[The Point] The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) recently trained 50 of its staff on diplomatic etiquettes such as protocols and document security at a ceremony held at Gambia Immigration Department Training School in Tanji.

[The Point] Real de Banjul recorded a big victory over their arch rivals The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), while Waa Banjul shocked table toppers, Hawks FC during their week-23 fixtures of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on Wednesday.

[The Point] Ousman Sowe, the director general of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) has stated that the country remains calm and peaceful, saying cyber bullying and hatred remain and issues especially within the cyberspace.

[The Point] The Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Professor Pierre Gomez, and a delegation from his ministry and Gambia College have concluded their visit to Sierra Leone as a follow-up on a series of consultations and visits initiated by his predecessor and Gambia College management, to understudy the transformation process taken by colleges in Sierra Leone to degree awarding institutions (i.e Milton Margai Technical University, Freetown Polytechnic, Njala University, etc.). Th

[The Point] The second edition of The Media Run, an initiative designed to gather media personnel and other people from different walks of life to engage in a day's sporting exercise was commemorated last Saturday.

[The Point] The general manager of Jah Oil Company Ltd., Mr. Momodou Hydara, on Tuesday appeared before Justice Haddy C. Roche to give testimony in the landmark trial at the High Court of The Gambia in Banjul.

[The Point] In a move to promote electronic data management system and to adapt to the fast-changing dynamics in information storage, the Ministry of Health is currently on course to digitalizing the Logistics Management Information System also known as -eLMIS.

[The Point] Bakary Sarr, High Court Assistant Bailiff, was given an ultimatum on the 14th June, 2022, by Justice Isatou Janneh-Njie of the High Court at Kanifing that if he fails to appear in court on the next adjourned date after it has been communicated to him, a bench warrant would be issued for his arrest.

[The Point] Gambian striker Assan Ceesay has signed a two-year contract with Italian Serie A side US Lecce with an option for a third.

[The Point] The Nation Human Rights Commission has called on government of The Gambia to make costs of the national identity cards and passports more affordable for average Gambians.

[The Point] The Gambia Armed Forces Training School on Tuesday graduated personnel of State Guards Battalion who completed a three week intensive training on heavy weapons.

[The Point] Gunjur United on Wednesday missed the chance to complete a double over Jarra West in the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign.

[The Point] Alagie Sarr, head coach of The Gambia Local-based team, CHAN has stated that the best game between his CHAN team and The Gambia foreign-based players is good for their preparation ahead of the CHAN Africa Cup of National qualifiers.

[The Point] Emerging Gambian singer, Uchee has spoken highly of his upcoming mega concert slated for this weekend Saturday at Pencha Mi, Paradise Suites.

[The Point] Solomelo's Music Venue, a new state-of-the-art multipurpose complex that aims at boosting the country's entertainment and avail young people the opportunity to showcase their talents is set to launch on the 21st of June 2022.

[RFI] The Gambian government has announced this week that it would order suspensions for state employees accused of crimes under the former Yahya Jammeh regime, one of the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC).

[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Thematic Committee on Vulnerable Groups join the rest of Africa to mark the Day of the African Child (DAC). The day presents an opportunity for Governments and stakeholders, including National Human Rights Institutions, to reflect on the challenges children face despite the laws and policies that have been established to promote, protect, and fulfil their rights. It is also a day to highlight progress and lessons learned over time.

[The Point] Ten thousand years of protracted and increasing interaction between humans and their environment has influenced, beside the quality of ecosystems, also our quality of life, healthy life span, and health inequalities.

[The Point] The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has signed D9,994,900 road construction agreement with GIGO Construction Company.

[The Point] President of Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALGA) said on Tuesday that they have commenced a robust step towards building the capacity of officials of the eight Local Government Areas (Municipal, City and Area Councils) that would enable them to adequately respond to the development demands of the time.

[Foroyaa] We are concerned after our interview with a professional at the environment agency on the oil spill that government has sufficient information on the causes and the impact and should be in a position to come up with a cabinet position on the disaster. The public is waiting for answers and solutions. They need to know how they are to participate in handling such a situation.

[The Point] Following general anxiety and vexing public outcry over this summer's published fertilizer price, President Adama Barrow has further subsidized the official price of fertilizer, bringing it down to D2000.00.

[The Point] The Gambia CHAN team will today, Thursday, 16th June 2022 entertain The Gambia Senior national team in a friendly match at the Independence Stadium in Bakau at 8.30 a.m.

[The Point] The Egyptian government through its Embassy in Banjul has donated the IT equipment to the government of the Gambia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of their contribution ahead of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) summit. The items worth US$150,000, according to officials.

[The Point] Samger FC, who were finding a way out of the relegation zone on Monday 13th June 2022 beat Bakau Giant Killers (Steve Biko) at the Independent Stadium in the ongoing Gambia Football Federation First Division League.

[The Point] Gambinos FC and The Gambia International Airlines FC (GIA) are leading their respective groups of the 2021-2022 West Coast Regional Third Division League campaign.

