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 […]
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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 […]
Why I Disagree With Lawyer Darbo
By Saul Drammeh Stop fooling yourself Mr Lamin J Darbo. Your article is just not fit for the common man, this is why people just can’t read articles like this. Long, full of personal opinions. Hey, just tell us if the president has no legal rights under the Gambian Constitution […]
A Date With Destiny
It was a great honour and privilege that I was asked by none other than Demba Ali Jawo, a true patriot to give a review of his autobiography launched on Saturday March 24 at Paradise Suites Hotel! Here is my review of ‘A Date with Destiny’ by DA Jawo Book […]
What’s The Way Forward For UDP?
Now that the inevitable, anticipated and long overdue dismissal of the Vice President Hon. Ousainou Darboe has finally taken place, the question now is, what next for UDP? and what is the way forward? Depending on how one translates it, the UDP is in the opposition and being the largest […]
The Honourable Ya Kumba Jaiteh and the Imperative of Executive Adherence to Legality
With mounting interest I follow the debate on whether there is authorisation under the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (“the Constitution”) for His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, to fire the Honourable Ya Kumba Jaiteh (“Jaiteh”) as a nominated member of the […]
Foday Gassama Finally Takes Oath
After more than a week of legal tussle and words of protest, President Adama Barrow’s latest nominated Member of Parliament today takes oath of office. In accordance with clause 3 (1) of the Standing orders, the Clerk of the National Assembly administered the Oath of allegiance to Hon. Foday Gassama […]
GYIN Gambia Chapter Held Second Mentorship Cohort Graduation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Churchill’s Town- On 16 March 2019, The Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia Chapter held a graduation of 50 young Gambians on Enterprise Management, at a colourful graduation ceremony held at the Jenoi Agricultural Rural Farmers’ Training Centre, Lower River Region (LRR). GYIN Gambia has since its inception […]
Court Rejects Jaiteh’s Restraing Order
The Gambia’s Supreme Court has rejected Ya Kumba Jaiteh’s restraining order to prevent nominated National Assembly Member Foday Gassama from taking oath of office. The five panel court headed by Chief Justice Hassan Abubacarr Jallow today ruled that Mr. Gassama should be sworn in as a nominated lawmaker pending the […]
President Barrow Relieves VP, 2 Others
Gambian President Adama Barrow has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving Vice President Ousainou Darboe and two other ministers from their positions. The information is contained in a press release issued by the President’s Office today. His Excellency, Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia acting under the provisions […]