FEATURE STORY
TRENDING NEWS
Gov’t Intensifies Efforts to Re-launch Discussion on Determination of National Minimum Wage-Minister Joof
By: Nyima Sillah The Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof has said the government has intensified its efforts to re-launch discussion…
LEGAL MATTERS
State Withdraws Kassa Kunda Land Case, VDC Fumes Over Decision
By Kemo Kanyi Magistrate Fatou Darboe-Jaguraga granting the application made by the prosecution, Tuesday withdrew the case against Musa Bao Saballyand discharged him. In a case involving Musa Bao Sabally, brother to the…
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
The Ferry Disaster
Dr. Ousman Gajigo The recent ferry malfunction that stranded hundreds of passengers for hours and took them kilometers away from their destination is a national embarrassment. It is also economically…
What is a Bumper Harvest?
Dr. Ousman Gajigo One of the farmer associations in the country, the Gambia Farmers Union, recently visited the National Food Security Processing Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC). The NFSPMCused…
EIDUL FITR MESSAGE: RAMADAN, A MONTH OF PEACE, LOVE AND UNITY
All praise belongs to Allah Almighty Who has blessed us with the Holy Month of Ramadan and has enabled us…
Corruption and SICPA Contracts Go Together
Dr. Ousman Gajigo The government recently announced a contract with a Swiss company called SICPA to help the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) with tax revenue collection. Stripped of all…
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…