GDC condemns “inhuman treatment” of Africans in China
Apr 22, 2020, 1:39 PM
The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) in a press release has condemned “in the strongest word the inhuman treatment meted on Africans by the people of China.”
The Gambian Republic is solid and stable Says Hassoum Ceesay
Apr 22, 2020, 1:37 PM
As The Gambian Republic clocks 50 years Friday, 24 April,2020, Gambian historian and museum curator, Hassoum Ceesay, who is also the director general of the National Centre for Arts and Culture has said in an interview with this medium that the ‘Republic of The Gambia which was declared 50 years ago ‘is solid, sound and stable’.
Transforming energy system could boost cumulative global GDP gains
Apr 22, 2020, 1:33 PM
Francesco La Camera, director general, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said that transforming energy system could boost cumulative global GDP gains above business-as usual by USD 98 trillion between now and 2050.
Ambassador Bootes donates sanitary items to Gambia Police Force
Apr 22, 2020, 1:29 PM
The ambassador-at-large, His Excellency Vincent P. Bootes Thursday donated a variety of sanitary items worth over D50,000 to The Gambia Police Force in the fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic spreading across the world.
UK charters flight to get British people stranded in The Gambia home
Apr 22, 2020, 1:27 PM
The UK Government has announced a charter flight to get British nationals stranded in The Gambia home safely.
GAF dismisses 10 soldiers
Apr 21, 2020, 12:13 PM
The Gambia Armed Forces has dismissed 10 soldiers believed to have involved in extortion, military sources inform The Point.
71 contacts of newly confirmed cases traced
Apr 21, 2020, 12:11 PM
The acting director of Health Services Dr. Mustapha Bittaye yesterday told journalists at a press briefing that they have traced 71 contacts of newly confirmed cases.
Traders call on gov’t to engage landlords in reducing shop rentals amid covid-19
Apr 21, 2020, 12:10 PM
As the coronavirus pandemic affects all sectors including the trade industry, a number of shops and storekeepers along the Westfield-Bambo Highway have called on authorities to negotiate with landlords to trim down shop rentals.
Senegal unveils 200bn CFA to support private sector
Apr 21, 2020, 12:09 PM
The Minister of Economy, Planning and cooperation, Amadou Hott, reiterated the commitment of the state of Senegal to unlock an envelope of 200 billion CFA francs as a “quick cash” to “support” companies in difficulties in the face of the coronavirus.
VP calls on partners to join gov’t fight covid-19, food insecurity
Apr 21, 2020, 12:07 PM
Dr. Isatou Touray, vice president of The Gambia has called on all development partners to support the government technically and financially to accelerate the development of the national response strategy that aims to fight covid-19 and food insecurity.
Amendments to emergency regulations disallow social distancing
Apr 21, 2020, 12:06 PM
The new amendments to State of Public Emergency Regulations issued on 16 April 2020 ‘to ease the burden on citizens as well as accommodate all stakeholders is overriding social distancing, one of the key guidelines to avoid the spread and contracting of covid-19.
Gambian police officer dies of covid-19 in U.K.
Apr 21, 2020, 12:05 PM
A serving London detective from the British Transport Police has tragically died following symptoms of coronavirus.
High Commissioner Taal presents Letters of Credence to Heads of States
Apr 21, 2020, 12:04 PM
The High Commissioner of the Republic of The Gambia to the Federal Republic of Nigeria who is also accredited to 12 other countries and the Ecowas Commission, His Excellency Amadou S.O. Taal, recently presented his letters of credence to the Heads of State of Ghana, Angola and Chad.
Gambia registers 1 new case of covid-19
Apr 20, 2020, 1:04 PM
The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed one new positive case of covid-19, bringing the total number to 10.
Foreign Ministry deplores reported abuse of Africans in China
Apr 20, 2020, 12:56 PM
Banjul, 16th April 2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is deeply concerned by reports it has received on the maltreatment of Africans, including Gambian nationals in Guangzhou, Guangdong Region, in China. According to the reports, Gambians and other African nationals have been subjected to forceful eviction, quarantine and multiple compulsory tests for the coronavirus by local authorities.
Mai urges pursuant of best foreign policy interest
Apr 20, 2020, 12:53 PM
Former Interior minister and President Adama Barrow’s adviser, Mai Ahmed Fatty, has argued that The Gambia must continue to pursue a foreign policy that “best serves and protects our national interests.”
‘Gov’t spends over D143m in fight against covid-19’
Apr 20, 2020, 12:50 PM
Mambureh Njie, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said that as of April 16, The Gambia government has spent D143.3 million on hotel, food and other logistics for quarantine patients and purchased various medical consumables.