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The tenant-landlord crisis in The Gambia has become a
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Today (29 December) we celebrate our fifth
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News
Three Gambians killed on the same day
The Gambia has witnessed a dark Friday as three people were killed in separate incidents, prompting the police to launch investigation into their deaths. In Wellingara, Nyakassi Jawneh, a 60-year-old woman, was found death in her bed. Police forensic officers have opened an investigation, and her body has been taken[Read More…]
Opinion
Alagi Yorro Jallow: President Adama Barrow has irreversibly crossed the Rubicon
On January 10, 49 BC, General Julius Caesar approached the Rubicon, a pivotal river that divided Gaul from Italy. At that juncture, Caesar was a masterful leader, marked by sophistication, audacity, and determination. As the governor of Gaul, he set his sights on Italy, with Rome as the ultimate prize.[Read More…]
Comment
Former TRRC lead counsel Essa Faal comments on Government TRRC white paper
I am thrilled to learn that the government has issued the long awaited White Paper on the report of the TRRC in which it accepted 99.2% of the findings and recommendations of the Commission. I am happy to have attained such a lofty achievement not just for myself, but for[Read More…]
Africa
Senegal ceremony marks 80 years since French colonial massacre at Thiaroye
Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return. Heads of state from Mauritania, the Comoros, Gabon, the Gambia and[Read More…]
Culture
ST sets another historic album launch
Gambia’s Afromanding ace, ST Brikama Boyo, has set another historic record in the music scene with his ‘Nna La Duwa’ album launch last night at QCity. Thousands of music lovers attendedthe show, which featured dozens of the country’s finest artists including the legendary Rebellion Da Recaller. Fans erupted into cheers[Read More…]
Sport
Queen Scorpions’ coach Bom Sowe U-turn on Mbassy Darboe after backlash
In a turn of events, the Queen’s coach gaffer Mariama Bom Sowe has made a U-turn to call up midfield maestro Mbassy Darboe for The Gambia’s upcoming Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations qualifiers against Niger in Niamey after being initially left out of the squad. Mbassy Darboe ply her[Read More…]
Video
CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank
CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment three armed robbers storm Access bank Brusubi branch stealing thousands of dalasi. The men in white and masks rush past startled customers and staff before threatening a security guard and making their getaway with bags full of cash. The footage shows all three men[Read More…]
Business
Banjul seaport to be renamed Alport after expansion deal with Turkish company
The Banjul seaport will be renamed as Alport for a period of 30 years after The Gambian government signed an expansion deal with a Turkish company, Albayrak. Under the agreement, Albayrak will invest in, manage and hold an 80% share of the port during this period, while The Gambian government[Read More…]
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