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Regarding the Draft Constitution, Part II
By Foday Samateh The National Assembly is a true winner in the draft Constitution. Here is why. In the 1997 Constitution (the current Constitution), the President appoints five nominated members to the Assembly, two of which serve as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. The President also appoints the Clerk […]
Backway Show Hits Gambia Theatre
By Madi S. Njie One Man Play Show encouraging Africans to stay back home and develop the continent produced by the UK based V Jay Theatre Productions will be showcased this coming Friday, 29 November 2019, at the Ebunja Theatre around the GFA House in Kanifing, starting from 8pm onwards. […]
Regarding the Draft Constitution, Part I
By Foday Samateh Almost all Constitutions share one thing in common. They claim to give the people all the rights and freedoms. What distinguish one Constitution from another are the powers they give to those in power. As long as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, […]
1994 Coup D’état Is A Crime
The Gambia is an INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC! At the least supposed to be! Each of those terms has significant practical meaning. Independence ……. Self-determination/we choose the manners to live & govern Democracy……. equitable participation of each [eligible citizen] in governance. We’re the government Republic …. Sovereignty. We (the people) own […]
Media Services Bill: Silencing The Media!
Yet again the Government of Adama Barrow has proposed yet another piece of law which can only be described as unnecessary but clearly intended to limit the space for the media and consequently silence citizens in the way they engage on national issues. This Media Service Bill is not a […]
Remove the Entire Draft Section 107 Altogether in the Criminal Offences Bill
It is not enough for the Ministry of Justice to remove the second part of the draft section 107 regarding parental insult and then leave the first part in there. While the second part of this provision is indeed draconian, discriminatory and a direct threat to democracy and human rights, […]
BANJUL IS A NATIONAL PRIORITY
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has called on all Gambian irrespective of political or regional affiliations to join him in full support of the Banjul rehabilitation project, stating that Banjul, our capital city, is the pride of the country. “Banjul is our City, our Capital City. We have nowhere that […]
Bright Stars Set for ‘Ranha Bissap’ Show
BRIGHT STARS ENTERTAINMENT Issued on the 14th November, 2019 in Kotu – The Bright Stars Entertainment has reaffirmed its readiness to stage a successful second edition of the ‘Ranha Bissap’ show, scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th November, 2019 at the Paradise Suits Hotel in Pancha Mi Hall. ‘Preparations […]
Gambia’s Best Way To Go
By Alh. Suntou Touray Salaamu Alaikum to everyone! As you all know, public servants work for the general welfare and wellbeing of the public. And as such, due to the nature of the public service we are constrained to be disciplined, neutral, dedicated, honest and impartial in the execution of […]
ASB Clinic Reopens Amidst Patient Surge
By Abdoulie John Barely 5 days after its reopening, ASB Clinic continues to witness a surge of patients coming from various corners of the country. In spite of the sad episode the health facility went through these past days, its reputation remains intact. “We are happy that ASB Clinic is […]
TRRC Set For Witch-hunt Hearing
The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission is set to hear from victims of former President Yahya Jammeh’s 2009 witch-hunting exercise. In a statement published below, the Commission intends for the first time, to conduct witch-hunting hearings outside Dunes Headquarters. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission is currently wrapping up […]