All Eyes On Saihou Gassama As Gambia Face Ivory Coast
[Daily Observer]The Gambian technicians have at their disposal all the invited players who are to play against the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier, in Abidjan at...
View ArticleWarriors Reign Once Again
[Daily Observer]Warriors Handball team on Sunday defeated Gambia Armed Forces to clinch the national title for the second consecutive time, at a final played at the handball court of the Independence...
View ArticleYoruba Community New Executive Inaugurated
[Daily Observer]A nine-member new executive committee of the Yoruba Community in The Gambia was recently sworn into office during a colourful inaugural ceremony held at Tallinding, Kanifing Municipality.
View ArticleWhat Role Can the Private Sector Play to Develop the Mainstay of Gambia's...
[Daily Observer]Warm greetings from the Agricultural desk, and welcome once again to this column that looks at the progress, challenges and way forward for the agriculture sector, which is themainstay...
View ArticleIvory Coast - Barry, Doumbia Out of Gambia Clash
[The Point]Ivory Coast would be without two of their players, striker Seydou Doumbia and goalkeeper Copa Barry
View ArticleBorder Issues Top Senegalo-Gambian Boundary Commission Meeting
[The Point]A three-day meeting of the Senegalo-Gambian boundary commission opened at the Laico Atlantic Hotel in Banjul Tuesday, with issues relating to the sustainable management of the borders...
View ArticleScorpions Captain Jarjue Out?
[The Point]Mustapha Jarjue, who has been the team captain for the Scorpions for several matches, has not been recalled as The Gambia take on Ivory Coast in the World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday.
View ArticleFormer GRA Staff Jailed for Economic Crime
[The Point]The Special Criminal Court in Banjul yesterday convicted and sentenced Abdou Willan and Musa Jobe, said to be employee of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), to five years in prison with...
View Article24-Year-Old's Leg to Be Cut, If...
[The Point]The leg of one Muhammed Samara, aged 24, would soon be cut if he failed to go abroad for further treatment.
View ArticleWorld Bank Country Director Visits Project Sites
[The Point]The World Bank's Director for The Gambia accompanied by top officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, other government departments recently visited the Jahally Pacharr River, Sapu and...
View ArticleJustice Naceesay Wadda Elected Member of AUCIL
[The Point]Justice Naceesay Sallah-Wadda, a judge of the Gambia Court of Appeal, has been elected as a member of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL), the Attorney General's...
View ArticleGam-Food Case Continues
[The Point]The alleged stealing case involving Muhammed Mucktarr, a Mauritanian national, and a former employee of Gam-food Company, continued recently at the Special Criminal Court in Banjul before...
View ArticleMomodou O. Njie Back As PS Energy
[The Point]The Point has learnt through reliable sources that Momodou O. Njie, former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy has been reinstated as Permanent Secretary at the same ministry.
View ArticlePPCC Milks into Gambian Experience - Undertakes Study Tour To Imbibe Best...
[Analyst]Executive Director Peggy Varfley Meres, at the head of a high power delegation from the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), undertook a five day study tour of Gambia Public...
View ArticleCall for War Against Drug Trafficking Reinforced
[Daily Observer]Stakeholders have reinforced the call for more concerted efforts and actions againstdrug trafficking in the country, and to support government's zero tolerance policy on this matter.
View ArticleTraining for Police Prosecutors and Investigators Underway
[Daily Observer]A two-day session of practical training for police investigators and prosecutors began yesterday, March 20th 2013 at the Baobab Holiday Resort in Bijilo. The session aims to strengthen...
View ArticleMinister Bah Assures WAEC of Gov't's Continuous Support
[Daily Observer]The secretary general and head of the Civil Service, who is also the minister for Presidential Affairs, Dr. Njogu Bah, on Tuesday assured the delegation of the West Africa Examinations...
View ArticleU.S. Ambassador Inaugurates Firdawsy Health Post in CRR
[Daily Observer]The United States ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency Edward M. Alford on Wednesday inaugurated the Firdawsy Health Post in Niani District, Central River Region (CRR) north.
View ArticleEx-GPA Boss Charged With Economic Crime, Remanded
[Daily Observer]Police prosecutors on Wednesday filed fresh charges against Abdoulie Tambedou, the former managing director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA). The case was brought before Acting...
View ArticleAbdou Willan, Musa Jobe Convicted
[Daily Observer]The Special Criminal Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Nkea, on Wednesday delivered judgement in the criminal case involving the state against Abdou Willan, Musa Jobe,...
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