By Modou Nyang The absence of PDOIS at the Raleigh conference in the weekend of 17th to 19th of May to engage interested Gambians on the way out of the political mess our country is embroiled into was a mistake that must not have happened. PDOIS (People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism), is the one party in the Gambia that since its emergence on our country’s political scene, that have been on the forefront of every single happening of national concern and struggle for the freedom and development of our people. As a result, abstaining to confer with fellow…
Author: Gainako
One of the longest serving employees of the Jammeh regime, the auditor General Babucarr Sankareh has reportedly been fired. As usual no explanation has been given for his removal sending the usual speculations across the airwaves. While Babucarr has been praised as a principled and honest auditor, many Gambians are wondering how could an honest and principled auditor General have stayed for so long in the face of the most openly corrupt regime on the face of this planet. Two things might explain why young Sankareh stayed for so long out of the public lime light; one either he kept…
The Atlanta Gambian Emergency Association (AGERA) is having a ‘Book Review’ in July 2013. The Book Review program is one of many programs and activities that we do, during our annual programs.The idea behind it is, we try to put some academic programs along with the cultural and social programs for the entire community; and for those who travel from Africa, Europe, and the U.S. for this Gambian reunion of friends, and family. This idea of having this book review is to try to institutionalize among the yearly programs, to cater to those who come not to party or socialize , but…
Stockholm Dialogue Committee Stockholm Sweden Compatriots! Following the tradition of organised conferences by Diaspora Gambians in looking into our common problems and finding solutions, we the Gambians in Sweden are hereby inviting you to Stockholm to make qualitative contributions in our Dialogue from June 29th -30th. The Theme: Planning our Journey and Shaping our Destiny. This is no ordinary coming together and your presence and participation as a Gambian or friend of the Gambia is highly welcomed. Our objectives are : Sharing experiences among the Gambians in the Diaspora and those back home Building alliances and cooperation on…
2013 COMMENCEMENT SPEECH GALORE AT SELECTED AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES BY PROMINENT POLITICAL AND BUSINESS LEADERS. By: Lamin Sabally, Minneapolis, Minnesota It has been another round of jubilant ritual times in May and June during which several universities and colleges in the US joyfully churn out several thousand of graduates in traditional colorful and merry-making graduation ceremonies having finished their degrees such as Associate’s, Bachelor’s Master’s and Doctorate degrees in varying disciplines. Graduations are considered to be moments of celebrating milestone academic achievements. Others call it celebration of the impossible by acquiring a university degree to jump-start one’s journey to…
Astuteness instils that unity is the bedrock of strength, love, harmony and looking out for one another. Consequently, for any society to subsist and develop progressively, its people must hitch and put their societal interest and values before individual goals. Suffice it to say a society which is closely knitted will be very difficult to divide and rule. In such a society, the people not only value and respect each other but also avail and alert themselves to protect, support and guide one another. Each contributes according to his or her ability to the betterment of the society. For instance,…
I salute you all each by your name. I wish I could call each one of you by name, but since I cannot call some of you for fear of offending others, I will greet you all collectively; from those that I went to high school with, to those I became close friends, and those I became a partner with in the struggle to free our country. That said, I am unable to be with you in person in Raleigh, but I am with you in spirit and I will as a good citizen contribute my little quota to make…
Gainako is deeply disturbed about the ongoing trial of deputy editor of the Daily Observer Alagie Jobe on seditious charges of false publication against one Major Lamin Touray on the daily observer. Although we disagree with the Daily Observer positions and overtures to the government, we are obliged to defend Alagi’s right as a Journalist to publish stories he deems news worthy. The allegations in court that he was tortured and beaten to the extend that he could not write his statement is deeply disturbing. Readers may recalled that Alagie was charged with five counts of alleged malicious publication of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FREE SAUL NDOW AND MAHAWA CHAM! On April 29, 2013 word reached us that Saul Ndow and Mahawa Cham, two Gambian citizens were being held hostage by one of the Casamance rebel factions somewhere in Ziguinchor; the zone of contention in the southern region of the Republic of Senegal. During this ordeal, the Gambian community around the world, friends of Gambia and particularly Saul and Mahawa’s family expressed grave concerns about their safety and whereabouts. While rumors abound about their safety and the unthinkable act of surrendering our brothers to Yahya Jammeh, we cannot remain silent any longer.…
The Major of the city of Raleigh North Carolina has honored Gambians in Raleigh by declaring May 17th as “Gambia Day” after successfully hosting a three day national conference in Raleigh from May 17th – 19th 2013. The Mayor Nancy McFarlane declared this honor in a letter sent to the Chairman of the Gambia Democratic Action Group(GDAG) Alkali Conteh. The proclamation is in recognition of the presence of large Gambian population and their immense contributions economically and socially towards the development of the city of Raleigh. It was also in response to an earlier request made by Mr. Conteh at the…