Now that the Minister of Health and Social Welfare has swallowed her pride and apologised “to anyone who might have been offended” by her statement, we hope the striking medical doctors will return to work and save lives of patients at government health facilities. A statement attributed to the Health […]
Author: Kairo News
Every Woman Platform Launched
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, giving people a chance to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Six women are taking this opportunity to launch “The Every Woman”. The Every Woman is a platform supporting women by providing a place where their voices and opinions do […]
‘Implementation Is Key To Our Cooperation’
By Abdoulie John The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges delegates taking part in the first-ever Presidential Council involving the Gambia and Senegal to actively focus on implementing the decisions that would be taken at the end of the experts meeting. “Implementation is the key to our […]
Fear Looms As Doctors Down Tools
By Abdoulie John Despite the clarification made by the government through Information Minister, at least 129 Gambian medical doctors went ahead with their planned 48-hour sit-down strike. The strike was a reaction to Health Minister’s comments that young doctors have been diverting drugs behind closed doors to set up private […]
President Sall Visits Gambia Amid…
Senegalese President Macky Sall is visiting Gambian capital Banjul to participate in the high level meeting scheduled between March 11 through 13. The two neighbouring West African countries share almost everything in common, including social and cultural heritage. The visit takes place barely a week after the Gambia government apologised […]
A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN WOMEN
AFRICAN WOMEN ON THE FRONT LINE AND THE SECOND PHASE OF THE STRUGGLE FOR AFRICAN LIBERATION By Sainey Faye March is getting to be recognized as Women’s Month, and the 8th is now being gradually known as International Women’s Day. The role and positive contributions of women worldwide is gradually […]
Gambia Cleans Up Payroll; Over 3,000 Ghost Workers Lose Pay
The Gambia’s Information Minister Demba Ali Jawo on Wednesday has announced that salaries of at least 3,146 absentee workers have been stopped since June 2017. The move is part of an exercise initiated by the new regime to clean up ghost workers from government payroll. “The main objectives of the […]
African Petroleum Awaits Arbitrators Naming In Gambian Licenses Case
Independent oil and gas company African Petroleum (AP) is waiting for the appointment of the arbitrators in arbitration proceedings against the Gambian government related to the company’s interest in A1 and A4 offshore licenses. Read more here: https://mobile.offshoreenergytoday.com/african-petroleum-awaits-arbitrators-naming-in-gambian-licenses-case/
Deported Buba’s Family Consider Moving To Gambia
The family of the deported Gambian will move to the Gambia to be together if they run out of options. Buba Jabbi, who resides in Wisconsin Rapids in the United States, deported to the Gambia last Tuesday. For more details read the story below: Wisconsin Rapids man deported to Gambia […]
Gambia Set To Liberalise Int’l Gateway
In its bid to ‘harness the benefits of Information and Communication Technology in all sectors of the economy for equitable development’ as outlined in the recently launched National Development Plan, the Gambia government has expressed commitment to liberalise the country’s international gateway. “The government of The Gambia is very much […]
Mamakoto Is A Living Legend
Alhagie Ebrima Bah (Mamakoto) is a symbol of an exceptional Gambian who has his people’s interest at heart. “I believe I love the Gambia more than any other person,” Mamakoto proudly says. He is named after Bakau Mamakoto where he had throughout been at the forefront of everything worthwhile: religion, […]
What Voting For Rambo Means
Who doesn’t remember Ousman Rambo Jatta during the dark days of the APRC’s brutal regime? The New Gambia is today a democratic country otherwise the likes of Rambo should be banned to run for public office for a specific period of time. The track record of Rambo Jatta is so […]