June 16, 2022
West Africa: Govt Agrees to Implement ECOWAS Court Decisions On Impunity
The government of The Gambia has agreed to implement decisions of the ECOWAS Court of Justice on ending impunity for the crimes perpetrated against Journalists, as recommended by… Read more »
Gambia: Fertiliser Boosts Crop Production!
Fertiliser is an important ingredient in ensuring healthy soil, thus boosting crop production. Increasing crop yields is essential and key if any nation is ready to produce enough… Read more »
Gambia: Col Njie - SG Personnel Have Undergone Rigorous Transformation Stages
Sait Njie, the commanding officer of the State Guard Battalion said since the change of government in 2017, personnel of the SG Battalion have gone through various transformation… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Gambia: National Environmental Agency Cleans Oil Spill in Kunkujang #AfricaClimateCrisis
State agencies have begun mass clean-up exercise at the river banks of Kunkujang Jattaya after a vessel, MT ST Stura spilled oil into the area riverside. Read more »
Gambia: Peace Hub Gambia Holds Walk for Peace March-Past
Peace Hub The Gambia last Saturday organized a walk for peace march from Traffic Light to West field. The event was designed to create a platform for young potential/emerging… Read more »
Gambia: Prosecution Witness Continues Testimony
Aminata Othman, the first prosecution witness in the common assault case against Isatou Njie, yesterday continued her testimony before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the… Read more »
Gambia: Study Recommends Establishment Mortality Surveillance System
The joint study conducted by the Directorate of Health Research under the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UK Public Health and Medical Research Council and its partner has… Read more »
Gambia: Gach Global Boss Abubacarr Jawara Continues Testimony in Gam-Petroleum Trial
A renowned businessman, founder and CEO of Gach Global, Abubacarr Jawara, continues his testimony in the Gam-Petroleum trial that is being heard before Justice Haddy C. Roche at… Read more »
Gambia: How to Tackle Oil Spills!
The method for tackling oil spills depends on several factors, including the type and amount of oil in question, location and weather conditions. Read more »
Gambia: No Gambian Among the First UK-Rwanda Deportation Flight
The Point can now confirm that there is no Gambian national among the first deportation flight from the UK to Rwanda following unsuccessful bid by lawyers and other representatives… Read more »
Gambia: IGP's Nationwide Tour Reaches Climax
The Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang continues the final phase of his nationwide tour of security installations across the country, with expected visits to state… Read more »
Gambia: Fisheries Minister Visits Majilac Fishing Investment
The minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters on Monday visited the Majilac Fishing Investment Company limited to get firsthand information about the… Read more »
Gambia: Training of Youth Leaders On Media, Information Literacy Underway
UNESCO, in partnership with Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism in Nigeria through the Peace building Fund, Tuesday began a three-day training on Media and… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Partly Accepts Protection of Media Freedom
The government of The Gambia has not fully accepted the TRRC recommendation to reform the Criminal Code to fully protect media freedom and freedom of expression, in particular… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Gambia: Let's Support Our Market Vendors!
Supporting women in development is key in any meaningful development. Read more »
Gambia: WB Says Gambia Needs Scale Resilience to Respond to Shocks
The World Bank's Gambia Economic Update report has indicated that creating scale-space will be important to support counter-cyclical policies in the face of external shocks. Read more »
Gambia: Some CRR Farmers May Skip Rainy Season Due to Lack of Seeds, Fertiliser
Some farmers in Central River Region (CRR) of The Gambia have said that they may boycott this year's farming season due to lack of seeds and the high cost of fertiliser in the… Read more »
Gambia: Vendors At Sukuta-Salagi New Market Call On Govt to Retain Their New Market, Support Them
Several women vendors at the Sukuta-Salagi newly established market have called on The Gambia government to retain their new market and help them in building the market to improve… Read more »
Gambia: 'VP Joof May Face Tough Challenges for Being Blunt'
Karamo Njie, the spokesperson for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in the North Bank Region (NBR) has said Vice President Badara would face tough challenges for being blunt about… Read more »
Gambia: WB Approves U.S.$68 Million to Support Diversification of Tourism
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved on June 9, a $68 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support… Read more »
Gambia: Security Adviser - Gambia Moving On Right Track Towards Achieving SSR
Retired Colonel Momodou Badjie, President Adama Barrow's national security advisor, said the country is moving on the right track to achieving one of President Barrow's 2016… Read more »
Gambia: Let's Support Our Market Vendors!
Supporting women in development is key in any meaningful development. Read more »
June 13, 2022
Gambia: UK Court Allows Transfer of Senegambian Refugees to Rwanda
Following a protracted, prolonged and fierce legal battle challenging the transfer to Rwanda of hundreds of asylum seekers who crossed the English Channel via France to the UK, the… Read more »
Gambia: Pre-Departure Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S. Lifted Effective June 12, 2022
The CDC order from December 2, 2021, requiring persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On 'Set-Settal' (Cleanliness), Presidential Motorcade and Fertilisers
Mr. President, the rainy season has begun and it's important for everybody to make sure that his/her house and environs are cleaned especially the markets and streets. Read more »