By Abdoulie John As The Gambia joined the rest of the world to observe World AIDS Day on Sunday, the country’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ahmadou Samateh, reiterated government’s commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS, which continues to be one of the country’s major health problems. “The Gambia will […]
Society
Gambians Remember Media Titan
By Abdoulie John The family of the Gambia’s late media titan organized Quranic recitation to pray and remember the life and legacy of a man who had served his country with all his intellect, resources and energy. Swaebou Conateh, a doyen journalist, answered to Allah’s call exactly a year ago. […]
New Gambia College Annex Ready
The Basse annex of The Gambia College that President Barrow commissioned last year is near completion and will begin operations in January 2020. Local authorities led by the Principal of The Gambia College told the president that the first batch of students that will be housed at the State of […]
Backway Show Hits Gambia Theatre
By Madi S. Njie One Man Play Show encouraging Africans to stay back home and develop the continent produced by the UK based V Jay Theatre Productions will be showcased this coming Friday, 29 November 2019, at the Ebunja Theatre around the GFA House in Kanifing, starting from 8pm onwards. […]
International day for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
2019 theme: “Orange the world: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape” The TRRC stands with women and girls all around the world to commemorate the international day for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. The day is particularly important as it highlights the plights of women and […]
BANJUL IS A NATIONAL PRIORITY
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has called on all Gambian irrespective of political or regional affiliations to join him in full support of the Banjul rehabilitation project, stating that Banjul, our capital city, is the pride of the country. “Banjul is our City, our Capital City. We have nowhere that […]
Bright Stars Set for ‘Ranha Bissap’ Show
BRIGHT STARS ENTERTAINMENT Issued on the 14th November, 2019 in Kotu – The Bright Stars Entertainment has reaffirmed its readiness to stage a successful second edition of the ‘Ranha Bissap’ show, scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th November, 2019 at the Paradise Suits Hotel in Pancha Mi Hall. ‘Preparations […]
Gambia’s Best Way To Go
By Alh. Suntou Touray Salaamu Alaikum to everyone! As you all know, public servants work for the general welfare and wellbeing of the public. And as such, due to the nature of the public service we are constrained to be disciplined, neutral, dedicated, honest and impartial in the execution of […]
ASB Clinic Reopens Amidst Patient Surge
By Abdoulie John Barely 5 days after its reopening, ASB Clinic continues to witness a surge of patients coming from various corners of the country. In spite of the sad episode the health facility went through these past days, its reputation remains intact. “We are happy that ASB Clinic is […]
Pro-Gambia Association Pushes For Zero Violence
By Abdoulie John Members of the collective Pro-Gambia Association on Sunday took to the streets calling for ‘zero violence’ in the country. The group initiated a Peace Walk at a time when political tension seems to be brewing in a country that is moving fast to right its wrongs. “We’ve […]
What Politicians Mean By System Change
By Suntou Bolonba Touray People must not confuse the politicians’ definition of system change. There is a meaning behind politicians’ talk about system change. What must be borne in mind is that no two political parties or leaders have the same system in mind. Hence, so long as an individual […]
Award-Winning Gambian Writer Tours Africa
By Madi Njie The Gambia’s award-winning writer is set to complete his Africa tour in the Nigerian capital Abuja. Modou Lamin Sowe — one of Gambia’s finest young writers and the founder of […]