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24 fresh covid-19 cases confirmed as Health Ministry calls for ‘stringent’ lockdown
Jul 24, 2020, 12:36 PM

The Gambia yesterday confirmed 24 new cases of covid-19, bringing the country’s total number of infections to 170, with 5 deaths, sources emanating from the Ministry of Health confirmed to The Point.

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Resident Doctors fault gov’t as 60 health workers quarantined
Jul 24, 2020, 11:41 AM

The Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) - The Gambia has blamed The Gambia government for allowing public gatherings without proper social distancing and use of facemasks.

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Deputies approve D2bn Supplementary Bill
Jul 24, 2020, 11:27 AM

Legislators at the National Assembly Wednesday night approved D2,845,000,000.00 as the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (SAB) for 2020 with amendments.

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Lab technician brands Jammeh's HIV/AIDS treatment false
Jul 24, 2020, 11:08 AM

Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) lab technician, Landing Momodou Faal, yesterday testified against former President Yahya Jammeh's HIV/AIDS Alternative Treatment in 2007, admitting there is no cure for the disease.

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Gambian mission in Brussels advises gov’t on travel measures
Jul 24, 2020, 10:56 AM

Gambia’s mission in Brussels and European communities has given an advisory on travel measures to the Gambia government and the general public.

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One year on, circumstances surrounding Ousman Darboe’s death still unknown
Jul 24, 2020, 10:52 AM

Binta Jaiteh, the widow of the late Ousman Darboe, a Sierra Leonean national who died last year has claimed that their family is yet to receive any investigation or post-mortem reports suggesting the cause of her late husband’s death.

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GPA boosts BCC with 2 waste compactor trucks
Jul 24, 2020, 10:36 AM

The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) on Thursday handed over two waste collection vehicles to Banjul City Council (BCC).

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Gambia’s overall covid-19 cases is 146
Jul 23, 2020, 10:48 AM

The Ministry of Health sources on Wednesday revealed that The Gambia has recorded 14 new cases of covid-19.

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Barrow leads tribute for legendary footballer Biri Biri
Jul 23, 2020, 10:47 AM

Gambian legendary footballer, Alh. Momodou Njie, alias Briri Biri was laid to rest on Wednesday 22 July 2020 at the Jeshwang Cemetery, with President Adama Barrow leading a tribute at his memorial service.

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Youth groups demand resignation of Sports minister
Jul 23, 2020, 10:44 AM

Youth representatives from a wide spectrum of youth movements in The Gambia including some regional youth chairmen, are demanding the immediate resignation of Hadrammeh Sidibeh, the country’s minister for Youth and Sports.

Victim recounts encounter with Jammeh during HIV/Aids herbal treatment
Jul 23, 2020, 10:34 AM

An anonymous witness, who appeared before the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) recently narrated how he was diagnosed with the HIV/AIDS and his subsequent encounters with former president Yahya Jammeh while administering his alternative treatment in 2007.

Trade Ministry lifts prohibition on export trade of essential commodities
Jul 23, 2020, 10:24 AM

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has announced the lifting of the prohibition on export and re-export trade of essential commodities with immediate effect.

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Gambia gets 10 new ambulances
Jul 23, 2020, 10:21 AM

On Monday 20 July 2020, the second largest cargo plane (Antonov AN-124 Ruslan plane) in the world arrived at the Banjul International Airport from Ankara, Turkey with 10 well-equipped ambulances that will allow intensive care treatment (ICU) en route, and critical lifesaving medical equipment and supplies for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and other health conditions.

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Witness accuses Jammeh of inappropriate conduct
Jul 22, 2020, 11:03 AM

An anonymous witness testified yesterday before the TRRC, alleging that former President Yahya Jammeh used to massage the private parts of patients living with HIV/AIDS in his Alternative Treatment programme.

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GAMWORKS meets Jambanjelly over drainage system
Jul 22, 2020, 10:58 AM

The community of Jambanjelly on Tuesday held a meeting with officials of GAMWORKS at the village over a recent flooding that was blamed on the “poor constructed drainage” system.

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