The declaration shall last for a period of seven days, pursuant to section 34(2) with effect from today, 15th July 2020.
The COVID -19 Emergency Regulations issued under the Emergency Powers Act shall continue to apply during the period of the State of Public Emergency.
In the light of the increasing number of COIVD-19 cases and in consideration that three (3) COVID related deaths have been recorded in the country, the public is advised to take all precautionary measures to protect themselves and others in a bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19, while experts continue to monitor and assess the situation.
The Gambia has so far registered 64 positive cases of covid-19 with three deaths.
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The lawmaker for Wuli West Hon. Sedia Jatta says the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs observes that after five decades of Africa’s independence, little was done to improve the continent’s foreign trade.
Man arrested for reportedly raping friend’s daughter
Jun 1, 2020, 11:32 AM
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IEC releases 2021-2023 electoral calendar
Jul 16, 2020, 12:21 PM
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‘Gov’t spends over D143m in fight against covid-19’
Apr 20, 2020, 12:50 PM
Mambureh Njie, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said that as of April 16, The Gambia government has spent D143.3 million on hotel, food and other logistics for quarantine patients and purchased various medical consumables.
TRRC to resume public hearings on June 8
May 27, 2020, 12:54 PM
Following consultations with the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission will resume its public hearings on June 8, 2020. The decision to resume hearings was taken at a meeting of Commissioners, Secretariat staff and the Legal Unit on Monday, May 11.
GTFAIWU president vows to reform transport system
May 20, 2020, 12:28 PM
Pa Jabel Faal, the newly selected interim president of The Gambia Transport, Food, Agriculture and Industrial Workers Union (GTFAIWU) has said that he would do everything within his limits to reform the transport system in this country. However, he was quick to add that it can be possible only if he get support from union members.
Gambia confirms 2 new covid-19 cases
Jun 16, 2020, 11:44 AM
Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, the acting director of Health Services has confirmed to The Point the registration of two new cases of covid-19 in The Gambia.
Ex-City Limit boss calls for justice, as he fights to reclaim his property
Jul 15, 2020, 11:42 AM
Former City Limit Radio boss, Abdoulie P.O. Njie alias Alagie Njie on Tuesday told the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) that he needs justice in the case involving him and City Limit Radio.