Written by Alieu SK Manjang Dear Editor, There is a looming cemetery crisis in the urban areas of the country; however, a critical policy issue like this does not seem to have garnered the attention of elected officials of Brikama Area Council, Kanifing and Banjul municipalities as well as religious […]
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Open letter to Yankuba Darboe, Chairman-elect of the Brikama Area Council
Dear Yankuba Darboe, the Chairman-elect of the Brikama Area Council As you get poised to assume the mantle of Brikama Area Council, I would like to first and foremost extend my heartfelt congratulations on winning the trust of West Coast Region residents who have given you a massive mandate in […]
The Gambian electorate must not be taken for granted
The crushing defeat of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in the capital city, Banjul, the nation’s business hub, KMC and the provincial capital, Brikama, in the most contested mayoral and chairmanship elections, sent shockwaves through the party and beyond. NPP has heavily invested to pull a win in the […]
GAF gives reasons for bringing down the banner containing Mayor Bensouda’s image
UPDATE ON THE GAF PRESS RELEASE 1. The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) High Command wishes to express its appreciation to the general public for the comments and observations made following its clarification on the images and videos that were trending on social media on Thursday 18 May 2023, depicting individuals […]