By Ousman A. Marong Claim: A Gambian commentator claimed that when Chief Justice Edrissa Faal retires within three years, he will be entitled to a D290,000 monthly pension, an official vehicle, full medical coverage, and 24-hour security for a lifetime. Verdict: False. Gambian law stipulates that someone who retires from […]
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Lamtoro News editor Assan Sallah’s report on the Bullock Military Camp incident is not merely a news story; it is a mirror held up to the Gambian state, revealing structural weaknesses long ignored, political complacency long tolerated, and a defense architecture that has been allowed […]
By Ousman A. Marong The First Lady of The Gambia, Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, has honored prominent Gambian journalist Nyima Sillah with the “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Award 2024, at a presentation held on Monday, at the State House in Banjul. Nyima Sillah secured the […]
By Ousman A. Marong On Tuesday, the High Court in Banjul received an updated statement of defence from journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh in response to the D50 million defamation lawsuit brought against him by Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang. During the hearing, defence counsel Junkung Jobarteh presented the revised documents, […]