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The Secret Behind the arrest and prosecution of Malick Jones and Mam Sait Ceesay-Lamarana Jallow-Jallow changes email address!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (1941 reads)

By Lamarana Jallow, Son of The Gambia.

Mam Ceesay and Malick Jones Fired With Immediate Effect- Lamarana Jallow discloses!

Dear Editors,

Please cease to communicate with me on my old email address. I have discarded the said email for security reasons. Throughout, the weekend we have been busy investigating the Observer and GRTS story on JT Kujabi's replacement. I was part of the investigating team who questioned Malick Jones, Mam Sait Ceesay, Saja Taal and others. The President is taking such a move to tame some of us releasing classified state files to the Freedom Newspaper. He is increasingly worried about some of the stories filed by Justice Sam, Karafa Badjie, Bulfaaleh, Famara Jammeh and my humble self. He said there is no way that these people can report such factual stories without having direct access to the State House. Indeed, he is right. We work here and can access any file that we deem necessary. The whole story behind the arrest of these people centered on the Freedom Newspaper recent stories on the Central Bank, the killers of Deyda Hydara, Jammeh's cancelled Taiwan trip, the division in the army, just to name a few. As a seasoned intelligence officer, I can tell you that these people are being used as scapegoats. We just laughed when instructions came from HE to arrest these named journalists. Even if he wants to use the arrest of these individuals as "counter intelligence" strategy this is not the way.

Gambia"Police crackdown on bicycle owners!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (843 reads)

By Correspondent Famara Jammeh, Banjul.
Paid for and Commissioned by the Freedom Newspaper.

The Police Intervention Unit were yesterday seen capturing bicycles from poor men riding on the Brikama Highway or along Bertil Harding High Way around Kotu from the traffic light area Young and old bicycle riders were yesterday seen in the evening about eight o'clock around the street lights on Brikama High Way running to save their bicycles from very angry Paramilitary commonly known as Para. They wore their black uniforms and put on the green and white commonly worn by the traffic police. They a big truck with some strong police men very angry looking saying, "They are too much on the street."

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LETTER TO SANKANU’S BABYSITTER FROM THE WATCHMAN
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (690 reads)

LETTER TO SANKANU’S BABYSITTER FROM THE WATCHMAN

Dear babysitter: I have adopted an orphan named Sankanu. He is a very difficult kid to deal with so before I drop him off at the nursery tomorrow please take note of his following bad habits: 1. He has a very hard time controlling his emotions. Understandably, this is an infant characteristic but baby Sankanu takes it to extremes. Watch how you tell him “no” because if it becomes apparent he can’t get his way, he throws a fit and makes terrible faces. This can scare the other well-behaved kids and embarrass me as a parent

The Watchman; The Crazy Man is Coming - Sankanu!!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (779 reads)

By Bubacarr Sankanu, Germany

I am a very busy person and I do not have time to idle on the internet like some of these frustrated..I wanted to ignore this sleepy watchman because he or she is not brave enough to use his or her own name. He or she is a qualified COWARD and if we the progressive fighters allow our world to be led by cowards, we would find ourselves living as hunters and gatherers!

Breaking News:Armed Soldiers search for absconded GFA Secretary!! Jammeh Bojang accused of absconding with huge amount of GFA Funds
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 (1361 reads)

By Correspondent Famara Jammeh, Banjul.

Paid for and commissioned by the Freedom Newspaper

Foroya's Modou Nyang recently reported that the Gambia Football Association Secretary General Jammeh Bojng left Banjul for the United Kingdom for Masters Program Degree, but it seems the sudden departure of Mr.Bojang is creating an unfinished speculations. Reports have it that the former GFA Secretary fled with huge amount of money to the UK. Armed soldiers were reported to be looking for Mr.Bojang, whose departure came as a surprise to the football body. There was no formal handing over ceremony accorded to Bojang, thus raising well founded concern in sports circles that he might as well dipped his hands into the coffers of GFA. Prior to his alleged absconding, Jammeh Bojang, was alleged to have not been getting along with GFA officials-most importantly Gabbi Sosseh. FA officials say Bajang's failure to summit to an audit probe confirms about his alleged corrupt activities. It's not yet clear how much money Mr.Bojang must have squandered, but sources say the former GFA Secretary left with substantial amount of money. News of his departure reaches football governing authorities here during the weekend.

