The co-prosecutor in the murder trial of Ebrima Solo Sandeng has “regret that our meeting which was supposed to be private was secretly recorded by Mrs Badjie without my consent or knowledge and disseminated in the public domain. I condemn it as totally wrong.” Lawyer Sheriff Tambadou has recused himself […]
Month: July 2017
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Remembering Nelson Mandela – A great Revolutionary Leader (Born : July 18, 1918 – Died: December 5th, 2013) Some famous words of wisdom, from one of Africa’s greatest revolutionaries of the twentheit century. “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice […]
Kenyan Pastor Tries To Fly Like In Angel To Jerusalem
By Mathew A pastor has stunned church members after trying to fly like an angel to Jerusalem only to end up breaking his legs. According to a report by SDE, the residents of a village in Singorwet ward, Bomet County, Kenya were treated to a nerve wrecking drama last Sunday […]
Why Baa Must Resign Fortwith
The audio recording clearly brought to light the reluctance of Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubacarr (Baa) Tambedou, from the onset, to try the NIA 9 and showcase the lack of progress with the case since the start. We can even go as far as concluding that the case […]
Will Tambadou Follow Dibba’s Legacy?
The Gambia’s former Vice Present Sheriff Mustapha Dibba did what would remain reverred any time the history of the country is written or spoken. Mr. Dibba tendered his resignation on September 15th 1972 when his brother Kutubo Dibba was involved in butut scandal. As a member of cabinet Sheriff was […]
Think Tank Loaded With Questionable Characters
Dr Drammeh, I trust that you are speaking from the heart. The final comment below in your article is most apt when it comes to the role of the Gambian Think Tank. “Finally, I believe that intellectual plurality should not be a source of fear or threat. Rather, it should be […]
SK West MP OKs APRC Red Card
By Abdoulie John A United Democractic Party Member of Parliament has touted the Gambia government’s decision to “red card” the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) over its desire to celebrate the July 22 1994 military takeover. “Considering the new political dispensation, the celebration of July 22 coup d’etat […]
Re: State Of Gambia’s Public Health
Thank you Mr. Jawneh Mboge for your brilliant, thoughtful and well articulation of very important topic, “The state of public health in the Gambia.” The Socioeconomic determinants of health in the Gambia is a great concern which the new administration should look into and come up with better economic and […]
PRESIDENT BARROW’S SOOTHSAYER BEGINS
Act One Scene 1 By Gambiano In garb of splendor he doth shine, to the delight of his deficit compensation. In fragile cognition he tarries, to the chagrin of those who traded in risks for his rise. And like his predecessor, the white of his gown commands a […]
July 22 Cannot Be Glorified
As spelt out in the press release published below, it is clear that the Gambia government will not condone or entertain the celebration of 23rd anniversary of July 22 military coup d’etat. IGP Issues No Permit To APRC To Celebrate July 22nd 1994 Coup The government of The Gambia wishes […]
The State of Public Health in The Gambia
By Jawneh Mboge What makes some people healthy and others unhealthy? How can we create a society in which everyone has a chance to live a long, healthy life? The answer to these questions lies in the social, cultural, environmental and economic determinants of health. These factors determine health outcomes […]
The Gambia National Think Tank
By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PG CerTHE, FHEA, FRSA), Professor of Islamic Studies & Contemporary World and Researcher at the Islamic Cultural Centre London The launching of the Gambian National Think Tank by the Overseer of the Office of the Vice-President Madam Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang on behalf of the President of the […]