Dear Mr. Editor,

                        May I commend "Freedom" staffer Ansumana Jammeh, for his interesting editorials. But dispute the heading given to his report concerning the case of Carnegie Minerals. The claim that the position of The President of the appeal court Judges, Justice Agim, is "on a knife edge" I believe is far from that.In fact I would suggest his position and that of his fellow Judges is based on solid principles  of Law. As such the foundation for the ruling is very sound indeed.

The case of the state brought against the first Defendant {Carnegie Minerals}and second Defendant {Charlie Northfield} may suffer greatly if any further delay is countenanced by the court. One consideration may be that evidence may disappear through any unnecessary time delay. Thereby prejudicing the defence of the first and second defendants. I recall President Jammed saying quite intelligently last year, that he was frustrated at the delay of Justice in The Gambia. He spoke of some people who he thought their cases had been dealt with, only to find that these people were still in jail awaiting justice, to his great consternation. I believe he also said that during that time, witnesses had moved on or could not be found, due to the time delay thereby frustrating Justice and its delivery. Indeed He coined the Phrase..."Justice delayed is Justice denied"...which has since figured prominently in several editorials surrounding Justice in the "Home Media".

May I also commend Magistrate...Ayoub John Njie for his commitment to the articles in The Gambian Constitution, surrounding detention without charge, for more than 72 hours. He has strongly defended the position by stating, that those detained for more than 72 hours, without charge will be acquitted by his court?

May I also highly commend the input of 50 Million Dalasis to the Gambia's legal system by the British Government recently through DFID. As a British tax payer I am delighted. I believe all these features are a sign that The Gambia is moving in a better direction.

An observation I have made frequently, and reassuringly, on these pages.

Could I also correct a possible misunderstanding in my last commentary regarding The Banjul Observer. I made the comment " Under Ms.McDowell Gaye, their is a much more relaxed prevalence of previously contentious issues"

The Freedom Newspaper covered the commentary with the heading...

" Daily Observer's Editorial Quality Declines under Mc Dowell Gaye's Watch."

My aim was complimentary to The Observer and its growing tolerance to the criticism of Citizens towards their perception of “issues “that are causing them concern. This to me, is further evidence of The Gambia's considerable efforts towards engaging and modifying the previous unsatisfactory situation. Please allow me to apologize for not making this position clearer.

Taking all these " things" into account, The situation of Ms.Fatou Jaw Manneh is tied to all these regrettable procedures. I am certain that the International interest of  Ms.Manneh's position and That of Carnegie and Chief Ebrima Manneh,will continue to attract the Glare of International media attention as to the perception  of The Gambia's present legal capability and fairness. I remain concerned that the financial relief to Mr.Manneh's Family, a 91 years old faithful Father and the families children as adjudged by the ECOWAS court sitting in Abuja, should be seen to be delivered without further delay. Justice shouldn't only be done.." It should be seen to be done "

In the position of Justice Agim,I have previously stated that "Nigerian Judges are amongst the best in the world". I see no reason to change this view.

The upholding of Law is the measure of any intelligent society. Its impartiality and its predetermined function through years of training and strict protocol and procedure, is a position that ALL involved in the legal profession must stand for without any failing. To do so, renders those with such responsibility, to the strictest penalty by the very procedures and Laws that they are tasked to defend.

It is also a duty of all Journalists to report fairly based on evidence and fact.

It is also a duty to allow comment and grievance by members of the public under guidance and supervision, as is allowed within the tolerance of Freedom of speech and expression. As with all such comment their remains the need for some responsibility by the contributor and the medium upon which it is broadcast. I believe that any effort towards improvement by Government, the Judiciary or the Media in The Gambia, should be recognized and supported.

Equally, any perceived injustice, or Government blunder or unfair restriction of

Journalists should be covered and highlighted as a matter of public concern.

Surely, the aim of the Gambian on line media should be ready to engage any perceived improvement as testament and support to the view that, there endeavors are contributing to the development of The Gambia in a positive way ? Otherwise what is the point or the direction of the hours of personal sacrifice made by such good people. The valuable and committed company of Journalists... must strive towards the betterment of the Gambia people and the nation and be representative of all African nations.Clearly,you now have achieved the attention of The World. As such we who are non Gambian salute you.

                                                                                 I remain Michael..U.K.