Voice Of The People

24/01/2026

Teachers to Pay maintenance fee for MRC Quarters — Endorsed by GTU.

Teachers residing in MRC quarters are now being compelled to pay maintenance fee, and what makes this situation even more painful is that this decision is reportedly backed by the Gambia Teachers’ Union (GTU)—the very body that should be standing between teachers and exploitation.
At a time when teachers are drowning in economic hardship, battling low salaries, delayed allowances, rising food prices, and transport costs, this move feels less like a policy decision and more like a deliberate abandonment of teachers’ welfare.

Let us be clear:
Teachers are not overpaid.
Teachers are not privileged.
Teachers are not living in luxury.
Yet instead of fighting for better salaries, improved conditions of service, or decent housing support, teachers are now being asked to pay rent for institutional quarters, as if they are the problem in this broken system.
What is the role of a union that agrees to policies that worsen the living conditions of its own members?

Who is GTU negotiating for—teachers or institutions?
At what point did representation turn into rubber-stamping decisions that hurt the very people you claim to serve?
This is not consultation.
This is not advocacy.
This is not solidarity.
This is a failure of leadership and a betrayal of trust.
Teachers are the backbone of national development. Undermining them today means sabotaging the future of this country. You cannot continue to squeeze teachers and still expect quality education, motivation, and commitment in the classroom.
Teachers deserve protection, dignity, and genuine representation—not added financial burdens packaged as “policy reforms.”
🗣️ Teachers and Gambians at large: Is this acceptable?
🗣️ Is GTU truly representing teachers’ interests, or has it lost touch with the classroom reality?
The silence of teachers today will only invite more suffering tomorrow.

Concerned Teacher

24/01/2026

The Badibukas and Jarras please don't do that.

24/01/2026

Listen to this brother carefully.
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15/01/2026

Dear Honourable Minister of Education.

I write to formally express my concern regarding the continued delay in the release of the MRC Holland Foundation Scholarship meant for teachers.
This scholarship was designed to support teachers in furthering their education and professional development, thereby improving the quality of education delivery in our schools. Unfortunately, despite the expectations and assurances given, beneficiaries are yet to receive the scholarship funds, causing serious inconvenience and frustration.

Many teachers planned their academic and personal commitments based on the availability of this scholarship. The prolonged delay has negatively affected their studies, morale, and financial stability. As educators who are already making sacrifices to serve the nation, this situation is deeply discouraging.

I respectfully urge the Ministry to urgently intervene and ensure the immediate release of the MRC Holland Foundation Scholarship, or at the very least, provide clear and transparent communication on the reasons for the delay and a definite timeline for payment.

Teachers remain committed to national development, but such commitments must be matched with fairness, accountability, and timely support from the authorities responsible.
I trust that the Ministry will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves.

From a concern teacher.

29/11/2025

Concerns Mount Over GTU Housing Guideline Circulating Online

The MOU and management guidelines circulating online, signed under the Gambia Teachers’ Union and the Teacher Quarters Central Management Committee, have raised serious concern and disappointment among teachers across the country. While teachers expected improved welfare conditions, what we are now seeing in these guidelines is nothing short of disheartening.

According to the document, teachers are required to pay a monthly rental fee of D300 per room to occupy the quarters built by the MRC Holland Foundation. But beyond this charge, what is most troubling are the harsh conditions outlined that many teachers feel are unfair, restrictive, and disrespectful to their dignity.

These conditions may appear simple on paper, but in reality they impose unnecessary hardship and strip teachers of basic comfort and privacy. Teachers, already burdened with low salaries and high living costs, now face rules that treat them more like tenants under surveillance than essential workers who deserve respect.

More concerning is the lack of proper consultation. The majority of teachers had no prior knowledge of this agreement. Many only learned about these guidelines through online circulation. As a union, GTU is expected to represent teachers’ interests, engage them in meaningful dialogue, and ensure decisions affecting their welfare are transparent and fair.

Teachers deserve housing support that uplifts, not conditions that restrict, penalize, and add financial stress. As stakeholders in education, their welfare should always be a priority. We call for immediate review, reconsideration, and proper consultation with teachers at all levels.

Teachers deserve better than this.

12/09/2025

Those who are amplifying the recent resignations within the UDP and portraying them as signs of the party’s imminent collapse overlook the resilience and endurance that have long defined the UDP. This is the same party that has previously witnessed the departure of prominent figures such as:

• President Adama Barrow
• The late Dembo Byforce
• Alkali Konteh
• Ebrima Sillah
• Suntou Touray
• Siaka Jatta
• Maimuna Ceesay Darboe
• Fatimata Jawara
• Fabou Sanneh
• Dou Sanno
• Musa Drammeh
• Lamin Jatta
• Lamin Cham
• More than five National Assembly Members
• Two serving Council Chairmen

Unlike the current wave of resignations, comprising mostly members who joined around 2016 (with the exception of Karanfa Sonko), these earlier departures involved some of the very founding members of the UDP. If the resignation of such key figures could not bring about the downfall of the party, it is highly unlikely that the exit of relatively newer members will determine its survival today.

Ismaila Fadera

04/09/2025

01/09/2025

I don’t even know what kind of government we have anymore, it’s truly shameful.
We have so many people, especially government officials, making dangerous statements, yet nothing happens to them.

Recently, there were statements by Saikou Mballow, Seedy Njie, and Demba Sabally, yet they were never even invited for questioning. Who are they protecting?
Almost every situation our police handle seems to escalate and turn into violence.

Leave the Imam alone.
He has not made any dangerous statements against any faith. We are all Muslims, and he was simply pointing out some prohibited acts that Muslims are engaging in. Why feel offended if that is not what you do there.

23/08/2025

Fire Outbreaks at Brikama Ba markets destroyed several shops.

More details coming soon.

22/08/2025

Dear Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia

We wish to express our deep disappointment regarding the recent memo indicating that there is no pre-selection for teacher scholarships this year, and that teachers will not be released for upgrading.

This news is discouraging to many of us who are committed to improving our qualifications in order to better serve our students and contribute meaningfully to the education sector. Denying teachers this opportunity not only limits professional growth but also undermines the quality of education in our schools.

We kindly urge the Ministry to review this decision and prioritize teacher development. Investing in teachers is ultimately investing in the future of our children and nation.

Thank you!

18/08/2025

Mama Jabbi alleged that UDP is a Rebellion Party.

16/08/2025

MasAllah