Sunday, July 13, 2025

Burning Issues

Is Debt Being Taken Without Proper Safeguards On Their Repayments?

QUESTION FOR THE DAY That is the question that the government has to answer. Twenty-five million dollars has been taken from China in the name...

Government spokesperson says Soldiers, Police and Fire Officers Died during the...

By Mustapha Jallow Ebrima Sankareh, the government spokesperson has on 11th December, said there were some Police officers, soldiers and Fire services officers who died...

What Are People Expecting From The ‘Three Years Jotna’ March?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Opinions are divided. Many of those who have businesses in the Kanifing Municipality are still not convinced that the ‘three year...

The Story On Nigerians Caught with Children in Busumbala, West Coast...

Note: This is a Developing Story and will be updated later Farato Police Station, The Gambia—In the wake of a story alleging that some Nigerians...

UDP National President Resigns

By Momodou Jarju Dembo Bojang, commonly known as Dembo by-force, has resigned as the National President of the United Democratic Party (UDP). He tendered his resignation...

Edward Singhatey Sues Attorney General

By Yankuba Jallow Edward Singhatey, an ex-vice chairman of the redundant Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) has appealed against the findings of the defunct...

How Could The IGP Accord A Permit To A Movement And...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Every Gambian is entitled to freedom of association and freedom of assembly including political association and assembly. Most Gambians see the...

Did The IGP Put An Embargo On Meetings By Political Parties?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Registered political parties are not ordinary institutions. They are recognised by law as political associations with members who are empowered to...

Police Refuse GDC’s Request for Permit

By Yankuba Jallow The Gambia Police Force (GPF) have refused to grant permit to The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) to hold meetings. GDC wrote to the...

Are The Returnees From Mauritania Receiving Proper Attention?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Nothing can be more tragic than to face death and escape while dozens fall victim to the ocean and its currents...

Barra Alkalo In Police Custody

By Makutu Manneh & Mustapha Jallow Gambian Police have on Monday, 9th December invited the Alkalo of Barra, Alagie Faye for questioning at the Police headquarter...

Are The Gambian Authorities Ready To Receive The Returnees From Mauritania?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The share number of Gambian youth who came from surrounding villages in Barra to take their boats towards Europe confirms that...

Why Is The Political Scene Changing By The Day?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Political parties are mushrooming while the political situation is being defined by a growing political rivalry between former political associates and...

GTU Urge Schools to Continue Lessons

By Ndey Sowe The Gambia Teachers’ Union (GTU) has urged Schools to continue with their lessons. The Union made this appeal in response to allegations...

58 ‘Backway’ migrants die at sea

By Ndey Sowe A shipwreck occurred off the coast of Mauritania on Wednesday claiming the lives of at least 58 ‘backway’ migrants close to a...

Two Soldiers In Detention for 2 years without trial

By Mustapha Jallow Two Gambian soldiers are still under detention for 2 years now without any court trial, as GAF await directives for action to...

Should Discretion Override Law?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Some people are claiming that people in possession of appropriate documents required by law to be issued with ID Cards are...

Did Foni Benefit More Under The Jammeh Administration?

QUESTION OF THE DAY It was the belief of many that Foni from where the former president hails was the main beneficiary of developments under...

Who Is The Leader Of Citizens Alliance?

QUESTION OF THE DAY When Dr Ismaila Ceesay delivered a keynote address at the launch of the Citizens Alliance many people assumed that he was...

Fire Incident Consumes Confidential Files at Ministry of Fisheries

By: Mustapha Jallow The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service have on Monday mounted investigation on the cause of a fire outbreak that burnt confidential files...