Opinion

Opinion, Politics

OPINION: From Ya Kumba Jaiteh to Fatoumata Jawara: Why are young Parliamentarians problematic in New Gambia; indiscipline or inexperience?

ARCHIVE (Re-post): First published on 11th December 2019, on The Point Newspaper. Many youths want to be in public office and ran on a campaign of “Not Too Young To Run.” However, those given the opportunity are now putting into question the level of maturity and comportment during difficult circumstances […]

Opinion, Security

Request for Financing of Construction of New Police Station: The IGP Should Know Better!!!

ARCHIVE (Re-post): First published on 21st August 2019, on The Chronicle and The Point Newspaper. A leaked letter dated 13th August 2019, with Reference number GPA/504/VOL.4(55), from the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), has shown the approval of a financial transfer of D744, 941.00 from the GPA’s current account No. 111-00068902 […]

Opinion, Security

Brig. General Assan Sarr: First Gambian Army Officer to be conferred CDS title

Commodore (Brigadier General) Assan Sarr, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) is the first Gambian army officer to hold the title of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF). Sarr had served as head of the Gambia’s Armed Forces from December 2004 until 29th November 2005.