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Breaking News:Gambia:Armed Police take charge of Independent Newspaper Building again!!
Sunday, October 28, 2007 (1618 reads)
By Correspondent Parteh Jallow, Banjul.
 The closed Independent Newspaper on MDI Road, has attracted armed Para Military police who are now stationed at the building to watch for what no one has confirmed. Well Armed Para military police men were seen changing guard at the unused Independent Newspaper building, as they have brushed the entrance leading to the door, where they sit or stand in the shade of the bush to keep watch for their enemies, probably journalists.
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Michael Scales Reacts To Observer Racial Story!! Scales urges Jones to get in touch with him!!
Saturday, October 27, 2007 (941 reads)
(56).jpg) Dear Mr.Editor, May i respond through your good offices, to the harrowing report in the Banjul Observer , by Mr.Ibrahim Jones.He highlights his experiance of systematic ,racial abuse, whilst studying in the United Kingdom. Can i first of all empathise and sympathise with his appauling and degrading treatment.His experiance is not new to me.Last year, i travelled to Abuja to gain an entry visa for my fiance, to meet my family and to get married in the U.K. Having worked closely with our High Commission in Banjul ..i was very much aware of the" tricky " protocol to gain this very neccessary document.Having met my wifes Royal Family..I felt very much responsible towards her safe and legal entry to the U.K.
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Breaking News:The Big Interview: Former NRP Admin Secretary Buray Alpha Jawoh Speaks!! Govt's move to takeover NRP Exposed!!
Friday, October 26, 2007 (1436 reads)
 Former Administrative Secretary of the opposition National Reconciliation Party (NRP’S) Buray Alpha Jawoh, today unveiled secret plans spearheaded by the Ruling APRC to get NRP on their camp, thanks to Baba K Jobe’s behind the scenes work. Jobe was tasked among other things to neutralize the NRP, but according to the erstwhile NRP Administrative Secretary the said request was declined at the Party level. “In the past the Jammeh Government through Baba Jobe and other high profile APRC members wanted NRP to merge with the APRC but we declined. This is because it’s obvious to all of us, Jammeh could hire you in the morning and fire you in the evening. So no I will not take any position in Jammeh’s Government.” Buray Jawoh, a former Journalist and political activist now resides in New York City. He was reacting to a question fired by Freedom's Pa Nderry M'Bai, as to whether he Jawoh was going accept an invitation to work with the Jammeh Government if ever contacted. In this Exclusive interview, Mr.Jawoh commented about his past/present political life, his association with the NRP, the disintegrated opposition NADD, his association with the pro-Government opposition Newspaper Foroyaa, among a host of other topical issues. Below is the full text of the interview we had with Mr.Jawo. Please read on….
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Freedom Newspaper: Can you briefly tell us about yourself?
Buray Jawoh: I am 52 years of age. I first contested the Niani Constituency Seat against the then P.P.P incumbent Talib Omar Bensouda in 1987 and 1992 parliamentary Elections under the then Gambia People’s Party – G.P.P Ticket.
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Freedom Newspaper Publisher and his family thank the Sene-Gambian Community in Raleigh NC!!
Thursday, October 25, 2007 (1153 reads)
 The Publisher and Managing Editor of the Freedom Newspaper, Pa Nderry M’Bai, and his family want to thank the Sene- Gambian Community in Raleigh, North Carolina, for standing by him during his son’s naming ceremony this past Wednesday. A sizable crowd converged at M’Bai’s apartment in North Raleigh, in response to an invitation to witness baby Mbai’s naming ceremony. The gathering was led in prayers by the vulnerable Imam of Raleigh, Amadou Kanteh. The respectable Imam quoted various verses before officially declaring the bay’s name. Guests came as far as from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Breaking News:Muhammed Bashi Accuses Gam-Petroleum Contractor of Trying To Kill Him!
Thursday, October 25, 2007 (1885 reads)
.jpg) Muhammed Bashi Accuses Gam-Petroleum Contractor of Trying To Kill Him!
Lebanese Contractor On The Run!!
Hezbollah Fighters in Gambia Raising Funds to Attack Western Countries!!
By Staff Writer Ousman Sarr, Banjul.
.jpg) Graphic details are emerging regarding the Gam-Petroleum deal, which was recently uncovered by the Freedom Newspaper. Spectrum Group Gambia, under the leadership of Muhammed Bashi and President Yahya Jammeh had received millions of dollars worth of oil gift from Iran. Like other African Nations, benefiting from the Iranian oil gift, The Gambian Government too had been receiving oil gift from Iran. Democratic nations like Senegal, usually report financial or material assistance they received from Iran and other Arab countries. But in the case of the Gambia, the authorities are not transparent, when it comes to matters relating to big projects like this one. The Gambian authorities hired foreign Nationals to run dirty errands for them. Companies like Spectrum Group, which have ties with former blood diamond dealers, had volunteered to be used for such money laundering schemes. Funds derived from the said oil gifts run into the pockets of corrupt Government officials, most importantly the President. These funds could have been used to advance the nation’s ailing economy, but these shameless souls are only concerned about their wellbeing and nothing else.
