As The Gambia marks its 60th year of independence, the nation is once again called to reflect on a fundamental question: what exactly are we celebrating?
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Today marks the anniversary of a defining moment in The Gambia’s history, a day when brave souls dared to confront the dark tyranny that had gripped the nation for over two decades. These heroes, armed not just with weapons but with unyielding courage and an unshakable belief in freedom, risked everything to challenge one of Africa’s most notorious despots, Yahya Jammeh.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – A sudden power outage at Banjul International Airport, on Friday, has exposed significant lapses in infrastructure preparedness, forcing flight diversions and raising concerns about The Gambia’s reputation as a safe and reliable travel destination. The disruption rendered runway lights and communication systems inoperative, jeopardizing passenger safety and causing widespread delays.
Editorial: Balancing Reform and the Financial Burden on GambiansAs businesses pass on the additional tax burden to consumers, prices for goods and services have risen sharply. With excise taxes imposed on essential commodities like petroleum, telecommunications, and tobacco, many Gambians now face higher costs for transportation, energy, and mobile services. The government’s push to tax rental properties, particularly those catering to the tourism sector, is also driving up housing costs, squeezing tenants… Full Text Here👇👇
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The recent press conference held by the Central Bank of The Gambia, led by Governor Buwa Saidy, provided a sobering look into the current state of the nation’s economy. The Monetary Policy Committee’s review of both domestic and global economic conditions offers a clear snapshot of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
While such disputes might seem like typical political fare, the real tragedy lies in how they distract Gambians from pressing issues that demand urgent attention and action.
The Democratic Alliance’s demands, while framed as steps toward ensuring fair power distribution, appear excessive and could complicate the formation of a stable government. The insistence on a “clearing house” to resolve policy differences adds another layer of bureaucracy that may hinder swift decision-making.
The cancellation of the postponement of the Presidential Election will undoubtedly reshuffle the cards in this bitter struggle for power, particularly on the side of the dissolved party, the main force of the opposition.
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