One thing that is increasingly becoming constant in the Gambia’s post-independence political trajectory is the chaotic nature of change of power. When the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara’s sun downed on 22 July 1994, he was literally scampering to safety alongside his family and officials. Meanwhile when Jammeh’s “Supreme” power[Read More…]
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Editorial: How About The Dysfunctional Government Agencies?
The government machinery, without any denying, has various components integral to its smooth functioning. Governance will, indeed, be impossible without the human resources, required agencies and institutions of state. Therefore, the steps taken for the creation of the Gambia Competition Commission, NHRC, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Authority (FSQA), Land[Read More…]
Editorial: Barrow Needs To Soften His Heart!
At a time when Gambians expect compassionate, empathetic, sympathetic and steady leadership following the country’s traumatic experience of 66 preventable child deaths, President Adama Barrow has once again shown them that he cares little when it comes to their heartaches. Sadly but killingly true is the fact that Mr. Barrow[Read More…]