The recent killing of Ahmaud Barry by two White criminals is not something new. These things are being highlighted now because of social media but they are nothing new and have been happening since Blacks were forcefully taken to America. America’s statement that “all men are created equal” never applied[Read More…]
Opinion
Alagi Saidy-Barrow: Numbers Matter In Politics But So Should Character And Values
Often, when people say politics is all about numbers, they are referring to economic gains politicians like to take credit for. I’m not referring to those kinds of numbers because numbers confuse me and I don’t like things that confuse me. I’m referring to situations where political parties lay a[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: Who Bewitched Us? (Part II)
History has a habit of repeating itself. Strongmen are now making a resurgence in the world arena. The autocratic leadership styles of Donald Trump of America, Vladimir Putin of Russia, and Xi Jinping of China are back in fashion. Others like Narendra Modi of India, Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, and[Read More…]
Solomon Demba: The Draft Constitution: Curtailment Of Presidential Powers
Constitution is debated and contested before it can gain political endorsement. It is invoked to disperse power within the state so as to prevent cronyism. It is invoked to preserve the independence of judiciary. And invoked to claim fundamental rights such as political right. It goes without saying that the aspirations[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh:Plagiarism And The Final Draft Constitution
What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is an issue only in the academic and journalism communities where it is improper to use an author or a journalist or media house’s works, ideas or expressions without seeking and obtaining the necessary permission first. This means authors and journalists or media houses have some[Read More…]
Burama FL Jammeh: Making Gambia A Functioning Institutional Democracy
Making Gambia a functioning institutional democracy was (and remained) the main goal of our 22-year struggle against tyranny perpetrated in our homeland by Yahya AJJ Jammeh and his henchmen/women. Many joined the struggle not for our hatred of Yahya and/or our love to have anyone of you as president. We[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: Pres. Barrow, NAMs And The State Of Public Emergency
Indeed, what we are witnessing is a classic failure on the part of both our National Assembly and the Executive. In a time when the nation is facing an existential threat what is expected is a concerted effort and cooperation by the two leading national institutions to salvage the country.[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: Coronavirus Pandemic: Living In Perilous Times (Part III)
I have no intention of writing philosophic sparkling or waxing disquisitions; this virulent virus poses an immense menace. Nor, do I want to write psycho babblings about let us not panic or that none of us can escape death, so we might as well go cheerful as I recently read.[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: National Discussion On The Final Draft Constitution
Power of National Assembly To Change The Final Draft Since the CRC handed over the Final Draft Constitution to Pres. Adama Barrow on March 30 many have held the view that the President is not barred from adding or subtracting anything from the document. Others contend that the National Assembly[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: Inspiring Good Deeds Weaken The Good Spirit Of Every Soul
In 1892 at Stanford University, an 18-year-old student was struggling to pay his fees. He was an orphan, and he came up with a bright idea, not knowing where to turn for money. He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to raise money for their[Read More…]
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