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15 YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF SCANAID ORGANISATION IN THE GAMBIA

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:46:57 GMT

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Monday, December 01, 2008

Scanaid Nursery, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in partnership with their donors Scanaid Organization in Norway, last Thursday celebrated their 15 years of existence in The Gambia , at a colorful ceremony held at the school premises in Brufut.

The 3 days celebration started on Thursday with formal opening ceremony after which there was a football match.Prior to the day, on Wednesday a march pass from WestField to Africell by the staff and students of Scanaid, ex-students, Village Development Committee and members of Scanaid International Norway was orgnised.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mariama Baldeh, the Principal of Scaniad Senior Secondary School (SSSS) said, fifteen years is not 15 months, noting that these are years of strife from nursery to senior school.

According to her, Scanaid Organization has done a lot for their children in The Gambia, especially the children of Brufut. Scanaid, she said has provided education at all levels, nursery to tertiary institution, medical facilities for both staff and students, feeding progammes and sponsorship.

Principal Baldeh, further thanked Ernand Knut Eng, the chief donor, as their good gestures remain evergreen in their memories. “To Jocgen Bredesen, Anfine and Dr. Lenrie Peters, the propellers of this laudable project in the Gambia, we owe you millions of thanks and to all sponsors we say; to every cheerful giver, there is heavenly reward as quoted in the Holy books.” she concluded.

For her part, Terema Njie Sanneh, the Principal, Scanaid Nursery School, also thanked Scanaid for their gesture. Lamin K. Camara Cluster Monitor representing the Director of Region 2, said when the Department of State for Basic and Secondary Education gave approval for the establishment of a Senior Secondary School by Scanaid in Brufut, the Department told the organization that it is hoped that in future they would also provide other avenues to the community’s request.

Jorgen Bardesen, the Chairman of Scanaid also spoke at the ceremony. According to him, Scanaid school is among the best schools in the country and every year is huge improvement in the school.

Author: by Mariatou Ngum-Saidy & Asantou Bojang

Danish philanthropist vow to transform Kubuneh

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:29:07 GMT

Friday, November 28, 2008

Two Danish philantropists Per Mathiesen and Peter Atke, have have expressed their resolve to transform the Kubuneh nursery school into a a modern one in a bid to ensure quality education at the grassroot level.

The duo made these remarks last Sunday, during a presentation ceremony of some educational materials, at a ceremony held at Kubuneh village in Kombo North, Western Region.

The donated items included teaching materials and other valuable items. Speaking at the ceremony, Per Mathiesen, one of the philanthropist, expressed their desire to complete the four classroom block .

He informed the villagers that they will be engaging in some fund raising activities from friends, individuals and donor partners in order to ensure the completion of the project as soon as possible.

He further went on to revealed some development plans for village, notably, to device ways and means in the feeda road construction. Hanna MS Tamba the village Alikalo of Kubuneh commend the donors for their intervention, noting that, the project will enhance the welfare of people of the village. He further promise to give them all the support they needed.

Peter Atke also echoed similar sentiments, adding that they are confident and optimistic to change the current condition of the school to a better one. Ebrima Kujabi the headmaster of the Kubuneh nursery school, hailed the donors for their timely intervention. Kujabi described the donors as genuine philantroipists.

Author: by Sheriff Barry

South Africa spy service 'hiring healers'

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:29:15 GMT

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

South Africa's main opposition has accused the state intelligence services of hiring traditional healers to carry out a spiritual cleansing ceremony. The Democratic Alliance allege the ceremony at an office in the capital, Pretoria, will cost more than $70,000.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7748195.stm

Sami NAM Donates Football Gear

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:15:11 GMT

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The National Assemble Member for Sami Constituency, Hon. Lamin Ceesay, over the weekend donated football jerseys, football training kits and footballs worth thousands of Dalasis in a ceremony held at his home village Jarumeh Koto in Sami District CRR North.

Speaking to Pointsports, the NAM for Sami constituency said the donation came through his brother Dr Abdou Karim Ceesay.

According to Hon. Ceesay, the purpose of the donation is to improve and develop football at the grass roots level. Hon Ceesay used the opportunity to thank his brother for the good intervention in making these materials available.

