Breakthrough into the Murder Investigation of Kebba Secka
Press Release On Tuesday 7th July 2019, between 22:00hrs and 23:00hrs, the Office of the Inspector General of Police received information that an incident of stabbing occurred around Palma Rima Junction in which 25 year old Kebba Secka was stabbed with a knife by an unidentified person resulting to his untimely death. Police Officers were […]
Pap Saine Accuses Jammeh over Deyda Hydara killing
Pap Babucarr Saine, veteran Gambian Journalist and co-founder and managing editor of The Point Newspaper has indicted ex-President Yahya Jammeh and his Junglars for the death late Deyda Hydara also a co-founder of The Point Newspaper. He made the accused on Thursday at the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), where he testifies that the […]
UNESCO Director Says 24.2 Million People Vacate Homes Due to Disaster
By: Sulayman Waan Dr. Dimitri Sanga, Director for UNESCO West African Office has unveiled that in 2016, 24.2 million people had vacated their homes and over the past 20 years more than 1.3 million people die as a result of disaster “In 2016 alone 24.2 million people had to leave their homes because of disaster. […]
Eastern Mediterranean University Rector calls on President Barrow
Rector of the Eastern Mediterranean Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam called on President Adama Barrow at State House today Thursday. President Barrow commended the University for its work, especially in supporting Gambian students there. He expressed appreciation for the seriousness the University attaches to its work and congratulated the Gambian students for their success and hard […]
Pap Saine says he was under security threat during the impasse
By Adama Makasuba Pap Baboucarr Saine, managing director and co-founder of The Point Newspaper has said that he was under security threat during the 2016 political impasse. Mr Saine was testifying before the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission on Thursday. “On January 18 I got a call from the security that said Pap make sure […]
‘Gambia among 100 Countries Vulnerable to Climate Change’-VP
By: Sulayman Waan Dr. Isatou Touray, Gambia’s Vice President has disclosed that the Gambia is among hundreds critical countries most vulnerable to climate change. “According to the Inter-Government Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) list the Gambia is among the hundreds critical countries most vulnerable to climate change and particularly susceptible to weather related hazards,” she […]
President Barrow says Abu Dhabi ‘ready’ to invest in Gambia
Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands ready to support Gambia through exploring investment opportunities available in the African country, as well as implementing various partnership agreements reached during his two days’ state visit there. He made the statement on Wednesday upon arrival at the Banjul International Airport from Abu […]
ECOWAS Operational manual implementation opens in Banjul
By Saidou Baldeh A three day regional forum on operational manual implementation is underway in Banjul. The forum organized by National offices of the Economic Community of West African States’ aims to address the challenges facing the National Offices in maintaining a standard working procedure and ensure adherence to the rules of procedures. At least […]
Gambia Police Chief in Liberia to Learn Strategies in Handling Demonstrations
The Gambia Police chief has praised his Liberian counterpart for portraying the best practice of policing since the end of the country’s civil war. Mr.Mamour Jobe, Inspector General of The Gambia Police also served in Liberia decades ago as an instructor, is in the country along with a delegation meeting officials of the LNP. They […]
Gambians Express Dismay Over Uncovered Westfield- Jeshwang Gutters
By: Sulayman Waan Cross-section of Gambians have desperately expressed dissatisfaction over the uncovered gutters linking Westfield to Jeshwang, saying the open water channel causes series of accidents as well detrimental to human health. The approximately 1 kilo metre uncovered gutters situated at both sides of the Westfield –Jeshwang road. People and transportation means travel beside […]