Kukeh,

The idiocy is palpable.

So the Western Region is on the West Coast of Gambia. So why change the name?????????????

And if you just don't like the word WESTERN, why not change it to the COASTAL REGION??????

Because Gambia only has one coast last I checked. These Morons couldn't name a darn thing if their lives depended on it.

Haruna. I feel for mapmakers Kukeh. Forget mapmakers. What about tourists????

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From: Malanding Jaiteh <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 11:17 am
Subject: What is in a name?

Western Division, Western Region, West Coast Region,... Why not Brikama Kumandang Banko? or better still "Kombo and Foni"? The fact is anytime there is a regional name change, it affects not only those who live in it but outsiders too. From map makers, textbook makers, postal addressing, legal documents, government stationery and the tax payer who will foot the bill. And to change with immediate effect really says a lot about us.

Malanding Jaiteh

New name for Western Region

Africa » Gambia

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The name of Western Region has been changed to 'West Coast Region' with immediate effect.

Lamin Sanneh, the governor of the region confirmed this to the Daily Observer Tuesday. He explained that the name change was effected to depict the regions actual location in the country.

According to him, Western Region is located in the West Coast of The Gambia, that is why they decided to change the name from Western Region to West Coast Region.

Lamin Sanneh pointed out that the name of the Upper River Region (URR) reflects the region's location in the upper part of the country. He added that the same thing applies to the Central River Region (CRR) Lower River Region (LRR) and the North Bank Region (NBR).

Author: by Amadou Jallow

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