For his part, Dr Abdou Karim Ceesay dilated on the importance of sports. He emphasised that a sport is an income-generating career. Furthermore, Dr Ceesay encouraged the youth of the area to venture into sports.

In receiving the donated items on behalf of the beneficiaries, Master Camara hailed the donor for his benevolent gesture. Master Camara further urged the beneficiaries to make best use of the donated items.

The beneficiaries included Jamally Torro, Kibiri, Dobo, Tabanani and Karantaba.

Author: Abdou Rahman Sallah

Janjanbureh Health Centre receives gift

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:24:57 GMT

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

One Ebou Hydara, a native of Janjanbureh on Wednesday November 12 donated detergents, wall clocks, fans, and other items to the Janjanbureh Health Centre at a presentation ceremony held at the health centre.

Presenting the items to the authorities of the health facility, Ebou Hydara said the donation of detergents to the facility will help to maintain the cleanliness of the wards.

Receiving the items on behalf of the health facility, Banna Jobarteh, the nurse in charge thanked the donor for his generosity.
The district Chief Bakary Jam Jawo commended Ebou for his humanitarian assistance. He called on other citizens of Janjanbureh to emulate Ebou Hydara.
Modou Gaye, a nurse at the health centre, assured the donor that the items would be wisely utilizes.

Author: by Lamin S.M. Jawo

D1M for Take Care Nursery

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:22:18 GMT

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Take Care Nursery School in Farato Bojang Kunda last Monday benefited from a donation of school furniture, learning materials, bicycles, gardening materials, first aid items and 448 bags of cement valued over D1,000,000 from two British nationals, Ant and Karen.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the school grounds, Awa Sowe, Alkalo of Farato expressed her delight over the donation.
Bakary Kujabie, headmaster of the school said the donation will enhance quality teaching in the school. He assured the donors that the items will be put into good use. The chairman of the school committee, Lamin Barrow, also commended the donors for their gesture.

Author: by Amadou Jallow

Help for Siffoe

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:12:33 GMT

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Ellen Medenvcend, a Dutch woman, last Saturday made a donation of five hundred Euros to the people of Siffoe, through the Rural Poor Association of The Gambia, at a presentation ceremony held at the Siffoe Health Centre in Kombo South.

The Rural Poor Association of The Gambia is a registered group based in Siffoe. Speaking at the ceremony, Bajanko Jabang, chairman of the Siffoe Village Development Committee thanked the donor for the gesture. According to him, the donation will go a long way in helping them to upgrade their health centre.

Kalifa Kanteg, a member of the Rural Poor Association said they hope to expand their activities to surrounding villages.
For her part, the donor noted that success can only be attained when people are united and committed. She urged the beneficiaries to make the maximum use of the money.

Sonna Sawo, who spoke on behalf of the women of the village thanked the donor for the gesture.

Author: by Amadou Jallow

Assistance for Nyodema Nursery

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:13:05 GMT

Monday, November 24, 2008

Nyodema Nursery School last Tuesday received a donation of school materials worth thousands of Euros, thanks to VZW Gambiavriendem, a charitable organisation based in Belgium, at a colourful presentation ceremony held at the school grounds in Manjai Kunda.

The donated items include lap tops, laminating machines, books, bags, television, fax machine and telephone set amongst others.

Speaking at the occasion, the headmistress of the school, Mariama Secka-Darboe revealed that her school was established in 1987 with very little support. The school has been supported by

Gambiavriendem since 2002, and this is the organisation’s sixth presentation to the school.

Author: by Salifu M Touray

CDDP disburses over D1 million to CRR villages

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:05:45 GMT

Monday, November 24, 2008

The Community Driven Development Project (CDDP) on Saturday, November 8th disbursed one million one hundred and seventy-five thousand three hundred and fifty-five dalasis (D1,175,355) to twenty-three villages in CRR North, Kuntaur Local Government Area at a ceremony held at the Kuntaur Area Council.

In his handing over speech, the regional governor, Alhagie Ganyie Touray, said the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Vision 2020 of the government of The Gambia call for poverty alleviation in the country.

