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]
| Frequency | 102.1 MHz |
|---|---|
The station was founded by veteran broadcaster George Christensen (died 2016) who was considered the doyen of Gambian community radio.[3] The Radio station was victim of an arson attack on August 10, 2001 in which Christensen and a night watchman were injured while trying to extinguish the fire.[4][5] One of the station's journalist's houses was also set on fire.[6] Radio 1 FM was among radio stations targeted in government clampdowns on journalists, with Christensen being arrested and taken to NIA headquarters October 23, 2001, in the days following the Gambian presidential election, 2001.[7]
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- ^ FM radio stations in Gambia
- ^ The Independent (Banjul) 21 August 2000 General Public Condemns Radio 1 FM Arson Attacks "Banjul — Gambians, especially 'Sunday Newshour' and 'Lovers Night' listeners have bitterly condemned the recent arson attack on Radio one FM, calling on the relevant authorities to punish those responsible."
- ^ The Point (Gambia) Monday, June 06, 2016 Radio 1 Fm founder, veteran Gambian broadcaster dies "Pap Saine, co-publisher of The Point, said: “George was my childhood friend; he was an icon in the African media and he did train a lot of Gambians. “His Radio 1 FM also contributed a lot to the development of the electronic media and employed many talented youths."
- ^ Committee to Protect Journalists 19 Mar 2001 Attacks on the Press 2000: The Gambia "The most shocking attack on the independent media came in an August 10 arson attack on Radio 1 FM, a private station whose pro-democracy stance has made it immensely popular. ... the station was forced off the air for two days. The attack was foreshadowed by anonymous threats mailed to Radio 1 employees."
- ^ Country reports on human rights practices United States Congress. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations - 2000 "Owner George Christensen, a radio announcer, and a watchman were injured while trying to extinguish the fire."
- ^ Jallow Delayed Democracy: How Press Freedom Collapsed In Gambia p.124
- ^ Alagi Jallow Delayed Democracy: How Press Freedom Collapsed In Gambia: A Proposition for Research in The Gambian Journalism History 1965-2013 1491806613 - 2013 "October 23, 2001 George Christensen, proprietor of Radio 1 FM, was arrested and taken to the NIA headquarters."