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Momodou
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 Posted - 21 Jan 2010 : 17:31:27
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Electricity tariff reduced
Thursday, 21 January 2010
News monitored on GRTS last night stated that the Ministry of Energy has reduced the tariff for electricity.
According to a press release, the Ministry has announced a reduction for the following categories: commercial 10%, industrial 10% and domestic 5%.
This decision was made following a directive from the President to further reduce the electricity tariff in the country.
The release added that during a three-day retreat for the Cabinet in Kanilai, the issue of high electricity costs was highlighted as a major factor that might hinder the attainment of Vision 2020 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The President, in his drive to ensure accessibility and affordable electricity supply in The Gambia, and in a bid to encourage commercial and industrial growth, directed the Ministry of Energy to reduce the tariff, the release announced.
Source: The Point Online
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toubab1020
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Posted - 21 Jan 2010 : 17:56:41
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| Very welcome,the cost of a cashpower meter is the stumbling block at D4600 for a domestic one,no idea of the price of a larger meter for industrial installations I expect it to be a lot, any one know ? So,unless you have a cashpower meter you do not get electricity,maybe there is some sort of sharing system that large compounds can have but if I were a landlord or in charge of a family compound I would think twice about that,who knows what electricial appliances may be in use behind closed doors, fridges,TV all sorts,if you only charge for one bulb you will be out of pocket in no time. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 21 Jan 2010 : 18:28:58
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| I know some people who have multiple cash powers in their compound. I must agree the the installation cost is expensive for Gambian standards. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 21 Jan 2010 : 20:51:53
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Hmmmmmmmmmm,a couple of months wages for Mr. Good Wage Average (Not Mr Politician  )
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Originally posted by Momodou
I know some people who have multiple cash powers in their compound. I must agree the the installation cost is expensive for Gambian standards.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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afonso
Gambia
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Posted - 21 Jan 2010 : 21:59:21
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Good to hear but is it sustainable?? I suggest the electricity prices go up or stay BUT we have normal and reliable electricity power supply, with guarantees that when Nawec damages our hard earned propeties thrpugh their endless power outagest or surges.The same was said about free education for girls but whats happening to that now?? a Complete failure or should I say misinformation. Girls have been sent away from schools for not paying school fees
With the global recession I wonder if Nawec can honor this promise, as Gambia has no oil nor other natural resources. One could see that Gambia is the only country that failed to reduce the cost of fuel despite a drop in oil price in the world market.Lets see |
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