Bwiam Community Development Radio Station

19/12/2020

The Management of Bwiam Community Radio on Friday 18th December 2020 disbursed funds to its staff and volunteers as wages in accordance with the Covid19 Media support Grant Management Committee’s agreement.

D 175,000 was supported to the Community radio, of which 50% was meant to support staff salaries whereas the other 50% goes to the operational cost.

On behalf of the the staff and Volunteers, thanks to the Government through the Grant Committee, GPU and NCRG for the efforts made to reach this agreement.

02/09/2019

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13/07/2019

THE WORK OF COMMUNITY RADIOS IN THE GAMBIA SENDS A + SIGNAL

Congratulations to Us for winning the "Best Community Radio" award with Amadou O Bah at the Gambia press Union national awards night.

It's the first time in the history of the radio to receive an award of such magnitude.

This could not have been possible without the tremendous support from the NETWORK OF COMMUNITY RADIOS. This is a sign that Community radios in the country should be considered and complement their efforts in promoting peace and fostering unity amongst communities. "We speak the language of our communities"

Thank you NCRG, GPU, and specially dedicated to the People of Foni, and keen followers of 91.9 especially the educational forum Fans. You all made it happen.
On a personal note, I am speechless but believe that more coming ahead.
Alhamdu Lillah

19/05/2019

*Latest update*

On behalf of staff and management of bwiam community radio, we wish to extend congratulations to our 2 staff, Bintou Gibba and manager Amadou O Bag for successfully completing their journalism program at the insight Training Center funded by the American Embassy.
Wish you well

16/02/2019

Hello my beloved fans.
Pls like, comment and share the link as a vote for mariama sanyang from bwiam kankuntu, a daughter and product of foni.
Lets do this

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MARIAMA SANYANG

04/12/2018

02/12/2018

Bwiam community radio Manager, Mr Amadou O Bah is attending a week long media training on Food and Nutrition-Sensitive and production at the Labranda Coral Beach Hotel.
The training organized by Sahel And West Africa Club with partners is aimed at building the capacity of journalist on efficient and effective reporting on Nutrition-Sensitive and Food crises amongst other key thematic areas.
Important guests such as HE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, Mr Adama Barrow and other government officials will grace the occasion of the Sahel and West Africa Week, in attendance is also international partners and journalist from different sectors of Media.

29/11/2018

*Famous tailor Waka Camara found dead in Bwiam*

Waka Camara, a well known tailor in the community of bwiam was found dead in the bush 2km away from bwiam.

Speaking to his elder brother, Siaka Camara at the incident, he said he received a call when he was in class yesterday around 4pm from his family that waka was missing since 11am that morning and his attention was needed to come help in the search, at that point the police and the community radio were also noticed.

It was this morning that waka was found dead in the bush almost 2km away from dobong. His body was found hung up in a tree with a ribbon rope used by tailors with his usual black shirt and trouser. The community police with the help of the fire and rescue service and the hospital of bwiam were in attendance at the incident.
Waka was said to be diagnosed with Chronic sycosis (mentally unstable) for the past 10 years. At first he used to be very aggressive at some point but with the recent support from tanka tanka, his doctor Mom odour Bah a resident of lamin was able to calm his illness with periodic medication and treatment. Infact, he was supposed to have his next appointment this coming Saturday 1st of December according to his brother.

The body was brought to the bwiam hospital for further investigation and check up where he was attended by Doctor David Demba.
Waka is said to survive 36years with a wife and 3 children, 2 beautiful girls and a boy, the eldest child aged 7 yrs.
He established his own tailoring workshop in bwiam market were he employed 3 boys and was known by all for his kindness, and down to earth.
Details of his burial to be communicated by his family members in bwiam.
May his soul rest in peace, Ameen.