FATOU JAW MANNEH HONOURED!!!

A Tribute to the Athena of African Journalists, Fatou Jaw Manneh- The Watchman

Dear Ms. Jaw Manneh:
Let me begin by making an honest confession: sometimes, us Gambian media types, commentators and opinion suppliers don't see the big picture and get bogged down by trivial distractions. Today, I want you to know that despite the ongoing concerns about what happens to The Gambia during and after the Yahya Jammeh debacle, I still think about how to boost your morale, how to facilitate your release from the grips of a horrendous potentate, and  to emphasize ,above all, that you are an absolute hero to all of us who love our country and ,most importantly, cherish freedom and dignity.

ANOTHER COUP IN

……..MAJOR GANO AND CAPTAIN JATTA MOVED TO THE NIA

By Brian Saine, Banjul

Major Lamin Gano and Captain Bayusupha Jatta have been moved to the NIA Head Quarters for further questioning, the Freedom Newspaper can reveal. The detained army officers are being held on allegations of undermining national security. They were briefly held at the Mile Two Central Prisons, but later moved to the NIA for further interrogations. The men were accused of plotting to overthrow the democratically elected Government of President Jammeh.

JAMMEH BETRAYED  GAMBIANS!!!

……QUOTE OF THE DECADE- “IF I BETRAY YOU, MAY GOD BETRAY ME”, PRESIDENT JAMMEH

By Alhagie Kanteh, Former Army Captain

Dear Editor,                     

It was in the month of July 1994, a few days into the coup that brought Jammeh to power in the Gambia, that the then chairman of the AFPRC, Yahya AJJ Jammeh made a solemn pledge to the people of the Gambia; one that shall prove the test of time. As the confident new ruler took to the pulpit at the Independent Stadium in Bakau, the first public address of the junta of the nation, Jammeh did what no leader ever did as far as I know. As if to swear himself into office, Chairman Jammeh as a sign of goodwill released a white pigeon into the air, vowing that a new era of peace and prosperity was born in the Gambia. Jammeh blamed “rampant corruption, impunity and flamboyant life style” as the reasons for the military intervention. The longevity of the PPP regime was another reason for the coup; so reasoned the man in red beret. 

ANOTHER LIST OF JOLLA APOINTEES RELEASED!!!!

Below is another list of Jolla appointees. The list was forwarded by a top official of The Gambian Government. By the time we are ready, Gambians would know the true colors of Yahya Jammeh. He discriminates against other tribes. Below is the list forwarded by our source.

 1. Demba Sanneh, Administrator, National Council for Arts and Council (NCAC)-Jolla

2. Duwa Jatta , Administrator, Kanifing Municipal Council(KMC)-Jola

3. Fabakary Jammeh, Chief Accountant , Gambia National Lottery(GNL) -Jolla

4. Lamin Willy Jammeh, Secretary General, Gambia Red Cross Society(GRCS) -Jolla

5. Nuha Badjie, Manager, Gambia Radio, Basse Branch(Radio Basse)-Jolla

6. Haddy Badjie, Head Newsroom, GRTS Radio-Jolla

7.  Janaiba  Jarjue , Private Secretary to the CEO of National Drug Enforcement Agency(NDEA) _ Jolla

8.Essa Camara, Commander, NDEA , Serrekunda Police Station- Jolla

9. Jainaba Colley-Touray, Private Secretary to Director General , Gambia Tourism Authority,(GTA) - Jolla 

10. Captain L. Jammeh, Commander,  Tourist Security Unit (TSU)- Jolla

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DC AD MEETING CALLING!!

DC Organizations unite to celebrate 25th ALD anniversary
 
In an extraordinary move, three Gambian organizations in the Metro DC area have united to celebrate the 25th ALD slated for Friday, May 23 to Sunday May 25 2008. The Gambian American Association and the Gambia Maryland Association (formerly Gambia Support Group) decided to join hands with DC Gambians Organization (soccer team), which had been organizing the event since 1999, to create a united front and to have a more cohesive event.