The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) shone the spotlight on media under fire at a webinar on May 16 which heard from journalists from Ukraine and Yemen and the legal team supporting the IFJ’s complaint to the International Criminal Court over Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian media workers. The event, chaired […]
Opinion
People with “Honoris Causa” or Honorary Doctorate Degrees Should Not Add ‘Dr.’ in Front of Their Name?
Fatoumatta: An Honorary Degree is not earned. It is conferred at the discretion of the institution that awards it. There are no fixed criteria for such degrees. Honorary Doctorates have been awarded for many different reasons: contributions to knowledge, contributions to commerce, contributions to peace, contributions to popular culture, and […]
Internet Access Continues To Mount More Issues In The Gambia!!!
What is PURA doing to remedy this long-standing problem in The Gambia? If one asks this question, one should be ready to investigate the reasons why PURA couldn’t solve our problem still. What is the relationship between PURA and GSM operation providers in The Gambia? Many keep asking this significant and […]
We need a Cabinet with Integrity!
In the swearing ceremony of the new Cabinet members, both the President and Vice President made very good speeches. They condemned corruption and malfeasance and re-echoed the very purpose of public office as they called for strong leadership, responsive policies, performance, and accountability that will impact on the quality of […]