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The Point is a daily newspaper published in Bakau, the Gambia. History [ edit ] On 16 December 1991, The Point was founded by Pap Saine , Deyda Hydara , and Babucarr Gaye; Hydara and Saine had been friends since childhood. [1]
Deyda Hydara (June 9, 1946 – December 16, 2004) was a co-founder and primary editor of The Point, a major independent Gambian newspaper. He was also a correspondent for both AFP News Agency and Reporters Without Borders for more than 30 years. Hydara also worked as a Radio presenter in the Gambia called Radio Syd during his early years as a ...
Radio and television. Radio: The state-owned Gambia Radio and Television Service has two AM stations (Bonto, Basse) and three FM stations (Bonto, Serrekunda, Banjul). There are also seven private FM stations in Serrekunda, Banjul, and Basse. [1] Transmissions of multiple international broadcasters are available, some via shortwave radio (2007).
Radio Gambia was the first media broadcaster in the Gambia, opened in 1962. Its historical base is Bakau (a town in the Gambia). In December 1965, GRTS was commissioned by the Gambian government which began test transmissions under the Gambia Telecommunications Company (Gamtel). In 1967, it adopted its own television channel.
Newspaper editor and publisher. Organization. The Point (1991-present) Known for. independent journalism. Awards. IPI World Press Freedom Hero (2010) Pap Saine is a Gambian editor and publisher of the English-language independent newspaper, The Point. In 2010, the International Press Institute named him a World Press Freedom Hero for his work.
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Radio Gambia was the first media broadcaster of the Gambia following its establishment in 1962. [1] Since its establishment, its historical base has always been Bakau . "The programme Chossanie Senegambia... has a higher audience in the Gambia and Senegal than any other programme broadcast by ORTS and Radio Gambia.
Serekunda, Gambia. Frequency. 102.1 MHz. Radio 1 FM 102.10 MHz [1] is a long-established Gambian independent radio station based in Serrekunda. The station's popular programmes included 'Sunday Newshour' and 'Lovers Night'. [2] The station was founded by veteran broadcaster George Christensen (died 2016) who was considered the doyen of Gambian ...