The People Raise Their Challenges And President Barrow Makes His Promises
The future is the only arbiter between those who raise challenges and those who make promises. The future is the final judge.
What is important...
UN, AU, Ecowas Should Only Be Cautioned On Subversion By National...
A nation’s security is under eyesight of its national intelligence service. The port of first call of any national security matter is the national...
Is President Barrow’s Tone Changing As He Continues With His Tour?
As Foroyaa monitors the President’s tour it could be gathered that the people so far are concerned with fertiliser, seeds, water, good roads, education,...
What Role For A Government Spokesperson?
Government according to section 230 of the Constitution means the Executive Government of The Gambia. Hence the spokesperson of the Government is the one...
The President’s Tour
First and foremost, before the President started his tour Foroyaa indicated that the purpose of the tour is to find out the concerns of...
The Role Of A Commission Of Inquiry
Section 200 subsection (1) of the Constitution empowers the President to constitute a Commission of Inquiry and appoint one or more Commissioners to make...
IEC In A State Of Uncertainty
It is incredible that while the IEC is supposed to enjoy a new lease of life in a new Gambia its headquarters appears to...
The Implications Of Insecurity Of Tenure Of Personnel Of Commissions
Commissions of inquiry are not courts. They do not try cases. They do not convict and sentence those who appear before them. They are...
A New Minister, A New GRTS DG And A New Government...
Information and communication are indispensable to any system of government, especially one that aims to be democratic. Any fetter to information and communication would...
The New Cabinet Introduces The Beginning Of The Executive Presidency
Just before the 2016 presidential election, the leader of the UDP was incarcerated. Few opposition parties had announced their presidential candidates. Many people were...
The Debate Over The Cabinet Reshuffle Continues
Two opinions are still contending. Some claim that the president was elected through the initiative of a coalition of parties, independent National Assembly members...
Land Conflict Should Be Prevented
The early warning signals are already imminent. Members of the National Assembly have talked about the dangers posed by land disputes. Some even cautioned...
The Salary Question
Of course there is a new Minister of Finance. However, if the statement of the previous Minister of Finance is to go by salary...
President Barrow Is Yet To Address The National Assembly
According to section 77(1) of the Constitution,
“The President shall at least once in each year attend a sitting of the National Assembly and address...
The Structure Of Executive Power In The Gambia
People have been asking about the type of structure prevailing in The Gambia. Many started to question who should assume office when the President...
The Most Far Reaching Decision Of The Presidency
Since President Barrow assumed office people have been wandering whether Coalition 2016 would be the basis of constituting a cabinet or his own personal...
Bread! Bread! Bread! What Is Going On?
Bread is now a rare commodity in the shops. The dispute between bakers and the authorities is leading to arrests and questioning.
According to representatives...
How Long Will The President Stay In Office?
If his speech at Faraba Banta is to go by President Barrow is going to stay in office as a president who is given...
Establish Land Commission Before Any Demolition Exercise!
Foroyaa has been reliably informed that major demolition exercises have been scheduled to take place in Jambur and Jalangbang as from 25th June 2018....
How Are UNDP And WANEP Strengthening The Inter-Party Committee?
The UNDP has just concluded a two-day workshop for party representatives in the Inter-Party Committee. WANEP is to follow with a three day training...
