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Time to occupy SSHFC to save our money
Since I started work 20 years ago my money is always saved at SSHFC so that when I retire I could enjoy my pension or when I die my children can benefit from my savings. Until now SSHFC gives me no incentives such as low cost housing or…
Construction of 60 mosques is a misplaced priority Mr. President!
President Adama Barrow has said in his speech in Essau, North Bank Region on the first day of his 2018 Nationwide Meet the people's tour, that he has secured funding for the construction of 60 mosques and 48 horticultural gardens across…
Are we learning from the July 22 history?
Today we remember that day on 22 July 1994 when a little group of wilful men, thinking of nothing but power, usurped the people's mandate, suspended constitutionalism and superimposed a reign of terror, brutality and wanton disregard for…
The dearth of Gambian entertainment industry: What shall we do?
By: Alieu Manjang
"In this time of globalization, with all its advantages, the poor are the most vulnerable to having their traditions, relationships and knowledge and skills ignored and denigrated, and experiencing development with a…
“President Barrow should desist from bogus promises”
The last time I checked, the Barrow led administration is a transitional government which main preoccupation is to make sure good institutions; that will address the rules and norms that will shape the public sector for a better Gambia,…
I support Banjul-Barra bridge (BBB or 3B or BB bridge)
There cannot be any meaningful and durable social and economic progress or human development in the absence of necessary and relevant public infrastructure. Public infrastructure such as roads, bridges or drainage systems or services such…
Former minister Jawo on the proposed Banjul/Barra bridge
The announcement by President Adama Barrow that his government will build a bridge across the mouth of the River Gambia between Banjul and Barra has attracted quite a lot of debate, both for and against. No doubt most of those in favour…
Foreign minister addresses 43rd ECOWAS day celebration
SPEECH DELIVERED ON BEHALF OF
PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW BY
HONORABLE DR. MAMADOU TANGARA,
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND GAMBIANS ABROAD ON THE OCCASION OF
THE 43RD ECOWAS DAY CELEBRATION IN
THE GAMBIA…
Middle class hypocrisy and the poverty line in the Gambia
By Alagi Yorro Jallow
Mamudu: It's intriguing how smart and passionate the ordinary Gambians gets when it comes to debating the Constitution, arguing for the rule of law and beyond the polemic against fraudulent electoral laws yet…
End of an Era: The Enigmatic Yahya with an Illusory Legacy?
There are mixed reasons to celebrate and remember July 22!
By Alagi Yorro Jallow
There are reasons to celebrate the “July 22 Revolution” and remember President Yahya Jammeh in a simple way. This may be with national prayers in churches…