Gambians question involvement of traditional rulers in politics

By Ismaila Sonko July 19, 2021 Many Gambians believe that traditional rulers in the country have lost their integrity as they are easily manipulated by politicians. In a chat with The Progress... Read more »

Editorial

The Media and Peace Building July 19, 2021 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Media in Democracy journal spells out the role the media plays in the democratic process, and defines the... Read more »

Diary of a Back Way Boy

Letter to Cousin X By Vincent Ogo July 16, 2021 Dear, can you believe this? I am sending this email from a cyber café located in a back alley in a city... Read more »

This Weekend

The Nemesis of Desperation By Vincent Ogo July 16, 2021 Ali: Good seeing you, Ous. What is the latest news in town? Ous: Hot one, a very hot one, Ali: Tell me…... Read more »

AfDB approves grant to kick-start Desert to Power programme in West Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $6 million grant to launch the initial phase of the Desert to Power West Africa Regional Energy Programme. Desert... Read more »

OIC Secretariat mobilised nearly US$200M to implement infrastructural projects in Gambia

By Ismaila Sonko July 16, 2021 The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Secretariat has mobilised nearly US$200 million to implement infrastructural projects that will meaningfully transform the lives of Gambians. This was... Read more »

Old Jeshwang women gardeners grapple with reptile infestation, other challenges

By Maria Lopes July 16, 2021 Women at the Old Jeshwang horticultural garden say their farm is usually infested with reptiles, specifically snakes and crocodiles, during the rainy season. The women made... Read more »

Will establishment of neighbourhood watches help check rising crime rate?

By Maria Lopes July 16, 2021 Gambians are clearly alarmed by the rising crime rate in the country in recent times, so much that some people are suggesting the establishment of neighbourhood... Read more »

‘GRCS raised over D13.5M to support windstorm victims’

By Ismaila Sonko July 16, 2021 The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) has raised an amount equivalent to D13, 521, 466.52 to support victims of the windstorm that ravaged The Gambia recently.... Read more »

Drivers, commuters voice frustrations over traffic congestion

By Ismaila Sonko July 14, 2021 Traffic congestion on Gambia’s urban road network has increased substantially over the last few years.It has become so prevalent that it is causing frustrations for commuters... Read more »