EU support to foster investments in Culture, Creative Arts and Sports
May 12, 2020, 11:54 AM
Press release #Team Europe is pleased to announce the signature of a new contract with the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).
Senegal confirms 177 new cases of covid-19
May 12, 2020, 11:44 AM
Senegalese Ministry of Health yesterday reported 177 positive new cases of covid-19, bringing the total to 1,886, with 715 recoveries, 19 deaths and 1151 under treatment.
Transport Union forms interim committee
May 12, 2020, 11:41 AM
Members of The Gambia Transport Food, Agriculture and Industrial Workers Union, the biggest Transport Union in The Gambia, on Saturday 9 May 2020 overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to dissolve its executive committee under the leadership of Mustapha Jobe, alleging that the committee has failed in all aspects and dormant in all major national issues affecting its members.
Talibi Vous complement govt’s efforts with D1.4m medical items donation
May 12, 2020, 11:35 AM
In an effort to complement government efforts in the health delivery system, Talibi Vous Foundation (TVF), a non charitable organisation recently handed over some medical items worth over D1.4 million to the Fajikunda Health Centre, Bundung Maternity, Serrekunda General Hospital.
UTG School of Journalism joins covid-19 fight with films on stigma & discrimination
May 12, 2020, 11:32 AM
As The Gambia continues to register new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (covid-19), there is an urgent need for multi-dimensional messaging and sensitisation of communities across various platforms.
Scores arrested over gov’t food distribution in NBR
May 11, 2020, 1:07 PM
After President Adama Barrow launched his government’s ambitious covid-19 food aid initiative worth D734,25, 864 to help (84% of needy Gambian households), many anticipated transparency and probity in the manner the items would be distributed.
Gambia confirms 2 new covid-19 cases, Senegal gets 75
May 11, 2020, 1:02 PM
The Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed two new coronavirus cases in The Gambia. The two cases were both Senegalese, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 20 in The Gambia and one death.
2 soldiers nabbed for allegedly selling Barrow’s covid-19 food aid
May 11, 2020, 12:58 PM
Two serving members of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) have been arrested for reportedly selling 27 bags of covid-19 food aid to a Mauritanian businessman who is currently residing in Barra in the North Bank Region; The Point has been reliably informed.
Covid:19: S.K. Jaiteh gives D512,500; TVF presents medical items worth D1.4m
May 11, 2020, 12:49 PM
Salifu K. Jaiteh, a prominent Gambian businessman on Saturday donated second hand clothings and a cash amount of D40,000 to Mansakonko Area and Kerewan Area Councils as part of his contribution to the fight against coronavirus pandemic in the country. The entire donation is worth D512,500
Finance Ministry gives breakdown of D500m
May 11, 2020, 12:45 PM
Press Release
Quadrangle, Banjul, 10th May 2020 – In line with our commitment to ensure transparency and accountability, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs hereby publishes the itemized expenditure list from the D500 million COVID-19 Health Emergency Fund.
Minister Samateh harps on govt’s commitment to quality healthcare provision
May 11, 2020, 12:38 PM
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the minister for Health has underscored the significant role of government in supporting the provision of affordable and quality health care for all Gambians.
Women activist calls on political leaders to consider women in political participation
May 11, 2020, 12:30 PM
Mbassey Manneh, women activist cum programme officer for Think Young Women (TYW) has called on Gambian political leaders to give women the opportunity to participate in the political arena effectively to ensure their political representation.
In Leadership Lecture, Sabally Inspires Young Africans
May 11, 2020, 12:27 PM
Former Presidential Affairs Minister and International Speaker, Momodou Sabally has admonished young African leaders to remain committed and united in pursuit of their common goals of serving their organisations and communities with sincerity and dedication to duty in their bid to uplift the lot of their fellow citizens.
UNICEF research finds nearly 1500 students have no access to TV, radio
May 8, 2020, 11:58 AM
A UNICEF SMS U-Report reveals that about 1,470 students out of the 10, 000 students who registered for the UNICEF SMS U-Report Poll have no access to television or radio to attend the ongoing lessons organised by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE).
Bakau registers one more covid-19 case, Senegal gets 59
May 8, 2020, 11:55 AM
The Ministry of Health has stated that a new laboratory confirmed case has been recorded in The Gambia from the mass samples collected in Bakau.
1st phase beneficiaries of Senegalese gov’t to receive cash today
May 8, 2020, 11:48 AM
Senegalese ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia, Hon. Bassirou Sene has confirmed that first phase of beneficiaries of the Senegalese government assistance to citizens in The Gambia will start receiving their monies today, Friday.
Finance minister spars with lawmakers on legality of D700m
May 8, 2020, 11:43 AM
It was a heated debate between the Finance minister and members of the FPAC committee, as they sparred on legality of the money used by President Barrow as food aid package to Gambians.
Study shows over 65% of people don’t know signs, symptoms of covid-19
May 8, 2020, 11:39 AM
The UNICEF SMS U-Report Poll has revealed that about 65.5% (10, 000 people) who registered for the UNICEF SMS U-Report Poll said that they don’t know the signs and symptoms of coronavirus.