In our Republic the power to enforce the law falls on the justice delivery system first and foremost which comprises the police and the courts primarily. It is the police that has the authority to arrest anyone provided there was a crime committed or about to be or suspected to […]

“Although The Gambia does not have a national operator that has its own aircraft, a number of foreign airlines operate to and from the country at varying levels of frequencies. It is expected that the Bilateral Air Service Agreements will enhance the movement of persons, cargo, trade, and tourism in […]

President Adama Barrow has decided to publish the full report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Financial Activities of Former President Yahya Jammeh and His Associates, following a Special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 4th September 2019. According to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Honourable Abubacarr Tambadou, the […]

By Abdoulie John As thousands of Gambians stormed Thursday the National Assembly in Banjul to witness the burial ceremony of Sir Dawda, the country’s political class was unanimous on extoling his exemplary leadership. United Democratic Party (UDP) leader, Ousainou Darboe told this medium that Jawara succeeded in saving the destiny […]

EULOGY DELIVERED BY  HIS EXCELLENCY ADAMA BARROW PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA  EVENT: THE STATE FUNERAL OF FORMER PRESIDENT,  SIR DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA DATE: THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST, 2019  VENUE: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, BANJUL My Lord, the Chief Justice Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly  Honourable Ministers, Secretary General […]

By Abdoulie John An Adviser to Gambian President has debunked the government’s critics accusations that it is gradually militarising the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) in order to crush possible protests. Critics expressed the need for better civilian handling tools. “We must do away with AK-47. Usually when the PIU comes, […]

The European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Atila Lajos has given assurances to His Excellency, President Adama arrow that his government can count on the support of the European Union so long as it remains on this democratic and the transition path. The EU Ambassador was at the State House […]

By Abdoulie John The European Union Ambassador to Gambia, Attila Lajos, Monday warned about a possible failure of the Security Sector Reform (SSR), urging major stakeholders to redouble their efforts in order to fast-track the revamping of the country’s security apparatus. “Without strong political engagement from key decision-makers now, SSR […]

By Team Gom Sa Bopa On Tuesday 27th August 2019, 37 people including outspoken rapper activist Ali “Killa Ace” Cham, have been remanded at Mile 2 for their alleged involvement in the 24th July 2019 protest. Earlier today at Kanifing Magistrate Court, Magistrate Elizabeth Dunn presided over a case between […]

RE: MADI CEESAY’S COMMENTS ARE TREASONOUS; HE SHOULD RESIGN Kindly accept this statement as an expression of my utter dismay and indignation at the recent comments made by one Madi Ceesay, a national assembly member for the United Democratic Party. The comments ascribed to Mr. Ceesay, whom I deliberately refuse […]

How come The Gambia Ports Authority would have the audacity to spend one butut of our money to build a police station? GPA has no mandate to provide public goods and services directly. They are supposed to focus on their business according to its act and then pay dividend to […]

By Abdoulie John As the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) is on the verge of starting the drafting of The Gambia’s Constitution, the commission’s Chairman on Wednesday emphasised the importance of the institutional and constitutional reforms.Justice Sulayman Jallow said the process is not a simple formality. “The Constitution is about something […]