There is no doubt that the incidence of a few powerful people, aka the ‘Elite’ have hijacked the Gambian State to serve their own selfishness at the expense of the masses of the people. Known as ‘Elite Capture’, this practice, existing since the beginning of Independence, has now been perfected[Read More…]
Opinion
Alagie Saidy-Barrow: Muhammed Manjang: The One Who Dared To Be Different
I don’t know Manjang and I have never directly interacted with him. Like many people, I only came to know of him through his hiring at SSHFC. From the various thieves and thief-helpers that came before the Janneh Commission, I thought the SSHFC was a poisoned chalice for the many[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Gambia Needs Strong And Fearless Journalists Today More Than Ever
Today is World Press Freedom Day with the theme ‘Journalism without fear or favour’. A day dedicated to the promotion of freedom of expression and the media. The day cannot come at a more critical time for the Gambia than now. Since ousting Dictatorship three years ago the increasing incidence[Read More…]