Sunday, July 6, 2025

Burning Issues

Should there be any detentions under the emergency power regulations?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The Gambian people are not at war with each other. The state of emergency is not due to public disorder requiring...

“Coronavirus Is Going To Hit Us Hard, It Will Come In...

By Momodou Jarju Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou has recently informed lawmakers in Banjul that Coronavirus, now regarded as Covid-19, will hit The Gambia hard and...

GAF Dismisses 10 Soldiers

By Mustapha Jallow Ten members of the Gambia Armed Forces, who were involved in extortion, have been dismissed from the army after being summarily tried...

Mass Arrests of Worshippers at Kerr Alhagie Keru in Jokadu

By Louise Jobe Information reaching this medium disclose that thirty people were arrested by security forces in Kerr Alhagie Keru village in Jokadu District for...

Why are the US and Europe the Epicentre of COVID-19 Death...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Technology is more advanced in the US and Europe. However, the economies of the two areas in the world are being...

Chairman Sherrif Sonko Urges UDP to respect his office

By Yankuba Jallow Sheriffo Sonko, the Chairperson of the Brikama Area Council has called on UDP to respect his office and the electorates who put...

Global Corona Virus Pandemic Affects Cashew Prices

By Nelson Manneh The price of Cashew nuts has drastically fallen down this year, due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Bikers who go round to buy...

Employees of ‘Banjul Breweries’ Call for Government’s Intervention

By Nelson Manneh Employees of the ‘Banjul Breweries’ Company have renewed their call for Government to intervene to ensure that their rights are respected by...

Police Grant Bail to Arrested Imams

By Mustapha Jallow The spokesperson of the Police Force on Sunday confirmed that two Imams, who were arrested by Police on Friday for leading congregational...

Immigration Department Detain 48 Foreign Nationals in Basse

By Lamin Fatty Personnel of the Gambia Immigration Department in Basse, on Friday 17 April 2020 detained 48 foreign nationals suspected of entering the country...

Four Senegalese Nationals under Quarantine for Sneaking into the country

By Ndey Sowe Four Senegalese who sneaked into the country are under mandatory quarantine. Dr. Mustahpa Bittaye, the Director of Health Services at the Ministry of...

Health Minister cautions Gambians not to be Complacent of COVID- 19

By Ndey Sowe The Gambia’s Minister of Health has cautioned Gambians not to be complacent about the Coronavirus outbreak in the country saying the number...

GCCI CEO Calls on Gov’t to Exempt Businesses from Tax

By Ndey Sowe The Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) said the government should exempt businesses from...

What Do The Regulations Say?

The Gambian people should bear in mind that the regulations under the state of Public Emergency should be designed to prevent the virus from...

Experts warn Gambia Could Have 181, 000 Covid-19 Cases If Social...

By Momodou Jarju The Gambia is expected to have 181, 000 Covid-19 infected cases around June-July when it is predicted to be at its peak,...

Are The Regulations Being Explained And Implemented In A Uniform Manner?

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY The authorities should inform the Public what is in the regulations and why. When laws serve the public interest, the people...

Golden Lead Factory Reopens Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

By Hatab Nyang / Louise Jobe Golden Lead Fishmeal Processing Factory in Gunjur resumed operation on Thursday, April 9th, 2020. All three (3) processing fishmeal factories...

Gov’t to Suspend All Foreign Trawlers Entering Gambian Waters

By Ndey Sowe The Gambia Government is to suspend all foreign trawlers from entering Gambian waters. All foreign vessels with valid licenses will be suspended from...

Sanyang Youth Protest against Resumption of Nessim Fishmeal Factory

By Hatab Nyang / Louise Jobe The resumption of operations of ‘Nessim’ Fishmeal Factory (NFF) on Monday 06th April 2020 prompted some youth of Sanyang...

When will the constitution be subjected to a referendum?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The CRC has submitted the final draft to the President and published it for public notice. Now the debate is on...