President Adama Barrow held two separate engagements with armed forces from the sub region, today. In his first engagement, he met the Nigerian Ambassador to The Gambia, Oluwasegun Ibidapo-Obe who accompanied over forty members of the Nigerian Armed Forces at State House. Rear Admiral A. A. Osinowo, Commander, Course 26 […]
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Barrow Manifests Responsible Leadership
As a concerned Gambian citizen I was very proud and at ease when I heard president Barrow’s speech in Foni. With this convincing speech the President has become a unifying figure for our polarized nation and the timing cannot be more urgent. The destroyers and saboteurs were on it for […]
Why I Disagree With ECOWAS Court?
Where was ECOWAS [Economic Community of West African States] when Yahya Jammeh tortured thousands of Gambians for 22 consecutive years? Where was ECOWAS when Jammeh massacred a dozen or more students in cold blood? For the ECOWAS [Community Court] to rule now that these victims of the former regime should […]
Gambia Gov’t Concerned About Signs Of Media Intolerance
The Gambia government has raised concerns about what it calls “the signs of intolerance in the media, particularly those of a religious nature.” The concern is contained in a press release issued by the Information and Communication Ministry, detailing a recent Cabinet meeting. Read below the press release in full: […]
Veteran Broadcaster Awarded Gambian Pride Of 2017
After almost 40 years of voluntary public service to the nation, one of The Gambia’s legendary Broadcaster cum Social Healers, Alhagie Ebrima Bah has been crowned as “The Gambian Pride of the year” 2017 by Gambian Talents Promotion (GTP). Alhagie Ebrima Bah, affectionately called Mamakoto, is the third legend to […]
Pa Njie Girigara Hedges His Bets
Well Max (Jarjou), Bax and all, First of all, I asked Pa Njie [Girigara] to DROP the name “Deyda Hydara” out of respect for the deceased and Pa Njie said: “Deyda and I used to dance together in Banjul”. Pa Njie has also now said: “I supported Jammeh and APRC […]
Gambian Journalists Win Case; Court Awards Them D6 Million
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the government of The Gambia to pay six million Dalasi in compensation to four Gambian journalists for the violation of their human right and subjecting them to degrading treatment. Alhagie Jobe and Lamin Fatty, fourth and fifth plaintiffs in a suit filed by […]
No Longer Forbidden
By Foday Samateh I once reviewed a book on media persecution in The Gambia and titled the piece “Freedom of Expression is Forbidden Here.” With the fall of the despotic rule a year ago, what was once a fight for idealism has become a reality. A glance at the media […]
Gambia: Be Mindful Of China’s Rape
I beg you to take note and publish the below statement. This letter is meant to be for the support of the Gambian people as it is of high importance that Gambia don’t sell out their values to foreign countries. The Chinese fish factory at Gunjur and Kartong has been […]
‘Pay To Play’ Disqualifies Pa Njie
Once again I cannot be silent without participation in the mayoral election debate in Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), a constituency that plays the most important role in business and political life of The Gambia. I also felt that it is injustice if I don’t condemn or expose Mr Pa Njie […]
Barrow Expresses Gratitude To Jawara
President Adama Barrow has expressed gratitude to former President, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara and Lady Chilel Jawara for honouring his invitation to attend the Gambia’s 53rd Independence anniversary celebration. Despite his old age, the man who led the Gambia to independence on February 18 joined thousands to celebrate the country’s […]
Mayor Aspirant Raises Hopes
Seeing the likes of young, energetic, educated and able-bodied youths at the forefront of our politics is more than inspiring. The selection of 31-year-old Talib Ahmed Bensouda as the Kanifing Municipal Council mayoral candidate of the United Democractic Party at the weekend in a free and fair primary means the […]