Thursday, July 3, 2025

Burning Issues

Gambian Migrants Recall Near ...

Two Gambians who were among dozens of rescued migrants off the coast of Libya on June 23rd 2018, narrated their near drowning experience in...

Why Are The Vehicles Being Seized? For The Presidential Tour...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Government vehicles are being seized at Denton Bridge. Foroyaa will be observing to see whether they will be used for the...

JAMBANJELLY RESIDENTS DECRY RECENT FLOODING OF THEIR HOMES: Poor Construction Of...

By Madiba Singhateh Residents of Jambanjelly and environs, have bitterly complained about the recent floods from the first rains that has inundated several compounds situated...

Have The Vehicles Of The IEC Been Grounded Under The Vehicle...

QUESTION OF THE DAY  Foroyaa will make enquiries from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs whether the IEC is being treated as a government...

SSHFC Staff Look Forward to their Petition

By Nelson Manneh The staff of the Social Security Housing and Finance Cooperation (SSHFC) who embarked on a sit-down strike commenced work yesterday. This reporter...

Will The New Secretary Of State Address The Unexplained Removal Of...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Foroyaa has been bombarded by questions from chiefs and Alkalos who claim to have been removed without any allegation made of...

Who Among The Original Participants In The Coalition Negotiation Are Left...

QUESTION OF THE DAY The three people who participated in the coalition negotiation who are still left in the Cabinet are Honourable Hamat Bah, Dr.,...

Lorry Drivers Demand New Leadership For Their Union

By MUHAMMED S. BAH Hundreds of lorry drivers on Monday paraded in the streets of Banjul asking for the Gambia Transport Control Association’s leadership to...

Are The Victims Of The Faraba Incident Having Proper Medical Assistance?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The government should continue to monitor the patients who are victims of bullet wounds during the Faraba fiasco. This will enable...

Land dispute in CRR leaves three injured

By MUHAMMED S. BAH A Land dispute between the two neighbouring villages of  Medina Chamen and Mbayen in Jareng Ward, Central River Region (CRR) has...

How Should Political Figures Treat The Media?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Media practitioners subscribe to the principle of decriminalising speech. They do agree that the media should protect the rights of all...

SSHFC Staff On Sit Down Strike

BY KEBBA MAMBURAY Members of staff of the Social Security Housing and Finance Corporation (SSHFC) yesterday 5 July 2018, commenced a sit down strike. Mr. Momodou...

Was Cabinet Reshuffle Due To Allegation Of Corruption?

QUESTION OF THE DAY President Barrow who has absolute power to appoint and remove ministers and vice presidents said he did not make a cabinet...

How Will The Agriculture Minister Handle The Issues Of Seeds, Fertiliser...

QUESTION OF THE DAY The availability of seeds, fertiliser and farm equipment at affordable prices and in sufficient quantity are of major concern to farmers...

Have People Not Heard What President Barrow Said In Faaraba?

QUESTION OF THE DAY People are still speculating that it is in the plans of President Barrow to hand over power after serving three years....

Is A Coalition Government In Place?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Coalition 2016 comprises, in alphabetical order, GMC, GPDP, NCP, NRP, PDOIS PPP, and UDP plus the Independent presidential aspirant, Dr Isatou...

Late Amadou Nyang Jawo’s Family Demand Justice

By Louise Jobe  The Uncle of the late Amadou Nyang's of Faraba Banta, told this reporter that they want Government to take action on the...

Three Arrested For Alleged Murder In Brikama

By Kebba Secka       Events unfolded in Brikama, regarding the alleged murder of one Musa Colley aged 20, on Saturday June 29th. Musa who is...

Will The President Address Parliament This Year?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Half the year is gone, but the President is yet to appear to address Parliament. Parliament is however sitting and it...

President Adama Barrow reshuffles his Cabinet

STATEHOUSE, BANJUL, 29 JUNE 2018 - Effective today, 29 June 2018, the Cabinet of the Republic of the Gambia has been reshuffled as follows: Vice President...