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 Posted - 11 Oct 2006 : 12:34:56
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PEOPLE OF TALLINDING CONPLAIN OVER DUMPSITE
By Isatou Bettaye
The residents of Tallinding; Medina, around the Buffer Zone, raised concerns regarding the deplorable dumpsite within their vicinity. They said the stench from the dumpsite makes life unbearable for them.
Speaking to this reporter, Mansata Jawo said that they complained about the dumpsite to the Kanifing Municipal Council a long time ago, but no step has been taken to solve the problem. She said the stench from the dumpsite could cause sickness for them, noting that the head of the compound directly opposite the area, Kinteh Bah, has been ill for a long time now. She added that she once complained to the K.M.C, but her complaints fell on deaf ears.
Kumba Jawo, a resident of the area also expressed her concerns about the dumpsite. "When they come with their vehicles to dump their rubbish, we always complained to them. But we only receive insults from them. She explained. She further said that they are appealing to the government especially the K.M.C to help them relocate the dumpsite from the area, before Ramadan ends.
"We can even have a small market on the area, if the dumpsite is out of the area," she remarked.
Other speakers also expressed similar sentiments about the dumpsite. They said they are highly in need of help to solve this problem.
When contacted, the Manager of the K.M.C Cleansing Services, Mr. Njie, said the P.R.O is the spokesperson of the K.M.C and that he cannot say anything regarding the situation. The P.R.O, Kalifa Sanyang was not reachable.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.87/2006, 9-10 October, 2006
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