Author: Madi Jobarteh

News, Opinion

Gambia and the Olympics. Time to Face Facts

by Madi Jobarteh The Olympics have finally ended. Kudos to Gambian athletes who gave us immense pride and excitement to see them compete and fly the national flag at the global stage. Notwithstanding, the Gambia did not win a single medal when so much resources have been spent for the […]

News, Politics

Minister Ismaila Ceesay and NPP’s Sulayman Camara and Barrow’s ‘Death Wish’ Remarks

Without surprise Sulayman Camara of the NPP and the Minister of Information Ismaila Ceesay have issued statements in which they defended the unconstitutional and witchcraft remarks of Pres. Barrow against Ousainou Darboe. Both of them said Barrow’s statements are mere political talk. To defend Barrow, Sulayman quoted Darboe as saying […]

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Gambia: Unfair Recommendation on NAWEC Staff

In February 2023, it was reported in the media that the Government signed performance contracts with three state-owned enterprises (SOEs), namely GPA, GNPC and SSHFC. Then in December 2023, it was again reported that the Government signed another performance contract with four more SOEs, namely GPPC, GIA, GamPost, and the […]

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Central Government Should Stop Undermining Local Governments

The intention of the 1997 Constitution is to decentralize the governance system of the Gambia to ensure sustainable national development. Section 193(3) states that, “An Act of the National Assembly shall make provision for the functions, powers and duties of local government authorities…” to provide infrastructure and development of the […]