The Gambia: An Islamic Radical Group’s Haven for Recruitment
My first blog, ever — Time for an Islamic, Cultural Renaissance in The Gambia? — asked a question that was, at that time, and still to date,...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….
Diversification....
Many African governments fail in the area of employment and its opportunities because there is a concept people have - both the government and the governed -...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Did you notice too? The reincarnation of psuedo and "undocumented" profiles on Gambian social media, Facebook. Lu nyoye nyot di say hat? Apart from the few self-anointed...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….
National Debate....
It is no secret that you inherited a government in shambles. I do not envy you for, the problems are so many and so varied that...
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,...
BARROW GOVERNMENT MUST PUT AN END TO THE GROWING RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
The Gambia is a circular state, meaning the state is or purports to be officially NEUTRAL in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion. A secular...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Do you really care? Well, if you do why are you seated tied lips when everyone is moaning about the exorbitant cost to call from and to...
Leaders Who Disgrace and Pull Africa Back
On May 7, the French people elected Emmanuel Macron as their new president. Macron was born on 21 December 1977, which means he is only 39 years...
A DEMI GOD, A NEW PROPHET, OR A LOUSY PARROT?
By Ousman Mbowe
It is rather amazing, yet astonishing that a human being who came into this world without any power, without any strength, being carried and moved...
“Nguur ri yiholu du yaga” : a government standing on its toes will not...
By Ousainou Mbenga
As the power of the people is betrayed and coalition 2016 implodes, it’s imperative for us to “draw the line” at this critical juncture to...
Justice Can’t Be Served Unless Truth is Revealed (TRC)
Alagi Yorro Jallow
When we pray, we must do so expecting that God will answer, and we must open our hearts and be willing to accept the outcome,...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….
Culture....
Mr President, there is no gainsaying that we, as a people, are losing our identity, both individually and collectively. A people who do not know their identity...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Change is here at last. Actually, what has really changed? The most noticeable is the freedom of speech and assembly. Goloh is also replaced by Barrow. So...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….
Perception Is Important in Politics....
There is a lot of talk in town, and on social media on the issue of the distribution of key positions in your...
Piece Of Advice For Imam Abdoulie Fatty
Congratulations, Abdoulie Fatty! I have read with interest, which I always do when I read or hear your statements about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, your statement on...
The Gambia needs a development blueprint from the government
Mr. President, it is more than 100 days since we, the sovereign citizens entrusted you with the mantle of leadership of our beloved country. Our expectations as...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
A people's leader. Actually isn't the most educated, revered, charismatic or even powerful. He is often strikingly ordinary, compassionate and a complete embodiment of his societal customs,...
IS PRESIDENT BARROW’S COALITION GOVERNMENT PLANING TO CLOSE DOWN THE COUNTRY’S MAIN REFERRAL HOSPITAL?
One would think that The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) being the main referral hospital of the country which receives critical patients from the other health...
My take on The Standard’s news story captioned “Police brokers Tallingding cemetery standoff”
In the Standard issue of 8 May 2017, a statement by the police was published. Unfortunately, the statement by the police leaves much to be desired.
The police...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Being an inexperienced leadership in a young democracy minted from the debris of a very repressive dictatorship is the toughest, most delicate and often prone to derail...
