The Writers Association of The Gambia (WAG) will host a Book and Photo Exhibition in Honor of Late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara on 27 September 2019 at American Corner from 5-7 pm. The event is to pay tribute to the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the First President of the Republic […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
President Barrow Attends AU Meeting
During the closed door session at the 12th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Head of States held in Niamey, Niger, on the 7th July 2019, President Adama Barrow focused his deliberation on the commitment of AU leaders in the implementation of the AfCFTA to transform their […]
‘If Things Remain Unchanged, Banjul Breweries Will Shut Down Production’
By Abdoulie John Banjul Breweries Ltd Country Sale and Marketing Manager, Borri Darboe, has warned that the company will shutdown its production line on May 13 if gov’t fails to reconsider the tax increase on their alcoholic products. He made this announcement Thursday during an interview with this medium. As […]
‘School Feeding Enables Increase In Education Outcomes’
The First Lady of The Gambia, Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow has placed a strong connection between feeding programmesand the large increase in children’s ability to learn, access to education, and learning outcomes. The First Lady made the remarks at the MaCarthy Square in Banjul where she joined partners and stakeholders […]
ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORMS IN THE GAMBIA MUST MOVE FORWARD
New reports detail extent of grand corruption under former president Jammeh Issued by Transparency International Secretariat New revelations of comprehensive state capture and grand corruption under former president Yahya Jammeh should spur anti-corruption efforts to benefit the people of The Gambia, Transparency International said today. Banking data leaks cited in reportspublished today […]
Tribute To Alh. Fafanding Nanding Ceesay
On Wednesday March 6th 2019, the people of Baddibou Kerewan woke to the sad and sudden news of the demise of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alh Fafanding Nanding Ceesay. The said Alh Fafanding Nanding was a prominent community leader, Islamic Scholar, educationist and Imam of the Kerewan Central […]
Dr. Tangara Delivers President Barrow’s Special Message To UAE President
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Dr Mamadou Tangara, Sunday 16th September 2018, met the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash at the General Headquarters of the Ministry of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab […]
Amid Charged Mood, Hate-fueling Ex-APRC Lawmaker Arraigned
By Abdoulie John The former Lawmaker for Banjul Central, Abdoulie Saine, has had his day in court in Banjul. The high-rank member of the former ruling the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) party has been charged with inciting violence and seditious intention. In front of courtroom packed with […]
GAMBIANS: LET’S BE CAREFUL OF WHAT WE WISH FOR!!! Part 4
After recently reading an interview with the deputy leader of APRC, none other than Ousman Jatta (Rambo), as usual, I took it with a pinch of salt lest he comes out and says he was misquoted as politicians are fond of whenever they flop. Yet to date I have not […]
Greenpeace Africa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into The Death Of 8 Rhinos
Eight out of 14 critically endangered black rhinos have died after being moved from the Nairobi and Lake Nakuru national parks to a new sanctuary created in Tsavo East national park. The translocation[1] program jointly conducted by Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at a cost of shs […]
OJ’s Sacking Has Nothing To Do With Fertilizer Scandal
By Abdoulie John The Gambia’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Aboubacarr Tambadou has denied a possible link between the fertilizer scandal and the sacking of former Agriculture Minister Omar Amadou Jallow. “The relieve by His Excellency of former minister of agriculture has nothing to do with the fertilizer issue,” […]
Gambians Urged To Commit To National Interest
By Abdoulie John President Adama Barrow has urged Gambians to demonstrate commitment to national interest in making sure that they put the country first in carrying out their duties. “Together, we should rededicate ourselves to serving the national interest in all our engagements, and avoid all negative and selfish attitudes […]