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JAHUMPA TO CONTEST BANJUL MAYORAL SEAT
By Lamin Cham
The Standard has been reliably informed that a seasoned diplomat and politician, Bala Garba Jahumpa will run for the mayor of Banjul in next year's local government elections.
According to our source, Jahumpa, famous by his moniker Action Man (for his versatile and action-oriented style), has decided he will make himself available for the...
JAHUMPA TO CONTEST BANJUL MAYORAL SEAT
By Lamin Cham
The Standard has been reliably informed that a seasoned diplomat and politician, Bala Garba Jahumpa will run for the mayor of Banjul...
VP Joof assures China of Gambia’s support to one-China policy
The Vice President, Badara Alieu Joof on Wednesday, received in audience the Chinese Deputy Head of Mission to The Gambia, Zhou Ningyu at State House in Banjul. The visit was normal diplomatic engagement on...
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POLICE INVESTIGATING DEATH OF MAN WHO COLLAPSED IN CELL
By Amadou Jadama
The police are investigating the death of a man who collapsed in a cell at Sukuta police station Saturday.
The man, Fakebba Colley,...
Ex-Jungler Oya reacts to White Paper
By Alagie Manneh
A member of ex-Gambian leader Jammeh's hit squad, known as the Junglers, has said that he is ready to accept his fate...
Ex-Sami chief says his ‘forced retirement’ is politically motivated
By Omar Bah
The former chief of Sami District, who was notified of his retirement last week, has said the government's decision might have been...
Imam Baba Leigh nominated to attend world leadership summit in South Korea
Prominent Gambian religious leader Imam Baba Leigh of the Kanifing South Mosque has been invited as guest of honor to the World Summit and...
Nawec apologises for Kembujeh oil spill
By Alagie Manneh
Nawec has reacted to last week's destructive oil sludge spill at Kembujeh, saying it is sorry and assured that such incident will...
Bantaba
Dr Ismail Badjie, health entrepreneur, CEO of InnovaRx Global Health
The Standard: Your father, Dembo Badjie, was a seasoned administrator and career diplomat who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. What lessons did you learn from him?
Dr Badjie: I learned how...
Dr Ismail Badjie, health entrepreneur, CEO of InnovaRx Global Health
The Standard: Your father, Dembo Badjie, was a seasoned administrator and career diplomat who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. What...
Sports
World Cup set to start a day earlier than planned to allow Qatar to play in opener
The World Cup in Qatar will kick-off a day earlier than scheduled if Fifa's ruling bureau agree to a plan to hold the opening ceremony and the host nation's first match on Sunday 20...
World Cup set to start a day earlier than planned to allow Qatar to play in opener
The World Cup in Qatar will kick-off a day earlier than scheduled if Fifa's ruling bureau agree to a plan to hold the opening...
Opinions
Gambians and ‘free words’. Hate, grudge-words do indeed matter. And, The Gambia as an intellectually disabled nation
Dr. Kebba S. Bojang
Hate and grudge were two words thrown at me during a discussion some time back. And so, it had me thinking since, wondering where that came from. Were they used as...
World Cup set to start a day earlier than planned to allow Qatar to play in opener
The World Cup in Qatar will kick-off a day earlier than scheduled if Fifa's ruling bureau agree to a plan to hold the opening...
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HAWKS TO PLAY HOROYA IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Newly crowned Gambia football champions Hawks FC have barely celebrated their title when news...
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Part 3
Speech by Katim Seringe Touray to graduands at the Anglican Mission Institute (formerly...
Gambians and ‘free words’. Hate, grudge-words do indeed matter. And, The...
Dr. Kebba S. Bojang
Hate and grudge were two words thrown at me during a...
Growing up too quickly in childhood increases worries of parents for...
What is early puberty?
Puberty is an unsettling stage in anyone's life, but if it...
China’s State Sovereignty and territorial integrity must not be infringed
On 2 August, in disregard of China's strong opposition and serious representations, Speaker of...
Climate change, flooding, urban planning and a new capital city
The effects of the recent heavy rains have aroused a public debate and consciousness...
JAHUMPA TO CONTEST BANJUL MAYORAL SEAT
By Lamin Cham
The Standard has been reliably informed that a seasoned diplomat and politician,...
Chief Justice rejects assigning Bob Keita’s case to vacation judge
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has turned down the request by lawyers representing Bubacar...
Communications minister suggests privatisation of Gamcel
By Omar Bah
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah has suggested privatising...
Calls for investigations as UTG student and baby died during childbirth
By Tabora Bojang
Kaddijatou Sowe, a first-year chemistry student at the University of The Gambia,...
VP Joof assures China of Gambia’s support to one-China policy
The Vice President, Badara Alieu Joof on Wednesday, received in audience the Chinese Deputy...
Court orders defendant to pay businessman over D4M
A High Court Judge, Justice Oledi Uko Oduma has ordered one Khadijah Kebbeh to...
GCAA speaks on airport flooding
By Alagie Manneh
The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority has blamed the unprecedented heavy rains for...
Africell signs Awa Gambia brand ambassador
By Lamin Cham
Leading GSM company Africell on Monday signed talented young Gambian singer, Awa...
Red Scorpions are women’s league champions
Red Scorpions Football Club are the domestic women's first division league champions. The Jeshwang-based...
MoYS laud Gambia’s ascendency to Wafu presidency
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has congratulated Gambia Football Federation (GFF) president Lamin...
GFF MEMBERS CALLED TO SUBMIT NAMES OF CONGRESS DELEGATES BY MONDAY
The Electoral Committee of the Gambia Football Federation GFF has called on all members...
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Part 2
Speech by Katim Seringe Touray to graduands at the Anglican Mission Institute (formerly...
The president has no authority to decide his own salary
Dear editor,
Section 68 of the Constitution stipulates that the salary of the President is...