Saturday, December 28, 2024

Burning Issues

Who Will Implement The Recommendations Of The TRRC?

QUESTION OF THE DAY According to section 203 (1)(a) of the Constitution, “On receipt of the report of a Commission of Inquiry— the President shall within six...

Electoral System Needs Review

The current Elections Act does not make provision for candidates to challenge decisions made by the Commission, particularly nomination of a candidate for public...

IEC Contemplates On Their Options

QUESTION OF THE DAY When a court issues an order the person or corporate body against whom the order is made will have to comply. The...

Global HOMM Medical Director Raises Concern Over Deprivation Of Property

By Nelson Manneh The Medical Director and Board Member of the Global Hearts of Medical Mission (GHOMM) has on Sunday, 21 November, 2021 raised concerns...

Kora Maestro Alleges Threats from an Unknown Caller

Matter said to be under Police investigation By Hatab Nyang Pa Bobo Jobarteh, a renowned kora player and song writer, alleged that he received threats from...

Are We Returning To The Jammeh Days?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The Jammeh regime, was characterised by arbitrary arrests and detention without trial. Personalities that came into conflict with the interest of...

Janjanbureh Prison Station Face Mobility Challenges

By Lamin Fatty The Gambia Prisons Department's station in Janjanbureh, is grappling with mobility challenges as the station has only one vehicle for its entire...

What Proportion Of The Vote Cast Does One Need To Become...

QUESTION OF THE DAY According to section 48 subsection (3) “No person shall be elected as President on a first ballot unless he or she...

World Children’s Day: UNICEF Calls For Young People’s Participation in Climate...

By Ndey Sowe   Evidence has consistently shown that while children and young people are the least responsible for climate change and its effects,...

What Is Trrc’s Policy On Reparation?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Someone had written to Foroyaa to find out why no compensation has been paid to his mother, a survivor of the...

Is The Information On The State Of Fuel Supply Clear Enough?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The government called a press conference yesterday at the Petroleum Ministry to clarify matters relating to the short supply of fuel...

What Is The Essence Of A Campaign?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Election is not about rewarding the good deeds of a friend, or supporting a relative or associate, or supporting a candidate...

When Will The Next Groundnut Trade Season Commence?

QUESTION OF THE DAY We are now in the middle of November but the commencement of the groundnut trade season and the farm gate price...

What Is The State Of Vaccination?

QUESTION OF THE DAY How many vaccines has the government received for the population? How many have been used? In cases where two doses are...

Scarcity of Fuel Continues, Drivers Lament Loss of Revenue

By Nelson Manneh Drivers have on Wednesday 10th November 2021 lamented on the high loss on the revenue they are going through caused by scarcity of...

“NAWEC Disrupts Bakoteh Fish Market Business” – Manager

By Amadou Manjang Modou Cham, manager of Bakoteh Fish market has said that the inconsistent electricity and water supply by National Water and Electricity Company...

What Is The Consequence Of The Appeal To The IEC

QUESTION OF THE DAY According to reliable sources the appeals filed by aspiring presidential candidates have been rejected. We hope that the IEC will now...

UNICEF Calls for the Protection of Children during Campaign Period

By Ndey Sowe UNICEF-The Gambia country representative, Gordon Jonathan Lewis, calls for urgent measures to protect children and not to expose them to harm during...

Can A Candidate Appeal To The IEC Regarding Nomination?

QUESTION OF THE DAY According section 49 subsection (5) of the Elections Act, “The decision of a Returning Officer on a nomination paper or any objection...

UTG Students Fear Political-rallies, Campaigns Will Affect Their Learning

By Amadou Manjang As the December 4th presidential election draw closer, political parties are preparing for political rallies and campaigns that are mostly characterized by terrific...