By Abdoulie John The former Interim Chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has vehemently opposed, vowing to throw his weight behind anyone who pursues a non tribal political agenda. “As Gambians, we have been known for our peacefulness and coexistence of all tribes,” Jallow told this medium in an […]
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Barrow Wants Youths To Have Self-belief
The Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS have discussed the issue of irregular migration that is costing lives of thousands of youth from the sub region. His Excellency, President Adama Barrow made a case for the Community to strengthen mechanisms to combat irregular migration. “We need our youths to […]
Campaigners, Lawmakers Push For A More Inclusive Approach In Policies Targeting Vulnerable Groups
By Abdoulie John In wake of massive consultations on the country’s draft Constitution, the critical issue about the inclusion of youth, women and people with disabilities, topped the agenda of a two-day workshop held at the NaNa Conference in Bakau. The seminar that ended Saturday adopted a resolution calling for […]
President Barrow’s ECOWAS Address
STATEMENT BY H.E. MR. ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA AT THE 56TH SESSION OF THE ECOWAS ATHUORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT SUMMIT 21ST DECEMBER 2019 ABUJA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA Mr. Chairman, Authority of Heads of State and Government, Your Excellencies, Presidents of the […]
Fear of Fundamentlism May Deny Us A Constitution
By Omar Alieu Touray The ongoing debate on “secular state” is both profound and troubling. It is profound because it touches on our socio-religious identities, and troubling because it shakes our unity as a nation. Here is how I see the problem: both those in favour of inserting the term […]
What UDP And Jotna Movement Have In Common
By Abdoulie John A United Democratic Party (UDP) stalwart has cleared air over alleged communication vessels reportedly existing between his political party and Three Years Jotna movement. “The UDP’s official position is for Barrow to honour the three-year agreement he had with everybody. What is Three Years Jotna’s position? It […]
EU Supports Gambia’s Budget
The EU disburses 22 million Euros of Budget Support to the National Treasury of The Gambia EU Budget Support and Technical Assistance contribute to macro-economic stability, economic governance and support the implementation of the National Development Plan as well as ongoing political and legislative reforms required to consolidate democracy and […]
Regarding the Draft Constitution, Part V
By Foday Samateh On the System of Local Government, the draft Constitution in Section 202 (1) states: “A local government shall be based on a council which shall be the highest political authority, for local governance, within its area of jurisdiction and which shall have legislative and executive powers to be […]
‘Secularism Is A Real Time Bomb’
By Abdoulie John As consultations on the first draft Constitution are winding down, The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) on Tuesday reaffirmed its vehement opposition to inserting the word “Secular” in the country’s law, with one cleric describing Secularism as “a real time bomb.” “If it is inserted against the […]
What Makes Gambia Good Champion
Reed Brody is counsel with Human Rights Watch and a member of the International Commission of Jurists. He is known to Gambians for his work with the victims of ex-president Yahya Jammeh and his role in the campaign to bring to justice in Senegal the former dictator of Chad Hissène […]
TYJ Gives President Barrow Ultimatum
By Abdoulie John A mammoth crowd of protesters marched on Monday from Sting Corner to Denton Bridge calling on Gambian President Adama Barrow to honour his Coalition 2016 promise to serve 3 years in office. Under the banner of Three Years Jotna (TYJ), demonstrators expressed opposition on the Gambian leader’s […]
Medicine Control Agency Wins NQA
By Madi S. Njie Prestige Security Company were awarded winners of the National Quality Award 2019, level 1 (Bronze). Unique Solutions 2017 level 1 winners took Level 2 (Silver); the University of The Gambia – level 3 (Gold) and Medicine Control Agency took Level 4(Diamond). The Gambia’s Finance Minister who deputised […]