Press Release: UDP National President Clarifies Party’s Role In The Formation Of Coalition 2016
Following his recent appointment and after taking the prescribed oath of office as the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, on behalf of the Central...
VP & Women’s Affairs Minister Inaugurates National Women’s Council
By Fatou Sanneh
The new National Women’s Council was inaugurated on Monday, July 30 at kairaba beach hotel, Senegambia. The council consists of women councillors from all around...
President Barrow urges ECOWAS to send strong message against terrorism
State House, Banjul, 31 July, 2018
President Adama Barrow has called on his colleague heads of state in ECOWAS and the East Africa Economic Community (ECCAS) to send...
Timing of the TRRC: a matter worth serious consideration
Dr. Omar Janneh (Phd)
Yes, we need justice and we need it NOW, but critical analysis of the events over many months suggests that in seeking to document,...
Are Gambian Journalists Scrofulous…?
A lot has been said in the past few days about the accusations Pres. Adama Barrow levelled against some ‘unknown’ journalists. He claimed that they approached him...
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...
Citizens Right to Access and Use Social Media Must Be Protected
The recent remarks by the Vice President Ousainou Darboe against social media because of fake news and unpleasant criticisms against individuals is indeed a huge concern as...
President Barrow promises massive infrastructural interventions in Banjul, KM
State House, Banjul, 29 July, 2018
President Adama Barrow has promised the Mayors or Kanifing and Banjul that his government will do a massive roads, drainage and sewage...
President Adama Barrow Pays Condolence to the Family of Aja Asombi Bojang
State House, Banjul, 28 July, 2018
Following news of the demise of Aja Asombi Bojang, the mother of former President Yahya Jammeh, His Excellency President Mr. Adama Barrow,...
Bakoteh dumpsite: President Barrow calls for a national consultative forum to look into it
State House, Banjul, 29 July 2018
Following a brief inspection tour of the infamous Bakoteh dumpsite, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has suggested a lasting, sustainable solution to...
Gambia: On the Abysmal 2018 WAEC Exam Results?!
Dear Editor,
May I indulge your attention to the recently announced WAEC exams report for The Gambia making waves online. From what one gathers thus far, I'm afraid...
We Have the Right to Criticize Government Without Fear: A leader Should Not Be...
Anguish to the nation that succumbs to cynicism. It is a poison that suffocates hope, extinguishes the light of intelligence, and severs the common bonds of humanity....
“EU Funds Are Not For The Construction Of Religious Houses” EU Ambassador
Attila Lajos, European Union Ambassador to The Gambia has said that the EU funds to the Barrow Administration are not meant for the construction of religious houses.
Ambassador...
*Our Gambian embassy in Dakar should be…….*
Within the space of one week, I have had the opportunity to visit both the Senegalese Embassy in the Gambia and the Gambian Embassy in Dakar, but...
Gambia Government Signs ID Cards Contract With SEMLEX
According to credible Government Sources, the Permanent Secretary at the ministry of interior, Assan Tangara has on July 19 signed a five year ID Cards contract with...
Reflections On The Days Of A Tyrant In The Rain
By Sainey Darboe
At the dawn of that fateful Friday birds got into the presidential palace by pecking through the screens of the balcony windows and the flapping...
Dr. Hajie Tunkara Is New Consular Attache’ In Jeddah
President Adama Barrow has appointed Dr Hagie Tunkara appointed as consular Attachee’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with effective August 1, 2018.
Dr Hagie Tunkara is a native of...
Which “Journalists” wanted to sell the President?
Is the GPU leadership going to write to the President through the Director of Press and Public Relations seeking clarification about the president’s claim that some journalists...
PRESIDENT BARROW ATTENDS ECOWAS SUMMIT IN TOGO
State House, Banjul, 27 July, 2018-
His Excellency President Adama Barrow will on Sunday 29thJuly, 2018, travel to Lome, Togo, to attend the jointEconomic Community of Central African...
When watchdog journalism meets lapdog journalism:
Alagi Yorro Jallow
The allegations from President Adama Barrow against some journalists demanding money in exchange for paying positive new coverage are not just disappointing, they’re worrying. Many young...
