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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 18:46:00
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| The Gov't should provide cushion for the consumers. Gov't could do that by offering some tax concession to the Power company, the concession will cancel out a certain percentage off of bills. I am surprised that the 30% includes water. My initial understanding was the rise was for elect. |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:09:06
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solar panels are the answer to the electricity problem. They can be bought (relatively cheaply) and, in Gambia, you have the sun all the time! I have seen this done successfully in a number of compounds and am now helping some friends install their own.
Then you can say GOODBYE to the 30% price increase and have it all for free from the sun...
So - Jambo - don't buy here and transport - buy there and give someone a business opportunity! |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:09:06
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solar panels are the answer to the electricity problem. They can be bought (relatively cheaply) and, in Gambia, you have the sun all the time! I have seen this done successfully in a number of compounds and am now helping some friends install their own.
Then you can say GOODBYE to the 30% price increase and have it all for free from the sun...
So - Jambo - don't buy here and transport - buy there and give someone a business opportunity! |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:23:36
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There appears to be some confusion about the 30% are we sure it applies to water as well? ( I couldn't say tap instead of well !!!) OK that joke was in poor taste considering the really serious subjects of water and power
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:23:36
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There appears to be some confusion about the 30% are we sure it applies to water as well? ( I couldn't say tap instead of well !!!) OK that joke was in poor taste considering the really serious subjects of water and power
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:29:41
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http://www.thepoint.gm/headlines1534.htm
NAWEC Increases Water, Electricity Tariff by 30%
Thursday 28th December 2006
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has issued a press release to the general public, declaring that there will be 30 per cent increment on water and electricity tariffs with immediate effect.
The increment, according to the press release, has been engendered by escalation in the prices of fuel and lubricants, which account for a significant part of the operating costs of the company.
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Momodou
Denmark
11804 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:29:41
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http://www.thepoint.gm/headlines1534.htm
NAWEC Increases Water, Electricity Tariff by 30%
Thursday 28th December 2006
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has issued a press release to the general public, declaring that there will be 30 per cent increment on water and electricity tariffs with immediate effect.
The increment, according to the press release, has been engendered by escalation in the prices of fuel and lubricants, which account for a significant part of the operating costs of the company.
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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dbaldeh
USA
934 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:06:11
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Solar energy is definitely the way to go. Cheap and natural sun light available all day all year. May be we should all buy some solar for our homes back home. I know I have one in Brikama and contemplating putting one in Bigilo too.
I am concern that the hike in rates will only lead to more corruption by civil servants, police officers etc. If they cannot affort the bills certainly they will find a way to live at the expense of our national resources.
There are so many ways government can help by simply opening up the private sector to investors. This will create more jobs and therefore allow more citizens to be able to affort the increasing cost of living. Like any people around the world, our people will be willing to pay for good services.
I like the solar energy idea and it may be a business opportunity for others to sell solar panels too. Something to think about.... |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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dbaldeh
USA
934 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:06:11
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Solar energy is definitely the way to go. Cheap and natural sun light available all day all year. May be we should all buy some solar for our homes back home. I know I have one in Brikama and contemplating putting one in Bigilo too.
I am concern that the hike in rates will only lead to more corruption by civil servants, police officers etc. If they cannot affort the bills certainly they will find a way to live at the expense of our national resources.
There are so many ways government can help by simply opening up the private sector to investors. This will create more jobs and therefore allow more citizens to be able to affort the increasing cost of living. Like any people around the world, our people will be willing to pay for good services.
I like the solar energy idea and it may be a business opportunity for others to sell solar panels too. Something to think about.... |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:19:37
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The price of solar pannels is not within the reach of many ordinary people in the villages. They are struggling to buy a bag of rice each month, so how would they afford solar?
I agree if you are in Kombos and paying for electricity, then solar is a good long term investment and ecological too! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:19:37
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The price of solar pannels is not within the reach of many ordinary people in the villages. They are struggling to buy a bag of rice each month, so how would they afford solar?
