More revelations on convicted British couple

….Daily Observer Forewarned!!!

By Amu Cham, Switzerland

I have read in the Daily Observer Sunday January 18 2009, edition that it will publish on Tuesday a story about the  jailed British couple already published by the Mail on Sunday in the United Kingdom. The Observer also said it was pleased to just do that as according to it, the story exposes the two individuals.The hypocrisy is that I also previously read in the same Daily Observer editorial angrily complaining the same British Press coverage about the whole issue.

The Big Interview: Gambia’s Health Director Dr. Mbowe Speaks!!!!

….Mbowe Says “ MRC Gambia Had Closed Its Malaria Research Stations, Thanks To The Country’s Success Story On Malaria Fight.”

….MRC Workers Terminated

Gambian Gynecologist Accuses EX CNN Correspondent Jeff Koinange And A Dakar Based Medical Scientist As “ Liars.”

In a rare interview, with the US based Freedom Newspaper Sunday, Tamsir Mbowe,  Director of Gambia’s Health Services,  has revealed that due to the country’s success story in the fight against the killer disease malaria, the UK based Medical Research Council ( MRC) is downsizing its operations in the West African country.  The Russian trained Gynecologist said the MRC had closed down some of its malaria research stations in The Gambia, thanks to the nation’s recent historic achievement in combating the global malaria pandemic. Mbowe said as a result of this, some of the MRC local and foreign expertrates were laid off. “To be quiet honest, malaria has gone down more than 45 percent.  It has gone down more than 45 percent. In fact, because of that the Medical Research Council ( MRC) is closing some of its research stations. It’s one of the main reasons. They have laid off many of their workers.  All is because mainly,the fact that malaria has gone down.  Because malaria is being attacked in this country in different forms.  We have the preventive part and the curative part.  So we fighting the malarial situation in both sides. As a result of that, this have already been registered.  It’s a very good news.  It has gone down 45 percent,.”said the Former Health Minister.  In this exclusive interview, Dr. Mbowe commented on recent media reports about acute drug shortages, mass exodus of Gambian nurses overseas, the “ CNN biased” reportage of the President’s aids cure, his beef with a Senegalese medical Scientist Dr. Mboob, among other topical issues. Please read on….

By Pa Nderry M’Bai, Raleigh NC

Freedom Newspaper: What can you tell us about the current acute drug shortages hitting The Gambia?

Dr. Mbowe: There is no hospital on this earth that can provide medicines for its entire  patients. All the basic drugs are available here. Although, there are certain drugs that are not available, but that does not necessarily mean that there is an acute drug shortage. Government can’t get all the drugs.

EX- Nigerian Judge Justice Paul Under Fire!!!

As Lawyer Mai Fatty Rubbishes Paul’s “ Cheap  Propaganda” Claims.

“Paul, the iconic hustler, opportunist and mercenary."

The catalogue of injustice perpetrated by Paul is endless, and here, I have not even succeeded in arriving at the pigeon hole. His departure from The Gambia Judiciary is opportunity for stock taking, and a classic text book authority on "How to satisfactorily abuse the Judicial Oath with enthusiastic gusto."Lawyer Mai Fatty, Writes from an undisclosed location.

By Mai N.K Fatty, Esq

Editor Mbai:

Many compliments!

Let me state in limine that one of the greatest ignominy of all times inflicted on the Gambian judiciary was the appointment of Madubuchi Paul to the Gambian Bench. I assert so with maximum authority, without any regrets and without a molecule reservation. Equally,  I invite Paul to a public intellectual dwell as to the veracity of the greatest concoction of his life - that he served Gambians according to the Judicial Oath. Yes he did serve, but served the collectivity of Gambians the most potent poison ever from any judicial alter - a very versatile serpent that frished its malignant venom at the foundation of Gambian justice with near-irreparable impact.

The Secret Files Released!!!!

….Scales’s Firsthand Experience About Africa’s Con Artists!!!

Dear Mr. Editor,      

During my early months in The Gambia, I was approached by two rather colourful Gentlemen from Sierra Leone ,dressed in rich African regalia and claiming to be Royal Princes. They said that they had heard that I was approachable and someone who could be trusted. They were accompanied by a young lady who was perhaps not to brightly dressed, but I remember her warm smile and her quiet and polite manner. They asked for a private meeting and I took them to my hotel room. I asked if they had eaten and ordered a three course meal for each by room service. We chatted pleasantly and ate together. I was intrigued by what should bring them in front of me. But by then I had learned the African way of patience and polite and reassuring conversation before getting to the point.

Jammeh’s Coup Condemnation Attracts Angry Reaction!!!

…..Gambian University Student Says Jammeh Is A Hypocrite!!!

“Jammeh is suffering from mental illness and have definitely satisfies the litmus test for an irrational leader.” 

“Apart from indulging in his usual foolish rhetoric, what have President Jammeh done to satisfy even the most basic needs of our people? Almost fifteen years after President Jammeh took power; uncertainty and fear still rule the Gambia. The freedom and justice that many Gambians worked for have been replaced by tyranny and oppression,.”argues Foday Darboe.

By Foday Darboe, Portland State University

Dear Editor:  

In response to your recent publication “Jammeh Condemns Guinean Coup” I am very troubled by President Jammeh’s opposition to the coup in Guinea. I am not in any way supporting or condoning to any undemocratic take over of government by groups or individuals, but it is irrational for President Jammeh to condemn the coup in Guinea.  As we all know President Jammeh himself toppled a democratically elected government. Jammeh’s rationale for overthrowing the government of Sir Dawda Jawara was to bring accountability and transparency in government activities; and improve economic and social developments. A similar view is echoed by the coup leader—Captain Moussa Dadis Camara. President Camara claim that “Embezzlement of public funds, general corruption, impunity established as a method of government and anarchy in the management of state affairs have eventually plunged our country into a catastrophic economic situation which is particularly tragic for the overwhelming majority of Guineans”. So, what is the difference between these two leaders? You be the judge!