Progressive Indeed, Cheers.

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From: Kejau Touray <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 3:30 am
Subject: STOCKHOLM GAMBIAN DIASPORA DIALOGUE

Stockholm ConferenceVenue: Sensus head office, Medborgarhuset, 4th  
floor, 
Central squire.
Train Station:Medborgarplatsen (T-bana)
Time: 13:00 – 20:00 every day
For further information please contact: 
Jainaba Bah : @+46700402684 or Alhagie Mustapha Faye @ +46 762 36 70 
60 
Email:[log in to unmask] 
We are welcoming all Gambians to the Stockholm dialogue, please call or  
send an email to register 
your attendance!
 
 
 
 
PROGRAMME 
STOCKHOLM GAMBIAN DIASPORA dialogue 
DIALOGUE 
Date: 29th
– 30th June 2013
Venue: Sensus Head Office, Medborgarhuset, 4th floor, Central Square.
Train Station:Medborgarplatsen (T-bana)
Time: Saturday: 13:00 – 20:20; Sunday: 13:00 – 19:00 
For further information please contact: 
Jainaba Bah: @+46700402684 or Alhagie Mustapha Faye @ +46 762 36 70 60 
Email:[log in to unmask] 
THEME: 
PLANNING OUR JOURNEY AND SHAPING OUR 
DESTINY!  
13:00 – 13:45: Coffee - Tea 
 
13:45 - 14:00: Welcome remarks: Jainaba Bah 
 
14:00 - 14:30: Guest Speaker: Koro Sallah (Breaking the silence) 
 
14:30- 15:30: Lunch 
 
15:30 - 15:50: Information from the Holland delegation 
 
15:50 - 16:10: Information from the UK delegation. 
 
16:10 – 16:30: Information from the USA delegation. 
 
16:30 - 16:50: Between Democracy and Development: The Gambian 
 Diaspora’s Dilemma: Ndey Jobarteh, Norway 
 
16:50 – 17:50: General discussion 
 
17:50 - 18:50: FILM: Rwanda Genocide 
 
18:50 - 19:05: Coffee –Tea Break 
 
19:05 – 20:05: General discussion 
 
20:05 – 20:20: Closing remark: Landing Nyassi, Norway 
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
 
Chair: Alhagie Mustapha Faye 13:00 - 13:45 Coffee 
 
13:45 - 14:15. Film: Cry Freetown 
 
14:15 – 15:15: Lunch 
 
15:15 - 16:15: General discussion 
 
16:15 – 17:45: Workshops: Chair: Ebrima (Mbaa) Kamara 
WORKSHOP ONE: Strategies for a political and functional governance  
structures 
in the Gambia: Moderator: James Bahoum, UK 
WORSHOP TWO: What are the remedies for a vibrant economic development in  

the Gambia? : Moderator: Aji Fatou Joof, Sweden 
WORKSHOP THREE: Strategies of strengthening the gender and power  
relation 
in our society: Moderator: Ndey Amie Jow - Sanneh, Sweden 
WORKSHOP FOUR: How can we ensure internal and external security for the 
Gambian People?: Moderator : Kejau Touray, Norway 
WORKSHOP FIVE: How do we build and sustain a strong movement for change  
in 
the Gambia and Diaspora? : Moderator: Ous Mbenga, USA 
 
17:45 - 18:30: Workshop Reports 
 
18:30 – 19.00: Way forward: 
 Electing of the Working Group 
 Adoption of Gambians for Democracy and Development(GDD) 
 
19:00 Closing Remark: Saikou Ba Samateh, Norway 
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
CHAIR: DEMBA DEM, HOLLAND



Compatriots! Please find attached the programme for the Stockholm  
Diaspora Dialogue!
 
We are welcoming you all to Stockholm and we hope to see you all.

Please confirm your attendance and need for accommodation for those who  
have not done so!
 
 
With best wishes,
 
Jainaba Bah












Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:12:13 +0200
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [G_L] The Gambian National Assembly Refuses to Ratify US  
Maritime Drug Trafficking Agreement
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www.gambiadaily.co.ukNewsThe Gambian National Assembly Refuses to Ratify  
US Maritime Drug Trafficking AgreementGambias rubberstamp lawmakers sent  
the bill for amendment citing the reasons that the agreement has already  
been in force before they are asked to ratify it. The majority leader,  
Fabakary TombongJatta, on Wednesday June 27, 2013, during the second  
sitting of the national assembly this legislative year, led the refusal  
which was seconded by Lamin Jammeh, National Assembly member for Illiasa  
and even the minority leader agreed. It is believed by commentators that  
this refusal was staged and supported by Yaya Jammeh, the iron fist  
ruler of The Gambia who has been accused by independent media and  
commentators of being complicit in drug trafficking. Another reason  
given for the tearing of the agreement was national sovereignity,as the  
agreement was only enforceable in the Gambian waters, stated the  
majority leader. It should be recalled that Class 1 drugs worth over  
$1bn in street value were confiscated by Gambia Police in June 2010 with  
the help of UK's Serious Crime Unit. The region has been targetted by  
South African drup cartels because of poverty and corrupt government  
officers and bad governance. The maritime agreement relating to the the  
control of Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity, was first agreed  
between the the governments in 2011 on 12 October, with the then  
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Tangara and US embassador, Pamela  
White. The bill was introduced by the the Secretary of State for Works,  
Construction and Infrastructure, Francis Liti Mboge, who explained to  
the house the importance of such lateral agreements citing reasons such  
as the the ability to detect, control illegal activities at sea,  
including illicit fishing, drug trafficking and piracy, as well as  
fostering close ties between the two countries.  








Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:30:17 +0100
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Subject: [G_L] The meaning of Yinkering
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 "I would be grateful if you could tell us the meaning of yinkering. I'm  
afraid my Mandinka is not that deep..." Baba Galleh
 
Dr Jallow as a word's smith yourself, the meanings of statements and  
words depends on the context. The word here infer to the 'academic work  
you do'.. Yinker (deeply analytical and meditative). This word is  
usually reserves for the grand marabouts, who would take time of normal  
socialising to concentrate and provide answers to a task.... WIth my  
limited knowledge of American academic calender, I am assuming the term  
end is nigh and thus marking and tiding...Hence 'Ibe Yinker kan'.
 
Abarakah.
Suntou

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