure Spots in Brikama Nawettan Qualifiers Play-Off
Sinchu Jola Kunda FC and Dreamers FC Monday secured their places in the 2023 Brikama nawettan qualifiers play-off after winning their fourth consecutive qualifier matches played at… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Gambia: Barrow to Grace Janjanbureh's Bicentenary Anniversary
His Excellency President Adama Barrow, will officiate the commemoration of the bicentenary anniversary of Janjanbureh, formerly called Georgetown, Administrative Headquarters of… Read more »
Gambia: Wagadou FC Regain Promotion to 2nd Division League
Wagadou FC on Sunday regained promotion to The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League after defeating Sateba FC 1-0 in their provincial promotion play-off final clash… Read more »
Gambia: Let's Preserve Our Coastal Zones!
With over 80 km of coastline, The Gambia is among few African countries that boasts magnificent coastline to visit and relax during holidays. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Congratulates Gambia U-15 for Winning Norway Cup Tourney
The Gambia government through the minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, has congratulated the country's national U-15 team after being crowned champions of the 2023… Read more »
Gambia: Unidentified Corpse Found At Janjangbureh River
Authorities in Janjangbureh, the administrative town of the Central River Region (CRR) have found an unidentified dead body in the Janjangbureh River, The Point has been informed. Read more »
Gambia: NYP, Peace Network Hold Dialogue With Mile 2 Inmates, Present Items
The KM National Youth Parliamentarians in collaboration with Peace Network The Gambia on Thursday held a day-long interface with inmates at the State Central Prisons at Mile 2 to… Read more »
Gambia: LGCI Probes BAC Procurement Activities
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) on Tuesday commenced investigating procurement activities of Basse Area Council. Read more »
Gambia: Ballingho FC Secure 1st Win in Kunbandarr Nawetan
Ballingho FC has recorded their first win of the Kunbandarr Ward Youth and Sports Committee 2023 'nawettan' season after defeating Jigimarr United in their opening game of the… Read more »
Gambia: Foreign Travel Ban Covers All Public Institutions - Finance Minister
The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, says the recent foreign travel ban is not limited to core government entities only, adding it covers all institutions… Read more »
Gambia: Young Woman Gets Supports of 10 African Countries Including Gambia
Damarea Ogbuewu,18, is now the first African competing in more than three global competitions, one being China's Global Bridge Proficiency Competition in the arts category. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS National Office Holds Sectoral Programme Committee Meeting
The ECOWAS National Office (ENO) under the Directorate of Regional Integration of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) on Tuesday, August… Read more »
Gambia: CNAG Calls for Representation, Empowerment of PLWD
Children National Assembly of The Gambia in an open letter addressed to the Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie has emphasised the need for more representation and… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia U-23 to Start 2 Weeks Training Today
In pursuance for a UEFA Pro (education) Coaching License and team building process, the Gambia U-23 head coach Abdou Jammeh (T-Boy) will today, Wednesday 23rd August 2023, kickoff… Read more »
Gambia: GAMTUB Supports Call for Diplomacy in Niger
Gambia Trade Union Bureau (GAMTUB) and its affiliate worker organisations in The Gambia have expressed their support for the statement issued by the Secretary General of the Pan… Read more »
Gambia: BCC Failure to Heed Exposes GPPA's Weakness
Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) has disclosed that Banjul City Council (BCC) failed to adhere to GPPA's advice to employ a procurement officer in purchasing 3000… Read more »
Africa: 'Cuba Is Blood Daughter of Africa'
President Miguel Díaz-Canel affirmed that "Cuba is the blood daughter of Africa, and from it we receive fundamental values", during an official visit to Angola as part of… Read more »