WEEKLY INTER-MINISTERIAL PRESS CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION: 11th SESSION HELD ONLINE, 16th OCTOBER 2020
Oct 19, 2020, 12:36 PM
welcome to the 11th session of the Inter-Ministerial Press Conference coordinated by Ministry of Information & Communication Infrastructure (MOICI).
Gambia gov’t sets social registry body to record households
Oct 19, 2020, 11:56 AM
The government of The Gambia with funding from the World Bank has developed a social registry as part of its move towards an integrated social protection system in the country.
NEDI rolls out five-day entrepreneurship training for youth, women
Oct 19, 2020, 11:55 AM
The National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) has rolled out a five-day training for 30 entrepreneurs (youth and women) within the Kanifing Municipality.
Agricultural committee to embark on 5 days tour today
Oct 19, 2020, 11:53 AM
The Select Committee on Agriculture and Rural development at the National Assembly will today embark on a 5-day tour at Agricultural project sites across the country in order to have first hand information about the projects’ implementation under the Ministry of Agriculture and its agencies.
Over 65% of the population lacks access to electricity -Energy Minister
Oct 16, 2020, 11:45 AM
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy has disclosed that over 65% of The Gambia’s population still lacks access to electricity and where electricity is available, the supply is still erratic with very high tariff.
Saama Kairo Federation supports over 5,000 needy students
Oct 16, 2020, 11:41 AM
In bid to ameliorate the challenges faced by parents amid covid-19 pandemic, Saama Kairo Federation, a local partner to ChildFund The Gambia recently extended support to over 5000 to students in the Kombo East, and Central districts of the West Coast Region.
Libya detains notorious people smuggler Abd al-Rahman al-Milad
Oct 16, 2020, 11:32 AM
Authorities in the Libyan capital Tripoli have arrested a man wanted by Interpol for human trafficking.
NaNA, partners review Community Mobilization Strategy
Oct 15, 2020, 11:50 AM
The National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) alongside the Department of Social Welfare and Department of Community Development are currently on a 6-day Community Mobilization Strategy (CMS) review for Safety Net Project at Foni Ding-Ding Federation in Bwiam.
Good Morning Mr. President: Mandatory facemask wearing
Oct 19, 2020, 11:17 AM
Mr. President, now that your government has decided to relax almost all the restrictions that were put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now left for the populace to follow the WHO preventive measures and health protocols, by compulsory wearing of face mask, cleaning of hands and environments.
Corruption threatens democracy!
Oct 15, 2020, 10:48 AM
Corruption without a doubt is a worldwide, disastrous phenomenon.
Reopening of land borders!
Oct 14, 2020, 10:42 AM
The closure of borders between The Gambia and Senegal has impacted negatively thus amounting to huge economic losses in both countries economies.
On NAFA second cash transfer!
Oct 13, 2020, 12:23 PM
On 27 August, The Gambia Government launched the NAFA Quick Cash Transfer project designed to mitigate the social and economic impact of the people.
Gunjur Utd to begin training for WRC pre-season tourney today
Oct 19, 2020, 12:09 PM
Gunjur United Football Club is set to start training for the 2020 West Coast Region pre-season football tournament today, Monday at the Nyamina Football Field.
Mamin Sanyang scores for Bayern U-19 team
Oct 19, 2020, 12:06 PM
Gambian wonder-kid Mamin Sanyang scored a fine goal for his German U-19 side Bayern Munich during their 2-2 draw against Stuttgart U-19 in a game played at the Rasenplatz 1 VfB Stuttgart on Friday.
Hawks to hold trials on November 22nd
Oct 19, 2020, 12:01 PM
Hawks Football Club will hold open trials for new players interested in joining its setup for the upcoming season on 22-23 November 2020 at Kanifing Estate Football Field.
Work impede at Gunjur Mini Stadium
Oct 16, 2020, 12:48 PM
Work is currently stopped at the Gunjur Mini Stadium, according to news reaching Pointsports Desk.
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Sep 21, 2020, 12:34 PM
