A top official of the United States (US) will join a host of dignitaries at the inauguration ceremony of Gambian President Adama Barrow tomorrow. The Gambia’s 52nd Independence Day celebration has also been tied to the official swearing-in of President Adama Barrow. The event will take place at the Independence Stadium in the capital, Banjul. … Read more
There are many things I want to write about today. The vetting by Parliament of nominated Ministers of State, the one-upmanship of the committee members is very much in your face. It does seem we must give them a crash course on how to conduct interviews to get something useful and interesting out of the … Read more
Gambians are not too worried President-elect Adama Barrow will be sworn in outside the country, a journalist based in Banjul has told TV3. Haddija Jawara of the Gambia Press Union says the constitution demands a swearing-in within The Gambia’s territory and administered by a legal officer of the country. “So people are not worried because … Read more
Gambians have started stocking up food following the declaration of a 90-day state of emergency in that country by the outgoing president, Yahya Jammeh. Journalism trainer, Haddija Jawara told TV3 Tuesday “some people were going to the market to stock up their food supplies,” indicating the streets of the capital are empty. “Everywhere is empty … Read more