Once again, the Gambia Government has increased fuel prices from last night without any statement to justify an increase on an already high price. The usual argument that fuel prices are going up all over the world because of the Ukraine War should be rejected. The further argument that the […]
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Cautious Welcome to the Vice President Alieu Badara Joof
If the Barrow administration had done what they are constitutionally mandated to do from January 2017 to date, today Vice President Alieu Badara Joof would not have stood before the nation to solemnly acknowledge failures, lament poor performance and admonish colleagues for ineptitude and corruption. Since 2017, there have been […]
From self-denial to self-indulgence: VP Badara Joof says it as it is
When President Adama Barrow named veteran civil servant and renowned educationist Dr. Badara Joof, as his VP, in his Cabinet reshuffle, the decision caught many observers by surprise, particularly since the Cabinet lineup was shrouded in secrecy. His appointment received mixed reviews; while the move was applauded in some quarters […]
Former Lead Counsel Essa Faal talks about Government’s White Paper on the TRRC Recommendations
I take this opportunity to commend the government for taking a correct and courageous decision to rise above politics and accept the recommendations of the Commission. While I accept that Sanna Sabally does not merit an amnesty, I believe that the government erred in law when it rejected the recommended […]