Detained at a Four Star Covid-19 Hotel
By Lamin J Darbo, lawyer
A global pandemic, a national concern, and a concession the Government has a legitimate responsibility to manage international travel with a view to...
Gov’t Assures Journalists of Press Freedom
The Gambia government has assured members of the media that it remains committed to the idea of a free media environment.
“The promotion of an enabling legal environment...
GANU Leader Calls On Barrow Administration To Investigate Corruption Allegations
The alleged corruption scandal allegedly revealed by the UDP MP Hon. Sanna Jawara of Upper Fulladu West is a serious cause for concern if it is true....
The Constitutional Review Commission is unlawfully constituted: a response to Madi Jobarteh
He is sentinel in the public space, a voice for the voiceless, a conscientious and progressive interrogator of government policy and official conduct on the big issues...
Gov’t Should Evacuate Gambian Migrants from Libya
By Omar Wally
The government of the Gambia should do everything possible to evacuate our Gambian brothers and sisters who are suffering in Libya said Dr Ismaila Ceesay,...
On National (in)security and it’s International Ramifications: shall we tell the president?
One of the key refrains in President Barrow’s utterances when he took over the mantle of leadership of this country was that he did not have the...
100 Days Behind Bars (and counting) for Gambian Journalist
Tomorrow, October 10, will mark 100 days in prison for journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay. His crime: committing acts of journalism in Gambia (or what local authorities would refer...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
By Sulayman Jeng, Birmingham
The Wolof holds "What got missing in a house, can only be search for in the house". In a similar and enlightening truism they...
Commission Of Inquiry On Faraba Visits Village, Inspects Vandalized Properties
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing into the Faraba incident has on Monday, July 30 visited sites at the village and interviewed some residents.
It could be recalled...
President Adama Barrow to Embark on Nationwide Tour
State House, Banjul, July 12th, 2018 –
In fulfillment of section 222 (15) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow...
President Should Speak the Language of Democracy and Accountability
Over the past few weeks and months Pres. Barrow made several statements that directly point to dictatorial tendencies and inclination towards corruption that are utterly unbecoming of...
UDP should stand down!
By Madi Jobarteh
The leadership of UDP need to ask their members to stand down and allow NPP to peacefully celebrate their victory.
UDP should go to the courtroom...
Gambia Celebrates Jammeh’s Downfall
By Omar Wally
Tens of thousands of Gambians on Saturday, December 2, 2017, celebrated the downfall of former President Yahya Jammeh, who ruled the country for over 22...
Barrow Government is Threatening Our Environment and Our Future!
Within one year this country is witnessing massive environmental violations that are deliberately and consciously perpetrated by The Gambia Government. Not only has the new Government failed...
KMC Mayoral Aspirants Reveal Plans for The Disabled (Video)
By Omar Waly
Candidates vying for the KMC Mayoral seat, Monday outlined their plans for disabled at a debate organized by The Independent Electoral Commission in collaboration with...
Gambians Have Right to Question and Inquiry Their Government!
One thing I've noticed with new Gambia, there are people who come wielding hammers and hit you on the head for raising questions. They take any questioning...
DECLARATION ON 2018/2019 RAINFALL SITUATION AND THE EFFECTS ON CROPS AND LIVESTOCK
We, the members of the National Food Security Council of The Republic of The Gambia, met in the office of the Vice President, at the emergency meeting...
To Invade KMC by Force is an Act of Abuse of Power by the...
By Madi Jobarteh
The deployment of armed police to the KMC to forcefully install the CEO who has been put under suspension by the General Council for alleged...
“Entrepreneurship Key to Unlocking Africa’s Economic Development”
By Alieu Ceesay, back from TEF forum in Lagos
Mr. Tony Elumelu, Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has reiterated his commitment to championing Africa’s economic development by...
July 30, 1981-30 July 2021: Kukoi Coup Remembered
By Hassoum Ceesay
Preamble
Forty years ago, The Gambia was rocked by a coup attempt against the PPP government of Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. The violence lasted 8...
