2015 IN BRIEF High Profile Cases
By Amie Sanneh
We have been publishing a summary of the stories that we published in
2015. So far we have covered disappearance without trace and...
Prices of Basic Food Commodities Increase 3 fold In 12 years
By Fatoumata K. Jallow
From 2003 to date, the prices of all the basic food commodities in the
market have increased by three fold and still...
Tourism industry stakeholders decry taxes, all inclusive Package
By Mamour M. Mbenga
The tourism industry stakeholders who operate bars, restaurants and
clubs have been sharing their concerns on the current 2015/2016 tourist
season which they...
IMAM OF KANIFING SOUTH STILL IN DETENTION AT JANJANGBUREH PRISON, ...
By Mustapha Jallow
Alhagi Ousman Sawaneh, the Imam of Kanifing South Mosque, is still under
detention without trial at the remote Janjangbureh prison in the
Central River...
GCCI Trade Fair Wraps up
By RoheyJadama
The 9th edition of the international trade fair organised by Gambia
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for the past three weeks has
wrapped up...
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS TO COMMENCE ON 14th JANUARY 2016 A CITIZEN...
A Republic is impossible to maintain without a citizen who cherishes
his or her sovereignty. The sovereignty of a person is meaningless ifone does not...
WILL THE RE-DEMARCATION OF CONSTITUENCIES ORDER, 2016 LEAD TO GENERAL REGISTRSTION...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
WILL THE RE-DEMARCATION OF CONSTITUENCIES ORDER, 2016 LEAD TO GENERAL
REGISTRSTION OF VOTERS IN THOSE CONSTITUENCIES?
The Re-demarcation could not come into effect...
High Profile Cases
2015 IN BRIEF
High Profile Cases
We have been publishing a summary of the stories that we published in 2015. So far we have covered disappearance...
“Is the Tranquil Border issue resolved by Gambia and Senegal?” ...
By Mustapha Jallow
Mr. Tabun Bojang, the Secretary to the Alkalo of Darsilami, has told this
reporter that they are desperate
and eager to know whether the...
FAO supports small holder farmers to boost poultry, horticulture production
By Sarjo Camara-Singateh
The Department of Livestock Services and FAO have signed a one year
technical cooperation programme (TCP) designed to improve livelihoods
and food security of...
JAFAI KUTA VILLAGE BOOSTED WITH SOLAR LIGHTS
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
The Com Afrique Inver Sol Initiative (CII), with a sponsorship from
the St. Botolph Boston Rotary Club through the Gambia Experience,
Community Development...
PRESIDENT BUHARI HUMBLES THE NIGERIAN PRESIDENCY
The media chat held by President Buhari which lasted for hours makes him to deserve to be awarded the honour of being the most...
WHEN WILL THR RIGHT TO VOTE BE EXTENDED TO GAMBIANS ABROAD?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
WHEN WILL THR RIGHT TO VOTE BE EXTENDED TO GAMBIANS ABROAD?
Central Africa Republic is emerging from chaos to hold its elections....
Immigration Issues temporal ID cards As some applicants describe the...
By Muhammed Sailu Bah and Mamour M. Mbenga
Following the announcement of the commencement of the issuance of national Identity Cards which had stopped for...
General Manager VISACA APEX on Jarumeh Koto Visaca Crisis
By Kebba Jeffang
The Jarumeh Koto Visaca Bank has been dysfunctional for quite a while and the Visaca Apex has recommended that a new management...
GAMBIA RANKED HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE SAYS FISHERIES P S
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries, Mr. Abdoulie T. B. Jarra, revealed that a Vulnerability Assessment Study on the...
GOVI APPEALS TO GOVERNMENT, OTHERS FOR ASSISTANCE
By Saikou Suwareh Jabai
The Executive Director of the Gambia Organisation of the Visually Impaired (GOVI) has called on the government, non-governmental organisations and...
Two Drug Suspects Jailed
By Mamadou Dem
Magistrate Abdoulie Fatty of the lower court in Banjul on Monday, 4 January, 2016 imposed a mandatory jail term and a fine of...
Kiang Karantaba Hold 1st Annual General Meeting
By KebbaJeffang
The natives and members of Kiang Karantaba Development Association (KKDA) have recently staged their first annual general meeting in Kiang West District, Lower...
2015 IN BRIEF ...
ARRESTS AND DETENTIONS IN 2015
The position of the Constitution on arrest and detention is quite clear. In the first place there must be reasonable...
