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TRENDING NEWS
AI Urges Gambia’s Parliament not to lift ban against female genital mutilation
Responding to the upcoming vote in Gambia’s parliament today Monday on a bill to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), Michèle Eken,…
LEGAL MATTERS
MAN ordered to pay a fine of D25,000 or risk jail
By Nicholas Bass Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy of Brikama has recently convicted and sentenced one Sutay Bah, to a fine of D25,000 with a…
SPORTS NEWS
Ministry of Public Service suffer 3-1 defeat against Ministry of Finance
By: Lamin B. Darboe Information Officer Ministry of Public Service suffered 3-1 defeat against their counterpart of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs…
HEALTH NEWS
Calcium: Improves Bone Health, Cardiac function, Kidney stones, cholesterol and More
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Calcium is…
Chitosan Improves Kidney Function
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu A recent…
Croton Membranaceous: effective herbal remedy for Prostate enlargement and infection.
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Croton membranaceus seedling-credit, Rafamall There are several traditional African plants used in the management of prostate diseases in…
EDITORIAL
Kanifing Court’s Toilets Pose Health Threat
The outdoor toilets at the KanifingMagistrates’ Court were not only an eyesore at the time of writing this storybut a health threat, this medium can…
Imam Fatty and ‘Cutting Just a Little’
Imam Fatty’s campaign to de-criminalize what he prefers to call ‘Female circumcision’ calls for some clarity on what he is…
Gambia’s political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work if both sides understand their roles
A call on Gambia’s political parties to embrace their divergence for national development is a welcome sign of democracy at work if both sides…
The Voice Sports “Let us rally behind Scorpion”
After the disappointing defeat to Senegal in Gambia’s first Group C match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON),…
OPINION
To Honor Women’s History Month, Stand Up for Women’ Rights and Well-Being. By Sharon L. Cromer, U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia
In the United States and around the world, the entire month of March is devoted to celebrating women’s roles in…
The Daily Costs of the Lack of Security SectorReforms
Dr. Ousman Gajigo We have all recently been reading about the increasing spate of crimes happening in the country. While clearly disconcerting, itshould not…
What Achievements, Mr. President?
Dr. Ousman Gajigo In his speech to the nation on Independence Day on 18thFebruary 2024, President Adama Barrow boasted about what he called ‘achievements’ by his regime.…
National Dialogue Or National Farce?-
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo The country recently witnessed what has been billed as the “National Dialogue”. I have been thinking for days how to…
ENTERTAINMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS
Hon. Ceesay Describes human rights report as important tool for the National Assembly
Honorable Madi Ceesay, Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights and constitutional matters, has stated that when the…
NHRC condemns Alleged Shooting of Police Officer at Fass Njaga Choi by Armed Robbers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the recent bandit attack on the Police Intervention Unit Checkpoint at Fass…
Gender Survey Report Validated
By: Sainabou Sanneh United Purpose in partnership with a Non-Governmental Organization on Thursday validated the West Africa Competitiveness Program (WACOMP)…
Accused pleaded not guilty in Alleged Robbery case
By Mama A. Touray Momodou Mbaye Ndow pleaded not guilty to robbing Yafatou Dem on Wednesday when he appeared before…
TOURISM
Sex Tourism and Human Rights Violation: the dark side of the tourism industry
By Alima Bah Travelling is a privilege not enjoyed by many, and tourism is a global industry with a beautiful and glorious…
Destination Gambia is exotic to Italians
By Yunus S Saliu On an Educational Trip to the country, an Italian tour operator specialized in marketing unique tourism…
GTHI to Organize Food and Beverage Expo
By Mustapha Jarju The Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI) is highly anticipating organizing a two days food and beverage…
‘Vitality of culture, creative industries goes beyond job creation and export’ – EU Ambassador
By Yunus S Saliu The Ambassador of the European Union to The Gambia has disclosed at the opening ceremony of…