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The Gambia Lost at Least $100 Million in the Africa50 Deal
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo The deal that the government of The Gambia signed with Africa50 on the Senegambia Bridge…
LEGAL MATTERS
Captured Ballanghar ‘Armed Robber’ Remanded At Mile II
By: Isatou Sarr One of the suspects in the foiled Ballanghar armed robbery was on Wednesday arraigned at the Banjul…
SPORTS NEWS
Minister Challenges UDP-Led Councils to Prioritize Development of Sporting Infrastructure
By: Kemo Kanyi The minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, has challenged the Local Government Council under…
HEALTH NEWS
CMD Expresses Optimism About EFSTH Renovation and Enhanced Patient Care
By: Nyima Sillah The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, has expressed…
Cornerstone Group Unveils Renovated Pediatric Surgical Wing at EFSTH
By: Fatou Krubally In a major boost to pediatric healthcare, the Cornerstone Group has officially handed over the newly…
Funding for research and innovation must increase to develop better diagnostic tools – Dr Nyassi
By Yunus S Saliu As people gathered to celebrate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Monday, Dr. Momodou T Nyassi has…
Glaucoma: A lead cause of irreversible blindness worldwide
By Yunus S Saliu Glaucoma is identified as a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and associated with a reduced…
EDITORIAL
Forcing the Media to Apologize is Intimidation.
In October 2024, the Afrobarometer outfit published one of its survey findings focused on corruption and public trust in public…
U.S. Investment Curbs on China: A Losing Game for America itself
The United States’ escalating restrictions on bilateral investments with China—branding it a “foreign adversary” while tightening security reviews and threatening…
Diamond Jubilee At Excruciating Economic Times!
There is no denying that the Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee anniversary will be observed amid excruciating and turbulent economic times…
REMEMBERING THE D30 HEROES OF DECEMBER 2014
Ten years ago, in December 2014 a group of patriotic Gambians whose conscience were pricked by the barbarity of Yahya…
OPINION
The Gambia Lost at Least $100 Million in the Africa50 Deal
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo The deal that the government of The Gambia signed with Africa50 on the Senegambia Bridge…
The Ultra Selfish Armstrong
A spectre is hunting, the spectre of China-bashing.It is creeping into Africa, and the Gambia recently, with ostensible stories but…
Addressing Agriculture and Appreciating Women
Dr. Ousman Gajigo This past weekend, 8th March was International Women Day. The fact this day falls in…
NPP, Unlike ANC
By Bampha Jaiteh The Lonely Poet! Political awareness and active engagement are crucial for the prosperity and development of any…
ENTERTAINMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS
NCCE Concludes Disability Rights Forum in NBR
By: Haruna Kuyateh The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission and with…
EFSCRJ Welcomes AG’s Decision for Coroner’s Inquest in Bora Colley’s Death
By: Malanding Darboe The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) said it welcomes the decision of the…
D.A Says Jammeh’s Trial Could Commence With Proceeds from His Assets
By: Nyima Sillah Former information minister Demba Ali Jawo has opined that former President Yahya Jammeh’s trial could commence with…
Former Victims Centre Chair Says Jammeh is Only Making Unnecessary Noise But…
By: Nyima Sillah Former chairman of the Victims Centre for Human Rights Violation Demba Ali Jawo has said Yahya Jammeh…
TOURISM
Empowering the Future of Tourism and Culture: HerMaP Gambia Training Workshop Concludes Successfully
By Yunus S Saliu The HerMaP Gambia training workshop, organized by the Heritage Management Organization and co-funded by the European…
Judiciary Secretary: Judiciary Service Commission to Handle Staff Salary Increment
By: Nicholas Bass The Judiciary Secretary (JS), Abdou Conteh on Thursday disclosed that increment of judiciary staff salaries shall be…
GTBoard receives Azamara Quest Cruise Ship
By Yunus S. Saliu The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) officials and partnering agency and tour operator on Friday welcomed the…
Elevator to be Installed at Arch 22 as Part of Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
By Yunus S Saliu As part of the ongoing celebrations for The Gambia’s 60th anniversary, the National Centre for Arts…