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Court Orders Gov’t Spokesperson, Security Officials To Appear In PIU Shooting Trial – The Standard Newspaper

Police Shooting · Banjul

Court Orders Gov’t Spokesperson, Security Officials To Appear In PIU Shooting Trial – The Standard Newspaper

By Bruce Asemota Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of High Court in Banjul yesterday ordered Government Spokesperson Ebrima G Sankareh, Deputy Inspector General of Police Momodou Sowe and National Security Adviser, Abubacarr (Abou) Sulayman Jeng to appear before the court to testify fully and truthfully on all matters within their knowledge pertaining to the shooting of two police officers at Sukuta Traffic Lights Junction in September 2023. Justice Jaiteh …See the Story

IGP Urged To Investigate Illegal Diversion of Public Funds

Banjul · Banjul

IGP Urged To Investigate Illegal Diversion of Public Funds

Modou Ceesay: Auditor General By: Binta Jaiteh The National Audit Office (NAO) has urged the Inspector General of Police to investigate illegal diversion of public funds at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital {EFST}. This recommendation was disclosed in the audited management letter covering the period from 1st January 2021 to 30th April 2024, which was presented to the National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC). Auditor…Read Article

The Point condemns modification of front-page

Banjul · Banjul

The Point condemns modification of front-page

Those involved in this habit have been utilising our distinctive front-page design, editorial style, branding and reputable information to disseminate misleading contents online. We would like to categorically clarify that the so-called front-page design with complete different pictures from those of The Point newspaper, which is currently making the rounds on social media platforms, particularly on Facebook, and published by an entity known as…Read Article

President Barrow receives special envoy from Nigeria

The Summit will foster dialogue among African leaders to discuss issues relating to harnessing intra-regional trade and investment, policies around regional integration, peace and security, and tackle challenges such as poverty and unemployment across West African region. President Barrow conveyed his gratitude to President Tinubu for sending a Special Envoy. He further commended Nigeria’s leadership in the sub-region and the initiative to host …Trade · Banjul Read Article

Minister Odumegwu-Ojukwu Embarks on Diplomatic Visit to Gambia, Senegal Ahead of West Africa Economic Summit

By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News As part of preparations for the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Her Excellency Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has embarked on a diplomatic tour to extend formal invitations to regional leaders. During the mission, Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu led a delegation to The Gambia and Senegal, where she met wit…Bola Tinubu · Banjul Read Article

Ambassador Bah Urges Diaspora to Invest in Gambia’s Future at D.C. Symposium – Foroyaa Newspaper

In a keynote address delivered at the 10th African Diaspora Investment Symposium, His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, The Gambia’s Ambassador to the United States, called on Africans abroad to transform their economic influence into sustainable investment on the continent. The three-day event, held at George Washington University from May 28 to 30, brought together global changemakers under the theme “Beyond Remittances: The Evolving Role of Afric…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

La GRA priorise la gestion des risques pour renforcer la collecte des recettes

Par: Haddy Touray L’Autorité gambienne des recettes (GRA) a lancé une initiative stratégique de modernisation de ses opérations par le biais de formations destinées à renforcer les processus de gestion des risques. Lors de l’ouverture d’un atelier de formation de deux jours destiné au personnel, le directeur général, M. Yankuba Darboe, a souligné le rôle essentiel que joue la gestion des risques dans le succès de la GRA en matière de collecte de…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

The Point Newspaper 10/06/2025

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Government to Fight Corruption Without Exception

By: Kemo Kanyi President Adama Barrow strongly reaffirms his government’s dedication to continue its fight against corruption with no consideration for exception or special treatment to anyone. Speaking after the Eid Al-Adha (Tobaski) prayer in Banjul, the President also warns against disruption of peace and stability of the country. President Barrow assures accountability, and transparency will continue to guide his governance approach. “In our…Adama Barrow · Banjul Read Article

Beyond the Bars: Is Gambia Reforming Its Notorious Prisons? – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Yankuba Jallow with New Narratives In the early 2000s, Ebrima was silently led through the rusted gates of Mile 2 Central Prison in handcuffs. Convicted of rape during the former regime of President Yahya Jammeh, he remembers his first night vividly — the darkness, the stench, the heat, and the fear. “There was no light. No mattress. No doctor. If you got sick, you prayed,” he said, recalling the experience in a recent interview. Ebrima serve…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

As Campus Tensions Rise Students Renew Calls for Grievance Mechanism Recommended by Truth Commission – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Yankuba Jallow with New Narratives Two decades after a government crackdown on student protestors left 14 young people dead, tension is once again mounting on university campuses. At the heart of the unrest is a familiar grievance say experts: the absence of a credible, independent mechanism for students to air their concerns. Students say a recent crackdown on a student protest at the University of The Gambia (UTG) underscores the urgency …Banjul · Banjul Read Article

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