IEC registers over 700,000 ahead of Dec. polls
Jul 1, 2021, 2:07 PM
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that 720,394 Gambians have so far registered for the 2021 Presidential Election slated for 4 December.
GRA finance director bags double chairmanship at WCO
Jul 1, 2021, 1:53 PM
The director of Finance and Accounting at The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), AlhajiSaihou Denton, has been confirmed as new chairman of the Finance Committee of World Customs Organisation (WCO). He is also the elected chairman of the World Customs’ West and Central African region.
Dr. Gibba debunks UTG’s claims as lack of integrity, merit
Jul 1, 2021, 1:50 PM
Dr. Alieu Gibba, a senior lecturer and president of the University of The Gambia’s Faculty and Staff Association (UTGFSA) has debunked claims advanced by the university, describing it as lack of integrity and merit.
Man pleads guilty for being in possession of firearm
Jul 1, 2021, 1:47 PM
Assan Camara was on the 29th June 2021 brought before Magistrate F.B. Jallow of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court, charged with possession of firearm without authority, contrary section 8 and punishable under section 25 (2) of the Arms and Ammunition Act Cap 21:01 Volume IV laws of The Gambia 2009.
Darboe recollects Deyda’s fight against injustice As He Visits Victims’ Centre
Jun 30, 2021, 11:29 AM
The secretary general and party leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe with his delegation on a visit to The Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations yesterday revealed that he first became a victim in October 1995 when he wasn’t a politician.
DLEAG arrests notorious drug dealer & wife with cocaine
Jun 30, 2021, 11:24 AM
Personnel of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) have made a major breakthrough as they have arrested Ousman Jatta, alias Eto, who has been described by the agency as a renowned drug trafficker, The Point has been reliably informed.
Mayoress Lowe’s attestation issuance results in legal brawl
Jun 30, 2021, 11:19 AM
The voter's card attestation case brought by two civil society groups against the mayoress of Banjul on Tuesday proceeded before the Banjul High Court.
Kandeh urges party leaders to ask supporters to stop insults
Jun 30, 2021, 10:37 AM
GDC leader Mamma Kandeh has called on party leaders to ask their supporters to put a stop to insults and campaign peacefully and respectfully.
SFD officials assure support in preparation for the OIC 2022 Summit
Jun 30, 2021, 10:31 AM
State House, Banjul, 28th June 2021: On day five of his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E President Adama Barrow arrived in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, where he had an audience with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan A. Al-Marshad.
Ex-soldier on the run, 2 others arrested with suspected cannabis
Jun 29, 2021, 11:19 AM
Operatives of the country’s narcotics agency and other security personnel are manhunting Adama E. Jagne, alias Aduboy, a former soldier of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), who was dismissed from the service on drug related activities; The Point has been reliably informed.
UTG staff agree on sit down strike from Thursday, no exams
Jun 29, 2021, 11:15 AM
At an extraordinary congress conducted by the Staff Association of The University of The Gambia Faculty on Monday, following their ongoing problems with the management, the association says that it has collectively agreed to hold an indefinite sit-down-strike from Thursday until the issues are resolved.
KGV, Banjul Mini Stadium not part of 38,000M square GPA acquisition
Jun 29, 2021, 11:04 AM
The Gambia Ports Authority this weekend clarified that it has no intention of acquiring the KGV or Banjul Mini Stadium as part of a 38,000 square meters extension plan.
Ministry of Fisheries generates over D400M
Jun 29, 2021, 11:01 AM
James F. Gomes, the minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters has informed the lawmakers that, a combined total of D461,621,022.01 (four hundred and sixty–one million, six hundred and twenty-One thousand and twenty-two dalasis, one butut) has been generated in the fishing industry since 2017.
Toastmasters International visits Gambia
Jun 29, 2021, 10:54 AM
Aminata Keita, District 94 director and Gael Ahoomey-Zunu, District 94 Club Growth director are currently on a visit to The Gambia to meet their members -The Gambia Elite toastmasters club in order to explore the potential for growth in The Gambia.
GDC prefers amendment to 1997 Constitution than draft
Jun 29, 2021, 10:51 AM
Ahmadou Kah, deputy party leader No 2 of The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has said that the Draft Constitution was a Barrow Project, a coalition government project and not GDC’s.
Ambassador ARAI meets the Gambian student before her departure to Japan under the Japanese Government Scholarship Program
Jun 29, 2021, 10:47 AM
On June 25, 2021, His Excellency Mr. ARAI Tatsuo, Ambassador of Japan to Senegal, received a visit of a Gambian student, a successful candidate for the Japanese Government Scholarship Programme.
COP26 regional ambassador for West Africa observes increasing desertification in Gambia
Jun 28, 2021, 12:02 PM
Janet Rogan, COP26’s regional ambassador for West Africa has observed the increasing of desertification and soil erosion in The Gambia, anticipating future environmental dilemma.
Sports Ministry under fire over collapsed Fulla Bantang Stadium
Jun 28, 2021, 11:58 AM
Young people in Central River Region (CRR) have expressed dismay over the collapseFullaBantang under-construction Mini Stadium, describing it as unfortunate.