Analysing the President’s Address to Parliament
I received with great delight excerpts of the Presidential address to the nation delivered at the State opening of Parliament in Banjul. The speech itself touched on...
Farewell Party For Former Basic Education Minister Fatou Lamin Faye Draws Controversy
From a concern MOBSE staff...
It has come to my notice that on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the ministry of basic and secondary education made a farewell party...
Ghana Leads Among African Nations with the Highest IMF Debt
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Ghana continues to hold its position as the African country with the highest level of debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Based on...
Leaked Letter Accused GBA Of ‘Cherry Picking’
The Gambia Bar Association
24 Independence Drive
Banjul, The Gambia
West Africa
Dear Mrs. President,
RE: 18th July 2017 PRESS STATEMENT FROM GAMBIA BAR ASSOCIATION
The Executive released a statement on March 31st...
Mosque gunman alleges torture
Barrister Sheriff K Jobe, counsel for Babucarr Njie yesterday addressed the lower court in Banjul after his client wrapped up his evidence in voire dire and...
Court dismisses motion to restrain four judges from sitting
Justice Amina Saho-Ceesay of the High Court in Banjul recently dismissed the motion moved by Lawyer Yassin Senghore, Counsel for the Gambia Bar Association (GBA), for an...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Sulayman Jeng
Birmingham, UK
Is Friday! The morning is cool and soothing. Due to an unforeseen circumstance, I will not make it to London as planned to grace the...
Foni Kansala NAM Opposes Judicial Remuneration Bill
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The National Assembly Member representing Foni Kansala, Almameh Gibba, has strongly opposed the Judicial Remuneration Bill presented to the parliament by Attorney General and...
Kassa Jatta demands government compensation
Doudou Kassa Jatta, a prominent Bakau politician who alleged he was arrested 27 times by the Jammeh regime has demanded justice from the new government for alleged...
Gambia’s Mineral Saga
By Lamin Sanyang
Gambia's mineral resources locally called 'black sand' has been exploited by the former President Yahya Jammeh and foreign investors over the years at Sanyang Mining...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….
Is Nepotism Seeping in...?
Although we have been continuously talking about Constitutional Reform since you took office, the idea was to have a total overhaul of the Constitution...
The Death Toll from the Earthquake in Morocco Has Climbed to Over 800 Fatalities
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
On Friday night, a powerful earthquake struck Moroccan cities, leading to extensive destruction and panic in Marrakech, a popular tourist destination, as well...
Frustrated by the state of politics in The Gambia, join CITIZENS FIRST to do...
The Citizens First is a political action movement founded in February 2017 following the 2016 Gambian presidential election. With the emergence of New Gambia, Citizens First has...
Special Prosecutor Announces Lawyer Tambadou’s Withdrawal From Former NIA Director General & Co Case
Lawyer Antouman Gaye, the Special Prosecutor in the trial of the former NIA Director General and others has informed the court about the withdrawal of Sheriff Tambadou...
GRTS NEWS PRESENTER FATOU JANNEH M’BAI WINS The PEOPLE’S CHOICE MAGAZINE AWARD
By Lamin Drammeh
Gambia Radio & Television Service, (Grts), Primetime news anchor Mrs Fatou Janneh M'bai is the winner of The people's choice magazine award for 2017.
The iron...
“Halifa Sallah Is No Longer Coalition Spokesperson “- Mai Fatty
By Lamin Sanyang - The Minister of Interior, Mai Ahmed Fatty has denounced Halifa Sallah as the official spokesperson of the coalition on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
"Halifa...
P-Square saga: Fact, fiction or mere stunt?
Practically, everybody in the know in the Nigerian entertainment industry believes the pop duo and twins, Psquare have broken up and already pursuing their separate solo careers,...
2017 Hajj package pegged at D210,000
The cost of Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca, is pegged at D210,000, a press release from the Office of The Gambia Pilgrim Affairs has said.
According to the release,...
GAMTEL MD Detained, SSHFC & GNPC Managing Directors Removed
Shortly after his removal from office as The Managing Director of The Gambia Telecommunications Company, Baboucarr Sanyang is currently detained at the Police Headquarters in Banjul.
Sources say...
Justice Mahoney Slams Observer Newspaper With D100,000 Fine
Justice Basiru Mahoney has slammed the former pro government newspaper, The Daily Observer with a fine of D100,000 (Hundred Thousand Dalasi) for appearing late at the High...
