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Environment

A dead whale washed ashore: food for thought

By Lamin Komma All plant and animal life forms are included from the microscopic picoplankton all the way to the majestic blue whale, the largest creature in the sea – and for that matter in the world. Life in the ocean has been a subject of attraction for many years. One of the most significant […]

UAE PLACES VISA BAN ON GAMBIA, 19 OTHERS

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a visa ban on Gambians and people from 18 other African countries seeking to visit Dubai with immediate effect. A notice released by the UAE authorities widely circulated and reportedly sent to all affected countries reads: “This is to inform you that we will not be […]

Desertification is a major economic, social and environmental problem

By Sheikh Alkinky Sanyang The Executive Director of the Agency for Development of Women and Children (ADWAC) has disclosed that desertification is a major economic, social and environmental problem of great concern to many countries including the Gambia and many other regions in the world. As women and children are the most vulnerable and hard […]

NA Election: No need for Coalition?

By Nfally Fadera News of UDP and NRP not being interested in taking part in the National Assembly election under the Coalition Independent ticket has sent Gambians into frenzy and left us divided in opinion as to what is the best way forward. Everyone seems to believe that the strength of the ruling coalition government […]