United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and presidential aspirant, Lawyer Ousainou ANM Darboe, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at reducing government expenditure if elected President of The Gambia. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez on West Coast Radio, the veteran politician described current ministerial pay packages as “too high” and out of touch with the…
Every rainy season, Gambians watch as streets flood and neighborhoods become impassable. The immediate reaction is often to blame the government. But is the government always at fault? Across the Greater Banjul Area, gutters and drainage systems have been constructed. Yet many of these drains are clogged with rubbish, turned into dumping grounds by the…
At his recent rally in Kombo Lamin, President Adama Barrow devoted much of his speech to criticizing political rivals, questioning their competence, and assuring Gambians of his National People’s Party’s strength ahead of December’s election. He dismissed opposition leaders as inexperienced, accused them of failing their communities, and warned citizens against electing “the wrong people.”…
Three people, including a driver and two passengers, survived a road accident at Jimpex earlier today. One passenger sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped inside the vehicle. Eyewitnesses reported that the car, travelling from Banjul, collided with another vehicle parked along the roadside. While the driver and a rear-seat passenger escaped unharmed, the front-seat passenger…
The ART27 Fine Arts Gallery, home to the ART27 Artist Group, is undergoing a sweeping transformation as renovations reshape the space into a modern hub for creativity and cultural exchange. Project coordinator Mr. Ferenc Donderer confirmed that progress has been steady, though not without challenges. Seasonal rains have slowed outdoor work, but crews have made…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democratic participation through a community outreach programme organised by the Upper Nuimi District Youth Committee. The initiative, supported by ActionAid The Gambia under the YPI Project, brought civic education directly to residents of Prince, Sami Kuta, and Saarie Marie in the Upper…
Abdoulie Jallow, a senior member of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has dismissed the findings of a recent opinion poll by Gambia Participates which placed support for party leader Mama Kandeh at just 2 percent. Jallow described the figure as “an inaccurate reflection” of the GDC’s political strength, insisting that the survey failed to capture…
STUTTGART, GERMANY — Every city has people who help shape its cultural identity. Most do so quietly, behind the scenes, creating spaces where communities gather, artists perform, and cultures connect. Rarely is that work preserved as part of a city’s historical record. For Christopher Mendy—better known professionally as Chris Black—that work now forms part of…
For nearly three decades, the United Democratic Party (UDP), has been the anchor of Gambian opposition politics. Founded in 1996, it became the natural home for dissent against entrenched regimes, a symbol of resilience under Ousainou Darboe’s long stewardship. Yet today, the UDP finds itself facing a paradox: its greatest threat may not be the…
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has reaffirmed that The Gambia’s national security remains under the full authority and command of Gambians, despite the continued presence of a limited number of ECOMIG personnel in the country. Dr. Ceesay dismissed suggestions that Gambians have lost control of their own security institutions…
