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The photo below shows the road corridor running through central Gunjur, from the coastal road around Gunjur Lower Basic School, through the Gunjur market, and connecting to the Gunjur–Brikama Road. The current state of road running through central Gunjur. | Photo credit: Hatab Jobe The construction of this vital road was announced several years ago by the Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Works. Earlier this year, there was renewed hope when construction equipm

For almost a decade, the people of Gunjur have lived alongside the Golden Lead fishmeal factory. What was initially welcomed as an investment that promised jobs, infrastructure and economic opportunities has instead become one of the most divisive industrial developments in our community’s history. Golden Lead Fishmeal factory on the Gunjur Coastline Today, it is fair to ask a simple but important question: 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫

The people of Gunjur, and indeed much of the Kombo region, continue to endure daily power outages with no clear end in sight. Residents in Gunjur received barely one hour of electricity yesterday and just two hours today. Such a situation is unacceptable and unsustainable in the 21st century. At a government press conference earlier today, officials from NAWEC attributed the ongoing power crisis to “maintenance works on domestic power generation facilities” and “procurement b

A decade after Golden Lead established its fishmeal factory in Gunjur, an important question continues to echo across the community: what has Gunjur truly gained in return? When the factory began operations, expectations were high. There were hopes of major developments that would transform the coastal settlement — improved infrastructure such as the Gunjur beach road, a fish market, employment opportunities for local youths and meaningful corporate social responsibility init

At a time when Gambians are grappling with relentless power cuts and unreliable water supply, the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has chosen to unveil a mobile app. Yes, a mobile app. This announcement comes on the heels of NAWEC’s own admission that it cannot meet the country’s electricity demand, forcing it to implement power rationing. In simple terms, the institution responsible for keeping the lights on has acknowledged failure, yet appears more focused on

The acquittal of Ousainou Bojang by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh brings to a close one of the most closely watched criminal trials in recent times in The Gambia. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has acquitted and discharged Ousainou Bojang after finding him not guilty of the murder of the police officers as charged Accused of the alleged murder of two police officers, Bojang’s case gripped national attention and stirred intense public debate. Yet, at its core, the trial served as a critical te

Work is steadily progressing on the all-important Gunjur Market Road, stretching from the Freetown area of the sprawling coastal settlement, through the busy market, and linking up with the Brikama Highway near the central cemetery. This vital stretch has long served as one of the main arteries of the town, connecting communities, traders, transporters and residents. Its reconstruction marks a significant step forward for Gunjur’s infrastructure development. Many residents st

The Environmental Pain of Dredging in Gunjur Sambuya The devastation unfolding along the Gunjur Sambuya coastline is a painful reminder...

In the past few weeks, images and reports of dead vultures have become an unsettling trend. What began in Gunjur, where dozens of...

The United Democratic Party (UDP) stands at a dangerous crossroads. The recent public outcry by Yankuba Darboe, the West Coast Region...

For yet another week, the residents of Gunjur have had to hold their noses against the relentless foul stench emanating from the Golden...

The recent arrest of 16 young Gambians affiliated with the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) movement marks a troubling setback for...

During the 22-year dictatorship of former President Yahya Jammeh, it was common to see the president personally donating equipment and...

Gunjur stands at a crossroads once again. The looming prospect of dredging operations by Sino Majilac Jalbak (SMJ) brings back painful...

The Gambian social media space is inundated with the distasteful and unmeasured remarks of President Adama Barrow, that were made in...

The Chairmanship elections results are anything but pain for President Barrow and his political party - National Peoples Party ‘NPP’....

Gamtel’s daylight robbery of Gambian broadband consumers must be rejected, challenged and abandoned. On Tuesday 11th April, Gambia’s main...

Sheikh Umar Tal was born in the upper valley of the Sénégal River, in the land of the Tukulor people. But his legacy and exploits...

The government of The Gambia is increasingly shedding the thin facade of democratic practice that they established back in 2016-2017...

The constitution of the Republic of The Gambia guarantees freedom of political association for every Gambian citizen regardless of their...