Opinions

Dear Sir, I am Colonel Salif Bojang, the Commanding Officer of Farafenni Barracks mentioned when WO2 Saidy Osman's hand got amputated. It is with compassion that...

By Musa Bah In the early hours of this morning, I was woken by shouts of 'Sachee, Sachee, Sachee (thief, thief, thief) and then I...

By Madi Jobarteh Why do you think there is so much poverty in the Gambia? Why do you think there was a group called Junglers...

Dear editor, A statement by Musa Amul Nyassi, APRC National Assembly member for Foni Kansala to The Standard that “there is no direct link of...

By Alagi Yorro Jallow Freedom of Expression is a hallmark of democracy as its unfettered enjoyment contributes to functional democracy that encourages citizen participation for...

Dear editor, The Attorney General, Ba Tambadou, is making a grave error in judgement by preparing to release confessed murderers on the streets. It is my...

By Madi Jobarteh The Gambia Constitution was approved in a referendum in 1996 and came into force in 1997. In that Constitution it is categorically stated...

By Musa Bah There is no doubt that one of the best ways to manifest grievances available to citizens is to protest. This is how they...

By Junkung Jobarteh We were told that we had arrived at a cross road: of success or failure. That all the preparations we did were to...

Dr Ousman Gajigo Recently, ECOWAS countries announced the plan to launch a monetary union by 2020. This will represent a major step in economic integration of...

By Cherno Baba Jallow It's was dull, unremarkable Sunday evening, and this mind is making up for it with a flight into memory land. You know,...

By Madi Jobarteh Let me repeat, the vast majority of the citizens of the Gambia appreciate and respect the men and women of the Gambia...