A public storm erupted this weekend following controversial remarks made by social media commentator and youth activist Bubacarr Bob Keita, who claimed to have had a tense and combative phone conversation with President Adama Barrow. But in a swift and detailed response, the Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority[Read More…]
Politics
UDP Slams Barrow Gov’t Over Protest Crackdown, Seeks Transparency On Jammeh Asset Sales
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a strongly worded statement holding President Adama Barrow and his ruling NPP-Kereng Kaffo coalition responsible for the recent political unrest in The Gambia. The party accuses the government of trampling on democratic freedoms and suppressing legitimate dissent through the controversial use of the[Read More…]
BAC Chairman Denies Knowledge Of Alleged Tractor Allocation
The Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), Yankuba Darboe, has denied any knowledge of tractors purportedly allocated to the council, saying he has not seen or received any such equipment since assuming office. Reacting to claims that the BAC was allocated eight tractors, Darboe said the news came as[Read More…]