Challenging times for the Gambia
In the past when one wishes to caution a government to address its shortcomings, be it violation of fundamental rights or abuse of authority,...
WHY IS TINA FAAL STILL DETAINED AT MILE 2?
The situation of Tina Faal is again questioning the protective powers of the courts. The magistrates’ court has granted bail and the prosecution has...
ARSON ATTACK ON APRC HEADQUARTERS APRC MOBILISER BLAMES POLITICAL BANDITS
The arson attack on the APRC headquarters is extraordinary. The state media decided not to focus on it. The non state media however has...
SHOULD THE STATE TAKE THE RISK BY KEEPING DARBOE AND CO....
Anybody who is 65 years or above in The Gambia would have to confront health risks if one is incarcerated in prison like the...
COALITION OR NO COALITION THIS IS THE QUESTION
The burning issue of the day in political circles is the debate on coalition among the opposition. Many people are giving the impression that...
THE COURTS SHOULD BE PROTECTORS OF JUSTICE COUNSELS SEEKING PROTECTION FOR...
The Constitution is very clear. It makes the courts the instrument for the administration of justice. The law enforcement agents only have the right...
POLITICAL DEBATE IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY
Political parties used to wait until the campaign period before they engage the electorate in active debate on their political future. That is not...
POLITICAL DEBATE IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY
Political parties used to wait until the campaign period before they engage the electorate in active debate on their political future. That is not...
THE SOCALLED ISLAMIC STATE OF THE GAMBIA IS ON OFFICIAL LIPS
There is a saying that a notion is unremittingly repeated as the truth, even if it is false the people will ultimately accept it...
THE RELEASE OF DARBOE AND CO. IS A PRIORITY
As the findings of the high court spread all over the world that Solo Sandeng died in custody without immediate report being given to...
CELEBRATION, CASH DONATIONS IN THE MIDST OF STATE INDEBTEDNESS
Organisers of activities around the July 22 celebration appeared to have been amazed by the handsome cash donations given to victors of competitions.
The country...
DEATH COMES TO US ALL No Single Individual has the...
It is common for a human being to pretend to have supernatural powers to take or give life. The real fact is that no...
WILL HISTORY BE MADE IN THE US ELECTIONS THIS YEAR?
Never in the history of the United States has an election embodied a much more epoch making event than the 2016 presidential election. No...
WHO SHOULD CONDUCT AN ENQUIRY INTO SOLO SANDENG’S DEATH? A COMMISSION...
The speculations and rumours are now over. The fact is known, Ebrima Solo Sandeng is dead while in custody. The high court is informed...
The second generation of media practitioners losing their heavy weights
First it was the unnatural and unpalatable death of Deyda Hydara of the Point Newspaper and then came the shocking death of Baboucar Gaye...
Clash of religion or clash of interests?
The beheading of a priest has raised issues whether there is a war between the major religions of the world or war between people...
How much is Gambia to spend on celebrations this year?
The July 22 festivities are on. The APRC, as a party, is gathering together its stalwarts to participate in the ceremonies and to promote...
A coup d’etat being celebrated, while processioners are jailed for three...
A coup d’etat leads to the overthrow of a government. If it fails like in Turkey, the perpetrators are charged with treason. If it...
THE DUTY OF JUDGES BEFORE SENTENCING
Judges are the guardians of justice. They are supposed to be independent and impartial in the exercise of their judicial powers, they are not...
COULD MULTI-PARTY CONTEST BE NORMAL WITH THE EXECUTIVE OF A MAJOR...
We do not know what Ex-President Obasanjo had told President Jammeh, or what the ECOWAS fact finding mission would report. It is however evident...
