Pensioners Raise Concerns Over Unpaid Drawbacks
By Momodou Jarju
Dozens of pensioners have expressed dissatisfaction over unpaid pension drawbacks, and demanded explanation from the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC).
They...
Is the government opting for mediation in the Gunjur/Berending conflict?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The case against nine accused persons involved in the clash between citizens of Gunjur and Berending have been withdrawn after directives...
Over fifty compounds demolished at Farato
By Louise Jobe/ Ndey Sowe
More than fifty compounds were on Thursday demolished in Farato by the Sheriff Division of the high court.
The demolition exercise...
Should Lives Continue To Be At Stake?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
States are established under democracies, to protect the citizenry and render services. The people only become enemies when their interests clash....
Pension Payment Is Determined By One’s Salary -MD SSHFC
By Kebba Mamburay
Muhammed Manjang Managing Director of Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) said Pensions are paid to people based on their salaries.
Mr....
Where is the country heading?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The various transitional programmes are on. The Constitutional Review Commission is on. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission has added a...
Victim of Communal Clash Laid To Rest
By Hatab Nyang
Buba Jammeh from Gunjur was shot and killed in a communal clash between Gunjur and Berending, has been laid to rest on...
Forestry Director Accuses Anonymous Company of Polluting Forest
Mustapha Jallow/Awa Touray
Muhammed Jaiteh, the Director of the Forestry Department on Tuesday, March 19th 2019, said a Chinese Factory that operates within Nyambai forest,...
Authorities Warn Against Forest Encroachment
By Madiba Singhateh/Louise Jobe
The Alkalo of Brikama and the department of Forestry have warned people to desist from occupying forests reserved lands within the...
Forestry Staff Accuse Chinese Factory Of Polluting Nyambai Forest
By Mustapha Jallow
Staff of the Forestry Department have accused a Chinese factory that burns tires within the periphery of Nyambai Forest of polluting the...
Has Any Case Regarding Ya Kumba Jaiteh Been Thrown Out Of...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The answer to this question is in the negative. No case regarding the constitutionality or unconstitutionality of the revocation of the...
German Refugee Council Raise Concerns On Deportation Of Gambians
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
This medium has been reliably informed that the German Refugee Council has recently published information expressing concerns over the deportation of...
Bakoteh Dumpsite Smoulders Once Again
The Bakoteh Dumpsite was smouldering on Friday and Saturday, emitting a canopy of smoke covering a wide area, as far as Banjulunding.
Some people at...
What is the government’s position on the land dispute between families...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The tense atmosphere based on Land disputes has been envisaged by this paper. This is why we continued to emphasise the...
Gunjur/Berending Communal Clashes lead to one death
By Hatab Nyang / Louise Jobe
Gunjur, The Gambia - Clashes over the weekend between Gunjur and Berending in Kombo South, West Coast Region, involving...
Ousainou Darboe, Others Removed From Cabinet Positions
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and two other prominent members of the United Democratic Party have been removed from their ministerial positions with...
What Is Meant By The Separation Of Powers?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
It means that it is the duty of the legislature or Parliament to make the laws, the Executive to execute the...
What Will The Nation Gain From The Current Trend?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The transition was meant to put all minds together in order to carry out constitutional, institutional, administrative and managerial reforms in...
Have National Assembly Members Been Served With Summonses?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The answer is in the positive. On Monday when members of the National Assembly learnt from rumours that 31 of them...
The Extent Of Damage At Nyambai/Bamba Forest Park
By Madiba Singhateh
The fire that engulfed Nyambai and Bamba Forest Park in West Coast region on Thursday 07th December destroyed 23 plots/compartments.
The forest was...
