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Farmers asking for further price reduction of fertiliser

Farmers who spoke to Foroyaa, while welcoming a reduction in the price of fertilizer from 950 dalasis to 700 dalasis, say they were anticipating...

Will The Government Abandon The Policy of Skinning The Goat Twice?

The Gambia lacks industry and its private sector and public sector are not widespread. Hence its economy heavily depends on the informal sector which...

Gunjur fishing industry needs urgent attention to sustain incomes and employment

Ever since large chunks of fish were littered on the beaches of Gunjur portions of which were found to be exhibiting strange colours, there...

Petty traders complain of being overburdened with taxes

The owners of small businesses, particularly tailors, at the Latrikunda Sabiji have spoken with one voice. They say they are overburdened with taxes which...

The Closure Of Daily Observer – A Dent In Media Pluralism

Daily Observer has been closed but it is not yet clear whether the company will be allowed to operate if they pay all the...

WHEN WILL THE SOLDIERS UNLAWFULLY DETAINED BE RELEASED?

Eleven soldiers including Warrant Officer Class 1 Ismaila Jammeh, Warrant Officer Class 1  Pa Sanneh, Warrant Officer Class 1 Alieu Jeng, Warrant Officer Class...

HAS THE ILLEGAL CURFEW IN KANILAI BEEN LIFTED?

Foroyaa had reported the imposition of an illegal curfew in Kanilai and had questioned how that could be possible in the new Gambia. Foroyaa...

Normalcy will not return to Kanilai unless all are safe to...

The nation should know that normalcy has still not returned to Kanilai because the village looks like it is under surveillance. It is therefore important...

Illegal Curfew In Kanilai

Foroyaa has checked whether any gazette has been published declaring a curfew in Kanilai. There was no such gazette up to the time of...

Amul Nyassi Counsels Reason State Ministers Should Follow Suit

Foroyaa has followed the development in Kanilai from beginning to end. It has been in touch with people who gave counsel and encouraged the...

Landmark Cases Before The Supreme Court

The enactment of Laws commences with the passing of bills by the National Assembly and the assent of the President. They are then published...

Prices And The Cost Of Living

The key concern of the electorate is the prices of commodities and the income of the people. Many people in The Gambia do not...

What Is Going On?

As the media raises its voice against the detention of Ismaila Jammeh for more than 72 hours without trial more, detentions for more than...

THE FARATO INCIDENT

The most unfortunate incident that is confronting the Barrow administration is the Farato incident. The arrest and prosecution of Lamin Darboe, Sainey Bayo, Alieu...

WHY IS THE LAND COMMISSION STILL DORMANT?

The land question is still a key question in The Gambia. Everyday people hear about land disputes all over the country. Many people with...

Farmers call for fertiliser as the minister tours the country

Foroyaa went on tour to find out what the farmers needed and called on the government to address the problem of fertilizer and seeds. We...

The plastic bag tension

The arrest of people using plastic bags to sell commodities is confirming the need to use the media to sensistise the people enforcing measures...

IS THE COUNTRY PREPARED FOR THE GROUNDNUT SEASON?

June is the final month for the preparation of a farming season. The government must not have agriculture wrong. This is the foundation of...

BUNJA NYASSI AND OTHERS RELEASED ON BAIL

Foroyaa has the duty under section 207 of the Constitution to uphold the fundamental rights of citizens as guaranteed under Chapter 4 of the...

THE ISSUE OF BUNJA NYASSI IS OF FUNDAMENTAL IMPORTANCE

He has a history. However that history is immaterial until he is charged with a crime. We have received explanation from the GAF PRO...