The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme on Thursday concluded a virtual validation exercise of a study that assesses the Impact of COVID19 on lives and livelihood in The Gambia. The study explores the immediate, medium, and long term socioeconomic impact of […]
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EU Expands Support to Youth Empowerment in the Context of COVID-19
The European Union is expanding its support to young Gambians by enabling the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) to venture into new, well-needed activities, and extending its implementation period to November 2022. The additional support will help more young entrepreneurs and small businesses to create and sustain jobs and income in […]
Kids and Money, Learn, Practice, and Apply 7 Powerful Money Lessons
Having garnered many years of experience and knowledge in the financial industry, Mr. Kemo Barrow thought it was about time to write a book. Mr. Barrow, a Gambian based in Atlanta in the United States, co-authored the book with Mr. Rossman Nya. Titled Kids and Money, Learn, Practice, and Apply […]
5th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law
The Draft Constitution, Retroactivity, and the Rule of Law At the Paradise TV televised national discussion, and in its aftermath, the issue of the commencement of the Presidential term has dominated the public conversation headlines. By section 100 (2) (c) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The […]
Dr. Samateh Deserves Not Only Kudos
Thank you my friend Dr. Ahmadou Samateh. People who live in New York City will probably know which train is this. Anyway, on this exact day Dr. Samateh and I were leaving from my house in Manhattan to Bronx to visit some friends. That day I decided to leave the […]
How Dr. Samateh Betrayed Normalcy
The normal order has been consistent for decades until when the chief servant appointed a betrayer in Dr. Samateh. The novice, inexperience newcomer, went into the parliament and eschewed the norms of the cabinet. He confidently rejected a life-changing system which is not brought by him. This rare bravery and […]
4th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law
4th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law Some Observations on the Draft Constitution on this Paradise TV Conversation Day As we enter the Paradise TV day on the Draft Constitution (the Draft), further observations on the document are in order. From non-constitutional material packed into the Draft, to […]
Finance Minister Njie and ACP Secretary-General hold telebriefing on COVID19 Support to the Member States, Post-Cotonou Negotiations
Press Release Finance Minister Njie and ACP Secretary-General hold telebriefing on COVID19 Support to the Member States, Post-Cotonou Negotiations Quadrangle, Banjul, 15th May 2020 – The Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of the Republic of The Gambia, Hon. Mambury Njie, in his capacity as the current Chairman of […]
The National Assembly and National Destiny
If anyone understands the nature of a Democratic Republic one will not be in any doubt to realize that the destiny of the Republic lies primarily in the hands of the National Assembly. This is why the Constitution provides all the necessary powers and tools to the National Assembly in […]
My Childhood Recollection in Kanni-Kunda Village
Being born in the provinces to parents not blessed with affluence could be challenging and frustrating. The implication is that you struggle to get a descent upbringing in terms of feeding, shelter, clothing education and even health. So I had to negotiate with life as I grew up in my […]
Defend the Draft Constitution. No Gambian Should Serve for More 10 Years as President
It is indeed quite concerning that the Cabinet has expressed objection to the draft constitution on the issue of presidential term limit that it discriminates and targets Pres. Adama Barrow. That statement by the Cabinet is utterly false, irresponsible and a threat to peace. The Gambia does not belong to […]
The Gambia to Advance Reforms in the Electricity and Telecom Sectors
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 —The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today a $30 million development policy grant to support The Gambia’s efforts to improve debt and public investment management, improve financial viability and service delivery in the energy and telecom sectors, and enhance the transparency and governance framework […]