STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY MR. ADAMA BARROW PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 75TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEW YORK On behalf of my delegation, I bring you warm greetings from the people of The Gambia on the occasion of […]
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Battle Lines Drawn After National Assembly Debate
By D. A. Jawo The battle lines have now been clearly drawn between supporters of President Adama Barrow and the rest of the members of the National Assembly, and indeed the whole country, after the Draft 2020 Constitution Bill was defeated on Tuesday by 31 members in favour, with 23 […]
Africa’s Past And Current Leadership Failure Is Responsible For Floyd’s Death
The brutal killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in the state of Minnesota in The United States of America has generated significant racial discussions which questioned the value of black lives not only in USA but also across the entire world. Majority of people who […]
NAMs Should Recognize, Accept and Nurture Democracy!
Let us be clear! Citizens of the Gambia have a right and the duty to call their elected and appointed public officials to express their opinion or concern to them about national issues. Citizens have a right and a duty to call public officials to express our disagreement or to […]
‘Our Sub-region Still Faces Threats’
President Adama Barrow told regional heads of state TV that “amid the COVID-19 pandemic, our sub-region still faces political and security threats, including electoral issues and their negative impact on efforts to sustain an enabling environment for development. This calls for urgent attention and engagement with our partners to find […]
Are We Poor (Or Aren’t We Mismanaged)?
The Gambia is one of the poorest nations in the world. In 2020 Gambia is ranked 9th poorest nation in the world with an estimated US$480 (GMD 24,000) gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. That simply means GDP over population (GDP/population). GDP is the aggregate market value of products/services produced […]
Industry lobbying US Government to turn Africa into America’s plastics waste bin
The American Chemistry Council has lobbied the US government during the COVID-19 pandemic to use a US-Kenya trade deal to expand the plastics industry’s footprint across Africa. Documents obtained by Unearthed – Greenpeace’s investigative journalism platform – through the Freedom of Information Act show that the same lobby group, which […]
EU Strengthens Gambia’s Competitiveness
The European Union is pleased to announce the signature of a new contract with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) within the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP). “With the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases in the country and globally, it is most likely that this crisis will continue for […]
NA Urged To Combat COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gambia: Citizens escalate matters to National Assembly Members- to reconvene and show urgent action and leadership in combating COVID-19 Gambia citizens and home and abroad escalate request to National Assembly representatives, after a deadline by President Barrow to appear in public and address the nation […]
Colley Wins 2020 Youth Excellence Award
OUSAINU COLLEY WINS 2020 YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD Ousainu Colley, alias Ousainu-Gambia, has been named winner of The Stone Circle’s Youth Excellence Award (YEA) 2020. The award is given in commemoration of the International Youth Day – the UN’s annual celebration of the role of young people in creating positive […]
The Africa 35.35 Awards recognize the most remarkable
35 young Africans under 35 years old www.africakitoko.com/a3535/ The 5th edition of the Africa 35.35 Awards which rewards 35 young personalities under 35 from Africa and the African diaspora who have exceptional achievements in their communities has just launched a call for nominations open until August 31, 2020. The Association […]
OICGAMBIA 20 NEW ROAD DESIGN AND SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY FIRM APPOINTED
For Immediate Release OICGAMBIA 20 NEW ROAD DESIGN AND SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY FIRM APPOINTED Petroleum House, Brusubi, 12th August 2020 – OICGambia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MOTWI) and the National Roads Authority is pleased to announce the recruitment of PACE & GAMECS as the […]