The decision by Pres. Barrow to dispatch his Vice President to the family of former Despot to pay respects to the departed soul of Asombi Bojang is indeed magnanimous. The decision has reflected that indeed the President and his Vice did not only recognise the supremacy of the Gambia but[Read More…]
Opinion
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow:We Have The Right To Criticize Government Without Fear
Anguish to the nation that succumbs to cynicism. It is a poison that suffocates hope, extinguishes the light of intelligence, and severs the common bonds of humanity. I fear we are facing an epidemic of cynicism in the Gambia and it is an infection that could put our democracy on[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: When Watchdog Journalism Meets Lapdog Journalism
The allegations from President Adama Barrow against some journalists demanding money in exchange for paying positive new coverage are not just disappointing, they’re worrying. Many young idealists are repelled by what they are being asked to do in the name of journalism. Some media owner-anchors and reporters may have no scruples,[Read More…]
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