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January 9, 2019
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Princess Shyngle divorces husband after two months of marriage
Princess Shyngle has filed for divorce from Gibou Bala-Gaye after two months of marriage. The Gambian actress accused her husband of domestic abuse and said marrying him was a “mistake”. Princess Shyngle and Gibou Bala-Gaye tied the knot in January this year at a private ceremony. She described Gibou at[Read More…]
Opinion
The Spiritual Virtues of Ramadan – Transform your life
Fasting can bring us many benefits. Physically, we are discovering how it can help us improve our health. But, we also have a plethora of spiritual benefits for us to reflect upon. Below is a list of some of the benefits we can obtain during this Month. Self-awareness When we[Read More…]
Comment
April 10/11, 2000 Student Massacre: A Day of Infamy
To the dead, we wish your souls a sweet repose. To the grieved and those who continue to mourn of your loved one, we offer our heartfelt consolation. To the wounded who are still in critical conditions and who are in pains, we pray for Divine healing and speedy recuperation. [Read More…]
Africa
AU drops AstraZeneca vaccine plan
The African Union (AU) has dropped plans to secure coronavirus vaccines from the Serum Institute of India because of supply concerns and is instead exploring options with the US drugmaker, Johnson & Johnson. The head of Africa’s Centres for Disease Control, John Nkengasong, said reliable supplies of vaccines were vital[Read More…]
Culture
Remembering the late Sheikh Omar Fye, religious scholar, businessman and politician
It’s been 61 years this December since the demised of Alhaji Sheikh Omar Fye, Gambian politician, JP and representative of the colony of The Gambia at the coronation of King George VI at Westminster Abbey, London, on 12 May 1937. Sheikh Omar Futee was a famous scholar who travelled widely[Read More…]
Sport
Gambia rise in FIFA World Rankings
The Gambia national football team has moved five places in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Wednesday. The Scorpions are now sitting in the 152 spot, a significant improvement given that it was ranked 172 when Tom Saintfiet took over as head coach. The team made history last month[Read More…]
Video
Woman attempts citizen’s arrest on GAP leader Musa Batchilly
Woman attempted a citizen’s arrest on Musa Batchilly, leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP). A video of the incident was posted on social media where they were viewed thousands of times. The footage showed the woman shouting “thief” at Mr Batchilly as she tried to arrest the politician[Read More…]
Business
Government sets price cap on cement
The Ministry of Trade sets price cap on cement in a bid to stop what it called “disproportional increase in the price of cement”. “Government is imposing a price cap on the wholesale price of cement at D285 and a cap on the retail price at D305 with immediate effect,”[Read More…]
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