Police and other emergency services treat casualties near the Manchester Arena © Joel Goodman/LNP Terror bombing kills 22 in Manchester Arena Children caught in fatal blast after Ariana Grande concert in northern UK city Armed police walk past floral tributes to the victims of the terrorist attack after concertgoers left […]
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A Candid Analysis On Gambia’s TRC
By Sidi N. Bojang I have no objection to Samateh’s view point. I am with the Proposition that there are certain Norms, Values and Moral Ethics that all Societies must live and Sustain itself with.These Norms help regulate a given Society’s Individuals and Groups into a Reasonable, Orderly, and Predictable […]
Our Boss Tells Us ”I’ll Fire You With Gun”
Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing this article and for your continued support in the transformation process. I have been following your online paper on daily basis and I have noticed that the reason why some people do not write to defend themselves or refute allegations against them is simply […]
President Adama Barrow -The Making Of A New Gambia
Book Launch held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel on Saturday 13th May 2017 of President Adama Barrow-The Making of A new Gambia by Amadou Taal and Ebraima Manneh Book Review by Juka Fatou Jabang, The authors Amadou Taal and Ebraima Manneh are seasoned former Senior Public Servants. Mr. Taal has […]
Truth, Reconciliation, Justice and Forgiveness:
Part 2 If other Nations Can do it; Darboe pardoned Jammeh; ‘Yes We Can’ forgive & Reconcile Gambia! Alagi Yorro Jallow Truth and Reconciliation is turning toward the good, the hopeful; it is owning our past to transform our future and restore our human dignity. Truth and reconciliation can be […]
Mama Kandeh Is A National Disgrace
I want to respond to a statement made by the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) published on Freedom Newspaper claiming that “President Barrow’s government is worst than the former Dictator Yaya Jammeh’s regime of terror”. Mama Kandeh’s statement is not only a dishonest remark but it also […]
Tine Touts Justice For Jammeh’s Victims
By Abdoulie John In the wake of the launch of a new global campaign dubbed ‘brave’ by Amnesty International, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa has called for justice for United Democratic Party (UDP) activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng, and for all victims of the Jammeh regime. “There must be justice […]
The Reality Mbenga’s Types Don’t Get
Mr Ousainou Mbenga, you have argued some valid points in your article. However, you need to bear in mind that the Gambian people struggled and voted to liberate their country from tyranny and regain their freedoms, first and foremost. Once that has been restored, the sensible business of governance with […]
Major Kalifa Bajinka Is Gone
Gambians mourn the untimely death of former Aide de Camp at State House. Major Kalifa Bajinka died in a Boston hospital in Massachusetts on Monday. Major Bajinka, who was born in Brikama town in 1969, reportedly died of chronic pneumonia. He was survived by two wives and several children. Bajinka […]
In NIA 9 Trial, Star FM Denies Wrongdoing
By Abdoulie John The management of Star FM has strongly denied the allegations that the radio is misrepresenting facts. This was a response to allegations made by a senior defense counsel representing the former Director General of the defunct National Intelligence Agency Yankuba Badjie. Lawyer C. E. Mene threatened to […]
Why Gambia Needs Land Commission
The failure of the previous government to establish the Lands Commission in the country had made it very difficult for hard working average Gambians to register their piece of property. There was too much bureaucracy, subsequent to too many people to talk to, files and processes. Each department within the […]
“Nguur ri yiholu du yaga” : A Government Standing On Its Toes Will Not Last
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 stop all hidden agendas on their tracks. A mere regime change is not what we fought for, only to leave intact the […]