The people of the Gambia did not ask anyone to form a political party. It is individual citizens on their own volition in exercise of their rights in the Constitution decided to form a political party to seek power and mandate from the people at both national and local levels.[Read More…]
Opinion
Madi Jobarteh: I Stand With Mama And Baby M – For Justice!
I stand with Mama because she was a minor by the time she got impregnated by a man, whether by force or consent hence she was raped. I stand with Baby M because he was a child who did not ask who was to be his mother and father. The[Read More…]
The Barrow Administration’s Poor Gender Parity Record
While we congratulate the new governor of the Lower River Region for his appointment to this important position, but no doubt many people were also disappointed that President Barrow has once again sidelined the women from such a deserving position. Everyone had at least expected him to replace Rohey John[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Unethical And Unlawful Suspension Of Public Health Workers
This letter from the Personnel Management Office approving the suspension of 371 public health workers for two months without salary is unlawful, unethical and a violation of the rights of these workers. I call on all members of the association of public health workers to solidarize with their suspended colleagues[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: There Is No Justification For Fuel Price Increase!
Once again, the Gambia Government has increased fuel prices from last night without any statement to justify an increase on an already high price. The usual argument that fuel prices are going up all over the world because of the Ukraine War should be rejected. The further argument that the[Read More…]
Air France Exasperates Fatima Jabbie Bio
Yesterday (June 28th 2022), I checked in to fly out from Paris to Guinea via Sierra Leone. After sitting in the flight for 2 hours, we were asked to move from that plane because it was faulty. Thank God we didn’t have a situation after we had flown and we[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Taking An Oath Before NA Committee Is A Constitutional Requirement
All citizens are required to respect and uphold the dignity of the National Assembly and its Members because they embody the collective will, power and sovereignty of the Gambia. This is why parliamentarians are called ‘honourable’ members simply because they are worthy of honour for being NAMs. This means each[Read More…]
Alagi Saidy-Barrow: Are You Thankful?
The African elders warned that “If you heal a leg of a person, do not be surprised if they use it to run away.” For those of us who call ourselves Muslims or Christians, thanking our Creator for our blessings is a daily practice. But how thankful or grateful are[Read More…]
Alagi Saidy-Barrow: The Conversation: The People, The Religions
Kareem: So your name is John; I take it you’re a Christian. John: Yes, I’m a Christian. A true Christian that is. How about you Emmanuel? Emmanuel: As for me, I’m a born again Christian. The Bible says “except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Disobedience And Abuse By The Gambia Government
The blatant abuse of power and utter disregard of court orders by The Gambia Government against Global HOMM should outrage the conscience and concern of each and every citizen to stand up in defense of this charitable organization and its country director Nenneh Freda Gomez MP. On Thursday June 23[Read More…]
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