Eminent Gambian opposition politician and National Assembly member Madi Ceesay has embarked on a path to establishing himself as an active author. Hon. Ceesay, a veteran journalist, who has just authored an edifying book on his life as an active media practitioner, said the book is an inclusive piece of work that would satisfy the…
The Gambian Nollywood award winning actor, Musa Darboe, has arrived in the country from Nigeria ahead of his homecoming award celebration to be held 25 January this year at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre. The award winning actor was welcomed at the weekend at the Banjul International Airport by Musa Suso, the…
Hon. Halifa Sallah, the standard bearer of the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has urged the Gambia government to protect farmers from exploitation. He echoed this urging during a press conference at the party’s main office in Serrekunda on January 8, 2025, discussing the challenges facing agricultural productivity and the need for…
Jainaba Faye, the International IDEA country director, has said the future of business cannot be solely defined by profit margins, it must also be defined by a commitment to protecting human dignity, promoting fairness, and contributing to a world in which all individuals can enjoy their fundamental rights. Madam Faye was speaking during the opening…
A new chapter of hope and opportunity was unveiled in the Upper River Region on Saturday with the official launch of the Musa Jallow Foundation. Named in honour of the late Musa Jallow, a renowned educationist from Basse Santa-Su, the foundation seeks to provide financial assistance to underprivileged students, enabling them to pursue higher education….
Momodou Bah, leader of the African Federalism and Republican Orientation Movement (AFRO Movement) and presidential aspirant for 2026 election, has said the recent power outage at Banjul International Airport, resulting in flight diversions to Dakar, Senegal, is an embarrassment for The Gambia exposing the systemic failures of governance and the powers that be. Speaking in…
The centrality and importance of Gambians in the diaspora to the economic growth and success of The Gambia has been soundly underscored by a vibrant lawyer and politician in the political and socioeconomic landscape of the country. Essa Mbye Faal, a bright political figure in The Gambia, has hammered home the importance and strategic role…
The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA), a coalition of environmental civil society organizations, environmentalists and community stakeholders, has emphasised the need to protect the environment against the abuse of forest covers, wetlands, and nature reserves. These remarks were made in response to ongoing industrial activities by GACH Global, which is allegedly utilizing a portion of reserved…
Bafulo Janko, a resident soldier in Kanilai, has called on authorities to take action and renovate Kanilai Farm for tourism purposes. Kanilai Farm, located in the heart of Kanilai Foni Kansala district, has been a hub for reptile breeding and exotic pet zones for over decades. However, due to neglect and lack of proper maintenance…
