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Gunjur Online
Dec 22, 20244 min read
Power Outage at Banjul International Airport: Regulatory Safety and Passenger Rights
A prolonged power outage at Banjul International Airport on Saturday evening caused significant disruptions, forcing multiple flights to...
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Buba K Touray
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Opinion: Peak Fishing Season in Gunjur – A Time of Prosperity, but at What Cost?
As the peak fishing season begins in Gunjur, it brings with it a wave of opportunities and benefits. The bustling shores, filled with...
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Ebrima Scattred Janneh
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Failures, Desperation & Tribal Rhetoric: Is The Gambia Creeping into Dictatorship?
The true test of any democracy lies in its capacity to elevate the condition of its people. By this measure, The Gambia continues to...
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Yahya Makalo
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Condemning Tribalism: A Call for Unity in The Gambia
The recent tribal remarks made by President Adama Barrow during his meeting with elders in the Lower River Region are deeply concerning...
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Ebrima Janneh (EB)
Nov 18, 20242 min read
The Great Escape: Unmasking Corruption Behind Buba Drammeh’s Prison Escape
In a sensational revelation on Mengbe-Kering TV, former Mile 2 Central Prison inmate, Lamin Jarjue, has blown the whistle on a scandal...
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Buba K Touray
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Opinion: The Growing Popularity of ‘Jakarita’ in Gunjur Calls for Urgent Safety Regulations and Standards
Gunjur, The Gambia | Opinion - The rising popularity of 'Jakarita,' the local term for motorcycle transportation in Gunjur, necessitates...
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Sulayman (Saul) Njie
Oct 24, 20245 min read
The Gambian Healthcare System Almost Killed Me: A Journey Through Grief and Thanksgiving
It’s been a long time since I read Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking , but one line about grief resonates deeply: Grief, she...
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Gunjur Online
Oct 23, 20245 min read
𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚: 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲
Politics | 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚: 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 According to a “leaked letter”...
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Sulayman (Saul) Njie
Oct 11, 20244 min read
The Natural Progression of Life: “There is a Balm in Gilead to Make the Wounded Whole”
The other day, my good friend, Ous Touray, shared a post that truly caught my fancy. This year, I’ve been writing a lot — most of it kept...
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Gunjur Online
Sep 30, 20246 min read
Momodou Justice Darboe Was Wrongfully Arrested and Detained - Lamin J. Darbo
He was the boy who would be president and the man who attained that status notwithstanding the improbability of 01 December 2016 and...
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Maa Touray
Aug 16, 202411 min read
Opinion: Political Prostitutes of The Gambia
Political prostitution is shifting of or offering political allegiance, or service to another party, motivated not by ideology, policies...
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By Ian Urbina, Pete McKenzie & Milko Schvartzman
Aug 15, 202416 min read
Op-ed: Taking Over from the Inside: China’s Growing Reach Into Local Waters
On March 14, 2016, in the squid grounds off the coast of Patagonia, a rusty Chinese squid jigger called the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 10 was fishing
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Gunjur Online
Aug 15, 20245 min read
The UDP Leadership Conundrum: Navigating Uncertainty within Gambia’s Largest Opposition Political Party
The The United Democratic Party (UDP), hailed as a bastion of political opposition, finds itself at a crossroad. After years of political...
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Gunjur Online
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Special Report: The Devastating Impact of Illegal Sand Mining in Gunjur
Gunjur, The Gambia - Gunjur, once renowned for its pristine coastlines and lush forest cover, is now facing severe environmental...
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Omar A. Manjang
Jul 9, 20245 min read
Op-Ed: The Nostalgic Days
Rice self-sufficiency was reminiscent of that period in The Gambia when buying imported rice was associated with a demeaning status
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Gunjur Online
Jun 25, 20243 min read
Op-Ed: Gambian Consumers Face Price Increases After GRA Introduces New Tax Measure
Gambian By Sebastiën van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia - 25 June 2024 Gambian consumers are adjusting to recent price increases on a...
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Gunjur Online
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Op-Ed: Tobaski Celebrations Dampened by Power Outages and Water Woes: A Basic Human Right Denied
Written by Sebastien van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia This year's Tobaski celebrations were unfortunately overshadowed by a double crisis...
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Gunjur Online
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Op-Ed: Gambia's Utilities: Tourists in the Dark, Residents Frustrated
Written by Sebastien van der Meer | Busumbala, Gambia The allure of Gambian beaches is undeniable, but for tourists and residents alike,...
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GunjurOnline Sport
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Football: Where is our Super Changa Bass?
By Emil Gibba | Gunjur | 17 June 2024 Changa Bass, Alias Super Changa, is a sensational, super fast and powerful left and right winger...
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Mariama Sambou
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Football: Spotlight on Pa Musa Jatta of Gunjur Utd
An impeccable full-back with incredible athleticism, introducing Pa Musa Jatta: Pa Musa started his career with Jersper Academy, where he...
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