Once again, the Sainabou Martin Sonko issue which had bogged the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) for the past two years, has refused to go away, with the ongoing Local Government Commission of Inquiry getting into the fray, describing the decision to transfer her to Kerewan Area Council at this material[Read More…]
Opinion
LG Commission Exposé Indicts Local Govt ministry
There is absolutely no doubt that among the objectives of the government in setting up of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry was to expose the endemic corruption alleged to have been prevalent in the area councils and municipalities. However, from what we have heard so far from the commission,[Read More…]
Swearing In Ceremony Speech By Mayor Bensouda
Thank you for your confidence. Thank you for the recognition of the good work of the councillors and management of the Kanifing Municipal Council over the past 5 years. Thank you for believing in our vision. Thank you for accepting and validating our plans for 2023 – 2027. I wish[Read More…]
What Africa Day Should Have Meant
It is indeed an honour that a special day – the 25th of May – has been specially set aside and named ‘Africa Day’ or ‘Africa Liberation Day’ and that the entire continent and, perhaps, other parts of the world have made it a custom to recognise the day as[Read More…]
Some Pertinent Lessons From The LG Elections
The most hotly contested chairperson/mayoral elections this country has ever witnessed has been concluded in quite a similar pattern to the councillor elections held in mid-April. The results have once again consigned the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) to the provinces, with the United Democratic Party (UDP) demonstrating its dominance[Read More…]
Gambia: NPP’s Bakary Badjie Congratulates Mayor Bensouda
Dear Mayor Elect Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Please receive my warmest congratulations on your victory in the recently concluded KM Mayoral election. It was an intense and very closely contested race. However, your triumph is a testament of faith the people of KM have entrusted in you. While I am naturally[Read More…]
NPP Will Outdo Opposition Parties, Claims Minister Sillah
Gambia’s Minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has claimed that the governing National People’s Party (NPP) would win in any election, even if the opposition parties’ votes are combined. “As far as the NPP is concerned, we have done everything within our means as part of preparations concerned[Read More…]
Happy May Day Gambia!
It’s that time of the year again when we come together to celebrate our hardworking and vibrant labor force. It’s a day to remember the struggles and achievements of workers throughout history, and to appreciate the contributions of our own workers to our country’s development. We’re a hardworking bunch! From[Read More…]
Can The Police Arrest Without A Warrant?
There are instances where the public agitates about arrest without a warrant. The question for discussion in this article is whether a police officer can arrest without a warrant. As professional law students at the Gambia Law School, Banjul, and the Ghana School of Law, Ghana, we examine this based[Read More…]
A Business & A Company: Are They The Same?
The terms “business” and “company” are often used interchangeably. However, they do have different legal meanings and implications. In this article, we will explore the differences between a business and a company, and how these concepts apply to the context of The Gambia. A business can be defined as an[Read More…]
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