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...
Ahmadiyya Deputy Amir Sets The Record Straight
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, The Gambia decides to issue this Press Release following publications in the Standard, Foroyaa and The Point newspapers quoting the Police Public Relations...
“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...
The UN Agencies Update President Barrow on Child Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation
Press Release, Office of The President
A delegation of UN bodies made a courtesy call on His Excellency, President Adama Barrow. In her
remark the UNICEF West and Central...
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...
VICTOR SALVADO: LINGUERE SACK COACH AFTER LEAGUE SLUMP
By Lamin Drammeh
ASC Linguere have sacked coach Victor Salvado five months after he failed to impress the club's management.
The Portuguese coach who was in his first spell...
NIA 9: Witness implicates former NIA Director General
Omar Bojang a staff of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) testified as the second prosecution witness in the trial of nine former NIA personnel.
He attested that he...
WHY IS BUNJA NYASSI STILL DETAINED WITHOUT TRIAL?
The wife of Bunja Nyassi is roaming about to find out why her husband is still detained. She does not have a clue as to why he...
WARRANT OFFICER PA SANNEH ARRESTED
Warrant Officer Class 1 (WOC1) who goes by the name Pa Sanneh, a native of Kartong, was arrested and detained at Yundum Barracks weeks ago, a military...
‘We need more innovation, private investment’, says Agric Minister
The minister of Agriculture has said The Gambia needs to be more innovative and open up to private investors. He made his comments yesterday during the International...
Police Issue Statement on Ex-Interior Minister Ousman Sonko
CORRECTION ON THE PUBLICATION OF DAILY OBSERVER APRIL 10TH EDITION THAT STATES “EX-INTERIOR MINISTER HAS NO CONNECTION IN THE ATROCITIES COMMITTED BY THE FORMER REGIME”
The office of...
KANDEH MAKES FRESH ELECTION RIGGING ALLEGATIONS
The opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has not still legally challenged last month’s National Assembly election results, but the party leader Mamma Kandeh, has renewed the party’s...
Ferries get new boat, dispels stampede rumour
he authorities at the Gambia Ferry Services have confirmed that a new ferry has been acquired and will be coming to Banjul shortly.
A source who spoke to...
Cherno Marena back as Solicitor General
The Standard has learned that the former Solicitor General and Legal Secretary at the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Justice, Cherno Marena has bounced back as...
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...
GCCI Calls On Government To Support Indigenous Businesses
By Lamin Sanyang
Alieu Secka, Chief Executive Officer CEO of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry GCCI has called on the new government of President Adama Barrow...
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...
GCCI To Give Five Business Awards
By Lamin Sanyang
The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in marking its 50th Anniversary will Friday, May 12, award five of the most successful business personalities...
