THE BATTLE FOR THE MAYORAL AND CHAIRPERSONSHIP ELECTIONS RAGES
The most fiercely fought mayoral, chairpersonship elections between political parties that were united in 2018 is now taking place. In Banjul, each candidate is...
COMPENSATION WITH LEGAL ACTION OR WITHOUT LEGAL ACTION?: THE KIDNEY INJURIES...
Pathologists are trained to conduct autopsy procedures in order to determine the cause of death. The law provides for coroner’s inquest to be done...
THE BATTLE FOR FAIR PRICES MUST BE WON
Prices are skyrocketing and consumers are complaining. Foroyaa reporters have been taking note of the high prices of essential commodities. It is not uncommon...
AXE TO GRIND WITH THE AUDITOR GENERAL? WE HOPE NOT
The Gambia operates on the basis of the principle of law. Section 160(1)(c) indicates that,
The auditor general shall “ at least once in every...
NPP CANCELS PROTEST
Foroyaa earlier received information that the Inspector General of Police had granted permit to the NPP Youth Wing to hold a procession on Friday...
COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE CONDUCT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS
As the NPP receives permit to demonstrate in relation to corruption in local government councils there is a body established by the executive to...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS PREPARATION IN HIGH GEAR: ALL THAT IS...
Intra-party democracy is best tested during this year of selection of candidates for election. Political parties have to address a letter to the IEC...
ONE OF THE LOWEST VOTER TURNOUTS IN NIGERIA ELECTION
Having conducted presidential election every four years since 1999 many were led to believe that the parties and candidates in February 2023 election in...
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS WITHOUT QUORUM
The National Assembly seats quarterly to consider and pass bills, consider and ratify international agreements, consider and adopt reports that may be considered by...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BEGS FOR THE CONDITION OF WOMEN TO BE...
Today is International Women’s Day. The International Convention to Eradicate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), regional protocols (Maputo Protocols) and national laws...
ENERGY AND DEVELOPMENT
One of the biggest challenges of development is the inadequacy and lack of affordability of energy supply. The source of energy has mainly been...
REWARDING THE BEST TAX PAYERS
The services of the government depend on revenue earnings. Each government tries to establish a policy on how to earn revenue in order to...
SHORTAGE OF FUEL CREATES ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS
A state that is to be taken seriously must safeguard itself against shortages of fuel and food. Food is what drives the human body...
GAMBIA PREPARES FOR LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The electoral cycle in The Gambia comprises presidential elections which is held within three months of the end of the term of office of...
CURRENCY NOTES SINCE JAWARA’S TIME IN CIRCULATION: CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR PROMISES...
Questioned by Foroyaa during a press briefing held by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank on the terrible state of the...
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MUST BE GUARANTEED WITHOUT CREATING SCARCITY
A country that does not produce its own drugs faces two fundamental challenges which must be addressed by its policy makers and policy implementing...
NIGERIA GOES TO THE POLLS
Coups d’état plagued the most populous country in Africa prior to 1999 when leadership by the consent of the people began to be entrenched....
EDUCATE THE VOTERS ON THE ELECTION PROCESS
Political parties are formed by the free association of the citizens of a country. When it comes to voting, only the voter matters. The...
58TH INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION WITH UNEASE
In his address during Independence celebration the President of the Republic focused his attention on the armed forces of the country and called on...
QUESTIONS ON THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
Nomination papers are being received by candidates who are duly selected by their parties or independent candidates to contest in the coming local government...