THE TRYANNY OF BUBACAR SANKANU’S PEN -Sankanu sent to the cleaners!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 (789 reads)

By The Watchman

On July 21^st 1944, Claus Von Stauffenberg, one of the leaders of the heroic plot to rid Germany of Adolf Hitler’s tyranny was executed. Before his demise, he shouted “Long live Germany!” This defiance in the face of despotism is in the process of being shot as a movie, Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise. Today, Germany is a staunch bastion of democracy, a fact reflected by the re-opening of its largest synagogue; a far cry from its horrific relations with Jews. How ironic then that within this reformed enclave of guaranteed rights, an African “journalist” (or ex-journalist or whatever) with a penchant for pompous screeds and mea culpas on behalf of oppression resides. Bubacar Sankanu’s columns on the Freedom Newspaper have been nothing but a pseudo-intellectual freak show. He has engaged in ad hominem jabs, condescending “commentary” and outright verbal bullying of his detractors. Mr. Sankanu has a right to expression however puerile it may be. The problem posed by this pest is akin to the current political mismatch in The Gambia: There has not been robust opposition in the face of unchecked irresponsibility.

Michael Scales Pays Tribute to the September 11 Victims!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 (175 reads)

By Michael Scales, UK

Dear Mr.Editor,

May i join with the good people of The Gambia, and your many viewers arround the World,

in Paying our respects to the fallen victims,of the 9/11 unspeakable atrocity .Of the 2973 innocent lives lost,67 were British.There were 266 passengers onboard 4 Jets, on route to there peaceful intentions.Two jets smashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center ,in New York.setting in motion a chain reaction that levelled both citadels,floor by floor to the ground.Horrific pictures were beamed live arround the World of people jumping from windows as the buildings came down.The acrid dust cloud ,snaked its way through the streets of Manhatten,suffercateing and enveloping all in its relentless path.Another jet hit the Pentagon in Washington D.C....a further came down near Pittsberg,thought to have been aided by galant attempts by the passengers to overcome and subdue the terrorists onboard.

Ramadan Greetings to all with Godly feelings-Writes Essa Sey
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 (469 reads)

By Essa Bokarr SEY.

Dear Editor,

Please allow me extend my best wishes and love to all and sundry as we are commencing the holy month of Ramadan in hours to come. Along this same vein starting from you the editor to everyone who reads this paper and others,I am saying happy Ramadan to all. I will also sieze this opportunity to ask for forgiveness from any person I might have offended along the way "knowingly or unknowingly". On my side I have forgiven any person who offended me be it in my presence or not in observance of this holy month of peace,love,worshipping and forgiveness.

Breaking News:GRTS'S Malick Jones, Saja Taal, Andrew Dacosta and Mam Sait Ceesay arrested over State House DPP'S Alleged removal!!
Monday, September 10, 2007 (1875 reads)

By Correspondent Famara Jammeh, Banjul.

Paid for and Commissioned by the Freedom Newspaper.

The news presenter and senior producer at GRTS radio is in police custody, detained for broadcasting a piece of news talking about the replacement of the Director of Press and Public Relations at the office of the President in Banjul. Malick Jones is said to be in police hands over a broadcast he made on the GRTS radio that Ebrima J T Kujabi was replaced as the Director of Press and Public Relations at the office of the President. Kujabi was said to have had a month visa for a course but this was misunderstood and said he was replaced. Three Management Members of the pro-Government Newspaper, the Daily Observer are in trouble for allowing the said piece to be published without proper authentication. The arrested Observer Management Members were identified as MD Saja Taal, Deputy MD Andrew Dacosta and Editor Mam Sait Ceesay. Police have obtained statements from these officials, while Malick Jones continues to languish in custody.

Breaking News:KMC Mayor in 4Million theft case
Monday, September 10, 2007 (942 reads)

By Correspondent Famara Jammeh, Banjul.

Paid for and Commissioned by the Freedom Newspaper.

KMC Mayor in 4Million theft case

The acting KMC Mayor who replaced the sacked Francis Gomes is in hot waters as he keeps appearing in court amids reports of ill health to answer charges of a missing money attributed to him Mayor Momar Njie has lately been troubled by the case against him. He appeared on the 21st of August and was later brought to answer charges filed against him for some 4 Million Dalasis said to have been stolen by him.Mayor Njie denied the charges against him and the case has been rescheduled for hearing on 24th September 2007. His case had earlier on been heard in the Chambers and nothing was said from their meeting.