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Burning Issues

NEA Issues Warning On The Sale Of Plastic Bags

By Madiba Singhateh The National Environment Agency on Monday 13th November 2017, gave a stern warning against the use and circulation of plastic bags in the...

61ST Ordinary Session of The African Commission Wraps Up

By: Kebba AF Touray The 61st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights came to a climax yesterday, 15th November 2017. The fifteen...

Press Conference By Gov’t, WB, AfDB On Electricity Sector Roadmap

Abdoulai G. Dibba The Government of the Gambia through the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with development partners such as...

Is The National Assembly Now Ready To Make A Difference?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The Media is witnessing a new engagement with the National Assembly Committees commencing their oversight functions. It is now clear that...

Former President’s Nephew Released, Dismissed

By Mustapha Jallow Detained Staff Sergeant Abdoulie Jammeh, nephew of former President Jammeh, has been released from custody and asked to leave the Army without...

NIA 9: Absence Of Defence Counsels Hinders Trial

By Yankuba Jallow The absence of Lawyers Emmuel E. Chime and CE Mene for the first accused person, has hindered yesterday’s trial of the former...

Is It A Coalition Government Or Barrow Administration?

Question of the Day The threat to National Security that was anticipated by the state did not materialise. Westfield was not occupied by thousands of...

“My Relationship With Yahya Jammeh Was More of Social Relationship,” Amadou...

By Mamadou Dem Mr. Amadou Samba yesterday informed the Janneh Commission that his relationship with ex-president Jammeh was more of a social one and not...

CDS DG Decries Power Shortage, Other Challenges

By: Kebba AF Touray The Director General of the Central Drug Store (CDS) Babanding Sabally, has indicated that the country’s main drug store faces acute...

Elixir, Credit Dealers Association Partnership Agreement Signed

By: Kebba AF Touray ‘‘Cell Power’’ is an innovative Cash Power Vending service that allows customers to buy NAWEC Cash Power, from any Cell Power...

GID Officers Promoted

By Nelson Manneh One hundred and thirty -four Immigration officers have been promoted to twelve different ranks within the Immigration Force on Friday, 10th November 2017. This...

Is The Barrow Administration Passing The Test Of Political Tolerance?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Every new government must go through two main tests. The first test is one of tolerance of public opinion and the...

Westfield Protesters Dispersed

By: Kebba AF Touray   The Occupy Westfield protesters took to the street yesterday to vent out their dissatisfaction towards the conditions of the nation’s water...

Government Tight-Lipped Over Minister’s Sacking

By Kebba Jeffang   The Director of Press and Public Relations at the presidency, Amie Bojang-Sissoho could not provide details when contacted to give account on...

GID IMU Intercepts 108 People On ‘Back Way’ Journey

By Yankuba Jallow The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Friday 10th November 2017, intercepted 108 people who were embarking on the perilous ‘back way’ journey to...

Jollof Tutors Defy NAQAA’S Allegations

By Yankuba Jallow ‘Jollof Tutors’ has on Thursday 9th November 2017, dismissed allegations proffered against it by NAQAA. The National Quality and Accreditation Authority (NAQAA), recently...

When Will The Election Laws Be Amended?

Question of The Day The IEC is the key institution to consult if there is any desire by the executive, members of Parliament or Political...

At the ‘Janneh’ Commission: More Bank Executives, Auditor General Testify

By Mamadou Dem Mr. Attican Dibba, Principal Banking Officer at the Central Bank of the Gambia, Karamba Touray, Auditor General and the Managing Director of...

Former IGP’S Case Adjourned

By Yankuba Jallow The Banjul Magistrates Court has on Thursday 9th November 2017, adjourned the criminal trial involving Ensa Jesus Badjie as the complainant and three...

Bazzi, Mazegi Appeal Adjourned

By Yankuba Jallow The Gambia Court of Appeal has adjourned the appeal of Fadi Mazegi and Mohamed Bazzi. The duo has instituted an appeal against the decision...