Friday, March 29, 2024

The Broken Gavel – Halifa Sallah v Madam Denton

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By Sheriff Kora Shortly after the elections in 1996 following the transition period and the return to democracy, one of the interesting past times I shared with a...

Creating Dynamic Brands: Trailblazing Gambian Women

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By MakalliMatta Consulting Chop Shop — adding a new flair to Gambian fast-food  From an early age, Aminatou Jallow was breaking moulds and traditions imposed upon her as a woman...

On the Impending Deportation of Migrants: an Epistle to Pope Francis

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Supreme Pontiff, In my previous letter to you I raised my concern over the death of african migrants on the shores of Europe without any genuine sense of...

Creating Dynamic Brands: Trailblazing Gambian Women

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By MakalliMatta Consulting Wedad’s — a Gambian brand mainstay  When discussing Gambian businesses that have built successful brands and stood the test of time, the name, Wedad’s immediately comes to...

There Are Plans To Have Diaspora Gambians Vote- Njai

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By Alieu Ceesay Plans are afoot to have Gambians in the diaspora vote in their native country's political elections, the Chairman of The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission said...

The Speaker Must Exercise Self Restraint

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The altercation between the Speaker of the National Assembly Mariam Denton and the Member for Serre Kunda Halifa Sallah is utterly unfortunate, uncalled for and a direct...

“Nobody Will Be Fired For Your Political Affiliation,” Says Local Government Minister Dibba

The Minister of Local Government and Lands, Mr Lamin N Dibba has said that he would not fire any Chief or Village Head based on their political...

House Speaker Denton Versus Halifa Sallah

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By Sana Sarr It has been reported that on Thursday, March 15, 2018, a heated exchange took place between National Assembly Member from Serekunda, Halifa Sallah, and the...

UDP Nominates 19 Councilors in KMC

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By Arfang M.S Camara The United Democratic Party (UDP) Thursday nominated 19 councilors in Kanifing Municipality for the Local Government elections. The nomination took place at the Independent...

Halifa Sallah Clashes With Speaker Of The National Assembly

Honorable Halifa Sallah, the National Assembly Member for Serrekunda has clashed with Speaker Mariam Jack Denton who ordered him to leave the National Assembly. "You are the one...

“This is the last time we will vote using marbles”

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By Alieu Ceesay The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Alieu Momar Njai has said that the upcoming Local Government Elections is going to be the last elections...

Brikama Fish Market Turns Into Dump Yard

Vegetable sellers at The Brikama Fish Market are complaining about environmental pollution that is affecting their health and business. According to the women, the pollution is caused by...

Diplomats present their credentials to President Barrow

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State House, Banjul, 14 March 2018 – Diplomats from Japan, Mali, Rwanda and Angola presented their letters of credence to President Barrow at the State House, today. Presenting...

NAI LERRE – Darkness Looms at NAWEC

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By Sana Sarr Over the last week, the Gambian News Cycle has been dominated by recordings of former government officials with unflattering activity involving top officials at and...

The Need to Document Our History, Officially

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Up until now, many Gambians argue about the origin of the name of the country. While some claim that the country got its name from the River...

The Gambia situation – ‘Dilemma’ or ‘Defiance?’

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In the section, 'Letters to the Editor', of the Standard Newspaper in Banjul published Monday, i read with a measure of anxiety comments by one, Aisha Tambia,...

“Gambia & Senegal Need Each Other” President Barrow Says During Press Conference

BANJUL: Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has said that both The Gambia and Senegal are not complete without each other’s support. President Barrow made these remarks during a...

More Transparency Is Required On NAWEC And The Electricity Supply From Senegal

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The calamitous supply of electricity in the Gambia has been a perennial issue since the establishment of NAWEC which was originally called GUC and then MSG yet...

Gambian & Senegalese Ministers Meet Ahead Of The Presidential Council Meeting Due Tuesday

The joint ministerial meeting of Gambian and Senegalese Ministers opened Monday at Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi ahead of Tuesday’s Presidential Council meeting. The three day presidential council...

Brikama Passengers Complain of Exorbitant Fares

Many passengers plying from Serrekunda to Brikama are complaining of paying double fares to commercial van drivers who allegedly refused to take passengers on a direct ride...