He added that this was why the government of The Gambia went into partnership with the World Bank in the designing and implementation of CDDP. He commended the project officials for their first ever disbursement of funds in the country and called on the beneficiaries to make the best use of the funds.

The project coordinator, Lamin Jarjusey, pointed out that the project’s aim is primarily to empower communities.
He urged and challenged the village development committee members to summon meetings as soon as they arrive back home to ensure the smooth implementation of the projects.

Author: by Lamin SM Jawo

President Jammeh opens Commonwealth general assembly.....presents D100,000 to GNOC

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:53:15 GMT

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, the president of the Republic of the Gambia, on Tuesday officially presided over the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games Federation 2008 general assembly at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi.

The opening ceremony and state banquet, which was hosted by President Jammeh, brought together delegates from 71 Commonwealth Games associations. Speaking at the state banquet, President Jammeh welcomed Honourable Michael Fennel, the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), members of the executive board, delegates, observers and accompanying spouses to the Smiling Coast of Africa, The Gambia.

He expressed his delight with the CGF’s unanimous decision to hold the 2008 General Assembly in the Gambia, describing her as the smallest country in the Commonwealth. “Your decision to hold this important assembly on our shores lends credence to the fundamental virtues of your esteemed federation, that is destiny, humanity and equality.

Holding your assembly in one of your smallest member countries on the African continent certainly confirms your commitment to these core values and encourages us to further consolidate the bonds of friendship and mutual solidarity that binds us together as members of the Commonwealth,” Dr Jammeh observed.

The Gambia is renowned for her peacefulness. President Jammeh thus called on the delegates to take time off their schedule and utilise this golden opportunity to savour the renowned hospitality of the Gambia and Gambians during their stay in this touristic country, the homeland of Kunta Kinteh.

“My government is indeed very passionate about excellence in sports and has made a deliberate and conscious effort to mainstream sports into our national blue print for accelerated socio-economic transformation, commonly referred to as Vision 2020.

This has been further articulated in our national sports policy and plan of action with the objective of integrating sports into national development anchored on the goals of promoting decentralisation and mass participation in sports countrywide, promoting sports for the attainment and maintance of good health and as a strong tool for youth development, amongst others,” the Gambian leader disclosed.

In the quest to promote national unity and foster international understanding, President Jammeh added, the government of The Gambia is convinced that sports is the most veritable vehicle in achieving solidarity and cohesion in the world.

“As a young and vibrant nation, we in the Gambia believe in the virtues of the Commonwealth Games Federation and commend you for the significant strides you continue to make in the promotion of the Commonwealth through sports and youth development.

Your federation is a practical manifestation of the Commonwealth in motion and indeed in action as exemplified by the Commonwealth Youth Games and the Commonwealth Games that are held every four years,” President Jammeh added.

He wish them success in their deliberations and also prayed that the Commonwealth Games Federation will grow from strength to strength. President Jammeh additionally presented an amount of D100,000 to the Gambia National Olympic Committee during the state banquet. Speaking earlier, Alhagie Abou Dandeh Njie, the president of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), welcomed the delegates to The Gambia.

He commended President Jammeh for promoting sports especially at the international level. According to Njie, President Jammeh’s supports cannot be overemphasised. Sheriff ML Gomez, the secretary of state for Youths and Sports, told the gathering that the Gambia is now recognised worldwide in the area of sports especially in athletics.

The youth and sports SoS disclosed that his department, in collaboration with the GNOC, has set up a mission of excellence to promote sports in The Gambia. SoS Gomez finally thanked President Jammeh for supporting Gambian sports and for putting the youths of this country in the frontline of his development agenda.

Honourable Micheal Fennes, the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation revealed that the Gambia started participating in the Commonwealth Games in 1970. He expressed delight at the warm welcome accorded to them by the Gambian authorities since their arrival.

Honourable Fennes also spoke at length on the rapid development that has been registered by President Jammeh, especially in sports, since he took over the country’s leadership. He revealed that preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to be held in New Delhi, India, are in high gear.

Hon Michael Fennis also presented gifts to president Jammeh to show his appreciation of the Gambian leader’s efforts in the promotion of national unity and development especially in the area of sports.

Author: by Assan Sallah