[The Point] This 16th June, we once again observe the Day of the African Child, but this time with a focus on assessing progress on policies to eliminate two of the worst harmful traditional practices, FGM and child marriage, compounded by underlying violence against children. In The Gambia, more than half of girls aged 0-14 years have undergone some form of female genital mutilation, whilst more than one in four girls is married before her 18th birthday.

[The Point] Wrestler Bala Junior of Club Bala Family has continued his impressive form in The Gambia's wrestling arena after beating down Malian of Club Ebo Town Mbolo during a fight organised by Big Boss Entertainment.

[The Point] Based on this year's Olympic Day celebration theme "Move, Learn, Discover, Together for a Better World", The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) on Saturday launched its activities at Serrekunda East Mini Stadium.

[The Point] Patrick Mc Carthy, the UN peace and development advisor to The Gambia who represented the resident Coordinator at the commencement of the 3-day training of youth leaders on Media and Information Literacy, has stated that a research commissioned by UNDP and conducted by the Gambia Press Union and the University of The Gambia in 2021 found that most hate speech in The Gambia occurs on social media platforms, mainly Facebook and WhatsApp.

[The Point] The government of The Gambia has agreed to implement decisions of the ECOWAS Court of Justice on ending impunity for the crimes perpetrated against Journalists, as recommended by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission.

[The Point] Fertiliser is an important ingredient in ensuring healthy soil, thus boosting crop production. Increasing crop yields is essential and key if any nation is ready to produce enough food for everyone.

[The Point] Sait Njie, the commanding officer of the State Guard Battalion said since the change of government in 2017, personnel of the SG Battalion have gone through various transformation stages, a reform drive in their quest in ensuring that the unit personnel operate effectively and professionally.

[The Point] State agencies have begun mass clean-up exercise at the river banks of Kunkujang Jattaya after a vessel, MT ST Stura spilled oil into the area riverside.

[The Point] Peace Hub The Gambia last Saturday organized a walk for peace march from Traffic Light to West field. The event was designed to create a platform for young potential/emerging leaders to be introduced to civic and ethical leadership, accountability, communication and community service.

[The Point] Aminata Othman, the first prosecution witness in the common assault case against Isatou Njie, yesterday continued her testimony before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court.

[The Point] The joint study conducted by the Directorate of Health Research under the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UK Public Health and Medical Research Council and its partner has strongly recommended the establishment of an electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) as well as mortality surveillance system in The Gambia.

[The Point] A renowned businessman, founder and CEO of Gach Global, Abubacarr Jawara, continues his testimony in the Gam-Petroleum trial that is being heard before Justice Haddy C. Roche at the High Court in Banjul.

[The Point] The method for tackling oil spills depends on several factors, including the type and amount of oil in question, location and weather conditions.

[The Point] The Point can now confirm that there is no Gambian national among the first deportation flight from the UK to Rwanda following unsuccessful bid by lawyers and other representatives to block the aircraft that was supposed to transport asylum seekers to Kigali. They crossed into Britain from France via the English Channel.

[The Point] The Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang continues the final phase of his nationwide tour of security installations across the country, with expected visits to state security outfits in Banjul this week to bring an end to almost a three-week fruitful engagement.

[The Point] The minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters on Monday visited the Majilac Fishing Investment Company limited to get firsthand information about the Gambian own fishing company.

[The Point] UNESCO, in partnership with Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism in Nigeria through the Peace building Fund, Tuesday began a three-day training on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for youth leaders at Senegambia.

[The Point] The government of The Gambia has not fully accepted the TRRC recommendation to reform the Criminal Code to fully protect media freedom and freedom of expression, in particular decriminalizing sedition, as it believes seditious laws are part of national security.

[The Point] The World Bank's Gambia Economic Update report has indicated that creating scale-space will be important to support counter-cyclical policies in the face of external shocks.

[The Point] CRR -- Some farmers in Central River Region (CRR) of The Gambia have said that they may boycott this year's farming season due to lack of seeds and the high cost of fertiliser in the country.

[The Point] The founder and CEO of Gach Global, Abubacar Jawara, on Tuesday appeared before Justice Haddy C. Roche to give evidence in the Gam-Petroleum trial involving former general manager and former operations manager, Saihou Drammeh and Lamin Gassama respectively.

[The Point] In line with Britain's long tradition of lighting Beacons to celebrate Royal Weddings, Jubilees and Coronations and as part of the celebrations for the 70th year of H.M. the Queen's accession, Rotary Clubs in The Gambia on 2nd June 2022 joined all the capital cities of the Commonwealth to light the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons at 9:15 local time as a unique tribute to the Queen.

[The Point] More than 50 sheep, goats and cattle were reported stolen from different people and villages in the Sami District and allegedly taken to Senegal.

[The Point] Armed robbers are reported to have attacked Baja Kunda Financial Services at Bundung in the Kanifing Municipality and made away with D103,600.60 (one hundred and three million, six hundred and sixty-five dalasis; The Point has been reliably informed.