Young Gambian woman killed in Stockholm

PHOTO: The Late Ndella Jack.

By Ousman A. Marong

Information reaching News Bite states that one Ndella Jack, a Gambian residing in Stockholm, Sweden has been shot to death today by unknown gunmen.

However, police investigators express suspicion that Ndella’s killers have missed her husband who might be their target.

“No reason has been advanced as to the reasons for the killing of Ndella or her husband being the suspected target by the killers,” a source said.

Sources further stated that the gunmen are still at large and investigations are said to be ongoing by the Swedish police. 

Pro Gambia Association Urge President Barrow to Maintain Peace In The Gambia

PHOTO: Members of Pro Gambia Association (Photo Credit Nelson Manneh)

By Ousman A. Marong

The president of Pro-Gambia Association, Momodou Bah has called on President Adama Barrow to do everything possible to ensure the prevalence of peace and stability in the country.
He reminded the Gambian leader that the security of the citizens is in his hands.
Bah was speaking at a recent press conference at Sinchu Baliya in connection with the 3 years coalition agreement which has dominated the country’s political burning issues of the day.
President Barrow who defeated former President Yahya Jammeh in the December 1, 2016 presidential election as an independent candidate had agreed to serve as transitional president for 3 years to consolidate democracy and create a level playing field for parties to contest elections.
It could be recalled that the agreement was reached following the formation of Coalition 2016 comprising seven political parties and an independent, Dr. Isatou Touray who is the current Vice President.
“We don’t know and we cannot say he will be here for three years or five years. That is not our problem. Our problem or concerned is let him do what is in the best interest of the country. This is what we were asking for, and we will continue the work we are doing and we will engage the political parties and civil society involved in promoting peace in the country,” he stated.
He reminded the president to do his level best to make sure that peace and stability are maintained in this country.
He said the security of each person in the country is in the hands of the president, urging him to ensure that both Gambians and non-Gambians are safe.
Bah said it is common knowledge that something is brewing, which he likened to the situation in the 2016 election when everybody was afraid that there is going to be chaos in the country.
He added that his association stood their ground to make sure that they participated in making sure the election was peaceful, free and fairs.
He further said they were able to observe the elections and went everywhere to make sure that they preach peace, stating which was why they gained the recognition of the Independent Electoral Commission.
He continued: “We have seen demonstrations and violent conduct between the citizenry. We are not saying that the government is wrong or right or some sections of the citizens is right or wrong, but we are calling for a form of negotiation. This is why we urge people to come together as President Adama Barrow and Coalition 2016 stakeholders promised a 3-year and that was what people voted for.
He recalled that President Barrow reiterated the 3-year transition term at the end of which he will step down as widely published in the media.
He intimated that when they see any sign that indicates or make them believe that the president is not going to step down after 3 years then there is a problem, adding that is a refusal to honor a promise that he should honor.
“We are not an association or a group that would force him to honor his promise, but can work with him to do what is in the best interest of the country,” said Pro-Gambia Association’s president.
He observed that there are other groups that are not happy with the situation and ready to take to the streets to express their grievances.
Shedding light on his association’s major concern, Bah said there are other people who are ill-intentioned and waiting for the situations to create chaos which they are resolute to prevent, citing situations in Libya, Sudan and other countries.
He showed their interest and preparedness to engage political leaders, security forces, civil society, religious leaders in order to maintain peace and stability in the country, recalling the significant role they played during the political impasse that marred the 2016 presidential election.
He explained that Pro-Gambia Association is not a pro-opposition or pro-government but Pro-Gambia that sponsored their own members.

Africell Recons ST as Global Brand Ambassador

PHOTO: ST Da Gambia Dream Photo Credit (Facebook Timeline)

By Ousman A. Marong

Africell the country’s leading GSM Telecom Company has on Friday 9th August 2019 put pen to paper with Gambia’s famous artiste ST alias Brikama boyo or ‘Saluto’.

The artist ticked pen to paper on Friday 9^th August, 2018 with the Telecom giant Africell in Brikama Berewuleng in Kombo North District of West Coast Region (WCR).

In a communiqué signed on Friday, Africell recons ST as their global brand Ambassador.

Representing Africell in the signing ceremony between the artiste and the Company was Musa Sise Communication Officer at Africell, who revealed that the Company (Africell) chooses ST due to his outstanding performance amongst the lot.

“This initiative came since 2001 in which the artiste proved himself by leads,” he remarked.

He revealed that the artiste show synonymous with Africell adding that becomes in many years ago and would remain there for eternity, he asserted.

“We (Africell) Knows what it takes because of the artiste in the person of ST has the guts and we (at Africell) have the resources,” Sise argued.

In his part, The Gambian Dream ST Brikama Boyo said he is delighted to be chosen by Africell as their Global Brand Ambassador. He promised to work for hand in glove with the Company; hoping to do more in music.

"If I was doing 10 percent in music I would now increase it to 100 percent;" said ST.

Brikama Boyo (also called ST Da Gambian Dream) who was named the artist of the year in 2015 Music Award was last Friday putting pen on paper in a disclosed deal with Africell.

It could be recalled that the artiste was involved in wife battering resulting in her miscarriage on allegations of cheating on the wife with another woman.

However in a question and answer session Africell's Communication Officer Musa Sise defended the artist well by directing journalists as the type of questions to ask or not.

"Please direct your questions regarding the signing ceremony no personal questions would be allowed;” Sise argued.

News Bite’s Ousman A. Marong put it to Mr. Sise whether remote controlling journalists as a type of questions to ask or not; was not purely the aim of censoring journalists?

"Good question; but it's just simple logic image you're interested in knowing my name and I declined you. You see we should not get into people's private lives; "he noted.

News Bite further asked if the tool kit ceremony was only meant targeting ST as the only musician.

"We are not only targeting ST per say. We have other artists in the pipeline such as Humanity band; Sister Sally; etc.; “said Waggan.

Asked about the amount signed between the artist and the Company Mr. Sise answered in the affirmative saying “that is a secret between the artist and the Company.”