[The Point]The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with stakeholders Tuesday convened a daylong consultative forum to look into their achievements and lessons learnt, and develop a 5-year strategic plan for 2015-2019.
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GRA Develops Five-Year Strategic Plan
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Govt Remains Committed to Sound Environmental Management
[Daily Observer]The acting director at the Department of Forestry has enlightened that The Gambia government is mindful and still remains committed to sound environmental management, while attaching a great deal of interest in the preservation and sustainable utilization of our forest resources.
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12 Students Benefit From SMD-NUSRAT Foundation Scholarship
[Daily Observer]The SMD-Nusrat Foundation Scholarship, a charitable organization Wednesday provided full scholarship packages to 12-students of Nusrat Senior Secondary School.
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Gambia's Over 300 Islands to Be Named - Jammeh Tells Local, Foreign Journalists
[Daily Observer]The President of the Republic has disclosed plans by government to conduct a survey exercise that will draw maps and give names to the over 300 islands sitting along The River Gambia territories.
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NCCE Engages Security Officers On Key Constitutional Provisions
[Daily Observer]The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) as mandated by the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia are currently embarking on a countrywide sensitization programme for security officers specifically the police on some key relevant issues pertaining to the constitutional provisions as well as human rights issues.
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International Tourism Investment Forum's Participants Visit Sandele Eco-Retreat
[Daily Observer]When we talk about tourism, there are different aspects of it that will come up in our minds and these are ecotourism, sustainable and responsible tourisms among others.
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'The Cars Were for Sale and Not a Donation' - Says Pw1 in Ex-SG Sabally's Trial
[Foroyaa]Sheikh Omar Bah, the first prosecution witness (PW1) in the trial involving Mr. Momodou Sabally, the former Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service and the Minister for Presidential Affairs, told the court under cross examination by the defence that the cars were not a gift to the President but for sale.
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Germany Supports the Gambia in Strengthening Ebola Precaution Measures
[Foroyaa]Within the framework of its fight against the spread of the Ebola virus disease the Federal Republic of Germany supports the Gambia in strengthening its Ebola precaution measures. As part of its assistance in the global fight against the Ebola epidemic, the Federal Republic of Germany has allocated a total financial contribution of 108.7 Million € for West Africa.
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Super Nawettan Quarter-Finals Fixtures Champions West in Last Year's Final Rematch With Brikama
[Foroyaa]Brikama has been handed a chance to avenge their bitter Super Nawettan final defeat last year.
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Where Is the Principal of Brufut Upper Basic School?
[Foroyaa]Foroyaa has received report that the Principal of Brufut Upper Basic School, Mr Muhammed Jahateh, has been missing since Friday, 5 December, 2014, after leaving home for a purported meeting.
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M and B Line Up Tough Wrestling Combats
[Foroyaa]M and B wrestling promotion brand are arranging a plethora of intriguing wrestling fixtures set for December 27th.
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Bakau Gaffer Apologises Over Bizzarre Scuffle
[Foroyaa]Bakau Super Nawettan team coach Sainey Sanyang has offered his apology for his touch-line altercation with a fan during his side's 2-0 victory over rivals Brikama.
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EFANET Sensitizes Stakeholders, Others On Important of TVET
[Daily Observer]The Education for All Campaign Network the Gambia (EFANet) on Tuesday began a two-day sensitization on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) awareness week, for village elders, community leaders and stakeholders amongst others.
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'FGM Prevalence in the Gambia Is 74.9 Percent' Says UNFPA Resident Representative
[Foroyaa]The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Fund (UNFPA), Mr. Boureima Diadie, in a statement read on his behalf by Mrs. Fatou Kinteh, UNFPA Program Officer, he said female genital mutilation (FGM) prevalence is 74.9% in the Gambia.
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Thousands March to Say 'No to Homosexuality'
[Daily Observer]Thousands of Gambians drawn from all walks of life Tuesday afternoon took to the streets in Banjul to denounce attempts by outside forces - development partners - who advocate for homosexuality and lesbianism; vices forbidden by the laws of The Gambia.
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Serekunda East Rejoice in Win
[Daily Observer]Serekunda East edged closer to extending their trophy haul in the Super Nawetaan following a 5-4 post-match penalty shootout defeat of Manjai Kunda at the KG5 Mini-Stadium on Tuesday. The win booked a semifinal meeting with BEM today.
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Bem's Win a Victory for Regional Football
[Daily Observer]The Barra, Essau and Mayamba zone became the first team outside Banjul, Kanifing and West Coast to secure a place in the semifinals of the Super Nawetaan competition following a last gasp 1-0 defeat of Lamin at the Box Bar Mini-Stadium in Brikama.
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Super Nawetan Semis Set for Today
[The Point]The 2014 Premier Games sponsored Super Nawettan zonal football championship semi-final ties are slated for today, Thursday 11 December 2014, at the Serrekunda East and West respectively at 4.30pm.
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Premier Games Super Cup Is Sunday
[The Point]The Super Cup game between league champions Real de Banjul and domestic cup winners Banjul United will be played this Sunday at the KG5 Mini-Stadium in the country's capital city.
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Modou Barrow - There's More to Come From Me
[Daily Observer]He might only be 22, but Modou Barrow has already had a lot to celebrate in a short space of time.
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