Mission School Teachers On Sit-Down Strike
By Yankuba Jallow/Louise Jobe/Nelson Manneh/Kebba Mambury
Teachers in most Mission Schools in the country, have embarked on a sit-down strike, Foroya can report. The sit-down...
What Will Happen If Councillors Are Elected Before Mayors And Chairpersons...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
According to the Local Government Act, Mayors and Chairpersons are supposed to preside over the affairs of councils. Hence if meetings...
Cement Scarcity Resolved
By Nelson Manneh
Companies dealing in the importation and sale of cement in the country, said cement is now available.
This reporter visited some Companies and...
NAWEC: Is It One Step Forward And Two Steps Backwards?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
There was hope as we moved on from last year to a new year that things were beginning to turn around...
GARD Calls For Health Minister’s Resignation
By: Kebba AF Touray and Kebba Mamburay
The Gambia Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) have reacted to the statements made by the Minister of Health...
Transport Fares In North Bank Remain The Same
Abdoulai G. Dibba
Commuters plying the Barra Farafenni route have informed this medium that transport fares are still the same as they have been during...
Is It Fair To Deprive A Person To Stand In Mayoral...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Section 17 does indicate that a Mayoral candidate should be a registered voter. The fact of the matter is that a...
What Does Government To Achieve In Its Demolition Exercise?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
It is now common to witness a demolition exercise in the Kanifing municipality or in and around Bertil Harding Highway. What...
Capt. Malick Boye Arrested
By Mustapha Jallow
Captain Malick Boye, a serving member of the Gambia Armed Force was on Friday 2 March 2018, arrested at the Basse military...
When Will The Land Commission Be Established?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
According to section 192 of the Constitution,
“There shall be established a Land Commission whose composition, functions and powers shall be prescribed...
‘Investigation Still Ongoing On The Two Generals’- GAF Spokesman
By Mustapha Jallow
Since their return from Equatorial Guinea on Sunday 21st January 2018, Brigadier General Ansumana Tamba and Brigadier General Umpa Mendy, have been...
What Does The Constitution Say About The Functions Of A Local...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
As the local government elections draw nearer it is important that the electorate be aware of how the Constitution would like...
What Are The Issues At Stake In The Council Elections?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The council elections are fast approaching and many views are being expressed and questions are being raised. Some candidates join the...
Water Supply Interrupted In Wellingara, Environs
By Nelson Manneh
The National Water and Electric Company (NAWEC) has interrupted the supply of water in streets taps in Wellingara and environs, apparently because...
New Gambia Calls For The Choice Of The People To Be...
Under the regime of former President Yahya Jammeh, the choice of the people was not respected. He relied on the colonial law to maintain...
Can The Government Change The Dates Of Elections?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The Independent Electoral Commission had initially fixed the elections for councillors and mayors to be held on the same day. But...
Alkaloship Crisis in Kiang Nema
By: Kebba AF Touray
The elders of Kiang Nema District LRR are complaining about what they refer to as interference in their traditional way of...
How Will The Electorate Vote This Time? Will We Do The...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Council elections are just around the corner and aspiring candidates are getting set to contest. They are busy bombarding the electorate...
Palma Rima High Way Grocery Stalls Demolished “New Gambia has disappointed...
By Fatoumatta K Jallow
Grocery stalls on the highway near Palma Rima were demolished yesterday by the PIU officers putting on plain black clothes. The...
When And How Will Farmers Be Supplied With Seeds And Fertilisers?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Farmers are asking when and how the government is going to supply them seeds and fertiliser.
The farmers are concerned that without...
