Villagers of Faraba Banta Protest Against Sand Mining
By: Kebba AF Touray
The community of Faraba Banta village in the West coast Region, Saturday May 26th, protested against sand mining in their community,...
Amir Jah Dwells on High Cost of Hajj Tickets, Related Matters
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Office in charge of Gambia Pilgrims’ Affairs (OGPA), convened a press conference on Friday May 25th, to deal with issues...
When Will The Law Be Respected In The Issuing Of Id...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
All Gambians above 18 years have been transformed into law breakers by the state which is yet to issue ID cards...
G4 Security Guards Demand Better Remuneration
By Kebba Secka
The G4 Security (G4S) guards attached to the US Embassy, Tuesday May 22, took to the streets demanding better working conditions. The...
GAF Deploys Troop In Jahanka aimts Threats To Villagers
By Mustapha Jallow
A fully loaded military truck of members of the Gambia Armed Forces were deployed to Jahanka village in the Central River Region...
Will Foroyaa Have A Radio Station?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Many Senegalese newspapers like WalFadjri moved to have radio and television stations. What is holding Gambian newspapers that are the first...
‘The Armed Group Threatens To Attack Us Again’
By Mustapha Jallow
Mod-Talla Boye, the Alkalo of Jahanka village in the Central River Region (CRR), told Foroyaa that the armed group from neighbouring Senegal,...
Violent Clashes Between Border Villages ...
By Mustapha Jallow
A group of armed men from neighboring Senegal launched an attack on Jahanka village on the Gambian side of the border, where a Fire and...
What Is The State Of Constitutional And Electoral Reform?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
It is important for the public to know that a law has been enacted to constitute a Constitutional Review Commission which...
How Will The Country Address A Growing Debt Crisis And Price...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Foreign exchange is needed to service debts and pay for imports. In addition to this Gambia is also increasing its dependency...
Sami District Chief Removed
By Louise jobe
Mr. Demba Jallow, a resident of Jalakoto Village, has been removed from his position of Seyfo of Sami District in CRR and...
Have Five Chiefs Been Removed From Office Before The Mayoral/Chairpersonship Elections?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Civil society should now be conducting its investigation and coming up with reports of violation of the Constitution. Rumours were rife...
Fuel Price increases again
By Awa B. Bah and Kebba Secka
The pump price of fuel in The Gambia has been on the increase. The pump price of fuel...
Removal, Appointment Of Chiefs In New Gambia
By Louise Jobe
Following the removal of Chiefs (District Heads) after the Local Government Elections for Mayors and Chairpersons, this reporter approached the Ministry of...
Is The President Allowed To Remove Chiefs Without Any Cause?
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
It is important to note that democracy does not condone impunity. Democracy calls for governance based on rules and procedures. The...
Foni Bintang Karanai Seyfo Removed
By Louise Jobe
Mr Alfusainey Jarju has been removed from his position of Seyfo of Foni Bintang Karanai.
Mr Jarju said that he was served with...
Deforestation ...
By: Momodou Conateh
Decades Old Mahogany Tree Destroyed In Minutes By Chain Saw
Trees are very important in human life but their continuous exploitation by man,...
Is UDP The Ruling Party Of The Gambia?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Many people are confused by broadcasts which referred to the UDP as the ruling party of The Gambia. The Constitution equates...
Will The Councils Be Subjected To Public Scrutiny This Time Around?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Section 30 of the Local Government Act states:
“Every meeting of a Council, other than a committee meeting, shall be open to...
Tombong Jatta dissatisfied with IEC and police
By: Kebba AF Touray
Mr. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, the interim chairman of the APRC, has expressed dissatisfaction with the manner the Independent Electoral Commission has...
