Hon Halifa Sallah and his media Cheer-Leaders (mainly US-based Pa Nderry Mbai and his Freedom Newspaper) continue to distract Gambians and Friends of The Gambia from the urgent tasks of nation-building and peace-building that faces post-Jammeh Gambia. On the issue of “Barrow’s 3-Year Mandate” it has been said that Halifa […]
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Barrow Presides Over 1st Cabinet Meeting
Before leaving for Congo Brazzaville on Friday, President Adama Barrow had earlier presided over his government’s first cabinet. This is the third time Gambians leader is leaving the country since his installation in January. He had earlier traveled to Senegal, France and Belgium. Read details in the press release issued […]
No Complaints: It’s Democracy!
Apparently, the outcome of the just concluded National Assembly election did not go down well with some Gambians who have been drumming up for the restoration of democracy in The Gambia. Nonetheless, the outcome of the election represents the decision of the majority which was made through a democratic process. […]
Mariam Denton Is A Good Fit
The nomination of an experienced lawyer as the Speaker of the Gambia’s 5th Legislative Assembly has given hope to many hopeless Gambians. Lawyer Mariam Jack Denton today took oath of office at the Parliament building in Banjul. She was among the five people nominated by President Adama Barrow. Lawyer Denton, […]
Gambians Demand Justice For April 10 Victims
By Abdoulie John Hundreds of people on Monday took part in a parade on the streets of Serekunda to remember 14 people, including 12 students gunned down by Yahya Jammeh regime while protesting against the suspicious death in custody of a student. April 10 and 11 turned out to be […]
Re: Gerrymandering Is A Political Subterfuge
The opening sentence of this piece, “In today’s highly charged political atmosphere”, is with respect very inaccurate. There is in the Gambia today a very peaceful “atmosphere” where it is accepted by all and sundry (except GDC’s Mama Kandeh) that an exceptionally peaceful and fair election has taken place. The […]
Comrade Touray Is A True Hero
I would like to extend my sincere congratulation to Comrade Suwaibou Touray, the newly elected National Assembly member for Wuli East constituency. Uncle Suwaibou as he is fondly called, is a True Hero Struggler who believes in the spirit and letter of democracy and the rule of law. Hon. Suwaibou […]
Gerrymandering is a Political Subterfuge; Electoral Reform for Fair Representation
Banjul and Foni are a clear violation of basic principles of democracy and majority rule By Alagi Yorro Jallow In today’s highly charged political atmosphere, with so much attention focused on our disagreements, it’s easy to lose sight of Gambia’s’ shared values. One of those is our belief that free […]
Sanity At Last Prevails
I am glad that sanity has finally prevailed. I would like to infinitely thank our fathers, mothers, uncles, brothers and sisters for a job well done. They said all sorts of things against you; that you are not educated; that you are “tribal” which is an insult in all forms […]
Shame On You Pa Nderry Mbai!
By Yaya Dampha The Gambia’s tabloid journalism chief Pa Nderry Mbai has again gone beserk. He has done what he is at best at: insulting, provoking, fanning seeds of hatred and tribalism. The bad boy is simply rotten, and nothing can sanitise him. The problem could have been his upbringing, […]
H.E. Barrow Is On Right Track
President Barrow’s calm demeanour is helping the continuous existence of peaceful multiparty politics in The Gambia. The achievements under him include the following: Free Press/Press freedom. The media is tasting the freedom to write, comment and publish material as they wish. Even the ousted dictator Jammeh’s Daily Observer continues to […]
Why Darboe Remains Mute Despite..
By SuntouBolonba Touray Many people wonder why the venerable Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the leader of the United Democractic Party doesn’t respond to cheap personal attacks? The simple answer is that Lawyer Darboe is not one of those who want cheap popularity. He is not the type that will say or […]