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The Active Citizens Decide
May 18, 2022 | 14:23 pm[Foroyaa] Has a coalition but lost to PDOIS in Bundung Six Junction Ward. In the London Corner Ward the PDOIS candidate, Modou Lamin Kujabi lost to the NPP coalition candidate, Agie Saptieu Jaye. In the Sanyang Ward, the The four[…]
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National Assembly Concludes Induction Training for Members of the Sixth Legislature
May 18, 2022 | 14:23 pm[Foroyaa] The National Assembly Service has successfully performed the first phase of the induction training for members of the Sixth Legislature in Banjul from Wednesday 11th to Friday 14th May 2022.
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Correct Policies Emerge From Correct Reading of Situations
May 18, 2022 | 14:23 pm[Foroyaa] The peace dividend, after the cold war, did not emerge from military alliances. It came from the integration of the economies of countries that were in different camps during the cold war.
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Govt to Release 'White Paper' On TRRC Recommendations
May 18, 2022 | 14:23 pm[Foroyaa] The Government of the Gambia has announced its intention to release the White Paper on the Recommendations of the just concluded Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) report.
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President Weah Receives Letters of Credence From Ambassadors of South Africa, Gambia, Czech Republic And Ecowas
May 18, 2022 | 14:13 pm[Govt of Liberia] Monrovia -- The President of the Republic, Dr George Manneh Weah, has received Letters of Credence from Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Africa, The Gambia, Czech Republic as well as the ECOWAS Commission.
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MoA Holds Awareness Forum On SMEs Project Worth U.S.$40 Million
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) on Thursday held an awareness forum on the US $40M project targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under the Central Projects Coordination Unit (CPCU).
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Grassroots and Youth-Led Climate Solutions From Gambia
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] Climate change and environmental degradation are among the greatest threats to human health.
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Pa Sulay Attracting Foreign Interest Amid Hereford Extension
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] Pa Sulay Njie, former Gambia U-20 forward is currently attracting interest from foreign clubs amid interest from his current club Hereford FC who want to tie him down on an extension.
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Ebou Adams Moves to Cardiff City
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] Scorpion's midfielder Ebdou Adams has moved to Cardiff City after leaving Forest Green Rovers.
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Gambia CHAN Team to Resume Training At NTTC Today
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] The Gambia CHAN team will today, Monday, resume training at the National Technical Training Centre at Old Yundum.
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Bun Sanneh Invited to Gambia National Team Ahead of AFCON Clash Against South Sudan
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] Brikama United creative midfielder Bun Sanneh has been invited to The Gambia senior national team; the Scorpions ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opener at home to South Sudan on 4th June 2022 at Stade[…]
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'We Are Committed to Creating Employment for Youth'
May 18, 2022 | 09:57 am[The Point] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Super Star Entertainment has said that her entertainment objective is to empower Gambians youth in their quest to create employment opportunities for them, especially in the area of entertainment.
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Gunjur Utd Stun Tallinding Utd to Relief in 2nd Division
May 18, 2022 | 09:56 am[The Point] Gunjur United last Thursday defeated Tallinding United 1-0 in their week-twenty fixture played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to recover in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League after losing their last four league[…]
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GPU Prexy Reminds Govt to Review Repressive Media Laws
May 18, 2022 | 09:56 am[The Point] The president of The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has once again reminded the government of the need to review repressive media laws to enable journalists carry out their work independently and without interference.
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Meet Mary Njie, As She Drops New Song Titled 'Life' Ahead of Int'l Album
May 18, 2022 | 09:56 am[The Point] If there is any emerging artist to look out for in 2022, certainly I would be no other than Mary Njie, a Gambian United States-based music sensation, who just released a new hit single titled 'Life'.
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Sanyang Utd Punch Sukuta Utd in Wcr 3rd Division
May 18, 2022 | 09:56 am[The Point] Sanyang United on Sunday defeated Sukuta United 2-0 in their week-7 encounter of the 2021-2022 West Coast Regional Third Division League played at the Sanyang Football Field.
