His Excellency, President Adama Barrow was on Friday presented with the report of the much awaited findings of the Janneh Commission set up to probe into the financial dealings of the Ex-President Jammeh, at the State House in Banjul. President Barrow in his address hailed the commissioners for the accomplishment […]
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Why I Write My Own Story
The Gambia’s former Information Minister who has throughout written the story of others and the things around him explained the reasons for writing his own story. In a speech that was meant to be read at the launch of A Date With Destiny, Demba Jawo said he has always thought […]
Kunta Kinteh: A tiny island’s huge impact on world history and culture
A boatman arrives to Kunta Kinteh Island, the Gambia, Africa. Picture: Dan MacCarthy By Dan MacCarthy ONE of the most famous names from the modern TV era is that of Kunta Kinte, whose fame in television land, for a certain audience, may only be surpassed by JR Ewing of Dallas fame. […]
GYINers Conquering the Agribusiness Market
By Madi Njie Introducing GYINer Ebrima Janko of Sotuma Sere from Upper River Region, the Proprietor of EJ Enterprise. Janko, a farmer by profession, is into cultivation and marketing of food crops such as groundnuts, coos, millet, etc and also serves as a middleman between farmers and wholesalers. As a […]
The Gambia: IFJ backs call for journalists to boycott selection process
The IFJ-affiliated Gambia Press Union (GPU) has called on journalists not to comply with new rules imposed on journalists seeking to cover events in the Presidency. The GPU confirmed that the Office of the Director of Press and Public Relations (DPPR) is requiring journalists to go through a selection process […]
ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORMS IN THE GAMBIA MUST MOVE FORWARD
New reports detail extent of grand corruption under former president Jammeh Issued by Transparency International Secretariat New revelations of comprehensive state capture and grand corruption under former president Yahya Jammeh should spur anti-corruption efforts to benefit the people of The Gambia, Transparency International said today. Banking data leaks cited in reportspublished today […]
GYIN Holds Partnership Meeting With DMLA
The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter, received a delegation from Drammeh Mentorship and Leadership Academy (DMLA) to discuss partnership agreement on common thematic areas between the two parties. The meeting, held at the GYIN Gambia secretariat in Churchill’s Town, was triggered by DMLA’s interest in building partnership with […]
Police Probe Clears Gun Importer
Gambian police has completed investigations in suspicious importation of guns into the country by a local businessman. The outcome of an investigation report — contained in a press release — ruled out the prosecution of Abubacary Jawara, proprietor of GACH Security Company, on a charge of importation of non-hunting guns, […]
Over 5 Million Lack Access To Justice
WJP Forum VI targets “Realising Justice for All” By Madi S. Njie This year, the World Justice Forum VI will be convened on a theme of “Realizing Justice for All, at the World Justice Forum VI, to be held April 29 – May 2, 2019 in The Hague, Netherlands. “Research […]
Poverty and lack of economic opportunities drive low electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa
NEWS RELEASE Banjul, The Gambia – March 26, 2019: High prices and lack of appropriate infrastructure as the main barriers to electricity access in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report presented Wednesday in Banjul by Moussa Blimpo, a World Bank Senior Economist, co-author of the book, with Malcom Cosgrove-Davies a […]
Happy Times in Bolonbanku – excerpt 2
By Saul Saidykhan Acson Maan wore severely faded military-style khaki pants, and Chinese-made green sneakers made of loin-cloth. This is his organization’s de-facto uniform. Not for the first time that day, Acson Maan raised his arms, and tried to smell his sweaty armpits through the visibly soaked T-shirt he was […]
Re: What’s The Way Forward For UDP?
Quote: “In a UDP led government focus will be given to youth employment, argriculture, economy, health care, education, and information technology as the world is more and more connected golobally.” Very noble ambitions and the areas you mentioned are where focus is needed. As the most likely party to form […]