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MP says GRTS directive to staff to boycott covering strike is ‘unconstitutional’
National assembly member for Wuli East Constituency has criticised state broadcaster, GRTS, directive to staff to boycott covering all industrial strikes. Suwaebou Touray described the directive as “unconstitutional” and urged parliament to “vehemently” condemn it. He cited section 208 of the 1997 Constitution which obliged the state broadcaster to afford[Read More…]
Opinion
Opinion | The Queen’s long-standing relationship with Africa
Queen Elizabeth II is said to have had a special place in her heart for Africa, and she was on the continent during some key moments in her life. The then-Princess Elizabeth was lodging at the now-closed Treetops Hotel in a rural part of Kenya, surrounded by greenery, tall trees[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
President Museveni fires son for Kenya invasion threat
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni fired his son as commander of the infantry forces Tuesday after he threatened to capture the capital of neighbouring Kenya, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, dubbed ‘the tweeting general’ of Uganda, in recent months has sparked controversy and anger among some Ugandans who see his regular posts[Read More…]
Culture
Keeping Up Appearances star Josephine Tewson dies aged 91
British sitcom actress and star of Keeping Up Appearances Josephine Tewson has died aged 91. Her agent, Jean Diamond of Diamond Management, made the announcement tonight, reports The Sun newspaper. “It is with great sadness that I can confirm the passing of Josephine Tewson. “Josephine passed away peacefully last night[Read More…]
Sport
Master Fernando urges Sports Council to resolve protracting problem facing Gambia’s Taekwondo
A Taekwondo master has urged the National Sports Council to resolve the protracting problem facing the country’s Taekwondo association. Fernando Abaga Edjang, 7th degree black belt holder in Taekwondo, made the statement on Sunday (18 September) shortly after a Taekwondo programme organised by The Gambia Taekwondo Masters. The Gambia Taekwondo[Read More…]
Video
Sadio Mane set to complete Bayern Munich move
Sadio Mane donned the Bayern Munich badge for the first time on Tuesday as he underwent a medical in Bavaria. A £35million deal has been struck to take the Senegalese winger from Liverpool to the Bundesliga giants. Mane is expected to be presented as a Bayern player on Wednesday after[Read More…]
Business
IMF approves $6.4 million loan to Gambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff level agreement for a $6.4 million loan programme for Gambia . In a statement on Tuesday IMF said the loan will help The Gambia tackle inflation and foreign exchange market pressures. Gambia’s inflation rate rose to two-digit figures in April and[Read More…]
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