The future of weather, climate and water across generations
Jun 1, 2023, 1:29 PM
We live on an interconnected planet. We share one Earth, with one atmosphere and one ocean.
Let’s stop plastic pollution!
May 31, 2023, 11:36 AM
Plastic pollution is a growing phenomenon around the globe, and the amount of plastic households dispose in our streets continues to rise. On a daily basis, people dispose of waste mostly on plastic without looking at the negative impact of it to our environment.
Africa’s unreported extreme weather in 2022 and climate change!
May 30, 2023, 12:06 PM
From deadly floods in Nigeria to devastating drought in Somalia, Africa has faced a run of severe – and sometimes unprecedented – extreme weather events since the start of 2022.
Good Morning Mr President: CTN charges concern, Tobaski
May 29, 2023, 11:47 AM
Mr President, there is a serious issue regarding new charges at the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA). The new charges, emanating from the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), are said to be recommended by the Ministry of Finance.
African Liberation Day!
May 26, 2023, 10:46 AM
Happy Africa Day 2023: An annual celebration of African independence, sovereign rule, and identity is known as African Liberation Day or Africa Day.
Overfishing still remains challenge
May 24, 2023, 11:28 AM
Protection of marine resources plays an important role in any country's economy and in ensuring food security.
Protect people and nature from air pollution!
May 23, 2023, 11:37 AM
Since their peak around thirty years ago, emissions of air pollutants in Europe have come down significantly.
GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Mayoral and chairmanship elections food for thought
May 22, 2023, 12:01 PM
Mr President, the all-important Mayoral and Chairmanship elections across the country have ended fifty-fifty, or with a ratio of four to four - 4:4; in other words a draw between the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP).
Gambians vote in LG Election tomorrow!
May 19, 2023, 11:37 AM
Voters in The Gambia will head to the polls tomorrow – Saturday, 20 May 2023 to vote in the country’s Local Government Elections to elect mayors and chairmen. This election is an important one and therefore electing eligible candidates, who will lead our councils and municipalities is of paramount importance.
Investment in science & technology key to an African economic boom
May 18, 2023, 11:27 AM
The African continent represents 20 percent of the earth’s surface and is home to 1.3 billion people—likely reaching 2.53 billion people by 2050.
When will Jammeh face justice?
May 17, 2023, 11:42 AM
From the look of things, slowly but surely there are indications to believe that ex President Yahya Jammeh’s days as a free man, are numbered.
Impacts of global warming on ecology and meteorology!
May 16, 2023, 10:46 AM
Global warming refers to changes in climate over a period of time in which the temperatures of the atmosphere and seas on Earth dramatically rise due to the greenhouse effect, and it plays a dominant role in climate change, rising sea levels, increasing frequency and intensity of extreme events, ecological imbalances, and loss of biodiversity.
Good Morning Mr President: Address veil issue, citizenship
May 15, 2023, 11:07 AM
Mr President, the veil issue has become very controversial in The Gambia recently.
The need to review salary structure!
May 12, 2023, 11:42 AM
Creating a better and conducive working environment for citizens is key in promoting the welfare of people and development in general. When the country's workforce is better motivated that in a nutshell translates into quality service delivery.
Why unity in Africa can be beneficial for development?
May 11, 2023, 11:35 AM
When it comes to development, Africa still has a long way to go. While there have been positive and impactful strides towards development, it is still the beginning.
Rural Electrification on course!
May 10, 2023, 11:56 AM
Ensuring affordable and efficient electrification is essential in national development.
Exercising a muscle for challenging times!
May 9, 2023, 12:02 PM
Amid rising costs and increasing demand for raw materials, African companies may need to pull every available lever to maximize procurement efficiency.
GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT Press Freedom, peaceful elections
May 8, 2023, 12:01 PM
Mr President, we would like to congratulate you and your government for the positive press freedom ranking of The Gambia this year by the world media empire - Reporters San Frontiers / Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and other international media organisations.