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MOI & UNDP set to launch the Prisons Rapid Assessment Report, others
Mar 23, 2021, 12:09 PM

Banjul, 22nd March 2021– The Ministry of Interior (MOI) is set to launch the Prisons Rapid Assessment Report, Photobook and Documentary with the support of UNDP on Wednesday 24th March 2021 from 8:30am to 1pm.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia makes vaccination a must and other criteria for Hajj 2021
Mar 23, 2021, 11:47 AM

Announcing the schedule of this year's pilgrimage, the Hajj Committee of India said that it will take place under special circumstances with special norms, rules and regulations, eligibility, criteria and age restrictions.

Senegalese allegedly killed in Bansang
Mar 23, 2021, 11:38 AM

According to our source, a Senegalese was found dead on the street of Bansang, a provincial town in the Central River Region (CRR), with many suspecting foul play.

WAII
‘Over 1m people die each year of road traffic crashes’
Mar 23, 2021, 11:32 AM

The first deputy governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Dr. Seeku A.K. Jabbie, has disclosed from the World Health Organisation (WHO), report that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes globally.

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APRC says draft constitution’s retroactive clause is witch-hunt
Mar 22, 2021, 11:27 AM

Fabakary Tombong Jatta, the leader of the opposition Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) has affirmed that the retroactive aspect of the Draft Constitution is purposely designed to witch-hunt certain individuals, saying constitutions are not meant to target individuals.

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3 deaths as Yundum Barrack UBS excursion turns tragic
Mar 22, 2021, 11:19 AM

A boat carrying students from Yundum Barrack Upper Basic School students capsized at the Laminkoto-Janjanbureh Ferry Crossing Point, killing three people, The Point has been reliably informed.

GPA Memebers
GPA pays D50m dividend to gov’t
Mar 22, 2021, 11:12 AM

The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) on Friday paid D50 million to government as dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019.

Political Parties
Political parties renew commitment to peaceful elections
Mar 22, 2021, 11:00 AM

As a forum for dialogue among political party leaders to promote a level ground for multi party contest and peaceful co-existence among members, the Inter- Party Committee (IPC), over the weekend held an Inaugural Quarterly Breakfast Meeting under the theme: ‘Commitment to Peaceful Elections’ through collective implementation of the MoU and Code of Conduct signed by registered political parties at the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference Centre.

Covid 19
Covid-19: Gambia registers 39 new positive cases
Mar 22, 2021, 10:54 AM

The Gambia has registered 39 new positive cases, bringing the total number of cases ever registered in the country since March 2020 to 5, 255.

Rana Adib
Ren-21 executive director calls on countries to accelerate efforts towards energy transition
Mar 22, 2021, 10:47 AM

Rana Adib, executive director of the renewable energy 21 has called on countries around the world to accelerate their efforts towards energy transition without delay.

CSOS and Govt
Strengthening access to quality comprehensive health education forum wraps-up with CSOs, gov’t
Mar 22, 2021, 10:42 AM

 The Curriculum Research, Evaluation and Development Directorate (CREDD), a unit under Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) on Wednesday wrapped up its Strengthening Access to Quality Comprehensive Health Education in The Gambia dissemination forums.

sheriff Kijira
Justice catching up with Yahya Jammeh
Mar 19, 2021, 12:10 PM

The chairperson of the Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations said this week that the long arm of justice is catching up with ex-president Yahya Jammeh for crimes he committed while in office.

Mambury Njie
Gambia to harness diplomacy to resolve transit trade barriers   
Mar 19, 2021, 12:05 PM

The Gambia’s Finance Minister Mamburry Njie and the Commissioner General of The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, have reassured the Malian delegation in the country of firm commitment to use diplomacy to resolve the obstacle on transit trade barriers via Senegal to Mali.

Sherriff Sonko
Sonko wins against UDP
Mar 19, 2021, 12:01 PM

The Supreme of The Gambia Thursday ruled that Sheriffo Sonko, the chairman of the Brikama Area Council should keep his job following his sacking by the United Democratic Party (UDP).

Adji Sarr
Ousmane Sonko’s accuser Adji Sarr speaks
Mar 19, 2021, 11:57 AM

The woman who accused Senegalese opposition leader of rape has spoken with fresh allegations.

Hajji Jawara
Consul General urges Gambians to unite, respect leadership
Mar 19, 2021, 11:50 AM

The Gambia Consul General to Angola, Haggi Jawara has called on Gambians particularly young people to unite, stop insulting political leaders as well as respect those in power.

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