The leader of Gambia’s main opposition party, the United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has described the late Solo Sandeng’s death as a pivotal moment that ignited the country’s path to freedom. Speaking at the UDP’s Diaspora Convention held in Seattle, Washington, Darboe paid an emotional tribute to the[Read More…]
Author: Ousman A. Marong
Essau District Hospital Crippled By Flooding After Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains have left Essau District Hospital struggling to stay operational after floodwaters swept through the facility on Friday, submerging parts of its outpatient department and disrupting healthcare services. The hospital, which serves thousands in the North Bank Region, is one of the most important medical centres in the area[Read More…]
Ferry Frustrations: Commuters Demand GFS’s Intervention Over D5 Change Issues
Commuters plying the Barra/Banjul ferry routes are sounding the alarm over persistent issues with leftover change at ferry terminals, with many demanding intervention from the Gambia Ferry Service (GFS) to resolve the D5 change disputes that have become a recurring frustration for daily passengers. The issue, which has been ongoing[Read More…]