This is that time of the year when able-bodied men of Sotokoi mobilize to build a link that would enable the village’s women access their rice fields. Sotokoi lies in Niamina East in the Central River Region of The Gambia. During rainy season, women of this far-flung settlement engage in[Read More…]
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Editorial: This Timber Trade Is Inimical To Our National Security!
The threat dynamics of the timber export and re-export trade to The Gambia could be identified in our relations with Senegal as well as the spill-over effects of any confrontation between the warring parties in Casamance. Historians will tell you that this Casamance insurrection had put lots of wrinkles on[Read More…]
Bajo Wins Re-election In Football Association Race
Lamin Kaba Bajo has been elected for the third time to preside over the destiny of Gambia Football Federation (GFF). He will steer the affairs of the country’s football governing body for the next four years. According to the results announced by the Election Committee, Lamin Kaba Bajo has the[Read More…]
It Is My Responsibility To Take Part In My Nation’s Development – Dr. Jawara
Dr. ABUBAKARY JAWARA’S SPEECH ON THE INAUGURATION OF SANYANG POLICE STATION I’m deeply honored and happy to be here today to witness this important ceremony, the inauguration of the Sanyang Police Station. As a patriotic citizen, it is my responsibility to take part in my nation’s development especially when it[Read More…]
Sanyang VDC Chair Appeals For Clemency For Compatriots
The Chairman of Sanyang Village Development Committee (VDC) has appealed for clemency for the Sanyang youth currently undergoing trial for arson. The youth were arrested on 15 April 2022, after taking part in violent protests sparked by the killing of their compatriot by a Senegalese. They were remanded after been[Read More…]
Picha Persiancat Handkerchief In Market Almost One Year After Expiry
Picha Persiancat disposable handkerchief has since passed its sale-by-date but it’s still very much in circulation. It expired on 28 October 2021. The handkerchief has not only lost its perfumed fragrance but its quality has seriously deteriorated. Picha Persiancat perfumed handkerchief is a product from China and distributed in The[Read More…]
The Jabang Estate Imbroglio And Its Possible Consequences
The catastrophe that has recently befallen some residents of Jabang Housing Estate is yet another serious indictment of the Barrow government. It is hard to understand how any serious government concerned with the welfare of its people would take such a drastic decision to demolish properties legally obtained by their[Read More…]
Gambisara To Deploy Tricycles To Combat Climate Change
Gambisara village in the Upper River Region of The Gambia will mobilize tricycles to combat the threat of deforestation in the community. This innovative anti-climate change initiative would be financed by philanthropist and businessman Dr. Abubakary Jawara and Mr. Essa Conteh Jula. The idea is to adopt a more sustainable[Read More…]
Disgraced Wife Of Sports Minister Returns Ill-gotten Per Diem To GNOC
The disgraced wife of the minister of sports has refunded the money illegally paid to her as per diem for accompanying her husband to the recently-concluded Islamic Games in Turkey. The embattled Mrs. Awa Jobarteh was also paid per diem for the just-concluded Commonwealth Games she did not attend. But[Read More…]
Barrow To Attend TICAD 8 Meeting In Tunisia
President Adama Barrow will be among high-profile personalities that will attend the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) in Tunisia this weekend. According to a media advisory from the Presidency, Mr. Barrow and delegation will leave for Tunisia on Friday.
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