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The Transportation Cost of Poor Urban Planning- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
There have been many neglected sectors since this country became independent. But few have been as glaringly neglected in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Why Is The IEC In Hibernation?
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Information Technology
By D. A. Jawo
We have barely three years to go before the next electoral cycle begins, and yet, everything seems to be so quiet at the Independent!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Political Survival In The Welfare System- Samsideen Sarr
Samsudeen Sarr, Former Army Commander and Gambian Diplomat to the UN
BY RETIRED LT. COLONEL SAMSUDEEN SARR
The talk of the town since yesterday revolves around Mr. Momodou Sabally's unexpected shift in loyalty from the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Tax Situation in The Gambia- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist & Former ADB Official
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The recent announcement by the government that it would increase tax is yet another evidence that we have a government that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Empowering Democracy: A Review of Nurturing Sovereign Citizens by Halifa Sallah
Hon. Halifa Sallah, Secretary General and Party Leaders PDOIS
By Fatou Janneh
Madison, Wisconsin State
In his recent book, Nurturing Sovereign Citizens: Lessons on Sovereign Citizenship for Democratization,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Momodou Sabally- From Baba La Commando To Barrow La Generalo!
Hon. Momodou Sabally Former UDP Campaign Manager
By D. A. Jawo
The defection of Momodou Sabally, the former Campaign Manager of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), to their bitterest rival, the ruling!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bai Lowe’s Conviction- Is Justice For Deyda, Others On The Horizon?
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister of Information and Communications Technology.
By D. A. Jawo
The conviction and sentencing in Germany of Bai Lowe, one of the members of former President Yahya Jammeh’s death squad, the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The 2024 Budget Speech: Pageantry with no Substance- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist & Former ADB Official
By: Dr. Ousman Gajigo
A few days ago, I wrote an article about the 2024 budget. In writing that article, I focused mainly on the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
2024 Budget: Misplaced Priorities- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo Former ADB Official
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The 2024 budget estimate of the country has been released, and it is a sad and depressing reading. It is a testament to the wrong path we are on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Lowe And The UDP- No Longer At Ease?
Demba Ali Jawo, Former Minister Of Communications and Information Technology
By D. A Jawo
The recent visit of Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe to President Adama Barrow in his native village of Mankamang Kunda, to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…