Editorial

Let’s show compassion!

Apr 17, 2020, 1:46 PM

It is an unarguable fact that compassion is critical in any human endeavour and without it; the world would be a worst wild zone. Many scholars have concluded that compassion makes the world even smaller.

Editorial

Kudos to security forces!

Apr 16, 2020, 2:26 PM

The president of the Republic last month approved the closure of all borders including sea, air and land between The Gambia and Senegal as part of measures to stem the spread of the covid-19. Despite this presidential move, people continue to smuggle people and other merchandise in and out of the country.

Editorial

Ensuring food security in the era of Covid-19!

Apr 15, 2020, 2:37 PM

COVID-19 has been slowly creeping into our communities. As we seek to ensure our families’ health and safety, to many people, food has never seemed so important, both as a source of nutrition and, for many, of comfort. The question is whether, as economic disruption continues, we can stave off a pandemic-related food crisis.

Editorial

GOOD MORNING MR. PRESIDENT: 5 more cases of Covid-19

Apr 14, 2020, 12:29 PM

Mr. President, we have registered five more cases, prompting the question if we need to do many more tests. Have we started making use of the test kits we just received from China? If so, what is the immediate medium and long term plan or even the aftermath of Covid-19?

Editorial

To landlords, let’s exercise empathy and sympathy!

Apr 8, 2020, 2:40 PM

In the wake up of the fast spreading nature of the global pandemic, covid-19 has posed difficult challenge to not only nations around the globe but even local dwellers in far flung communities of Gambia. Due to its worrying nature, it thus requires wisdom and mutual understanding as we battle through it.

Editorial

GOOD MORNING MR. PRESIDENT

Apr 7, 2020, 12:59 PM

Relief plan needed

Editorial

Covid-19: Gambia needs to take a cue from neighbours!

Mar 31, 2020, 1:08 AM

Since the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, global response from countries goes to show the gravity and seriousness the virus pose to human survival. The global health pandemic is not only hammering global economies, but also affecting global food chains.

Editorial

Trade: Let’s exercise honesty and empathy!

Mar 31, 2020, 1:07 AM

Business is an essential human activity that people engage in to earn their living. It is also a fundamental means of promoting the economic wellbeing of a nation. Thus, it is important that those who are engaged in this crucial activity do it with honesty and empathy.

Editorial

The impact of Covid-19!

Mar 31, 2020, 1:06 AM

The spread of the coronavirus across the world has resulted in a great deal of change to the way we interact with each other and how we do business. Since the virus was first reported, its rapid spread has caused countries to close their borders and companies and economies to grind to a halt.