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 […]
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More Diplomats Storm Gambia
The election of President Adama Barrow has turned Banjul into a flurry of diplomatic activities as diplomats continue to present their letters of credentials to the Gambian leader. The latest diplomats to present their letters were Shigero Omori of Japan, Binta Kane–Cisse of Mali, Dr Mathias Harebamungu of Rwanda and Daniel […]
Senegal, Gambia Bringing Back Lost Opportunities
President has hailed the three-day joint high level conference involving the Gambia and Senegal, describing the session as very important since deliberations were centered on issues that affect both neighbouring countries. Find below the statement President Adama Barrow delivered to the press at the end of the conference. We express […]
Every Woman Platform Launched
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 […]
Leave Health Minister Alone; Heap Blame On National Audit Office
Why should one get angry or feel targeted when the truth is being said and that one is not a complicit of drug stealing. What the minister of health Dr. Saffie Lowe-Ceesay said about the Gambian young doctors is not something new or taken out from the blues. Life Saving […]
‘Implementation Is Key To Our Cooperation’
By Abdoulie John The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges delegates taking part in the first-ever Presidential Council involving the Gambia and Senegal to actively focus on implementing the decisions that would be taken at the end of the experts meeting. “Implementation is the key to our […]
Fear Looms As Doctors Down Tools
By Abdoulie John Despite the clarification made by the government through Information Minister, at least 129 Gambian medical doctors went ahead with their planned 48-hour sit-down strike. The strike was a reaction to Health Minister’s comments that young doctors have been diverting drugs behind closed doors to set up private […]
President Sall Visits Gambia Amid…
Senegalese President Macky Sall is visiting Gambian capital Banjul to participate in the high level meeting scheduled between March 11 through 13. The two neighbouring West African countries share almost everything in common, including social and cultural heritage. The visit takes place barely a week after the Gambia government apologised […]
A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN WOMEN
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 […]
Gambia Cleans Up Payroll; Over 3,000 Ghost Workers Lose Pay
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 […]
African Petroleum Awaits Arbitrators Naming In Gambian Licenses Case
Independent oil and gas company African Petroleum (AP) is waiting for the appointment of the arbitrators in arbitration proceedings against the Gambian government related to the company’s interest in A1 and A4 offshore licenses. Read more here: https://mobile.offshoreenergytoday.com/african-petroleum-awaits-arbitrators-naming-in-gambian-licenses-case/
Deported Buba’s Family Consider Moving To Gambia
The family of the deported Gambian will move to the Gambia to be together if they run out of options. Buba Jabbi, who resides in Wisconsin Rapids in the United States, deported to the Gambia last Tuesday. For more details read the story below: Wisconsin Rapids man deported to Gambia […]