An interesting proggrame on Gambian television last night
Jemmeh called a meeting of the heads of departments to discuss the problem of extortig money not just out of tourists but also fellow gambians and this will not be tolerated and they all should put there house in order. To put a stop to this and anyone found would be dismissed who ever it is In particular the police and the milatary He went on to say any monies collected on behalf of the gouvenment that official reciepts should be given. I found that when I extented my stay over the 28 day periode when they refused to give me a reciept. Wich now costs 500 Dalasi not as before 200 dalasi a 150 persent indcrese as i have said befor i just cant get my head how they think. Another cost to deter tourists The minister of tourisum went on to say how tourists were puting there experiences on TRIP ADVISOR which was putting people of comming to the Gambia. A step in the right direction I was impressed
---- Hi! FYI: President Jammeh held a meeting with security chiefs and ministers dealing with security issues. The video can be watched on Raaki. It is long and has been divided into four parts. They are:
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Posted - 15 Apr 2011 : 13:34:00
