The ousted ruling Alliance for Patriotic, Reorientation and Construction of former President Yahya Jammeh has expelled five rebel members of the party. The expulsion followed a very aggressive audio message by Sulayman Shingle Nyassi (one of the expelled members). Mr. Nyassi, the son of the late opposition leader Momodou Lamin […]
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‘Honesty Must Start With Yourself’
The leader of the Gambia Moral Congress has enjoined Gambians to be honest with themselves. In a Facebook posting published below, Mai Ahmad Fatty made his position clear on secularism and gay marriage. Each of us must be bold enough to articulate where you stand on national issues. Honesty must […]
ICC Named After Sir Dawda Jawara
International Conference Center Building Named After Sir Dawda K. Jawara The Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure wishes to inform the general public that the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Bijilo, which was under construction, is now completed. The President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow […]
Constitutionalisation Of Access To Justice And Legal Aid In The Draft Constitution Is Imperative
BY AHMED KEMO CEESAY The recently published ‘Proposed Draft Constitution of the Republic of the Gambia’ is, by all account, an excellent and admirable piece of work which must be commended. It is indicative of the depth of wisdom of the Honourable Commissioners of the Constitutional Review Commission. The document, […]
‘I Swore Twice To Defend Constitution’
Gambian President Adama Barrow has justified his decision to complete his constitutionally mandated five-year term of office instead of honouring a three-quar campaign promise. “I swore twice by the holy quran in Dakar and The Gambia to defend and act according to the national constitution,” President Barrow said in his […]
‘It’s Time To Put Aside Egos’
The Secretary General of the United Democratic Party has appealed to Gambians to “put aside egos, individual and collective, for the sake of the youth.” Lawyer Ousainou Darboe’s made the remarks in his New Year’s message published below: NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL & PARTY LEADER OF THE […]
MPs Should Enlighten Confused Minds
By Abdoulie John The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) National Assembly member has reminded lawmakers of the crucial role they play in promoting enlightenment, not obscurantism. Hon. Sidia Jatta said one of the roles of parliamentarians is to enlighten confused minds. Hon.he veteran Wuli West legislator, recently […]
Press Statement on the 2019 V. Jay Theater Productions Tour in The Gambia
In conveying to you our New Year’s Greetings and wishing you many more years in returns, in peace, stability and progress, V.Jay Theatre Productions’ wishes to take you through a recap of the 2019 tour of The Gambia, outcomes and intended plans. Mr. Richards – a Caribbean Descendant/British National, an […]
CRC Clarifies Misinformaton On Draft Constitution
Press Release For Immediate Release 27th December CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CRC DRAFT CONSTITUTION Following the publication by the CRC of the Draft Constitution, a large number of the Gambian population (including other stakeholders) have been actively engaged in various discussions concerning its provisions. The CRC welcomes the […]
OIC Road Projects: Deputy CEO Presides Over The Opening Of Tenders
Press release BRUSUBI – The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of The Gambia OIC Secretariat, Hon. Essa Bokar Sey on Monday 23 December 2019 presided over the formal opening of the Tenders for Consultancy for the design and review of the twenty new roads to be constructed ahead of the forthcoming […]
Nigerian In ICE Custody Passes Away
WASHINGTON – A Nigerian man in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) at the Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill, Maryland, passed away Saturday morning at the facility. Anthony Oluseye Akinyemi, 56, was pronounced dead at 5:23 a.m. local time December 21, 2019, after he was found unresponsive […]
Gambia Lost An Icon, True Patriot
The Gambia has lost a legendary media icon and patriot. Alhagie Sarjo Barrow has answered to the call of Allah exactly a fortnight after news of his death broke out. Mr. Barrow himself rubbished news of his death. His Sunday’s death threw the country into mourning. Many people were shocked […]