Thursday, May 2, 2024

Burning Issues

New Tax Regultion Causes Cement Scarcity, High Cost

By Kebba Secka Both the Commissioner General of GRA Yankuba Darboe and the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance Mod Secka, confirmed that a...

Is There Any Follow-up To Halifa Sallah’s Response To Momat Cham?

QUESTION OF THE DAY The following letter addressed to the Chairperson and copied to the media was received from Halifa Sallah: Chairman Truth Reconciliation and   Reparations  Commission Dunes Hotel Dear Sir, SUBJECT: REQUEST...

Former Army Instructor Detained

By Mustapha Jallow Captain Modou M-S Jallow, a former Chief Instructor at the Gambia National Army Training School (GNATS), has been arrested and detained at...

Statement In Rebuttal Of Fabricated Evidence ...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Having more facts to testify than most Gambians regarding the injustices perpetrated against the people;   having languished in Mile Two Prisons...

What Is Responsible For The Sudden Hike In The Prices Of...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Construction of buildings contributes to employment and GDP. Any rise in construction materials will increase the cost of construction and thus...

‘What Will Become Of Bakoteh Dumpsite In 2019?’ ...

By Madiba Singhateh Resident closed to and around the Bakoteh dumpsite, told this reporter that the smoldering and bellowing smoke that used to come from...

Turkish Embassy Donates To Gambia Armed Forces

By: Kebba AF Touray The Republic of Turkey through its Embassy, yesterday January 15th, donated some military outfits and accessories to the Gambia Armed Forces...

What Is Happening To The Lands Commission

QUESTION OF THE DAY Members of the Land Commission were sworn in since 17th September 2018. The members are as follows: Justice Raymond Sock as...

Could Nams Turn To The Courts When They Are Not Satisfied...

QUESTION OF DAY: One has to refer to section 108 of the Constitution in order to have an answer to this question. Those with legal...

Have The Members Of The Coalition Responded To The Claims Of...

QUESTION OF THE DAY So far Honourable Mohammed Magassy, Independent National Assembly member and Coalition stakeholder as well as Mr Edi Jallow, the administrative secretary...

NEA Assures Public Of Safety Of Fishmeal Factories

By Madiba Singhateh Lamin BJ Samateh a programme officer at the environment legislative unit of National Environmental Agency has given assurance of the safety of...

Soldiers On Trial Admitted In Military Clinic

By Mustapha Jallow Two serving members of the Gambia Armed Force standing trial on charges of mutiny before a Court Martial, are currently admitted at...

Will All The Political Parties Associated With The Coalition Reply To...

QUESTION OF THE DAY Foroyaa yesterday published the views of Independent National Assembly Member Honourable Mohammed Magassy who chose to be on the side of...

After The Marathon Party Congresses, Now What?

QUESTION OF THE DAY A vibrant political culture is built on debates between representatives of the people. Political parties are instruments of representation. There can...

PDOIS Admin Secretary Edi Jallow Replies To President Barrow

Considering the statement issued by President Barrow that he financed the campaign of candidates of political parties to the tune of D300,000 for some...

Magassy Denies Receiving Funds From Barrow, Coalition

Abdoulai G. Dibba After disclosures from the President that he has awarded up to three hundred thousand dalasi to finance candidates in the 2017 elections,...

Is Gambia Losing Its Groundnut To Senegal?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Because of credit buying reports are reaching Foroyaa that bags of groundnuts are leaving Gambia to be taken to Senegal to...

Land Dispute Between The Communities Of Niji, Omorto In Kombo East

By Louise Jobe The Community of Niji have threatened to sue their neighbours in Omorto village, for encroaching onto their farmlands. The two communities are neighbouring...

Are The Political Parties In The Gambia Experiencing Splits Due To...

QUESTION OF THE DAY It appears that because of the absolute power wielded by the Jammeh administration many political parties operated under the direction and...

Will There Be Live Broadcast Of The Proceedings Of The TRRC?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Proceedings of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), will commence on Monday January 7th 2019. Views are divided on the...