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Breaking News:Gambian Court Pronounces Casamance Rebels Guilty on Terrorism Charges!!
Thursday, October 25, 2007 (974 reads)
By Correspondent Modou Ceesay, Banjul.
.jpg) Nine Casamance rebels recently linked to terrorism activities in The Gambia, have been convicted . The men who were arrested and charged with terror activities are yet to receive their jail term sentences, as the Presiding Magistrate B. Y Camara said there are pending charges yet to be exhausted by the court. Appearing before the Regional Court in Banjul, the accused persons were formally pronounced guilty. Magistrate Camara ruled that the accused persons were found guilty, as charged by the Prosecution. The accused rebels were accused of an “Unlawful Possession of Gambian ID Cards.” and conspiracy to commit act of terrorism. The Prosecution had earlier argued in a court deposition that the accused persons were bent on destabilizing the tiny West African country. It also alleges that the accused persons were engaged in espionage activities. The court also heard about photographs taken by the accused persons or documents of confidential nature concerning security installations in The Gambia. These documents, the prosecution argues, would directly or indirectly benefit enemies of the state.
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Breaking News: Gambia's Social Security Housing And Finance Corporation Sold!!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 (2235 reads)
By Correspondent Bakary Gibba, Banjul.
.gif) The Gambia Social Security Housing And Finance Corporation has been sold, according to official sources reaching the Freedom Newspaper. Spectrum Group is currently having talks with the Government of The Gambia, with the view of finalizing the sale deal. Under the new deal, the new owners are supposed to have 50 percent shares, while Government which is seemingly cash strapped should have 50 percent shares. The decision to sell the SSHFC came amid economic downturn befalling the impoverished West African nation. Spectrum Group, a Lebanese owned business outfit had taken over key developmental sectors in the country. Among their areas of investment includes, NAWEC, the nation’s main Electricity Company, The Gambia International Airlines (GIA), and GAMTEL. Reports also have it that Spectrum was on the verge of taking over the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA).
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Editorial: Shame On Subversive Groups!! Let Give Chance To Democracy!
Monday, October 22, 2007 (2001 reads)
.jpg) There are so many clandestine movements, these days in The Gambia. Most of these Movements are operating underground. Very few people are brave enough to be identified with such organizations. They claimed to be working on liberating our oppressed people. Yet, they are afraid to come out in the open. They dispatched statements, without signing for it. We call such people cowards. They want to effect change and yet they don’t want to do what it takes to effect a change. True warriors, account for their activities. They take pride for what they do.
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Raleigh Imam Kanteh Expresses the need for Muslims to be God fearing!!
Monday, October 22, 2007 (966 reads)
By Religious Affairs, Correspondent Sainey Kebbeh, Raleigh, NC
 On Friday,12th.October,2007, the Sene-Gambian Muslim Community in Raleigh, once more gathered at the Samorr's Skate Ranch in celebration of the Idul Fitre, as they used to do for the past 4 years.By 8:00am the place was nearly full,while arrival of the Imam Amadou Kanteh was next at 8:30am accompanied by his Naib Pa Ebou Jeng. A wellcome prais was done by the congregation repeating Allahu Akbar,Allahu Akbar,Allahu Akbarr,Alamdoulila,Wlilahilamdou several times.
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Kanilai To Be Attacked Soon- Reveals Intel Officer M Jammeh!!
Sunday, October 21, 2007 (3726 reads)
(11).jpg) Kanilai To Be Attacked- Reveals Intel officer M Jammeh
Foreign Fighters Are In The Country
Retired Captain Eduward Singhatey seen jogging on SeneGambia High Way
By Intel Officer M Jammeh
 The other day I saw retired Captain Edward Singhatey jogging along the Senegambia High way. Singahtey is fit and well. There is no sign of frustration on Edward’s face. He is a happy man, going about his normal life. He is a longtime friend of mine. As soon as he saw me we exchanged greetings. “ Sumaraka Nakam?” Meaning how are you my junior brother? I responded cool bro. He proceeded with his jogging exercise. In the meantime, his brother Colonel Peter Singhatey is in Ireland reading mechanical engineering. He is bid cautious about the way he does things. He minds a great deal about the people he talked to these days. Honourable Suku Singhateh is Edu’s friend. They dine and do things together. I met him at Suku’s house on numerous occasions. We have lunch together. When the news emerged that Edu has been fired, Suku too was worried. He thought that he was going to be fired. His relationship with Edu is no secret to the average Banjul man. The two had family ties. Speaker Fatou Jahumpa Ceesay was not happy about the close ties between the two.
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