UK’s Illegal Migration Bill: The Gambia Classified As ‘Safe Country’
As the United Kingdom implements its Illegal Migration Bill, concerns have been raised about the decision to classify The Gambia as a "safe country."
The UK government's new...
Modou Lamin Dibba Calls for Immediate Addressing of Inequality and Indignity Faced by Migrants...
By: Sainabou Gassama
Muhammed Lamin Dibba, a Gambian currently pursuing his Master's Degree at The Geneva Graduate Institute, has urged Schiphol authorities to issue an immediate apology while...
Will Gitteh contest as an independent candidate despite signing a pledge to support any...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
“Whoever is selected here, I will be your Khalid Ibn Wali, I will do the fight for you”, Ahmad Gitteh promised when he was...
Mayor Lowe and the UDP – no longer at ease?
OPINION
By: D. A. Jawo
The recent visit of Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe to President Adama Barrow in his native village of Mankamang Kunda, to ‘present’ to him two...
Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Bar Exam and Mental Health: Does It Come with the Territory?
My Lady says: “It comes with the territory.” Well, we just completed our...
Who will NPP pick for the BAC chairmanship election?
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
President Barrow's ruling National People’s Party is yet to officially announce the party’s pick for the top office in the May 20 local government...
Happy May Day Gambia!
By Juliana Twumwaa Obeng
Happy May Day Gambia!
It's that time of the year again when we come together to celebrate our hardworking and vibrant labour force. It's a...
This is in response to a Weekend Edition Sunday story on NPR Story on...
Opinion
This is in response to a Weekend Edition Sunday story on NPR Story on March 25, 2023
“NPR's Miles Parks speaks with Ousmane Diallo, a researcher at Amnesty...
OPINION: Hippos should be killed if they endanger the lives of the people in...
OPINION
By: Dawda Baldeh
Over the past few days, some people have widely criticized the killing of a hippo in the Central River Region which was handed over as...
Macky Must Respect Senegal’s Constitution
OPINION
By: Modou A. Sambou
President Macky Sall of Senegal has engineered a flagrant breach of his country's constitution by unilaterally delaying the presidential election that was slated for...
Mamadi Kurang: ‘Credibility starts with honesty and transparency with people’s money’
OPINION:
Mamadi Kurang, a prominent Gambian political figure, recently endorsed Hon Bakary Y Badjie for KMC Mayor in the upcoming local government elections. However, this endorsement was met...
Get the facts straight: Debunking the false rumours surrounding Achraf Hakimi’s divorce
Hold onto your hats, folks, because we've got a wild rumour circulating the internet about Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi and his soon-to-be ex-wife. This rumour is hotter...
The Gambia: towards a one-stop media regulator
The Point was not on point. Two girls, raped and sexually molested, were in the pages of the newspaper. This breach was gross - ethically and legally....
From Mercy to Mercy: The Breakdown and Revitalization of the Jakhanke Ethos from the...
OPINION
By: Cheikh Soubky Sylla, the son of his father Sheikh-Al-Islam Sylla, the student of his grandfather Al Hajj Karamba Tabatou
In a Prophetic narration brought forward by Sidi...
Bring Back Our Lands! Sack and Prosecute Musa Drammeh
By: Madi Jobarteh
Minister of Lands Musa Drammeh must either be thinking that the Gambia is a 17th-century tiny fiefdom, or he is such a myopic person or...
Open Letter: My Advice to President Adama Barrow
Opinion
By: Gikey Drammeh
Dear Mr. President,
It is a fact that you are the president of the Gambia, which everyone must admit and respect. However, I am a concerned...
Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolding in Gaza!
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
OPINION
There’s no electricity in Gaza; hospitals can’t operate generators because there’s no fuel. Israel imposed a total blockade of fuel imports into Gaza. According...
In Communion with History: Of Lady Fanta Basse, Of Sir Farimang, Of Love and...
Photo: Lady Aja Fanta Basse Sanyang and Sir Farimang Singhateh, Courtesy of the Singhateh/Jawara family.
In Communion with Lady Aja Fanta Basse. While researching my ‘Communion with History’ series,...
Embracing Peace and Unity: A Call for Tranquility in Gambian Politics and respect for...
By Bakary J. Janneh
In the heart of The Gambia, where the tranquil waves of the Atlantic meet the golden sands, lies a nation woven with the threads...
On the Rise of PPP: A Challenge Renewed
By Gibril Saine
Once Upon a Time - The nomenclature ''P.P.P'' stood more or less synonymous with country-tag 'The Gambia'. It came to signal a stabilised (Dalasi) currency...
