Gambia Press Union

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is a trade union for journalists in the Gambia. It was established in 1978 by a group of journalists, led by the veteran Gambian journalist and publisher William Dixon Colley (1913-2001).[1] Other co-founders included Deyda Hydara (1946-2004), Melvin B. Jones and Pap Saine.

Around 200 journalists in the field of print and electronic media are registered members of the GPU.[1]

List of chairmen and presidents of the GPU
  • Melville B. Jones (1978 - 1990) as Chairman
  • William Dixon Colley (1978 -1992?) as Secretary General
  • Deyda Hydara (1990-1998) as Chairman
  • Demba Jawo (1998 -2002) as Chairman
  • Demba Jawo (2002-2005) as President
  • Madi Ceesay (2005-2008) as President
  • Ndey Tapha Sosseh (2008-2011) as President
  • Bai Emil Touray (2011 - 2018) as President
  • Sheriff Bojang Jnr (2018 - 2021) as President
  • Muhammed S Bah (2021 - ?) as President

References
  1. About GPU, August 2011
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