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).About GPU, August 2011 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.
List of chairpersons 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 - 2024) as President Isatou Keita (2024-2027) as President
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External links GPU official website