New Transportation Fares to Take Effect Today
On Friday, 11 August 2017, the Ministry of Works, Transport and Construction, issued a press release announcing reduction in transport fares for all categories...
A new beginning for the media
Under the regime of former president Jammeh impunity was the order of the day. Journalists were killed, made to disappear, arrested, detained without trial...
Military chief’s visits to media institution is a positive step
The visits by the Chief of Defense Staff Lt General Masanneh Kinteh to media institutions is a positive step. The visit is meant “to...
Gunjur and Kartong fisher folks need to resolve their dispute
The fisher folks of Gunjur and Kartong need to resolve their dispute because dumping fish in the midst of poverty and the lack of...
We Should See Each Other as Sovereign Citizens
The starting point of Nation building is for all of us to see each other as compatriots, respecting and loving each other’s capacity so...
Bakoteh Dumpsite: KMC Takes a Step in the Right Direction
Reports reaching Foroyaa say that the KMC Mayor and the CEO both visited the Bakoteh Dumpsite and that dumping of waste is now controlled...
FOROYAA WILL HONOUR ITS CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Constitution has given the media the responsibility to hold the government accountable to the people. It states in section 207 subsection (3) that, “The press and other information media shall at all times, befree to uphold...
TORTURE, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING PUNISHMENT OR OTHER TREATMENT IMPERMISSIBLE IN NEW...
The 1997 Constitution forbids torture or inhuman or degrading punishment or other treatment. Section 21 commands that, “No person shall be subject to torture...
WILL THERE BE AN INQUEST THIS TIME ON ANOTHER DEATH IN...
The Coroner’s Act demands that if a person dies in police or prison custody or in some other circumstances there should be an inquest...
WHO WILL BE THE NEW VICE PRESIDENT?
Section 70 of the Constitution states that,
“There shall be a Vice-President of The Gambia who shall be the principal assistant of the President in...
Detention Without Trial Is Unconstitutional
Impunity will never be history in The Gambia as long as there is detention without trial regardless whether it involves the military or the...
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENT ON PRESIDENT BARROW’S ADDRESS
The executive and the legislature are supposed to work to make the laws and scrutinize the implementation of the policies for which should promote...
PENSIONERS DESERVE DIGNIFIED LIVES AT OLD AGE
There is a growing number of Gambian workers who are above the age of retirement. They are now facing a dilemma. Pension allowances are...
THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES THE NATION
The long expected address of the nation by the president has taken place. It is still a surprise why the national broadcaster continues to...
ALL EYES ON THE PRESIDENCY
On 19 January 2017 President Barrow assumed office. On 6 April 2017 Gambians went to the polls to elect members of the National Assembly....
HAS ANY MINISTER EVER TENDERED HIS/HER RESIGNATION AND HAVE IT REJECTED?...
Foroyaa has been investigating whether any minster had ever tendered his/her resignation to the president and had it rejected.
Anyway the director of press and...
WHAT IS HOLDING NORMAL ELECTRICITY SUPPLY?
Electricity supply is derived from its production and transmission without which there can be no regular supply of water and electricity.
The issue of electricity...
NELSON MANDELA DAY COMMEMORATED
Nelson Mandela, the South African icon who fought relentlessly against apartheid and for democracy in South Africa shall forever be remembered by all peace...
WILL A CORONER’S INQUEST BE CONDUCTED REGARDING KRUBALLY’S DEATH IN POLICE...
The coalition promised to adhere to the four fundamental pillars of governance, that is, democracy, the rule of law, respect for fundamental rights and...
SHOULD THE JULY 22 COUP BE COMMEMORATED?
The nation is being dragged into a debate that should never have been.
The media has made claims that July 22 will be celebrated. The...
