By Sulayman Saul Saidykhan Unless the Democrats – specifically Hillary Clinton, does something extraordinarily stupid or insulting to turn off her base to sit out the elections, she is on course for her rendezvous with history. In other words, on the night of January 20th 2017, when the Secret Service […]
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Devil Doesn’t Cause Mental Health
Mental illness is a huge problem in our country, but it is something which our leaders – political and community – society and even some families did not pay great attention to. It’s a subject that is not fully understood. Mental illness affects our thinking, behavior or mood. This young […]
In Solidarity With Alagie Ceesay
Even as he battles for survival at the intensive care unit, Jammeh’s mercenary judge is still anxiously waiting to hang journalist Alagie Abdoulie Ceesay as if she is not a woman. Our society expects a woman to exercise mercy in whatever she does. But who is blaming a judge who […]
Suspicion And Lack Of Trust Derail Unity
By Janko Camara Dear Bax Your views insinuate lack of trust among the opposition parties Weak leadership and thus candidate prone to manipulation by other forces within the party. Now let us look at these and your other points in detail. If your insinuation on lack of trust is true, […]
Former Army Spokesman Explains Why Jammeh Must Not Run Again
The Gambia’s former military Spokesman has put his mouth where most of his colleagues dare talk, let alone write about. Retired Lt. Col. Lamin Gano blogs about why President Yahya Jammeh must not run for a fifth term. Gano’s article – which opens serious intellectual discussion – is published on […]
Death Of Unionist In Custody Sparks Concerns
By Abdoulie John The Secretary General of the banned Gambia National Transport Control Association (GNTCA) Sheriff Dibba died in police custody last Sunday, after being arrested and charged along with 8 executive members.Gambian authorities remain mute as to questions continue to swirl around the circumstances surrounding his death. “I am […]
‘We’ll Meet You Halfway Even If Ibliss Is Your Commander’
The leader of United Democratic Party is outstanding for his gentlemanly character. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe is credited for being peaceful and law abiding at all times. Mr. Darboe will not fold his hands when his party is under attack. He told a Tallinding rally last week that he has never […]
The Devil Is Not In Fine Discussions And Arguments
The devil is in the voting card and the electorate! All discussions and arguments in the diaspora are centered around Ousainou Darboe this, Halifa Sallah that, OJ Jallow this, Hamat Bah this, Yaya Jammeh that. All these political leaders have only one card to vote for themselves in an election […]
‘Stop Craving In Darkness’
Gambian cleric has advised Muslims to strive hard to better understand their religion. Only this can save them from craving in the darkness in search of light where it does not exist. Momodou Ceesay, the Chief Resident Imam of Detroit Islamic Center in Michigan, said one effective way to know […]
Reformists Win All 30 Tehran Seats
Allies of Iran’s reformist President Hassan Rouhani have won a landslide victory in Tehran, in the first parliamentary vote since Iran signed a nuclear deal with world powers. With 90% of the votes counted, the pro-Rouhani List of Hope is set to take all 30 parliamentary seats in the capital. […]
Missing Ebrima’s Family Pledges Reward; Is He In State Custody?
Missing Person Appeal – Ebrima Ceesay of Kanifing South ($1,000 Reward) By Yusef Taylor Stats: Ebrima Ceesay 39 year’s old man, 5ft 8 inches (1.73m) tall, slim build dark skinned man The family of Ebrima Ceesay are appealing to the general public for information to help trace their […]
Remembering A Great Pan-Africanist
REMEMBERING Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois FEBRUARY 23, 1868 – AUGUST 27, 1963 A TRIBUTE TO BLACK/AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH By Sainey Faye “ There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise.The human soul cannot be permanently chained.” — W.E.B. DU BOIS William […]