Good Morning Mr. President: Preparing for election
Nov 16, 2020, 10:21 AM
Mr. President, the Independent Electoral commission (IEC) has envisaged paper ballotting for the forthcoming presidential elections slated for 4 December 4, 2021.
The dangers of social media addiction!
Nov 13, 2020, 11:21 AM
With the increase of technology and social platforms, more teens are getting connected, which leads to an alarming increase of time spent online.
Pornography; a societal menace!
Nov 12, 2020, 11:03 AM
Pornography is becoming a major global societal problem these days. Internet pornography is always abusive and often violent. The most worrying part is that this multi-million dollar business is a global business.
The impact of COVID-19 on remittance flows!
Nov 11, 2020, 9:43 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling the economies of rich and poor countries alike. Yet for many low-income and fragile states, the economic shock will be magnified by the loss of remittances—money sent home by migrant and guest workers employed in foreign countries.
Americans have decided!
Nov 10, 2020, 10:36 AM
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday, November 7 passed the 270 Electoral College threshold needed to claim victory in the 2020 presidential election, making him president-elect of the United States and Senator Kamala Harris vice president-elect.
Good Morning Mr. President: Congratulations
Nov 9, 2020, 11:48 AM
Mr. President, congratulations on your party’s win in the two by-elections in Niamina West (Parliamentary Election) and Kerr Jarga (Area Council), a big boost for your party.
Ensuring reliable, stable energy supply!
Nov 6, 2020, 10:47 AM
Ensuring effective and stable energy supply is fundamental in any nation’s development. In fact Sustainable Development Goal 7 recognises the need to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all and is a challenge confronting every country that touches everyone.
COVID-19 and transforming tourism!
Nov 5, 2020, 11:28 AM
If tourism brings us together, then travel restrictions keep us apart. More importantly, restrictions on travel also prevent tourism from delivering on its potential to build a better future for all.
Towards a safe and orderly migration!
Nov 4, 2020, 12:21 PM
In August 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May visited countries in Africa, sparking hope of increased foreign direct investments (FDI) in the continent.
People must change their attitude to work!
Nov 3, 2020, 10:58 AM
It is undeniable fact that employees both in the public and private institutions can be a company’s great asset.
Good Morning Mr. President: There is need for peaceful Niamina West by-election
Nov 2, 2020, 11:04 AM
Mr. President, as all political parties are preparing for the Niamina West by-election scheduled for Saturday, we expect all parties to be matured, law abiding and respect all the guidelines and decisions given by the Independent Electoral Commission.
On royalties for artistes
Oct 30, 2020, 10:46 AM
The first copyright law in The Gambia called the Copyright Ordinance was enacted by the colonial government in 1911, according to information gathered from NCAC.
Climate change is already here!
Oct 28, 2020, 11:17 AM
The world is drifting steadily toward a climate catastrophe. For many of us, that’s been clear for a few years or maybe a decade or even a few decades.
Inclusion of victims & women in transitional justice!
Oct 27, 2020, 11:25 AM
The inclusion of women especially victims of rights violation in transitional justice processes is critical to a society’s ability to achieve sustainable peace.
Good Morning Mr. President: West Africa in trouble
Oct 26, 2020, 10:12 AM
Mr. President, the West African region is in serious trouble with some leaders wanting to overstay and manipulate the electoral process to win elections which is causing a lot of their people to lose precious lives. This is not fair to our democracy and rule of law.
Attitudinal change after Covid-19!
Oct 23, 2020, 10:52 AM
Counting the costs of COVID-19 far transcends head-count of fatalities. As a matter of fact, fatalities, if it will be rightly counted, should include, not only the numerical value of human lives lost; but also, losses in economic, industrial, vocational, educational aspects, among others.
Ahead of Kerr Jarga Ward by-election!
Oct 22, 2020, 11:22 AM
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced that it will conduct by-election in Kerr Jarga Ward to fill a vacant seat in the Kerewan Area Council. The vacancy follows the notification from the Kerewan Area Council of the resignation of the Councilor for Kerr Jarga Ward.
Drug policy: rethink it without taboos!
Oct 21, 2020, 10:49 AM
Much of the harm caused by illegal drugs is caused by their illegality. Prohibition helps to turn users into criminals, and the justice system is poorly equipped to help addicts recover.