4th Reaction to the Draft Constitution from Dabanani Law Some Observations on the Draft Constitution on this Paradise TV Conversation Day As we enter the Paradise TV day on the Draft Constitution (the Draft), further observations on the document are in order. From non-constitutional material packed into the Draft, to […]
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Finance Minister Njie and ACP Secretary-General hold telebriefing on COVID19 Support to the Member States, Post-Cotonou Negotiations
Press Release Finance Minister Njie and ACP Secretary-General hold telebriefing on COVID19 Support to the Member States, Post-Cotonou Negotiations Quadrangle, Banjul, 15th May 2020 – The Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of the Republic of The Gambia, Hon. Mambury Njie, in his capacity as the current Chairman of […]
The National Assembly and National Destiny
If anyone understands the nature of a Democratic Republic one will not be in any doubt to realize that the destiny of the Republic lies primarily in the hands of the National Assembly. This is why the Constitution provides all the necessary powers and tools to the National Assembly in […]
My Childhood Recollection in Kanni-Kunda Village
Being born in the provinces to parents not blessed with affluence could be challenging and frustrating. The implication is that you struggle to get a descent upbringing in terms of feeding, shelter, clothing education and even health. So I had to negotiate with life as I grew up in my […]
Defend the Draft Constitution. No Gambian Should Serve for More 10 Years as President
It is indeed quite concerning that the Cabinet has expressed objection to the draft constitution on the issue of presidential term limit that it discriminates and targets Pres. Adama Barrow. That statement by the Cabinet is utterly false, irresponsible and a threat to peace. The Gambia does not belong to […]
The Gambia to Advance Reforms in the Electricity and Telecom Sectors
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 —The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today a $30 million development policy grant to support The Gambia’s efforts to improve debt and public investment management, improve financial viability and service delivery in the energy and telecom sectors, and enhance the transparency and governance framework […]
Gambia Goverment Must Expedite Investigation Into Murdered Journalist
Sixteen years after murder of Deyda Hydara; the Gambia Police Force (GPF) still not doing enough to find culprits. Sixteen years after the killing of Gambian journalist; Deyda Hydara; police not doing enough in the murder investigation. Deyda Hydara; an investigative journalist and co-founder of The Point Newspaper was shot […]
Elite Capture of State Power in the Gambia
There is no doubt that the incidence of a few powerful people, aka the ‘Elite’ have hijacked the Gambian State to serve their own selfishness at the expense of the masses of the people. Known as ‘Elite Capture’, this practice, existing since the beginning of Independence, has now been perfected […]
European Union Scales up Support to Gambia’s Coastal and Marine Zone resilience to Climate Change
++ PRESS RELEASE +++ For immediate release Banjul, 06 May 2020 This week the European Union provided 73,000,000.00 GMD (1,353,120 EUR) to fund a long term technical assistance team to work in support of the National Environment Agency and Department of Water Resources in mitigating the consequences of climate change […]
Gambian Returnees Produce Protective Equipment for COVID-19 Frontline Border Officials
Banjul – The rapid spread of COVID-19 in West and Central Africa, which has infected over 8,000 people and led to the deaths of over 200, has led to a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). To enhance the availability of basic medical supplies in The Gambia, the International Organization […]
An Islamic Perspective on Coronavirus in a Globalised World
By: Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PGCerTHE, Fellow Higher Education Academy, Royal Society of Arts, UK) [Associate Professor, Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, UK] Coronavirus coded Covid-19 has yet again exposed the fragility of the human beings, while emphasising the fact that global challenges require global approaches to dealing with […]
UDP Leader Salutes Gambian Workers
Press Statement from UDP Secretary General Secretary General of the UDP Workers’ Day & World Press Freedom Day Messages: COVID-19 and the impact on Agriculture in The Gambia –1st & 3rd May 2020 My Dear Compatriots, Over the weekend the World Press Freedom Day and the May Day of 2020 […]