Savage Close to Scoring in HJK Camp Win
[The Point]Demba Savage came close to scoring in HJK Helsinki club friendlies against Norwegian side Strömsgodset on Thursday.
View ArticleWest Coast Region 3rd Division Qualifiers Final Deferred
[The Point]The 2012-2013 West Coast Region third division qualifiers final between Black and White of Berending and Bombada has been re-scheduled for Friday 18 January 2012, at the Brikama Mini Stadium.
View ArticleAlleged Murder Case Continues
[The Point]One Edward Jatta recently testified under cross-examination in the murder case involving one Muhammed Sonko, at the Banjul High Court before Justice M. Abdoullah.
View ArticleRespect for Human Rights Is Fundamental
[The Point]Respecting the human rights of all Gambians is the primary responsibility of the government, and this is applies to governments in all nations.
View ArticleJammeh Receives Al-Bashir's Envoy
[The Point]President Yahya Jammeh yesterday received in audience a special envoy of Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir at State House in Banjul.
View Article'No Justification for Increase of Prices Because of Vat'
[The Point]The Acting-Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority has made it categorically clear that the escalation of prices of goods and foodstuffs that has gripped the nation in the wake...
View ArticleGambia Govt. Statement On EU Article 8 Political Dialogue
[The Point]The government of The Gambia wishes to bring to the attention of Gambians in particular and the international community including the EU in general that The Gambia attained Independence on...
View ArticlePrice Hikes - Cause for Concern
[The Point]We are very much concerned about the current state of escalation of prices of basic commodities in the country, a situation that requires urgent remedial measures.
View ArticleDetained Journalist Abdoulie John Released
[The Point]Journalist Abdoulie John, who was detained by the National Intelligence Agency in Banjul since Monday has been released, The Point has reliably learnt.
View ArticleGroup Convenes On Bill to Prohibit FGM in Gambia
[The Point]The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of women and children (Gamcotrap) yesterday convened a national consultative forum and dialogue on the proposed bill to...
View ArticleThousands Stage Demonstration Against Europe
[The Point]Thousands of Gambians Friday marched in Banjul to show solidarity with President Yahya Jammeh for his stance against the 17-point demands by the European Union.
View ArticleU.S. College Students Visit the Point
[The Point]Twenty-seven students from Juniata College in the US on January 14, 2013 paid a courtesy call on The Point newspaper at its offices on Garba Jahumpa Road in Bakau Newtown.
View ArticleBanyaka, Sifoe Through to KSD Tourney Final
[The Point]Banyaka and defending champions Sifoe are through to the final in the 2012-2013 Kombo South District Tournament after winning their semi-final games at the weekend.
View ArticleVictory Excites Santa Yalla
[The Point]Santa Yalla expressed excitement over his victory at the wrestling contest he won against Valdo last weekend.
View ArticleDutch Foundation Boosts Cluny Nursery School
[The Point]Cluny Nursery School, one of the oldest nursery schools in The Gambia, founded in 1921, has received a handsome donation from a Klending Voor, Afrika, Clothing for Africa Com, in a form of...
View ArticleMambury Njie Bail Application Heard
[The Point]The second application filed by Mambury Njie, former Foreign Affairs Minister, was yesterday heard at the Banjul High Court before Justice M. Abdoullah.
View ArticleSemega Promotion Founder Passes Away
[The Point]Fatoumata Semega-Janneh, a female wrestling promoter, who runs Semega Promotion, passed away on Sunday, Pointsport was reliably informed.
View ArticleGambian Duo Prepare Intensively in Slovakia
[The Point]After becoming double champions in the Slovak Republic last season, Momodou Ceesay's MSK Zilina are facing strong challenges among fellow league contenders this season.
View ArticleKairasuu Holds Question-and-Answer Winning Health Talks
[The Point]Kairasuu Federation, an affiliate of ChildFund, on 8 January 2013 held a daylong open community field health talks in Mamuda village, Kombo South district, West Coast Region.
View ArticleYCF Set for Inter-Schools Mathematics Competition
[Daily Observer]The Youth Care Foundation (YCF) The Gambia is preparing for the inter-schools Mathematics competitions, known as the Great Olympiad Mathematics Competition (GOMC), and the Pre-pan...
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