It is extremely concerning to see an ongoing sit-down strike by The Gambia Doctors’ Association despite heartfelt apology from the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Saffie Lowe-Ceesay regarding truthful statements she had made. In press conference, Dr Lowe alleged that “When you talk about corruption in the health […]

“Having said that, it is also necessary to remind the Speaker that after all she is not an elected Member of the National Assembly such that even if she is the Speaker, she must be mindful in expelling an elected member out of the house. Halifa Sallah is a directly […]

Saul Saidykhan On February 9th, 2018 I called an older brother in the morning to check on him only to learn he was taken to the hospital overnight and admitted. I immediately cancelled my other engagements, and crab-walked to the Kotu makeshift cab stand to get a ride to the […]

In a bid to contribute its quota to national development, New Gambia Movement (NGM) on Friday donated cartons of medical gloves to health centers in Serrekunda, Bakoteh and Sukuta. The move is part of the Heal the Family Project, geared towards working with health facilities and international organizations to address […]

March ….African Women’s Month REMEMBERING ALINE SITTOE DIATTA (JATTA) – AFRICAN HEROINE, PRIESTESS, & LIBERATION FIGHTER By Sainey Faye Question: who was Aline Sittoe Diatta? She and Ndatte Yalla Mboge are the only women in Senegal with statues, to honor their heroic deeds. Ndatte Yalla Mboge was the “linguere” of […]

Heated debates – even sometimes scuffles — are part and parcel of parliamentary work. It just shows the extent of contesting for the just means of sharing the national cake. Kicking out a democratically elected lawmaker should be an utmost exception and not the rule. With all due respect to […]

I heard a very sincere, inspiring, balanced and fair speech from Honorable Mr. Bamba Serign Mass the other day. I want to add my voice to the good deeds of Mr. Mass. There are many amongst us who are not sincere and see no interest whatsoever in narrating the truth. […]

By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (FHEA, FRSA) Associate Professor, Al-Maktoum College of higher Education, UK Islam is a religion that has inspired millions of people around the world. However, this beautiful religion has been presented badly by some of its adherents due to sycophancy, ignorance or both. I write this article […]

March 8th marks International Women’s Day, giving people a chance to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Six women are taking this opportunity to launch “The Every Woman”. The Every Woman is a platform supporting women by providing a place where their voices and opinions do […]

AFRICAN WOMEN ON THE FRONT LINE AND THE SECOND PHASE OF THE STRUGGLE FOR AFRICAN LIBERATION By Sainey Faye March is getting to be recognized as Women’s Month, and the 8th is now being gradually known as International Women’s Day. The role and positive contributions of women worldwide is gradually […]

The Gambia’s Information Minister Demba Ali Jawo on Wednesday has announced that salaries of at least 3,146 absentee workers have been stopped since June 2017. The move is part of an exercise initiated by the new regime to clean up ghost workers from government payroll. “The main objectives of the […]