2019 Budget = Budget of Shame
The 2019 budget of the Barrow Government indeed leaves one wondering if this government really understands what kind of society it has inherited, what conditions of life...
Old People Occupying Public Offices Will Undermine Agenda 2063 & The African Youth Charter!
Readers could recall that in July 2006, the Summit of Heads of State and Government adopted the African Youth Charter at their Summit in Banjul, The Gambia....
On the Economy: My Reactions on the Proposed 50% Salary Increase for Civil Servants
By: Dr. Assan Jallow
I am left worried and concerned having heard the proposed submission made by the Hon. Minister of Finance before deputies at the National Assembly...
Commending UDP for Positive Steps and Asking for More!
Knowing the role and importance of political parties in a multiparty democracy it is therefore no easy decision that the largest political party in the Gambia has...
President Bio Engages El Sewedy Electrometer Company, Promises Conducive Environment for Investments in Sierra...
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has engaged a high-level delegation from the Egyptian energy producing company, El Sewedy Electrometer, where he promised to provide the conducive...
On Respecting our Roots and Giving Back to our Communities
Bakary my good brother,
I hail you on this bright Saturday morning as I take a ride towards your home town, Chaku Bantang!
You are one of my many...
TEN (10) TYPES OF POLITICAL SUPPORTERS IN THE GAMBIA.
I have learned to understand WHY many people still support some politicians today, irrespective of what other people have say to about them, particularly the Negative sides...
Road accidents biggest killer of young people – WHO
Road injuries are now the biggest killer of children and young adults worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The organisation published figures that also reveal Africa...
A Letter to Mr. President
Mr. President,
I am writing you this letter as a concerned citizen and do hope you will read and take the expressed content into consideration as an advice...
On Leadership: Lessons from ST, Brikama Boyo
Alex, my good friend, it has been a while since I last penned you a missive. But that is partly due to the fact that the last...
MISOGYNISTIC GAMBIAN MEN, WHO ARE YOU TO CONDEMN A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO RUN...
Facts first, the constitution empowers every citizens to elect and be elected irrespective of their gender, profession, ethnicity, religion etc.
Yesterday i wrote an article on Freedom Newspaper...
Senegal unveils Museum of Black Civilisations
President Macky Sall has inaugurated Senegal's new Museum of Black Civilisations in the capital, Dakar.
It follows calls from Senegal and other African nations for France to return...
TRRC Update: Hearings Start January 7, 2019
By Baba Galleh Jallow
Finally we have a date: The TRRC will hold its first public hearing on Monday January 7, 2019. The decision was finalized at a...
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...
Will President Barrow Get Re-Elected Based on his Achievements?
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
So Adama Barrow is proudly touting the pledges donours made as if those resources already been disbursed by the donours. I hope Barrow’s group...
Coalition 2016-The Real Failures
“Yesterday, everyone was scared, saying Jammeh had power.
Well, I wanna tell you that I have more today than Jammeh ever had.
People were scared of Jammeh...
President Bio Launches WASH Annual Review Conference at Bintumani Hotel
State House, Freetown, Wednesday 5 December 2018
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has officially launched the WASH Annual Review Conference organised by the Ministry of Water Resources...
The Aspiring Dictator: A Reality Check to the Jammeh Wanna-Be
“Yesterday, everyone was scared, saying Jammeh had power.
Well, I wanna tell you that I have more today than Jammeh ever had.
People were scared of Jammeh...
Open Letter to President Barrow
Your Excellency President Barrow
I write this letter to you with trepidation and anxiety, as a concerned citizen in our nascent democracy, which you fondly call New Gambia....
Nigeria’s secret service arrest ‘fake first lady’
A woman who used various false identities to gain access to Nigeria's presidential complex to allegedly run business scams has been arrested.
The secret service said Amina Mohammed...