Her Excellency Susanna Montgomery, Acting British High Commissioner to The Gambia, yesterday afternoon, paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, vice president and secretary of state for women’s affairs, at her office in State House, Banjul.

Speaking to journalists shortly, after her audience with the vice president, High Commissioner Montgomery said she was in The Gambia to act in the absence of Phillip Sinkinson, British plenipotentiary to The Gambia, who is currently undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom.

She described the British High Commission as an open minded Embassy ready to work with the government of The Gambia in all sectors of development. According to the acting British representative, her office will soon provide scholarships for young Gambians to study in the  UK, all at the expense of the Embassy.

She added that anyone can be qualified for this scholarship package, but that the requirements and other necessary details will be contained in a press release to be issued when the time is due. The acting British High Commissioner recalled that she came to The Gambia 16 years ago. She expressed delight at the numerous development projects that has taken place in the country within a short period.

She finally extended Christmas and New Year wishes to the President, Vice President and the entire population of The Gambia.