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DABBALI-GI Book Review by Dr Pierre Gomez

Dabbali Gi: An Anatomy of Colonial Rule in The Gambia (1940-1951) By Dr Pierre Gomez Senior Lecturer and HoD Division of Humanities and Social Sciences University of The Gambia Dabbali Gi relates the colonial socio-politico-economic life of The Gambia, which Baaba Sillah literary baptizes in this novel as Kataminaland. In fact, for such a novel that is heavily interlarded with beacons of protest, nothing can be more fitting than to see this protest being reflected in the opener....

Ebou Gaye publishes a new novel, Fake Love

Ebou Gaye, a graduate student in the United Kingdom, has recently published a new novel entitled Fake Love. Read more about it on the link http://gamwriters.com/africa/gambia/city-of-banjul/post/gaye-ebou-1968

Baaba Sillah launched two books on 28 August.

Baaba Sillah finally launched his books on 28 August 2010. Find below the links to the launch reported by different papers. The Point Newspaper Foroyaa Newspaper Dabbali-Gi Book review by Dr Pierre Gomez

Writers’ Association of The Gambia Launching Ceremony: IP's Statement

Writers’ Association of The Gambia Launching Ceremony Author: Publisher | Date: 16-06-10 | Topic: National News On behalf of the nascent Writers’ Association of The Gambia (WAG), I bid you all a most hearty welcome to this formal ‘confirmation’ ceremony of the Association. I call this meeting a ‘confirmation’ rather than a launching, because, since its inception in August 2009, when the current Executive Committee was informally identified at the second meeting of the assembled...

Writers Association of The Gambia Launched

Writers Association of The Gambia Launched Author: Musa Barrow | Date: 14-06-10 | Topic: National News Writers Association of The Gambia was on 12th June 2010 launched at a ceremony held at the TANGO Conference Hall in Fajara. In launching the association, Mr. Pa Hassan Jagne said the setting up of the association would do a lot to revive, promote and enhance the reading culture in The Gambia. He deplored the existing poor reading culture saying, “We live in an age where the reading...

Gambian writers welfare and current issues

An in-depth discussion on Gambian writers welfare and current issues with Gambia University lecturer Cherno Omar Barry 11 Nov 2009 Cherno Omar Barry has played a pivotal role in the creation of the new Writers' Association of The Gambia. He has also, through the inspiration and the guidance of a French academic, Dr Jean Dominic Pénel, created the Gambian writers’ website which regularly popularises books authored by Gambians. This...

Writers Association The Gambia to be launched Soon

Writers Association The Gambia to be launched Soon Author: Publisher | Date: 09-06-10 | Topic: National News Writers Association of The Gambia will be launched on Saturday 12th June 2010 at the TANGO Hall, Bakau, said Mr Cherno Omar Barry, the interim Secretary General. Mr. Barry who is a university lecturer and Gambian literature researcher said the above mentioned association was formed recently to address the needs of its members. According to him, Dr. Peters who passed away recently...

Momammed E. Jammeh, UTG's condolence message

It was with deep regret and sorrow to learn about the sudden demise of our dear brother, Hassoum Ceesay (Snr.).  We pray that his soul rests in perfect peace and may Allah reward him and other beloved ones Janat-ul Firdawsi! Amen.  Please extend our heartfelt condolence to the family of the late Hassoum. Momammed E. Jammeh, UTG

Mathilda Johnson (MDI Lecturer and Library chief)'s condolence message

Dear All This is indeed a great shock to me as I personally got to know Hassoum Ceesay Snr at MDI. He would quietly come to the Library and give me copies of his latest writings. I would try to engage in conversation but he was a man of few words. I will miss him and his literary works. They are so inspiring. May the good Lord rest His gentle soul in perfect peace! Amen  My heartfelt condolences to Hassoum Jnr. and the rest of the family. Matilda Johnson PS: Just a thought- maybe...

Alieu Darboe (Student USA)'s condolence message

Dear friends and colleagues,   I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of the late Hassum Ceesay and the entire WAG community. Although I did not know him, I know the credibility of the person who just spoke about the late Hassum`s talents and writing skills, Ms Ralphina de Almeida. May his soul rest in eternal peace.   To avoid sending a separate email, I would like to congratulate the Inaugural President and the entire Inaugural leadership team...best wishes for a...