VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--May 9, 2008 -- Galloway Energy Inc. (Other OTC:GWGI.PK - News) ("The Company") is pleased to announce that Francis D.A. Forbes III has agreed to represent the company on its Board of Directors. The addition of Mr. Forbes will serve the company's need for expansion into the North American mineral markets as he specializes in introducing companies to Mexico.

The Fraser bend claims are situated in the legendary Cariboo mining district in central British Columbia. The claims are central to the famous Gold Rush Trail and on the high gold bearing structure referred to as the Fraser Bend Formation stretching all the way to the Yukon. The Cariboo is one of the most strategic, high potential placer gold bearing areas in BC.

This initial exploration property is in keeping with the company's objective of defining and acquiring interests in underdeveloped and overlooked properties that are now deemed economical due to significant global increases in both demand and prices of commodities.

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