I agree if you are in Kombos and paying for electricity, then solar is a good long term investment and ecological too! |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:22:10
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Originally posted by dbaldeh
Solar energy is definitely the way to go. Cheap and natural sun light available all day all year. May be we should all buy some solar for our homes back home. I know I have one in Brikama and contemplating putting one in Bigilo too.
I am concern that the hike in rates will only lead to more corruption by civil servants, police officers etc. If they cannot affort the bills certainly they will find a way to live at the expense of our national resources.
There are so many ways government can help by simply opening up the private sector to investors. This will create more jobs and therefore allow more citizens to be able to affort the increasing cost of living. Like any people around the world, our people will be willing to pay for good services.
I like the solar energy idea and it may be a business opportunity for others to sell solar panels too. Something to think about....
DBaldeh, your concerns are well placed. With regards to jobs the onus lies greatly with some of our youths, sadly a greater majority. Most of these youths have little or no skills to participate in the future expansion of the informal sector. In the manufacturing industry there is need for qualified or skilled workers, such as electricians, mechanics etc etc. Most of our youths only dream of going to babylon come wat may. Some have left jobs in The Gambia, came to babylon just to realise , they were in deed dreaming. In the UK even as graduates we are confronted with the sad reality of doing certain jobs which we would definitely look low upon back home, due to ignorance.
Our youths need to realise the advantage of being skilled in something. I know few people that i shared primary sch with, they were not doing well and had to drop out. Luckily their parents saw the light and sent them to learn welding. These chaps make a day wat i used to earn in a month. Interestingly enough these guys also provide jobs for youths (Gambians and others from the sub-region). So there must be attitudinal change for our total liberation. It is an ideal I believe in. |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
1275 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:22:10
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Originally posted by dbaldeh
Solar energy is definitely the way to go. Cheap and natural sun light available all day all year. May be we should all buy some solar for our homes back home. I know I have one in Brikama and contemplating putting one in Bigilo too.
I am concern that the hike in rates will only lead to more corruption by civil servants, police officers etc. If they cannot affort the bills certainly they will find a way to live at the expense of our national resources.
There are so many ways government can help by simply opening up the private sector to investors. This will create more jobs and therefore allow more citizens to be able to affort the increasing cost of living. Like any people around the world, our people will be willing to pay for good services.
I like the solar energy idea and it may be a business opportunity for others to sell solar panels too. Something to think about....
DBaldeh, your concerns are well placed. With regards to jobs the onus lies greatly with some of our youths, sadly a greater majority. Most of these youths have little or no skills to participate in the future expansion of the informal sector. In the manufacturing industry there is need for qualified or skilled workers, such as electricians, mechanics etc etc. Most of our youths only dream of going to babylon come wat may. Some have left jobs in The Gambia, came to babylon just to realise , they were in deed dreaming. In the UK even as graduates we are confronted with the sad reality of doing certain jobs which we would definitely look low upon back home, due to ignorance.
Our youths need to realise the advantage of being skilled in something. I know few people that i shared primary sch with, they were not doing well and had to drop out. Luckily their parents saw the light and sent them to learn welding. These chaps make a day wat i used to earn in a month. Interestingly enough these guys also provide jobs for youths (Gambians and others from the sub-region). So there must be attitudinal change for our total liberation. It is an ideal I believe in. |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:41:23
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A good point.
GTTI now has a course specialising in instalation of solar panels. Of course, neither the course - nor the panels are cheap. But - for the initial outlay there is a better future.
having said that - in comparison to the UK/Europe the cost of a solar panel is veery reasonable and with two panels and a large battery a compound has electiricity. Good investment... |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:41:23
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A good point.
GTTI now has a course specialising in instalation of solar panels. Of course, neither the course - nor the panels are cheap. But - for the initial outlay there is a better future.
having said that - in comparison to the UK/Europe the cost of a solar panel is veery reasonable and with two panels and a large battery a compound has electiricity. Good investment... |
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