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• Tapha Manneh Becomes Latest Coach to Resign At BEA Mountain
  [Liberian Investigator] Gambian coach Tapha Manneh has stepped down as Head Coach of Liberian First Division club Bea Mountain. Manneh took over from Robert Lartey at the start of the season, signing a lucrative two-season contract with a mandate to win the Liberia Football Association (LFA) First Division title.
• EU to Expedite Deportation of Irregular Gambian Migrants
  [The Point] The European Union (EU) under its new "Migration and Asylum Pact" is currently pushing for urgent changes in order to expedite the deportation of failed Gambian asylum seekers and other undocumented migrants presently living within the block.
• UDP Condemns Arrest of Luis Boutanos, Calls for 'Immediate' Release
  [The Point] The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow Government's governance of The Gambia. Mr. Boutanos' arrest, reportedly stemming from a social media video in which he criticized the government, is a blatant violation of […]
• GRA Inks MOU With Agib Bank to Boost Revenue Collection
  [The Point] Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) under the leadership of the Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with one of Gambia's leading commercial banks, Agib Bank, to boost revenue generation for government.
• Sheriffo Bojang Ends Gunjur Utd Miserable Run in 2nd Division
  [The Point] Striker Sheriffo Bojang alias Fixer has ended Gunjur United miserable run in the 2024\2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League.
• Dr Ceesay Vows to Strengthen Cross-Border Communication Between Gambia and Guinea-Bissau
  [The Point] Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister for Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has vowed to strengthen cross-border communication between the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau as he welcomed Bissau Communications minister to The Gambia.
• Barrow Inaugurates First High Voltage Energy Infrastructure Project in Salaji
  [The Point] President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the inauguration of the country's first high voltage flagship energy infrastructure project at a colourful ceremony held at Salaji.
• Health and Security Concerns of Gambians
  [The Point] The people have spoken loud and clear about their health and security concerns. Those who stay unconcerned will be concerned when their family members become affected by the recent waves of crime and imports of fake medicines and contaminated foodstuff.
• Cuba President Congratulates Gambia On 60th Independence Anniversary
  [The Point] H.E. President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez, president of the Republic of Cuba, has congratulated The Gambia on the nation's Diamond Jubilee independence anniversary, saying "Cuba is very grateful for the continued support and solidarity" nations like The Gambia have been giving his country.
• Are the Gambian People Aware of the Terms and Conditions for Employment in Saudi Arabia?
  [Foroyaa] Foroyaa has gathered so far that Spain is interested in getting farm workers while Saudi Arabia is interested in getting domestic workers as a start and skilled workers to follow later. It is indicated that they are to be paid 200 dollars a month, but that negotiations were still on. We are yet to […]