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Momodou
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 Posted - 06 Apr 2011 : 13:11:28
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Congratulations to Madi and Co. I wish you all the best and look forward to many more years of Daily News.
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DailyNews Editorial: The Daily News Clocks 2
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
The Daily News clocked 2 years today. As we celebrate two years of existence it is worthy to bring to the notice of our readers and the public in general or achievements and challenges.
For two solid years we have been publishing what we deemed to be of legitimate public interest and in line with the ethics of journalism, under the confines of the laws of The Gambia.
We started as bi-weekly newspaper and later began publishing trice a week. With a young editorial staff, The Daily News went online as soon as it hits the news stand.
For two solid years, we have been publishing divergent views and dissenting opinions.
The Daily News has been the ‘spout of the tight-lid of the highest degree boiling kettle through which censored information evaporates.
Our stance to be ‘factual, reliable and authoritative’ is indeed the loftiest task we have set for ourselves.
Our editorial independence, guided by the principles of independent journalism, will be protected at the highest cost of our pen and ink.
Section 207 (1) of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia has guaranteed the freedom and independence of the press, The Daily News, included.
The Daily News always put forward its watchdog role as guaranteed by subsection (3) of section 207 of the same constitution which states: “The press and other information media shall at all times, be free to uphold the principles, provisions and objectives of this Constitution, and the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people of The Gambia.”
We will never be over excited by commendation for just doing what the public expect of us. We will always tolerate and listen to our critics who are out to make us better journalists.
Our second anniversary will afford us the chance to reflect on our efforts to fill a vacuum affording fair opportunity and facility for the presentation of divergent views and dissenting opinions, as stipulated in section 208 of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia.
We would also like to challenge ourselves to point out the lack of conducive working condition for most of the country’s young and promising journalists including those at The Daily News, in whom the future of journalism in the country lies.
This condition, we believe should and surely have to be addressed as we are growing fast – the fastest growing newspaper.
Challenges are not failures. The independent media in the country are in trial times, but should not allow negligence in their drive to create an enlightened society.
This anniversary of ours is not meant to romanticise our achievements or to create a cosmetic environment around The Daily News but to accept that we have made a little achievement amid numerous challenges so that we can take wise and bold steps to put our house in order.
Thanks to all those who have supported us. And join us in celebration at our office today.
Source: Dailynews
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toubab1020
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Posted - 06 Apr 2011 : 13:47:57
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Yes I agree with that, a great achievement for a newspaper in the Gambia to remain in business doing the job for 2 years,they can be justly proud,I join them in a toast,
To the next two years of Media publication in the Gambia without problems.
That's a coincidence I note that I celebrate my 5000th post on Momodou's Bantaba in Cyberspace ! |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 06 Apr 2011 : 14:03:22
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Congratulations to you too! You have now earned some stars. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 06 Apr 2011 : 14:14:43
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Thanks for the new title Momodou,and the great stars  maybe I can enter the race now for the most honours ? No, not possible, I am not a Head of State,just a toubab
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 14:59:07
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Veteran journalist renews call for press freedom, as Daily News Newspaper clocks two years
By Sainey M.K. Marenah
Friday, April 08, 2011
A veteran Gambian journalist has renewed a persistent call by journalists for respect of freedom of the press, stressing that journalists are crucial elements of change in any democratic society.
The call by Swaebou Conateh, publisher of the Gambia News and Report Magazine, was made during celebrations marking the second anniversary of The Daily News newspaper, one of the leading newspapers in the country, held Wednesday at its newspaper’s office along Kombo Sillah Drive in Churchill’s Town.
Established by veteran journalist and CPJ award winner Madi M.K. Ceesay as an independent news outlet, The Daily News is a thrice-weekly newspaper that publishes in print and online.
Addressing the gathering of members of the media fraternity, Conateh underscored the important role played by journalists, describing them as elements of change in any democratic society.
"Exactly two years ago today, the first edition of a newspaper called The Daily News hit the streets of KMC and Banjul Municipality. The venture was a brave and bold move on the part of our colleague, Madi Ceesay of Media Agenda and hitherto also of The Gambia Press Union, the Independent newspaper and the Gambia News and Report," he stated.
Mr Conateh, who spoke on the topic "What future for The Daily News", said at the time many people doubted if the paper could make it in an increasingly crowded media field, as already in circulation were The Daily Observer, The Point and Foroyaa newspapers, among others.
"However, even though audacious at the time, Mr Ceesay ventured into the field of newspaper publishing and brought out the first edition of The Daily News with its boldly declared motto of being factual, reliable, and authoritative," Conateh added.
He noted that Gambians have seen how The Daily News frequency increasedd from one to several times a week in pursuit of the management's target to make it what its name proclaims, a daily.
Speaking at the same ceremony, the Editor-in-Chief of Daily News, Saikou Jammeh, gave a brief history of the paper, which he said was established by seasoned Gambian journalist Madi Ceesay.
"Since its inception, The Daily News has fiercely guarded the values of free enterprise anchored on social justice and democracy. Our uncompromising commitment to journalistic integrity has seen the paper grow into a powerful voice bringing to the public and the world the untold stories of the country and beyond," he stated.
He noted that despite entering a crowded newspaper market, Daily News quickly established itself as the primary source of information in almost all aspects of the Gambia's development, thanks to the strict adherence to its motto.
According to him, two years on, The Daily News stands out as a major provider of Gambia's economic, social, political, cultural and sports news without compromising its editorial independence over the choice of issues to address and approaches to adopt. This, he added, is something the public appreciates.
"The media in The Gambia has seen remarkable growth and development. It all augurs well for the future since no democracy can function well without a free press playing its multifaceted role as watchdog, educator, informer and entertainer on the national scene," Jammeh concluded.
In his statement to welcome guests, the Manager of Daily News, Bakary Sanneh, described The Daily News as an independent paper that has no political leaning.
"It is a paper that affords fair and balanced presentation of news and views to its varied readership across the globe," he added.
"We promise to remain a factual, reliable and authoritative newspaper and improve on other journalistic aspects for best practice and standard - a promise we are sure of fulfilling."
Sanneh commended the US Embassy, the British High Commission and UNESCO NATCOM for their support to The Daily News.
Also addressing the gathering was Ms Bijou Peters, a veteran Gambian journalist, who also called for a free media environment in the country where journalists can work freely.
At the end of the celebrations, Binta A. Bah, a reporter with the paper was awarded the best journalist of the year, while Saikou Jammeh, the Editor-In-Chief was awarded the best columnist of the year. Jammeh received a cheque of D500 while Madam Bah received D1000.
Source: The Point |
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Moe
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Posted - 10 Apr 2011 : 05:20:18
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Thumbs up to the Daily news Management Crew......................................Peace
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