The news of the death of Uncle Femi Peters truly pains and angers me beyond measure. Femi should not have died now if there was no draconian Public Order Act and if both the former and current leaders had demonstrated the necessary responsibility and compassion. Femi Peters was the first[Read More…]
Opinion
Banjul Letter With Njundu Drammeh: Adieu Uncle Femi Peters…
“When beggars die, there are no comets seen/The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes” Shakespeare…. A “beggar”, someone whose services have been poor. A “prince”, someone whose services to nation and people is indescribable in size and magnitude. Even the heavens cry with the passing on of such[Read More…]
Enter The New Gambia: Need For Urgent Attitudinal Change By Everyone
Much is debated on social media about the current direction or misdirection of the Coalition Government. There is still great expectations following our new democracy and people are waiting for the much-anticipated dividends. At the same time, many are disappointed at the pace in which changes are being effected generally. But what is perhaps[Read More…]