Her Excellency, First Lady Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow on Wednesday 30th January, 2019, presided over the launching of Nsaa Keno: Nutrition and Protection for Children on the Move project at Jarra Soma, Lower River Region. The project seeks to strengthen regional and local government structures, provide an opportunity for all people to […]
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‘Gambia Will Never Get Jammeh’s Type’
One of The Gambia’s most reverred religious scholars on Saturday landed safely at the Banjul International Airport, assuring Gambians that by Allah’s will the West African nation will never be led by Yahya Jammeh’s type. Imam Momodou Ceesay had immediately prostrated, praised and thanked Allah after stepping his foot on […]
Let PDOIS Own Its Coup Mistakes
Bax History is a very important factor which determines where we are heading to as a country. If we are not honest with history, we will fail in whatever we intend to do in the future. The Gambia has gone through a very difficult period during the last 22 years. […]
Ambassador Diab Presents Letter To Philippines President
H.E. Madam Ramzia Diab Ghanim, the Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The Gambia to Philippines, on Monday 21st January 2019, presented her Letter of Credence to H.E. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the President of the Republic of Philippines at his official residence at Malacañang Palace. H.E. Ambassador Ramzia Diab was […]
Re: 1994 Coup: Intellectuals Should Apologise
Max, 1. Halifa did not associate or hold discussion with the soldier(s) about ministerial position. He said the interaction was brief and indicated instantly to him/them that he would respond to their offer. Why are you twisting the facts? 2. Halifa has already indicated elsewhere that he wanted to put […]
President Barrow Assures Senegambian Businesswomen Government’s Support
His Excellency, President Barrow has assured Senegambian women leaders in business and entrepreneurship that his government is committed to creating the enabling environment in the sub-region for women to thrive in commerce. “When women move forward, society moves along with them. Women are integral to the transformation process of the […]
“Risky Paths to Success” To Be Launched
Author Othman urged Government to look into back way, Access to Visa, related Challenges, The book entitles “Risky Paths to Success” authored by Ramatoulie O. Othman will be launched on Saturday, 26 January 2019 at the Law Faculty, University of The Gambia (UTG) Auditorium at 10am. The book authored by […]
The Gambia must heal its social and political divisions
Two years after its first democratic transition, The Gambia continues to face many challenges, including rebuilding national cohesion that was eroded during the Yahya Jammeh regime. Continued sociopolitical fractures risk undermining the implementation of initiatives and reforms in the National Development Plan which was launched in February 2018. https://issafrica.org/iss-today/the-gambia-must-heal-its-social-and-political-divisions?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=ISS_Weekly&utm_medium=email
What Taxes Have Been Raised By The Government in 2019?
By Yusef Taylor, @FlexDan_YT This is the third installment on our Budget 2019 articles which takes a closer looks at the Economy and how it will affect the lives of everyday Gambian residents and businesses in 2019. After reading news of the increase on taxes of basic commodities such as […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO EBRIMA CHONGAN
Dear Editor, Please allow me to use your reputable media to congratulate and by extension convey my personal thanks and appreciation to Mr. Ebrima Chongan. Mr. Chongan was the Acting Deputy Inspector General of the Gambia Police Forces during the 1994 military takeover that removed the democratically elected government of […]
The Brexit Conundrum – Ideal Juxtapose Reality
I wish to register my sincere thanks and appreciation to our industrious Prime Minister, Teresa May, for her selfless efforts, hard work and determination in trying to deliver on the 23rd June 2016 United Kingdom referendum results, to leave the European Union. The said results was 51.1% ‘YES’ to 48.9% […]
GAMBIA’S AMBASSADOR TO THE SWISS CONFEDERATION PRESENTS LETTER OF CREDENCE
His Excellency, Yusupha Alieu Kah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the United Nations Office, WTO and other International Organizations in Geneva, on 15th January 2019 presented his letter of credence to H.E Mr. Ueli Maurer, […]