Contrary to rumours the the Government of the Gambia has issued a statement to informed the public that Tuesday 25th May 2021 is NOT a Public Holiday. It should be noted that 25th May is recognised as Africa Liberation Day in recognition of the struggles of the founding fathers to[Read More…]
Author: Jollofnews
Madi Jobarteh:Gambia’s 2021 Budget Is More Of The Same
Once again, the Barrow Administration has provided budget estimates for 2021 only to reflect more of the same. This draft budget is not only irrelevant to the rights and needs of the people rather it is only intended to promote selfish political objectives hence pillage public wealth and entrench poverty.[Read More…]
IEC: The Marbles Versus The Paper Ballot
By D. A. Jawo The independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has just released its timetable for its next election cycle, and one surprising inclusion is a referendum for a new Constitution despite the fact that the Draft Constitution 2020 had been thrown out by the National Assembly and there is no[Read More…]

