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toubab1020
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 Posted - 22 Jan 2010 : 22:12:00
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This from The Observer,I see some problems looming,but Hey what do I know ? I am not in the Administration.
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/an-unacceptable-act
Friday, 22 January 2010
Editorial
Daily observer has reliably learnt that some landlords along the country#146;s commercial epicentre-Kairaba Avenue, are charging foreign currencies, the US Dollar to be precise for letting out shops. There are also reports that some landlords within the Greater Banjul Area are charging exorbitant amounts for rent and most often do insist that tenants should pay in bulk; for instance paying an advance of six months, one year, or more. As a media outlet with a mission to ensure that The Gambia becomes a decent society where there will be zero tolerance for domestic oppression, exploitation, and marginalisation, we wish to bring to the attention of the authorities that such a conduct is not only unacceptable but also contravenes the 1995 Rent Decree. It also has the potentials to ruin our economy.
The Dalasi is the legal tender of this country; the law demands that it is the only recognised currency that should be used in all forms of buying and selling and other business-related activities in the country . Anything contrary is a flagrant and total violation of the laws of The Gambia, especially those governing monetary operations in the country. Why should some businessmen and so-called landlords refuse to accept the dalasi which is the legal tender in this country? The move is without doubt meant to defeat the spirit and pace of developments currently taking place in the country under the visionary and able leadership of the Gambian leader, President Jammeh, whose administration has seen the dalasi perform extremely well against other major foreign currencies like the US dollar, GBP among others as indicated in the 2010 budget speech delivered by the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs before members of the parliament.
The country has set in place numerous development programmes through initiation and implementation of Vision 2020, Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, Millenium Development Goals among others; all these cannot be achieved in the absence of a strong and viable legal tender. The report about the alleged behaviour of these businessmen and landlords is totally uncalled for and completely against the spirit of peace, progress and prosperity as well as the hospitality of the country otherwise called the Smiling Coast of Africa and a haven for business investments.
The Central Bank of The Gambia and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs are working extra-hard towards maintaining the dalasi as the only legal tender in the country, through which all business activities must be transacted. Any attempt to frustrate that effort should not be compromised. Furthermore, it should also be clear to landlords that the earning capacity of people varies. Tasking people to pay huge sums of money for house rent can only lead to exploitation and the act is against the 1995 Rent Decree and humanity in general.
Every human being has the right to shelter. Most often than not, the land lords who request exorbitant rent fees build their houses when it was the least expensive; such shylock acts would therefore deny the poor a decent housing and can force people into dubious activities just to meet tenancy demands. We should all remember that it is a collective responsibility to engender the country#146;s prosperity; in so doing activities that deny others the chance to excel should not be entertained.
The concerned authorities particularly the municipal councils and the central bank should conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and bring culprits to justice. We have gone far in our struggle for development; unscrupulous elements in our midst should not be allowed to taint the already existing humanistic environment. The government on its part is ensuring that development reaches every body#146;s doorstep; it is we the people who have to be each other#146;s keeper to that overall societal advancement can be achieved.
Author: Daily Observer
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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 - 25 Jan 2010 : 15:34:46
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Must be getting serious now,This from the Daily Observer:
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/businessmen-landlords-warned-against-foreign-currency-charges
Businessmen, landlords warned against foreign currency charges
Africa » Gambia
Monday, 25 January 2010
Businessmen and landlords charging foreign currencies in their dealings in lieu of the dalasi which is the only legal tender of The Gambia have been warned to stop the act with imediate effect as it is a violation of the laws of the country.
According to a press release from the Office of the President, this is unacceptable and those businessmen and landlords are reminded that #145;Operation No Compromise#146; is still alive and in force.
The release reads:
The Office of the President is reliably informed that some businessmen and landlords are charging foreign currencies in their dealings in lieu of the dalasi which is the only legal tender of this country. This is unacceptable as it is a violation of the laws of The Gambia and it must stop immediately.
These businessmen and landlords are therefore reminded that #145;Operation No Compromise#146; is still allive and in force. Consequently, the police and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are hereby instructed to arrest and prosecute any business person or landlord who refuses to accept the dalasi while doing business, buying or selling anything.
The unlicensed foreign exchange dealers are also strictly warned that if anyone is caught, he or she would be arrested and prosecuted according to the laws of the country. The police and the National Intelliegence Agency are therefore urged to set up a combined nationwide team to ensure its immediate enforcement. There will be zero tolerance for exploitation and domestic oppression and those practising it should desist from it. The Office of the President further informs the general public that anybody who does not want to use the dalasi may as well leave the country.
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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 - 25 Jan 2010 : 18:20:26
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And from The Point :
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/use-dalasi-or-leave-govt-warns
Monday, 25 January 2010
The Government has issued a strong warning to those who are in the habit of accepting foreign currencies instead of the dalasi in their dealings.
"Anyone who doesn't want to use the dalasi may as well leave the country," a press release issued by the Office of the President, and aired over the national broadcaster, has said.
The presidency has condemned the move taken by some businessmen and landlords to charge in foreign currency in their dealings instead of the dalasi.
"The Office of the President is reliably informed that some businessmen and landlords are charging foreign currencies in their dealings in lieu of the dalasi, which is the only legal tender of the country. This is unacceptable as it's in violation of the Laws of The Gambia, and must stop immediately."
The release added that businessmen and landlords are therefore reminded that Operation No Compromise is alive and in force.
Consequently, it added, the police and National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are instructed to arrest and prosecute any businessman and or landlord who refuses to accept the dalasi while doing business, selling or buying anything.
"Unlicensed foreign exchange dealers are also strictly warned that if caught they would be dealt with according to the laws of The Gambia," said the release.
The release further stated that the police and NIA are, therefore, urged to set up a combined nationwide team to ensure its immediate enforcement.
"There would be zero tolerance of exploitation and domestic operation and those practising it should desist from it," the release concluded.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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jambo
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Posted - 25 Jan 2010 : 18:47:18
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| have they only just released this, i know plenty of people who are charged for rental of properties in dollars/euro/UK pound. How can you stop this practice. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Jan 2010 : 20:00:34
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Very simple(  ) jambo,charge them with an offence (?) then remand them to Mile two,job done !
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Originally posted by jambo
have they only just released this, i know plenty of people who are charged for rental of properties in dollars/euro/UK pound. How can you stop this practice.
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