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Kulukochi Utd to Clash With Jujuba Utd in Gunjur Knockout Final
May 18, 2022 | 09:56 am[The Point] Kulukochi United FC will rub shoulders with Jujuba United FC in the final of the 2021-2022 Gunjur Knockout after defeating Gam Rock FC and Argentina FC in their semifinal matches played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary[…]
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The Gambia's President Faces a Tricky Second Term
May 18, 2022 | 08:35 am[ISS] After failing to win legislative elections by a wide margin, Barrow will struggle to control the constitutional reform process.
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TRRC Hints Need for Prison Facilities With Democratic Standards
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has recommend for the building of new prison facilities which are up-to-date and aligns with democratic standards.
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Karpowership Extends Its Contract With NAWEC
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] Banjul -- Karpowership Gambia, on Thursday 28th April 2022 signed a contract with The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) for the extension of operations in the West African country.
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Beware of Bushfires!
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] The illegal setting of our forest cover on fire is a serious problem in many developing countries and The Gambia is not an exception.
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AIG Urges Public to Report Cases of SGBV, End Silence
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] Demba Sowe, assistant Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) yesterday said that people must come forward to report cases and do away from the silence tradition as regards to gender based violence.
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4 Suspects Arrested in Border Villages Clash
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] Four suspects have been taken into custody by Gambian security personnel following the Saturday clash between Kerr Mot Haali in The Gambia and Kerr Mot Halli in Senegal, The Point has been reliably informed.
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KMC Municipal Police Use Teaser in Arresting Petty-Traders
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] Kanifing Municipal Council Police officers (KMC) were seen on Monday afternoon using an electricity teaser in arresting petty-traders at Westfield, along the Kairaba Avenue Highway.
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PW1 Says GP Takes Legal Action Against Gach Global, Others for Failing to Pay Negative Balance
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] Amadou Keita, a senior finance manager of Gam Petroleum, who continues his testimony in the economic crime case involving the former Operations manager and general manager of Gam-Petroleum, Saihou Drammeh and Lamin Gassama respectively, told the court that[…]
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NaLOA President Hails Old, Welcomes New Agric Minister
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] The president of the National Livestock Owners Association (NaLOA), Ebrima O. Jallow, has commended the former minister of Agriculture Amie Fabureh for her contribution towards the improvement of agricultural production and productivity in this country.
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Gambia - 8th African Country With Most Expensive Mobile Data
May 17, 2022 | 15:32 pm[The Point] The Gambia has been ranked as the 8th country with the most expensive mobile data in Africa and, undoubtedly, across the world, according to research.
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Gambia CHAN team to resume training at NTTC today - The Point
May 17, 2022 | 14:54 pmCoach Alagie Sarr and his charges started training last Monday ahead of the 2023 CHAN qualifiers in August 2022. The Gambia will play against ...
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4 suspects arrested in border villages clash - The Point - Gambia News
May 17, 2022 | 14:21 pmThe suspects are currently detained in The Gambia as investigation into the matter continues. Deputy Police Spokesperson Inspector Alieu Jamanka, ...
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Gambia: 8th African country with most expensive mobile data - The Point
May 17, 2022 | 14:21 pmThe Gambia has been ranked as the 8th country with the most expensive mobile data in Africa and, undoubtedly, across the world, according to ...
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UNICEF Supports Labour Department With IT Equipment
May 17, 2022 | 10:29 am[The Point] UNICEF last Wednesday officially handed over 'UNICEF support IT equipment' to the Department of Labour for its child labor unit at a ceremony held at Labour Department office along Kairaba Avenue. The equipment included 5 printers, 5 laptops[…]
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NoGJWCA President Commends UNICEF, Women's Bureau for Training Network Members
May 17, 2022 | 10:29 am[The Point] The president of the Network of Gender Journalists for Women and Cultural Advancement (NoGJWCA) has commended UNICEF and Women's Bureau for training its members on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and Child Marriage.
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Lawyer Fafa M'bai Addresses Islamic Int'l Conference in Dubai
May 17, 2022 | 10:29 am[The Point] Lawyer Alhahjie FaFa Edrissa M'bai has has addressed the International Conference organised by The World Muslim Communities Council on Islam onic Unity: 'Concept, Opportunities and Challenges' in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 8/9 May 2022.