Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Ask Bajen: Women-Led Advocacy Group Takes Bold Steps to Combat SGBV and Increase Mental...

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By Modou Lamin Joof In a society where issues surrounding sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) and mental health are often swept under the carpet, one influential women-led advocacy group...

The West Africa Social Media Award Committee Unveils 2024 Award Categories

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By: Dawda Baldeh The West Africa Social Media Award (WASMA) organizing committee has unveiled eleven award categories for the first-ever 2024 award ceremony to be held in Holland...

“Man’s On a Mission to Unlock Poverty Code, Not Dress Code” – Ghetto Pen

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By: Dawda Baldeh In the poem "Don't Question My Dress Code," Ebrima Jallow, also known as The Ghetto Pen, sheds light on the way society judges individuals based...

D. Jobz Warns Against Selective Promotion of Artists to Avoid Conflicts

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By: Dawda Baldeh Dembo Jobarteh, also known as D Jobz or Baddest Manager, an Artist Manager, and Music Business Consultant, has spoken out about the need for Gambian...

‘Y’all [sic] should be ashamed of yourselves’: Activist Dukureh tells NAMs who support FGM/C

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By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh Jaha Dukureh, a prominent anti-FGM/C activist, has reacted to the lawmakers' motion to repeal the law that prohibits the practice of female genital mutilation/circumcision,...

Spotlight: Saidou DM Camara (Gainako Poet) and His Remarkable Journey from Aspiring Scientist to...

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By: Dawda Baldeh From an aspiring scientist and masterful orator to a creative writer depicting untold stories of society, Saidou DM Camara (also known as Gainako Poet) is...

SHOCKING: British Museum Director Quits After 2,000 Treasures Reported Stolen

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By: Seringe ST Touray Over the past week, reports surfaced regarding the puzzling disappearance of approximately 2,000 items from the British Museum's invaluable collection of ancient and historical...

Deputy Speaker Seedy S.K. Njie Urges Gambians Embrace Home Talent

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By: Dawda Baldeh Honorable Seedy S.K. Njie, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, has encouraged Gambians to adopt and nurture local talent, advocating for support within the...

Islam Is In Books And Muslims Are In The Grave #2

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When Abubakr (radiallahu anhu) became the Caliph of the Muslims, after the death of The Prophet, (peace be upon him) he set off to the market with...

Another Warning By The UN, To Intending Migrants.

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The UN has said that both migrants and civilians face a severe risk of kidnap, torture and execution by armed groups in Libya. In a report published in...

HELLO MR PRESIDENT… On Roads…

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Observing the congestion on our roads daily, one cannot but wonder how and when we will have adequate roads. A comprehensive road network is vital for the...

As Gambia’s Gina Bass Reaches Semis in Australia, Two Coaches And Athlete Abscond

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In a repeat of similar occurrences, Capi Joof of The Gambia National Olympic Sports Commitee has confirmed that two coaches, in the names of Abdoulie Njie and...

Obituary: Fatu Camara’s Dad Passed Away Last Night

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OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: The Camara, Darboe, Singhateh and Mbai families regret to announce the death of Alhagi Momodou Lamin Camara, known as Daddy Camara or ML Camara. The...

International Participants Accuse the GCCI of Bias

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The international participants of the 12th edition of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Trade Fair have accused the GGCI of favoring local (Gambian) participants. Kariben...

HELLO MR PRESIDENT… The Police Anti-Corruption Drive…

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Recently, billboards aimed at combatting corruption have been seen in various places in the country. This is said to be a culmination of efforts between the Community...

The Billboard That Has Gambians Talking

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Gambians woke up to this billboard and they cannot be more divided over anything quite like it. The police, true to their pledge for a new, reinvigorated...

HELLO MR PRESIDENT… Has the Government Lost Control of Security…?

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In the past month alone, there have been reports of people being arrested with guns; and numerous murders reported in the country. Also, there have been several...

Mama Kandeh Attacks the Coalition Government

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In one of his most scathing attacks on the Barrow government, Mama Kandeh, the party leader for GDC accused them of lying to the people. At a...

As We Mourn Winnie Mandela, We Celebrate a Heroine You Probably Never Heard Of

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Africa has always had its female heroes, some were celebrated, others less so, but the tenacity of the African woman is as old as the hills. Today,...

This Letter Will Make You Cry: The Late Winnie’s letter to Her Late, Ex...

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My Husband, I can only hope that the guards do not completely destroy this letter. I have recently been released from Pretoria central prison. They called me a...