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YOUNG OBSERVER: Money lover

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:59:48 GMT

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Once upon a time there was a girl called Fatou. She was one of the most beautiful girls in Kuntaur but was vain as well.

Young men often asked for her hand in marriage, but she always refused. She said she would only marry a rich man who would buy her a suitcase full of
fashion cloths, a V3 mobile phone and a vehicle. One day, a devil decided to teach her a lesson. It used a magic spell to turn itself into a prince. The prince then went to see her to ask for her hand in marriage.

When Fatou saw the man with his BMW, she said to herself “this man is the right choice”. When the man explained his mission to her, she appreciated
the man and they married that very day. The man told Fatou he was taking her to his compound. Instead, he took her deep into the forest. On their way, Fatou asked the man where they were going?

He replied that he was taking her to one of the most expensive hotels in the world. From that point on, Fatou was afraid because her husband was
beginning to change into something else. When they reached the man’s home, he turned into a real devil and told the girl to kiss him. As Fatou did so, she was transformed into a monkey.

In conclusion, I will like to give a word of advice. My dear sisters, never love for money because it leads to the world of “had I know”.

Author: by Assan Sallah

Basse Health Centre to be Transformed into District Hospital

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Monday, July 21, 2008

The Deputy Officer-in-Charge of Basse Health Centre, Mr Ebrima Baldeh, has revealed to a team of journalists who are currently on a visit to MRC project sites in Upper River Region that plans are underway to transform Basse Health Centre into a District hospital. He expressed optimism that if Basse Health Centre is transformed into a district hospital, the number of referrals to Bansang would decrease drastically.

He stated that the catchment area alone for Basse has a total of 137,577 inhabitants, noting that the sheer number of inhabitants necessitates the upgrading of the Health Centre to District, whose completion, he said, would reduce cost for treatment while the ambulance would also be in good condition. Mr Baldeh also pointed out that the existence of a District Hospital would ease the economic burden.

Alhagi Samba Tunkara, a commitee member of the health centre, said that there is a close working relationship between MRC and the health centre, adding that their committee sometimes organise fundraising activities for the health centre.

He also reiterated his committee’s support for the expansion of the health facility, noting that major developments have taken place in the health centre in recent times.

Author: By Pa Modou Faal

Source: Friday 18th July 2008 Issue

The world needs peace

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:12:50 GMT

Friday, January 18, 2008

Events around the world in recent days present the human being as the enemy of his own progress. By and large, violence has become endemic in a host of countries.

While Iraq has since become synonymous with mayhem, US and British citizens remain the most paranoid people on this planet, such being their irrational fear of being bombed - at least for as long as Osama Bin Ladin and his like remain active. You just have to pass the US Embassy in every country in the world to feel sorry for them as they live and work behind cages like prisoners.

F urther, many more troubled countries around the world are paying the prize for a virtually non-existent phenomenon. They call it democracy, the ideal definition of a beleaguered western coinage that seeks to create utopian societies around the world.

We tend to confuse democracy with utilitarianism. The two combined have a greater inclination to number rather than what democracy claims to stand for. Oppression, corruption and a host of other vices, all levied on the so-called minority, are the hallmark of this increasingly estranged system of governance.

This is the reason behind the upsurge in unrest. Godlessness and illiteracy have also conspired to bring carnage on the people of this world. The leaders of Kenya, for instance, taking advantage of the naivete of their supporters, have transformed themselves into demigods (this, unfortunately, is typical of African political scenery).

The result is wanton disregard for life. And in Pakistan, a blend of religious fanaticism and an abhorrent folly revolving around a personality cult is turning a great nation into a mere wreck.

One wonders what kind of a leader Kenya is poised to have in any case, given the level to which both so-called big weights have demonstrated that they are capable of going.

All this is being powered by illusory feelings of democracy. Consequently, peace has become the must expensive of commodities in that country. What we see in Kenya today is reminiscent of the scenes in 1994 Rwanda, where the people made it a routine to pursue political interests on tribal lines.

Immediate neighbours became arch enemies within moments. And very soon, the country fell apart. Naturally, it would take years before it gets itself together. This is the same path Kenya, Pakistan, and a host of other troubled countries are currently on.

The international community has an obligation to ensure restoration of peace in these areas, as we are all bound to feel the pinch somehow. Both Raila and Kibaki have lost wisdom. The plight of thousands of poor, innocent Kenyans is being shaped by power hungry politicians. This is totally unacceptable.

Author: DO