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By Musa Bassadi Jawara | Bintou’s Point, Kerewan Since the death of Honorable Mbemba Jatta’s passing on Monday, I took time today to visit with the family in Gunjur. I’ve not been in Gunjur for over a decade, and the earth under my feet remembered me before I remembered the turns. The remains of the late Hon. Mbemba Jatta will be laid to rest at the Gunjur central cemetery on Saturday, 16th May 2026 I wanted to take time and travel to Gunjur this Wednesday May 13 and visit wi

A Response Essay | What Did the Workshop Actually Validate? | By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) On 12 April 2026, What If We Stop Performing the Lie? (the third essay in The Architecture of Predation trilogy) asked what happens when communities refuse the performance the state requires. Seventeen days later, the NaNA Conference Hall offered not an answer but an illustration. The architecture, dressed in the language of reform, had l

The recent engagement between the Association of Gambian Influencers (AGI) and the Online Media Association of The Gambia (GOMA) comes at a critical moment in the country’s media evolution. As discussions intensify around the proposed Broadcasting and Online Content Regulations 2026, one issue stands clearly at the center of national debate: how The Gambia can balance regulation, freedom, and economic opportunity in a rapidly digitising world. This conversation is not happeni

By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) | 13/04/2026 In December, I described the Gambian state as predatory by design, built to break us. In February, I exposed its survival mechanism: ritual compliance. Citizens perform legitimacy daily without knowing it. Both pieces asked diagnostic questions. This piece asks the necessary third. If the architecture depends on our performance, what happens when we stop feeding it? Three Refusals That S

By Maa Touray | Why Seeking a Third Term Could Be President Adama Barrow’s Worst Political Decision President Barrow is bidding fo a third term as PORG and second under the NPP | Photo credit: State House A decision by President Adama Barrow to seek a third presidential term may prove to be the most consequential political decision of his political career. At first glance, such a claim may appear exaggerated. After all, the president currently enjoys political advantages and

The persistent shortage of electricity in Gunjur is not just a local problem, it is increasingly tied to global events. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have contributed to rising fuel prices worldwide. With Iran controlling and shutting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route through which nearly 20% of the world’s fuel supply passes daily, the ripple effects are being felt even in small communities like ours. Drivers in Gunjur are increasing

COALITION BUILDING – A Vindication of My Position By Hon Momodou Charreh Gibba Elections are not a single event, but a continuous process that unfolds across an entire electoral cycle. One of the most critical stages in this process is voter registration, which lays the foundation for a free, fair, and credible election. Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba My position on coalition building ahead of the 2026 presidential election remains firm and unchanged. While some may view my stanc

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

Gambia Police have confirmed that officers in Sanyang have arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged abduction of the Alkalo of Berending, Abdoulie Sanyang. Library image: Gunjur-Berending land dernacation exercise According to a police statement issued on April 3, 2026, the arrests were made on April 1 as part of ongoing investigations into the incident. The suspects have been identified as Alasana Touray, Yaya Touray, Lamin Touray, Sulayman Touray, and Morro

Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council and a senior member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has criticised President Adama Barrow, accusing him of attempting to politicise the investigation into the killing of two police officers at the Jabang/Sukuta junction in September 2023. In a strongly worded statement posted on his Facebook page, Darboe dismissed allegations linking Ousainou Bojang to the fatal shooting, describing the claims as “fabricated” and lack

President Adama Barrow on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, laid the foundation stone for a 6.1-kilometre feeder road linking Gunjur to Berending, under the Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development (GIRAV) Project. 6.1KM Gunjur-Berending feeder road foundation stone laid by President Barrow earlier on Thursday, 2nd April 2025 The road is expected to serve as a vital corridor for farmers and traders, easing the movement of agricultural produce and improving

Alhagie Ebrima Jatta, long regarded as a diehard supporter of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has made a significant political switch, declaring his support for Dr Lamin J. Darbo and the National Unity Party (NUP). Alhagie Ebrima Jatta (Right) has shifted his support to Dr Lamin J Darbo (L) Jatta’s decision comes in the wake of the widely discussed and successful legal defence of the Bojang siblings, who were represented by Dr Darbo and his legal team. The outcome of the c

The Alikalo of Gunjur, Dembo Darboe, has called for calm and restraint following the arrest of several individuals in connection with a recent incident involving youths from Gunjur. According to reports, unidentified youths allegedly seized the Alikalo of Berending, prompting intervention from the Gambia Police Force, who have since arrested a number of suspects. The individuals, whose identities have not yet been disclosed, are currently being held at the Brusubi Police Stat

Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, Councillor for Gunjur Ward stands as one of the most influential local government leaders in The Gambia’s West Coast Region. Serving as Councillor for Gunjur Ward under the Brikama Area Council (BAC), he has earned widespread recognition for his advocacy in sustainable development, democratic governance, and grassroots empowerment - both nationally and on the global stage. His journey reflects a powerful combination of community-rooted upbringing,

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

The Government of The Gambia has officially declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays in celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in a press release from the Office of the President, confirming that the holidays are in anticipation of the Muslim feast locally known as Koriteh. According to the statement, Adama Barrow expressed his pleasure in granting the holidays nationwide, allowing Muslims across the country to observe the im

We Refuse a Return to Permission-Based Journalism in The Gambia By Former Presidents of the Gambia Press Union We write not as distant commentators, but as journalists who have lived through the darkest chapters of media repression in our country. We write as journalists who stood firm when the cost of speaking out was harassment, intimidation, exile, imprisonment — and, for our fallen colleague, friend and former GPU president Deyda Hydara, death itself. Five former G

The Government of The Gambia has introduced a new environmentally friendly ferry named “Barra” to improve transportation between Banjul and Barra. New Banjul - Barra ferry expected to improve travel between Banjul and Barra | Photo Credit: Saul Touray The modern green ferry, which can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers, is expected to significantly ease travel along one of the country’s busiest crossing points. The Banjul–Barra route serves as a vital link connecting the capi

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

Residents of Gunjur Ward are set to benefit from a One Million Dalasi (D1,000,000) allocation under the 2026 Ward Development Fund to be disbursed by the Brikama Area Council. BAC will disburse a total of D28 million to support Ward Development efforts in West Coast | Photo credit: BAC The initiative forms part of the Council’s broader effort to deepen decentralisation and empower communities to directly determine and implement priority development projects at ward level. Wha