PRESIDENT BARROW’S STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS IN THE 2018 LEGISLATIVE YEAR Introduction 1.1 All praise is due to God, the Lord of all, for granting us the blessing and favour of gathering here today to witness the State of the Nation Address in the 2018 Legislative Year, which I […]
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Gambians Condemn Tribal Bigotry
By Abdoulie John In wake of the trial of former National Assembly Member for Banjul Central, Abdoulie Saine, a chorus of voices are condemning the rise of tribal bigotry being exhibited by politicians and their supporters. This shift in political rhetoric continues to undermine the peace and stability that Gambians have […]
Amid Charged Mood, Hate-fueling Ex-APRC Lawmaker Arraigned
By Abdoulie John The former Lawmaker for Banjul Central, Abdoulie Saine, has had his day in court in Banjul. The high-rank member of the former ruling the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) party has been charged with inciting violence and seditious intention. In front of courtroom packed with […]
The President Should Step Up On SSHFC Saga
By Seedy S. Fofanah The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) saga has been going on for almost seven months now and nothing has been done about it by the Gambia government. The things are becoming boredom and worrisome on the poor Gambian pensioners and the people that worked […]
Are Mandinkas Victimized?
Following the leakage of the hateful vitriol of a former sitting National Assembly member for Banjul Central (pictured) against the Mandinka; The Gambia’s largest ethnic group, the response and retaliatory remarks that ensued have been overwhelming. The raw emotions expressed in a lot of them are very much understandable and […]
Using Pseudonym: Is It Proper Or Improper?
By Ebou Gaye The question as to whether it is proper or improper to use a pseudonym cannot be given a straight, cogent answer such as “yes” or “no” without elaboration. Therefore, I deem it fitting to do some analysis and make comments in my attempt to answer it convincingly. […]
News Flash: NIA Detains Gambian Activist
Gambian activist has been reportedly arrested and detained by the agents of the Gambia’s most feared National Intelligence Agency. Ousainou Baye Sankareh, a local language radio presenter of Kibaaro Radio, was believed to be intercepted at the Banjul International Airport shortly after he landed on Thursday. Details of Mr. Sankareh’s […]
‘We’ll Engage IEC On Diaspora Vote’
The former United Democratic Party parliamentarian has expressed his party’s resolve to engage the Gambia’s electoral commission on extending voting rights to Gambians in the Diaspora. Momodou Lamin Sanneh, who represented Kiang West in Parliament, said engaging the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the issue is crucial as the country […]
OJ Damns Jammeh's Reckless Spending
A former minister of the deposed Jawara government has taken a swipe on President Yahya Jammeh for recklessly spending and dishing out millions of Dalasis when majority of Gambians are reeling with abject poverty. Omar Jallow blamed the Gambia government for planning to spend millions of Dalasis on reckless celebrations […]
Darboe: ‘We’ve A Cause To Celebrate’
The leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) believes that his party has cause to celebrate. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, who was addressing his party’s 18th anniversary rally at Serekunda, said the UDP members sacrificed everything, including their lives, resources and jobs in their drive to salvage the Gambia. Some […]
'Being Opposition In Gambia Is Hell'
The leader of the opposition National Reconciliation Party (NRP) has said that “being in the opposition under the current Gambian regime is hell.” Mr. Hamat NK Bah made the statement at a mass rally organised by the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) at Serekunda on Saturday. It was in […]
President Jammeh Was Sent Packing
Gambian protesters on Friday sent their President home earlier than scheduled. President Yahya Jammeh was scheduled to fly home on Sunday, which according to New York protesters, clearly meant their disturbances at Ritz Carlton Hotel have paid off. President Yahya Jammeh delivered his 69th United Nations General Assembly meeting on […]