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turk
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 Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 17:05:44
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I wish happy, healthy and successful 2011 for every bantaba member!
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 18:23:06
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| Thank you! Happy new year to all Bantaba in Cyberspace members, visitors, Gambians and friends of The Gambia. May 2011 be a year full of good memories. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Dalton1
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toubab1020
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Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 18:48:24
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I hope that all the people of The Gambia enjoy a Happy New year,from whatever tribe or ethnic group they may belong together with visitors and Members of Bantaba in Cyberspace.
And everyone in Mile Two and Tanka Tanka hospital. staff and "residents". |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Dr Thomas
Gambia
95 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 01:18:43
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Greetings from Gambia. A healthy and peaceful New Year to you all.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 11:28:00
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Dr Thomas,
How is life in Gambia? Give us an up date.
Really hope to make it back this year. |
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Dr Thomas
Gambia
95 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jan 2011 : 00:16:35
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Still got a headache from celebrating last night in Seneganbia, felt like half of Gambia was there lookig forward to 2011.
But still a few thoughts
The same pressures that effect people in the UK and Europe affect Gambians.
When the USA and UK want to go to war with Iraq and Afghanistan the effect on stock markets around the world is devastating. The effect on peaceful little Gambia is difficult for the Government to handle. World commodity price (in our case Rice, Sugar, Fuel etc) increases leave Gambians with a big problem. We don’t have reserves to call on we just have to try to manage our way out of the difficulties. .
Gambia also has many refugees from Africa’s war torn countries,( and more coming by the day) we don’t say no to people in need, despite our own difficulties.
Over the past few years we have made some progress in building the country, our inflation rate was one of the lowest in Africa, but recent events on the world scene have put back all our hard work, but we are “still trying”
We are also at the mercy of the weather (the very weather I came here for) when the rains are late or fail our people face difficulty. This year we have had problems with too much rain and floods devastated many people. 80% of Gambians depend on agriculture.
Things are better on the infrastructure front; new roads allow things to be moved quicker, saving time and money. Its a shame things in offices don’t move at the same pace.
Europeans living here spending money benefits far more people here than it would back in the Europe because of the extended family system everyone in the family benefits.
Even on modest means, Europeans are very rich in Gambian terms, but you cannot help everyone who needs it, so you have to consider the best way to make maximum impact. Encouraging tourists to adopt a person or family on a long term basis will take a lot of people out of poverty. Unfortunately tourism is down, there are fewer flights than last year, also Monarch are using smaller aircraft, and still not all flights are full
To take people out of poverty costs a European very little, but has a dramatic local effect.
What Gambia needs is investment, many people come to check the possibilities, but unfortunately not a lot comes to fruition. Too much red tape and frustration. Also too much (what’s good for the boys)
Europe has some delightful people who support the Gambia in Education, Health and poverty alleviation. NGO’s and charities do a fantastic service to the people of Gambia in the time and help they give. Gambians are most grateful and try to show it as best they can, the smile says it all.
We look forward to 2011 to try and improve everyones standards as best we can. |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jan 2011 : 00:47:44
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10x Dr. I am looking forward to coming to Gambia soon. I am hoping better economy, safety, peace and stability. This time will stay little longer and will spend time rural area. Have you spent time in rural area?
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jan 2011 : 00:48:01
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FRIENDS & FOE! |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 04:55:29
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Who is your Foe here Kobo  Lol Happy New Year to All Bantaba friends and enemies. I have a feeling this is gonna be a very interesting year in Gambian Politics Kitab..............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by kobo
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FRIENDS & FOE!
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 11:23:48
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Dr Thomas
Thanks for that posting. Very thought provoking and interesting. |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2011 : 18:25:14
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| A little late - but Happy New Year to all! |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
2085 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2011 : 03:31:04
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As the saying goes better late than never. Happy New Year Bantabaa, May 2011 be a positive and progressive one for us all.
Peace
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2011 : 12:16:56
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| A happy 2011 to everybody here in the Bantaba! I hope that this year I have more time to join the community... |
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Eve
Gambia
344 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2011 : 18:07:43
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| Happy New Year to all here, may this year be the best of all the pass years, long life and happiness xx |
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