Ransford
Cline Thomas, formerly of Radio Gambia and UN Radio has died last week Tuesday
in New York, United States, GRTS reports.
The
late Ransford contracted the deadly coronavirus and passed away. He was
72. He was born in Banjul on 15
September 1948 and was educated at The Gambia High School in 1960.
Ransford
was among the first pioneers of the then Radio Gambia where he did freelance as
an announcer and newscaster. He was
later absorbed in the newly established broadcasting fraternity at Marina
Parade in Banjul. The late Ransford went for further studies in the United
States and upon completion, he joined the UN Radio and excelled in his
profession. He was the producer and narrator of a popular programme entitled
‘’This Week at the United Nations’’. The said programme was broadcast the world
over including Radio Gambia for many years. He was the head of UN Radio until
his retirement some years ago.
Serrah
Goddard Grey-Johnson, a former colleague of the late Ransford described him as a
“born broadcaster,” adding that he demonstrated attributes of a skillful,
dedicated and cheerful personality.
