The Gambia Ferry Service is once again under public scrutiny after both the Kunta Kinteh and Kanilai ferries were seen docked simultaneously at the Banjul terminal, leaving many passengers confused and frustrated. “Why are both ferries not operational? What’s behind the decision to have them docked at the same time?”[Read More…]
Human Rights
Disabled Child Killed In Mbollet Ba Bee Attack
The community of Mbollet Ba was on Thursday sent into consternation and shock when a three-year-old disabled girl was killed after a swarm of bees went on a rampage in a particular part of the village, stinging children that were playing around. Mariama Jallow was among the children that were[Read More…]
Women Juice Pressers Suffering Under Tourism Minister’s ‘Directive’
The once-very-hardworking Gambian women, who served locally-prepared juice flavours to tourists on the beach in Kotu and enhanced guest experience, are now without jobs thanks to a reported ministerial directive and, they have been running from pillar to post for salvation of their livelihoods. These women, who were reliant on[Read More…]