The Reporter of the Month Award is sponsored by a former Daily Observer newspaper deputy editor-in-chief and marketing manager who is now based in the United States. The purpose of the award is to encourage reporters of the paper to do more and to reduce heavy load on editors in the course of editing and to encourage effective reporting.
Receiving the award, Mr Faye said he was taken by surprise by the award, adding that it will encourage him to work harder and diligently.
He pointed out that it is not easy for someone to have his/her work recognized by others, noting that one should have dedication and commitment to his/her works.
The veteran journalist advised young journalists, especially his trainees to be serious with their work and to sacrifice for society. He also advised them to always verify their facts and come up with balanced stories.
He thanked the management and staff of the paper and the sponsor for the award as well as for their cooperation and support.
“Credit goes to the government for creating an enabling environment for press freedom and freedom of expression,” he said.
Meanwhile, Journalist Dawda Faye has written three novels and won the 2011 best health journalist award by The Gambia Press Union.
Muslim Hands- The Gambia Chapter has donated 124 bulls worth four million, eight hundred thousand dalasis (D4, 800,000) to needy Muslims within Banjul, Kanifing Municipality and West Coast Region of The Gambia.
Banjul, May 7. - The Gambia-Cuba Friendship Association today condemned a recent terrorist attack perpetrated against the Embassy of the largest Antilles in the United States, and called for global solidarity with the Cuban people and Government.
The Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) has secured a project meant to empower Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Media in The Gambia. The project worth $15,000 is titled "Strengthening CSOs and Media for Improved Democracy and Good Governance".
Helping Gambian Children Foundation, a Holland-based charitable organisation on Monday donated medial items to Njongon community clinic in Lower Nuimi District, North Bank Region.
