H.E. Belgrove replaces his predecessor, H.E. Sharon Wardle who ended her tour of duty in The Gambia in July this year.
The diplomatic relations between The Gambia and the United Kingdom further strengthens the historic ties between the two countries. The cooperation between the states ranges from tourism and culture, national security and defense training, education through the various scholarships. Britain continues to be a key partner in other areas such as democratic governance and peace building, youth employment and irregular migration.
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Armed robbers injure PIU officer, escape with over 9m CFA
Jul 1, 2020, 12:34 PM
Armed robbers have reportedly struck at Kerr Pateh village in the North Bank Region and injured one Cpl. Mboge Bam, an officer of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) who was posted at the PIU base of the said village, The Point has been reliably informed.
2 soldiers nabbed for allegedly selling Barrow’s covid-19 food aid
May 11, 2020, 12:58 PM
Two serving members of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) have been arrested for reportedly selling 27 bags of covid-19 food aid to a Mauritanian businessman who is currently residing in Barra in the North Bank Region; The Point has been reliably informed.
CSOs chair signals civil disobedience if…
Jul 7, 2020, 12:22 PM
John Charles Njie, chairman of Association of Non-Governmental Organisation (TANGO) has slammed Dr. Isatou Touray, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia for keeping silent over the case involving Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human right activist.
IEC to conduct Niamina West by-elections
Sep 23, 2020, 11:25 AM
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in a missive says it will conduct a National Assembly by- elections for the Niamina West Constituency in CRR on Saturday 7th November 2020.