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???We apologise???: Info Minister admits Gov???t fell short on electricity delivery
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (555+ words) “I just listened to Honourable Bah and I think the things he said made sense,” Dr Ceesay noted. “One thing he really said which I really support, and I think NAWEC should pay attention to, is for NAWEC to communicate…...
KGH receives vital surgical supplies from British charity
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (489+ words) Kanifing General Hospital (KGH) has received a significant donation of assorted surgical items from the British charity “Let’s Give Too”, in a move expected to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide quality healthcare services to patients. The donation, presented on…...
MP demands President go beyond NAWEC bosses to uncover power crisis
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (316+ words) According to him, the President needs to take the bull by the horn by going deep into NAWEC and meeting workers at lower levels, who he said are more likely to provide an accurate picture of the challenges facing the…...
United States launches $930,000 Forensic Investigation Enhancement Project to strengthen Gambia's Justice System - The Point
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (118+ words) Chargé d'Affaires Robert Anderson delivered remarks at the launch event, underscoring the U.S. Government's support for The Gambia's efforts to deliver justice and accountability for victims and their families. "The United States is proud to support The Gambia as…...
Star Sports Academy arrive in Gambia prior to Medina Utd battle
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (212+ words) Star Sports Academy have arrived in The Gambia ahead of their 2026/2027 CAF Champions League preliminary qualifier second-leg match against Medina United. Sierra Leonean champions will play against Gambian champions in their second-leg tie of the continent's elite football competition qualifier…...
Vandalism, arson & looting occur as Gambians protest blackout in Greater Banjul
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (517+ words) From Tabokoto to Latrikunda, the demonstrations took on a fiery edge. Protesters set tyres ablaze on the main highway, hurled stones to block traffic, and smashed bottles across the tarmac. Makeshift furniture belonging to roadside vendors was reportedly seized and…...
Former envoys seek bigger role in shaping Gambia???s diplomacy
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (775+ words) Ambassador Ebrima Ousman Ndure Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Ebrima Ousman Ndure, Chairman of the Interim Committee spearheading the initiative, stressed that retirement should not be viewed as withdrawal from public service. “Retirement does not mean retreat. Our expertise, networks and…...
Basse to host 3rd Int’l Soninke Language Day - The Point
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (498+ words) Soninke communities in The Gambia and around the world will September 25, 2026, observe the 3rd International Soninke Language Day, following UNESCO’s proclamation of the date in October 2023. This year’s theme is:‘From Oral to Written: Making Soninke a Language of Production, Learning,…...
Revising Court: Barrow???s nephew named in???voter card dispute??? as UDP agent testifies
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (352+ words) Led in evidence by her counsel, M.L. Ceesay, Sankanu testified: “Ablie Bah came with a birth certificate with a red seal. It was Amadou Sanneh who presented the birth certificate to the IEC officials. Amadou Sanneh told the IEC officials that…...
Gov???t to introduce???special court??? as land cases surge??? Minister Bah
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (385+ words) Land disputes account for nearly two‑thirds of all cases before Gambian courts, Lands Minister Hamat N.K. Bah has revealed, warning that unresolved property conflicts pose a grave threat to social stability. Speaking on GRTS Radio, Mr Bah disclosed that…...