The Secretary General of the United Democratic Party has appealed to Gambians to “put aside egos, individual and collective, for the sake of the youth.” Lawyer Ousainou Darboe’s made the remarks in his New Year’s message published below: NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL & PARTY LEADER OF THE […]
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MPs Should Enlighten Confused Minds
By Abdoulie John The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) National Assembly member has reminded lawmakers of the crucial role they play in promoting enlightenment, not obscurantism. Hon. Sidia Jatta said one of the roles of parliamentarians is to enlighten confused minds. Hon.he veteran Wuli West legislator, recently […]
New Year Resolution: Uncompromising Vigilance
As a son of Boraba I am a true and direct witness of the failure of State responsibility. For more than 100 years of Colonialism and more than 50 years of self-government I have seen how a State not only fails to protect a people but even goes further to […]
Press Statement on the 2019 V. Jay Theater Productions Tour in The Gambia
In conveying to you our New Year’s Greetings and wishing you many more years in returns, in peace, stability and progress, V.Jay Theatre Productions’ wishes to take you through a recap of the 2019 tour of The Gambia, outcomes and intended plans. Mr. Richards – a Caribbean Descendant/British National, an […]
CRC Clarifies Misinformaton On Draft Constitution
Press Release For Immediate Release 27th December CLARIFICATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CRC DRAFT CONSTITUTION Following the publication by the CRC of the Draft Constitution, a large number of the Gambian population (including other stakeholders) have been actively engaged in various discussions concerning its provisions. The CRC welcomes the […]
OIC Road Projects: Deputy CEO Presides Over The Opening Of Tenders
Press release BRUSUBI – The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of The Gambia OIC Secretariat, Hon. Essa Bokar Sey on Monday 23 December 2019 presided over the formal opening of the Tenders for Consultancy for the design and review of the twenty new roads to be constructed ahead of the forthcoming […]
Nigerian In ICE Custody Passes Away
WASHINGTON – A Nigerian man in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) at the Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill, Maryland, passed away Saturday morning at the facility. Anthony Oluseye Akinyemi, 56, was pronounced dead at 5:23 a.m. local time December 21, 2019, after he was found unresponsive […]
‘I’ll Never Support Tribal Politics’
By Abdoulie John The former Interim Chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has vehemently opposed, vowing to throw his weight behind anyone who pursues a non tribal political agenda. “As Gambians, we have been known for our peacefulness and coexistence of all tribes,” Jallow told this medium in an […]
Barrow Wants Youths To Have Self-belief
The Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS have discussed the issue of irregular migration that is costing lives of thousands of youth from the sub region. His Excellency, President Adama Barrow made a case for the Community to strengthen mechanisms to combat irregular migration. “We need our youths to […]
Campaigners, Lawmakers Push For A More Inclusive Approach In Policies Targeting Vulnerable Groups
By Abdoulie John In wake of massive consultations on the country’s draft Constitution, the critical issue about the inclusion of youth, women and people with disabilities, topped the agenda of a two-day workshop held at the NaNa Conference in Bakau. The seminar that ended Saturday adopted a resolution calling for […]
President Barrow’s ECOWAS Address
STATEMENT BY H.E. MR. ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA AT THE 56TH SESSION OF THE ECOWAS ATHUORITY OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT SUMMIT 21ST DECEMBER 2019 ABUJA, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA Mr. Chairman, Authority of Heads of State and Government, Your Excellencies, Presidents of the […]
Fear of Fundamentlism May Deny Us A Constitution
By Omar Alieu Touray The ongoing debate on “secular state” is both profound and troubling. It is profound because it touches on our socio-religious identities, and troubling because it shakes our unity as a nation. Here is how I see the problem: both those in favour of inserting the term […]