Peace Is Sacrosanct….
In Wolof there is a saying that 'reeroo amut ñakkaa wahtaan moo am'. Roughly, this means that there is no such thing as a misunderstanding; rather, there...
GPU demands thorough investigation into assault on Eye Africa journalist
The Gambia Press Union demands a thorough and impartial investigation by the Inspector General of Police into an alleged assault on the cameraman of Eye Africa online...
Stop The Chinese Company Destroying Our Future in Gunjur!
A severe national security threat is unfolding in Gunjur, the hometown of the Majority Leader Kebba K Barrow. There is a Chinese company engaged in fishmeal production,...
The Gambia Taiwan relationship was not a “huge mistake” Mr. President.
Mr. President, quoting from Reuters news agency (Beijing) “Gambia President Adama Barrow told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that his countries ties with self-ruled Taiwan had...
Time to Boycott the Daily Observer! NOW!!
After 22 years of direct and severe harassment of the media by the APRC regime, it is utterly callous of any media house and journalist in the...
MAI BREAKS SILENCE
Exactly a month today of his sacking, The Gambia’s former Interior minister has broken his silence by granting an exclusive interview to The Standard.
In a marathon interview...
Barrow and Darboe Owe Gambians Peace and Development
By Christian Conteh
President Adama Barrow and opposition strongman Ousainou Darboe both owe Gambians peace and development.
Yes, you heard me right! both the ruling National People’s Party (NPP)...
Political Pluralism
It has become common for people to ask, 'Where were you when Jammeh was here , and why were you not criticizing?' I think this type of...
On The Value of all Voices in Governance: Letter to my Friend
Prince Alex, my good friend,
I salute you once again and send you my best wishes for bigger and brighter successes. It's Friday November 23, and I have...
Madi Jobarteh Writes To President Adama Barrow
Building The New Gambia
Open Letter to Pres. Adama Barrow,
Wednesday 8 June 2017
Chief Servant Adama Barrow. Anything Anything!!
Mr. President, do not hesitate and do not ignore. Do not...
Building the new Gambia: The IGP must be seen to expand and protect human...
The unconstitutional announcement by the Inspector General of Police on December 26 for individuals to obtain a permit before embarking on a ‘convoy’ is utterly unfortunate, unhelpful...
The Commission Summons Jammeh
Former President Yahya Jammeh has been summoned by the Janneh Commission, The Standard has learned.
A source close to the commission who preferred anonymity told this paper: “The...
‘A Date with Destiny’ by Demba Ali Jawo
Book Review
Launching Ceremony Saturday 23 March 2019, Paradise Suites Hotel, Kololi
By: Madi Jobarteh
Salutations
It is said that a person, in writing about himself or herself, writes about his...
Merit-Based Civil Service: Enough of Patronage in Civil Service Appointments!!!
Alagi Yorro Jallow
What's happening before our eyes is that president Adama Barrow and the Public Service Commission are adopting the American attitude, system and philosophy of diversity...
Julakay, Others Testify At The Faraba Commission
The man behind Julakay Company, Ansumana Marenah known as “Julakay” has appeared before the Commission of Inquiry probing into Faraba Bantan incident at The Atlantic Hotel in...
President Adama Barrow Attends Africa Business Forum in Egypt
State House, Banjul, 6thDecember 2018
His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia will attend the 3rdAfrica Business Forum in Sharm El Sheikh in...
Scorpions’ Captain Clarifies His Withdrawal Ahead Of Algeria Clash
Gambian international Omar Colley has clarified his reasons for withdrawing from Algeria game next Saturday. The Scorpions will host Algeria at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, in...
Objection to the President’s National Assembly Nominations
By all standards, these current nominations betray the reasons and rationale for presidential nominations. The norm that has guided the President in proposing nominations to the National...
GIBRIL SAINE – COMMENT: Thoughts On The Polity
As the rains begin to fall for this much anticipated farming season, it has brought with it gusts of wind & downpours to rural Gambia destined to...
APRC Spokesperson Questioned
By Omar Wally
Hon Seedy Njie, the spokesperson for the Opposition Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) party, was on Friday, January 19, 2018, questioned by officials...
