The tiny West African nation of The Gambia has become a haven for middle aged and older women seeking a saucy dalliance with readily available toy boys. But the country now wants to overhaul its reputation as a sex hotspot for mature women from Britain and Europe to attract less[Read More…]
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Madi Jobarteh: Where Are The Opposition And The Civil Society?
The loud silence of the Civil Society and the Opposition, individually and collectively on these burning national issues is quite telling about the direction of this tiny country! 1. The unconstitutional, unfair and discriminatory salary increment 2. The troubled justice delivery system 3. The Government-generated floods and the national response[Read More…]
Gina Brings Another National Glory
Gina Bass has earned Gambia a top spot on the medals table at the ongoing Islamic games in Turkey. Gina today outpaced her opponents in the 200m race in the 2021 Tonya Games, winning gold at the timing of 22:63.
Bainunka Language Under Threat Of Extinction
One of the oldest languages spoken in The Gambia is currently under a threat of disappearing. Bainunke language is said to be one of the first languages used by those who first peopled Banjul. The language is now fading fast into the confines of history as it hugely decreases in[Read More…]
Transport Minister Presents 172 Road Safety Equipment To Stakeholders
Ebrima Sillah, the Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, on Wednesday, 6th August, 2022, presented over 172 road traffic signs to the road safety working group, which comprised of stakeholders from the National Roads Authority, Ministry of Interior, Gambia Police Force, University of The Gambia, Transport Union, Kanifing Municipal Council[Read More…]
Transport Ministry Holds 7th Annual Retreat With Line Institutions
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure together with its line institutions on Thursday, 4th August, 2022 stated a three-day retreat at Sindola, Foni Kanaila. The annual retreat, which is the 7th of its kind, brought together participants from the Gambia Ports Authority, National Roads Authority, Gambia Maritime Administration, Gambia[Read More…]
Gambian Among Youngsters Jailed In Italy As Smugglers
A Gambian was among youngsters being held in detention and charged as smugglers upon their arrival in Italy, reports Infomigrants. These youngsters have been described as little more than children but incarcerated and tried like adults. Ousainou Joof was born in Barra in 1999 and described himself as a boy[Read More…]
Madi Jobarteh: I Demand A Retraction And An Apology From The President
Today, 2nd August I received a letter from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) conveying to me guarantees from the Gambia Government that they would protect “my fundamental human rights at all times in accordance with the Constitution and other regional and international human rights instruments ratified by the State.”[Read More…]
GPS Sgt. Stuck In Dakar In Battle Between Life And Death
Sergeant Tida Manneh of the Gambia Prisons Services (GPS) is currently stuck in a Dakar hospital in a battle between life and death. Ms. Manneh joined the prisons services in 2011 and rose through the ranks to sergeant. However, in the last few months she started showing signs of a[Read More…]
Gam Petroleum Saga, Incompetence Or In Collusion: GFA Demands A Judicial/Parliamentary Inquiry
Press Release As a party that firmly believes in the rule of law, Gambia For All (GFA) has been keenly following the economic crimes trial of the Managing Director and Operations Manager of Gam Petroleum. The reports we are getting from media houses, (Standard Newspaper 29/July/2022) are that Mr Drammeh,[Read More…]
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