Creating Dynamic Brands: Trailblazing Gambian Women
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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?’
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
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...
The Senegalo-Gambia Corporation
The Wolofs have a saying that ‘Wakhtaan Wakha Degga Chala’ that is, (telling each other the truth is part of a conversation). It was reported in the...
Addressing Youth Unemployment To enable Africa Benefit From The Demographic Dividend
Africa continues to face various complex challenges to ensure inclusive growth for all sectors of society, especially the youth. In accessing the projected growth of the continent’s...
Meeting Of Experts Kicks-Off In Banjul Ahead Of Tuesday’s Presidential Council Meeting
The Experts meeting between the Governments of Gambia and Senegal was opened for the first time on Gambian soil Sunday since the removal of former dictator, Yahya...