The Point (The Gambia)

1 week ago | thepoint.gm | Momodou Jawo

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the assailants arrived in a distinctive seven-seater vehicle, which they parked adjacent to the Castle Fuel Station before launching their attack on the shop. Awa Jobe, an eyewitness to the harrowing incident, recounted the series of events, stating: “When the two young men entered the shop, they immediately inquired about the owner.

1 week ago | thepoint.gm | Momodou Jawo

He stated that the President has entrusted their team with the crucial responsibility of confronting the persistent challenges faced by the residents of the area, ensuring that their concerns are met with urgency and action. “The president has emphasised that the issues facing Ebou Town are of paramount importance to him, as it is his people who are directly affected.

1 week ago | thepoint.gm | Momodou Jawo

At a press conference on Tuesday, victims of the demolition exercise at Salagi Layout voiced their outrage and demanded justice, accusing the government of a glaring lack of compassion and transparency. In contrast, the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government & Religious Affairs, along with Physical Planning, defended the demolitions as a crucial measure to reclaim public space.

2 weeks ago | thepoint.gm | Momodou Jawo

During this operation, a 22-year-old American security officer, Djenebou Kone, was apprehended at Banjul International Airport upon her arrival from the United States of America. The suspect is currently in the custody of the narcotics agency while the investigation is ongoing. A reliable source has revealed to The Point that the suspect was apprehended on April 9, 2025, with 65 packages of cannabis ruderalis (skunk) hidden in two suitcases-one white and one black-as well as in black nylon bags.

2 weeks ago | thepoint.gm | Momodou Jawo

"I want to make it unequivocally clear that this kind of behaviour is unacceptable and will no longer be tolerated. We cannot focus on our primary mission of delivering essential development in the nation's capital, Banjul, while simultaneously addressing the conduct of grown adults who should act appropriately.