Dear Mr. President, ‘The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman thinks about the next generation.” James Freeman Clark Mr. President, I write you this letter, not knowing whether you will see or even read it. As a[Read More…]

The Barrow government has registered some commendable achievements over the last 15 months. Since Jammeh’s ousting, our import cover has increased considerably, economic growth figures have improved, fundamental freedoms are being largely respected and the country has been transformed from an inward looking one to an outward looking almost overnight.[Read More…]

Fatoumatta: The current debate on homosexuality in the Gambia is extremely vexing because it is an exhibition of deep subterfuge in our society today. And our collective dishonesty is amazing. Blind homophobia does not help. It is time for Gambians to look at the mirror. Muslims do not eat pork[Read More…]