As the fight against drug and related illicit activities intensifies in the country, operatives of the country’s narcotic agency have made another breakthrough, with the arrest of a British national who disguised himself as a philanthropist, The Point has been reliably informed.
Press release :The Government of The Gambia with its ardent desire to open up the country for the upcoming 2021/ 2022 Winter Season and in view of the fact that several of our international source markets are revising their COVID 19 protocols, have revisited the COVID 19 protocols that relate to visitors arriving into The Gambia.
During the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray stated that as the country is on the verge of organising presidential elections in December 2021 and legislative in 2022, no effort will be spared by the government in ensuring that elections are held under free and fair conditions.
Abdoulie Tambadou, the managing director of The Gambia Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), in an interview with Star FM radio, highlighted the challenges his institution faces and the achievements he has scored since he assumed office in 2020.
Justice Landing Sanneh of the high court has set September 29 to deliver his ruling in the University of The Gambia (UTG) case against the University of The Gambia Faculty and Staff Association (UTGFSA).
Press release :Petroleum House, Brusubi, 27 September 2021 -Members of the Security subcommittee of the OICGambia Local Organisation Committee have on Thursday returned from the Republic of Turkey where they underwent a high-level intensive training programme in Security Planning and Management for International Events and Conferences.
Fews weeks after the fire outbreak that ravaged valuable items in Brikama in Kombo Central District, West Coast Region, victims have narrated how the fire incident has affected their lives and livelihood.
A German International Corporation (GIZ) in partnership with ECOWAS Regional Stabilisation and Development Fund (ECOWAS-RSDF) has certified 40 participants after completing 10 days rigorous training and coaching on Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) business loop.
Inhabitants of the five Foni Districts have urged the government through President Adama Barrow to help them with good roads, electricity, gardens and skills centre among others during the latter’s ‘Meet the People’ tour.
The former Justice minister during ex-president Yahya Jammeh’s rule Lamin Babading Jorbateh, on Saturday joined the United Democratic Party (UDP) and anticipated a massive win during the December 4th presidential election.
The commissioner general of Gambia Revenue Avenue (GRA) and also current chairman of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Yankuba Darboe, last week addressed ECOWAS Member States during the WATAF 17th Annual General Assembly Meeting and its 10th Year Anniversary held in Abuja, Nigeria.
All public activities at the Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC) have been put on stand till following a heavy windstorm that struck the country on 7 July 2021.
During the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray stated that Africa is grappling with negative effects of conflicts and insecurity, arguing that the challenge of addressing the root causes of conflict and climate change requires greater global solidarity and UN leadership.
BANJUL, 24 September 2021: In his efforts to broaden and realise objectives of The Gambia’s Foreign Policy, the Honourable Minister of Foreign, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Thursday 23 September held an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, H.E. Mr. Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres.
Press release: The Gambia initiated discovery proceedings before the United States D.C. District Court to compel Facebook to provide content it deleted from the banned Myanmar accounts relating to anti-Rohingya hate speech and incitement to violence.
President Adama Barrow has affirmed that the people of Kiang will never be marginalised during his presidency, claiming that his government will bring rapid development to the door-steps of Kiangkas especially with the provision of good road networks and electricity supply.
Over the weekend, stakeholders from the groundnut, cashew and cereal value chains held a day-long convergence as they anticipate a bumper harvest ahead of the groundnut season.
Hamat Bah, the minister of Tourism and Culture says that the British government has agreed to lift some restrictions on Gambians carrying diplomatic passports.
