Gambian community in Finland is not only mourning the sudden death of Jafara Kanyi, they are also making efforts to send his remains home. Jafara Kanyi, a native of Jarra Sankwia in the Lower River Region, passed away in Helsinki last week after a brief sickness. The man pictured above […]

By Dr Professor Alhagi Manta Drammeh Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, UK (FHEA, FRSA, UK) Empowerment is not a static concept. It could be quantified and measured against many indexes across times and different contexts. Considering socio-political transformations, empowerment can be studied through new lenses of feminism and non-feminism. The […]

By Suntou Touray A handful of people still do not underscore and highlight the reality that the Gambia came out of a very terrible dictatorship that has left our country virtually on her knees. But no one must downplay the bravery of Gambians from all strata of life: market vendors, […]

My Silence is often misinterpreted Weak souls think it’s a sign of defeat Hypocrites know not its powers Who says my silence is weakness? There’s a reason for every silence Every silence hides an untold story My Silence is full of hidden answers Only wise men understand silence. Wise souls […]

Radio Deggo FM (100.10 MHz) starts hosting live call-in radio programs as part of its coverage of the 2018 Local and Municipal Governments Council elections. Radio Deggo FM (100.10 MHz) has started its coverage of the Local Government and Municipal Councils elections scheduled for April 12, 2018. In particular, Radio […]

By Saul Saidykhan Courtesy of www.mantankara.com If you’ve ever lived in, lived near, or even once visited Mansa Konko before Yaya Jammeh took power, then you’ll be in for an unpleasant surprise the next time you stop by the place. The picture above is typical of what public infrastructure in […]

It is indeed worrying to see our learned and respected Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow completely deviating from the mandate of TRRC and directing this Commission to become more of a civil organization. This is evidenced when Dr Jallow stated “In the meantime, the TRRC believes that work on the prevention […]

As a liberal democratic thinker, I believe in collective bargaining to resolve differences. Our sit down striking doctors threatening the health and the well being of patients because of what Hon. Minister Lowe had said is act of abandonment, terror and disloyalty and should have no place in civilized society. […]

By Sainey Faye March …….AFRICAN WOMEN’S MONTH 2018 !!!!      FAREWELL TO OUR HEROINES !!! WHO WAS AMY JACQUES GARVEY ? (1896-1973) “The doll-baby type of woman is a thing of the past, and the wide-awake woman is forging ahead prepared for all emergencies, and ready to answer any call, […]

By Saul Saidykhan The largest Gambian Age brackets are those Under 30 years old. Over 70% of Gambians fall in these categories (going by the latest CIA figures.) The Median age in Gambia is 21 years old. The Gambia was ruled by a brutal and barbaric dictator for 22 years […]

After listening to the President of Gambia Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) the “The CheckPoint” show, one can easily draw the conclusion that if anyone were to resign from their position it should be without a doubt Ebrima Bah. The said interview was a complete disaster. Mr. Bah did his […]

The meeting between The Association of Non-governmental Organisation (TANGO) and Gambia Association of Resident Doctors is the worst hypocrisy and facade ever. It is a total nonsense. The whole thing has the hallmark of undermining the Barrow Administration. Why bringing up institutional and administrative reforms now and not before? These […]