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jambo
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 Posted - 23 May 2009 : 21:40:40
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I was so caught up in the moment of getting charity status I forget to mention the other events in gambia.
It is moving, I had to visits many departments and travel a bit, lamin, brikama, turntable (tranquil).
There are numerous banks, insurance and financial institutions. I visited ecobank in Kariba avenue, very modern, very pleasant, young people in suits, well spoken, knowledge and helpful. Pleasant experience. Africell the same.
Opened a bank account in Westfield, Trust bank, young lady very helpful, Pleasant experiences.
Travelled by bush taxi (yeah they only way to go,( from Westfield to Lamin) the road, what an improvement, 4 lanes, two in either direction, central boulevard and street lighting, five sets of traffic lights, only two worked but hey thats this is progress.
From Traffic light at Farajari up to Senegambia and beyond, lights along the main road.
At turntable (tranquil) more commerical banks/finance houses and quite a lively daily market, afew years ago, maybe one of two yellow taxis would be there, now many taxis, fish markets/fruit clothes. It is nice to see that Banjul and serrunkunda are being decentralised. Brikama is well developed with college, banks etc.
This side of gambia is progressing and is being encouraged to do so, but will the bubble burst, more investment from outside is needed.
But for me to see the big billboards and the business investment developing it is great.
Mobile internet and broadband are available at a cheap price. now if I COULD JUST GET TV and COMPUTER. 
mY MAIN QUESTION IS this, what happened to the oil boom, I was their when the oil find was announced and people started to build houses, (big rippoff some of them) is still on the table. I thought a pipeline with an australian company was going to happen
the big plan is for each person to be independent, get taxes in order and be self sufficient and look after the land.
When is everyone going, i would love to go back in December, see in the new year. but have to face this credit crunch.
Off to do some fundraising letter writing, now do you say please in the first line 
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 23 May 2009 : 22:49:15
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Jambo
Thanks for the observation. You know what is important in terms of development of Gambia. Thanks for not posting 'same ole story' and 'broken record' jammeh is this jammeh is that. And your approach 'acting' is much better then 'talking'.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2009 : 08:44:44
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| Jambo..perhaps we should all try to be there for new year and have a bantaba party?! |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 09:26:46
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turk, As much as you want others to be fair in reporting about Africa, Gambia, you have nothing positive to say about Gambia, if you do, you never did, or quickly turn to the negative
So, you are a same old story teller like...
What you think, is wrong, then tell us something positive about Gambia. |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 11:37:25
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Good point Janko. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 11:48:11
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I am devil's advocate. Even I have anything nice to say, I won't tell. But since you are kinda emotional and need love. I love you Janko.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 12:03:02
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quote:
Originally posted by turk
I am devil's advocate. Even I have anything nice to say, I won't tell. But since you are kinda emotional and need love. I love you Janko.
Well, that's something that you have said that's nice can't argue with that but dont you ever get fed up with being so negative |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
1295 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 12:17:16
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There is no god but Allah |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 12:35:19
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turk
thanks for that…
yes, sure, we need love just as much as... a little would not hurt
Tell me what did “Maslow” say about “negative stimuli?”
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Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 19:21:47
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| This is virtual reality. Nothing you see, hear is reality. As I mentioned my role is being a devil's advocate, I can't be all positive. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2009 : 21:26:28
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Originally posted by Janko
turk
thanks for that…
yes, sure, we need love just as much as... a little would not hurt
Tell me what did “Maslow” say about “negative stimuli?”
Colin Wilson in his 2004 work said:
"Maslow's study of peak experiences throws light on the whole problem. ... stimuli is far more powerful and far reaching than that of negative stimuli. ..."
There you are then discuss this if you want, me , I am going out..................because I don't understand at all,can anyone enlighten me as to what all this stuff is about,without using long words? 
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2009 : 00:48:57
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Toubab1020
“turk” is the expert on "Maslow”, he referred to him in explaining the “level of expectation” (turk,bantaba 2009); and came to the conclusion that the Gambian Diasporians have a higher level of expectation than the Gambians at home. So, he is your man and we will all be glad if he can help.
My explicit meaning and usage in this context is; negative motivation (negative stimuli) produces undesirable consequences. And with that I want “turk” to understand that he can not be having a negative stance to Gambia and expect a positive outcome. Negative language brings out negative responses than unbiased or positive language. That negative thinking produces negative results.
So, my usage has no scientific value as such.
PS: Jambo, pardon me for I do not mean to drift from the topic.
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Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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Moe
USA
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toubab1020
12311 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2009 : 13:09:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Janko
Toubab1020
“turk” is the expert on "Maslow”, he referred to him in explaining the “level of expectation” (turk,bantaba 2009); and came to the conclusion that the Gambian Diasporians have a higher level of expectation than the Gambians at home. So, he is your man and we will all be glad if he can help.
My explicit meaning and usage in this context is; negative motivation (negative stimuli) produces undesirable consequences. And with that I want “turk” to understand that he can not be having a negative stance to Gambia and expect a positive outcome. Negative language brings out negative responses than unbiased or positive language. That negative thinking produces negative results.
So, my usage has no scientific value as such.
PS: Jambo, pardon me for I do not mean to drift from the topic.
Thats clear enough thanks,AND PS: Jambo, pardon me for I do not mean to drift from the topic.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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faderabraham
203 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2009 : 16:22:09
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HI ALL... hi jambo.. its wonderfull to read such positive postings for a change...what you say is so correct...am just back from a long stretch in my compound and cannot wait for october to be back in my compound
kind regards and good luck ...ABRAHAM...quote:
Originally posted by jambo
I was so caught up in the moment of getting charity status I forget to mention the other events in gambia.
It is moving, I had to visits many departments and travel a bit, lamin, brikama, turntable (tranquil).
There are numerous banks, insurance and financial institutions. I visited ecobank in Kariba avenue, very modern, very pleasant, young people in suits, well spoken, knowledge and helpful. Pleasant experience. Africell the same.
Opened a bank account in Westfield, Trust bank, young lady very helpful, Pleasant experiences.
Travelled by bush taxi (yeah they only way to go,( from Westfield to Lamin) the road, what an improvement, 4 lanes, two in either direction, central boulevard and street lighting, five sets of traffic lights, only two worked but hey thats this is progress.
From Traffic light at Farajari up to Senegambia and beyond, lights along the main road.
At turntable (tranquil) more commerical banks/finance houses and quite a lively daily market, afew years ago, maybe one of two yellow taxis would be there, now many taxis, fish markets/fruit clothes. It is nice to see that Banjul and serrunkunda are being decentralised. Brikama is well developed with college, banks etc.
This side of gambia is progressing and is being encouraged to do so, but will the bubble burst, more investment from outside is needed.
But for me to see the big billboards and the business investment developing it is great.
Mobile internet and broadband are available at a cheap price. now if I COULD JUST GET TV and COMPUTER.
mY MAIN QUESTION IS this, what happened to the oil boom, I was their when the oil find was announced and people started to build houses, (big rippoff some of them) is still on the table. I thought a pipeline with an australian company was going to happen
the big plan is for each person to be independent, get taxes in order and be self sufficient and look after the land.
When is everyone going, i would love to go back in December, see in the new year. but have to face this credit crunch.
Off to do some fundraising letter writing, now do you say please in the first line
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2009 : 16:34:56
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How many months a year do you spend in Gambia?
Do you miss anything from UK? Or is it more when you are in UK you miss Gambia??
I'm missing Gambia at the moment.  |
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