The Palace Museum; no longer forbidden
By Talibeh Hydara
You probably already know about the Forbidden City. I mean, who doesn’t? That it is the world’s largest preserved wooden complex. When I say preserved,...
The Monitoring Spirit
OPINION
By M R R
Growing up, many of us have encountered that one friend or family member that we assumed had the best interest for us. To a...
Adapting in China
In 1998, when war broke out in Guinea Bissau, we were taken back to The Gambia. When I say WE, I mean myself and dozens of my...
Spoken on the Moon: English as the Leading International Language
OPINION/ESSAY
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
Africans who dwell on the torturous past of slavery and colonialism find it hard to recognise the essence of a language that has long...
Waiting For The Train
By Cherno Baba Jallow
TRAVEL/COMMUTE
Several weekends past, our New York-based writer got stranded on his way home in the city. He encountered his longest train delay – yet....
The Grass that Never Grows
ESSAY
By: Pa Alhagie Musa Kassama (The New Pen)
The Gambia is one of the smallest countries found west of the Prime Meridian and north of the equator. It...
Book Review of ‘His Other Woman’ – a Novel by Fatou Camara Junior
By: Seringe ST Touray
"His Other Woman" by Fatou Camara Junior takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, delving deep into the tangled web of human emotions and relationships....
A Cheer For A Barber
By Cherno Baba Jallow
He was my first New York City barber in 2014. At first, I wasn’t sure if I should trust him with my hair. I...
OPINION: In the Middle East Hostilities are Imminent
OPINION
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
The IDF continues relentless aerial bombardment of Gaza as Hamas’ brutal assault in Israel laid bare. The scale and scope of Hamas’ surprise attack...
Harnessing Solar Power to Enhance Healthcare in The Gambia
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
As we stride forward into an era dominated by technology and innovation, we must ensure these advancements benefit everyone, especially those in remote and...
2024 rolling: It is not a new year that makes you prosper
By Amara Thoronka
Days ago, we bid farewell to the year 2023. It was the end of a 12-month cycle. As in every other year, 2023 was...
Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?
My Lady says: “It comes with the territory.” Well, we just completed our...