D. A Jawo: “When I was out of government, I felt like I had regained my freedom”
A victim of vindictiveness? By D. A. Jawo In June 2018, I was one of five cabinet ministers whose services were terminated by President Adama Barrow in a major cabinet…
MoBSE Imposes Ban on Using Children for Soliciting Donations
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a ban on students roaming the streets and beaches to solicit donations, citing child protection and safety concerns. “This practice…
Civil Press Introduces Newest Contributor
We are proud to introduce our newest contributor, Ebrima Jaiteh (Burama), who will be leading our latest sports column, “Talents to Watch”, a platform dedicated to spotlighting rising young Gambian…
NAWEC to Introduce Small Power Cuts in Ramadan, Lent
The National Water and Electricity Company has announced it will introduce small power cuts due to excessive usage of electricity in Ramadan and Lent. NAWEC says the decision will…
Karantaba Wollof Born Praises President Adama Barrow Over Progress in Rural Electrification
In a heartfelt open letter to His Excellency President Adama Barrow, Karantaba Wollof born, Mustapha Sallah, praised the government’s efforts in expanding electricity access to rural communities in Sami District,…
NDP Refutes IEC Communication Officer’s Claims Over Party Registration
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has strongly rejected IEC Communication Officer, Pa Makan Khan’s claims regarding the party’s registration process that was reported by the Standard last week. ”We…
Alieu Jobe: “Why Abdoulaye Saine Is the Leader University of The Gambia Needs Now”
His Excellency Adama Barrow,Your Excellency, I write with profound respect and patriotic conviction to strongly recommend Professor Abdoulaye Saine for appointment as Vice Chancellor of the University of The Gambia.…
Essa Faal, Seedy SK. Njie Honored with African Distinguished Achiever Award
A distinguished Gambian international lawyer and politician, Essa Mbye Faal, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy SK. Njie have been honored with the prestigious African Distinguished Achiever Award…
Ebrima Nyang: “Why can’t they get 15,000 from the 30,000 registered”
In his open letter to Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Ebrima Nyang, Gambia Democratic Party’s Administrative Secretary has urged the leader of Unite Movement for Change (UMC) to convene an emergency…
EFSCRJ Director Intensities Calls for Fundamental Rethinking of Gambia’s Independence
The Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Madi Jobarteh, has intensified calls for the rethinking of Gambia’s independence, urging for people-led national dialogue…