I am presently engaged in researching for a book that I am writing on Gambian names and one of the institutions that I approached for that research was the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). I personally contacted the Vice Chairman, Mr. Joe Colley, for access to the voters’ list, which I[Read More…]
Year: 2022
There Should Be No Political Prisoners In The Gambia, AGAIN!
By all standards, Momodou Sabally of the UDP is currently a prisoner of conscience or a political prisoner as defined by Amnesty International as a person who is imprisoned or otherwise physically restricted solely because of his or her political views based on his or her conscientious beliefs. The audio[Read More…]
Dr. Abubakary Jawara Foundation Chips In Deaf Sports
Dr. Abubakary Jawara Foundation-Africa Charity- has also subscribed to the belief that sports could be used as a vehicle for the promotion of the wellbeing of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The promotion of the wellbeing and welfare of the deaf and hard-of-hearing is not taken by many Gambians as their[Read More…]
Statement Condemning The Continous Detention Of Sabally
I am deeply concerned with today’s developments regarding Momodou Sabally. Mr. Sabally was arrested on Wednesday 21st December 2022 and detained in police custody. I learn with utter shock, concern and disappointment that the Attorney General’s Chambers today filed an ex-parte application seeking the detention of Mr. Sabally beyond the[Read More…]
Alagi Saidy-Barrow, Don’t Go To The Bantaba If You Cannot Stomach Garbage!
You see Mr. Barrow, one cannot rain down insults on an entire village only to turn around to say Alkalo not included. This is an age-old and wisdom-laden Mandinka proverb you might be familiar with. Words suggestive of blanket attack and collective ridicule were apparently peppered all over your essay.[Read More…]
The so-called Coup and the Illegal Detention of Momodou Sabally
The situation surrounding the so-called coup attempt announced by the Government and the illegal arrest of Momodou Sabally should be taken with utmost seriousness by citizens in order to prevent the increasing abuse of the rule of law and human rights in this country. A coup is a significant event[Read More…]
Dear JollofNews “Editor”
Since I have something to say, please find it in your generous heart and allow me to talk. Since your objective remains informing people, I trust you will not have an issue with informing your readers about lies you allow on your platform and lies you yourselves tell against people[Read More…]
Gambia’s ‘Very Own Beer’ Will Not Form Part Of 2022/3 Christmas & New Year’s Revelry
After enlivening festivities and parties for several years, Julbrew has now become a missing link in many beer lovers’ quest for the excitement of the cockles of the heart. The Gambia’s Very Own Beer has thrilled and excited beer lovers, including tourists but heavy tax burden has forced its manufacturers[Read More…]
Barrow Reneges On Promise To Groundnut Farmers
After lifting spirits skyhigh in the farming community recently, President Adama Barrow has reneged on his promise to groundnut farmers that they would be extricated from their cash traps on 1 December and onwards. During his Meet The People Tour lately, the Gambian leader promised peanut farmers that they would[Read More…]
IMF Says Gambia’s Economic Recovery & Tax Collection Weaker Than Anticipated
IMF’s acting board chair Mr. Bo Li said recently that the Gambia’s economic recovery and tax collection are “weaker than anticipated while inflationary pressures and foreign exchange shortages are intensifying”. According to Mr. Li, this situation has been engendered by the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Covid-19 hangover[Read More…]
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