Brufut Ocean View - Potential for an Amazing Roof Terrace - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut Gardens 9 Status: For Sale
3 Bedroom Semi Furnished House with Roof Terrace & Ocean Views. Master bedroom en-suite with balcony facing the ocean. Property offers spacious gardens with ample space for a pool if desired plus driveway. Kitchen, open plan dining room & lounge.
£110,000
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Detached 3 Bed House With pool for Sale - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut Gardens 8 Status: For Sale
A modern well presented detached house situated on an extra large plot of land (20x40 metres) with swimming pool and beautiful relaxing gardens. This property comprises of 3 bedrooms, Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. 2nd bathroom for 2 further bedrooms and separate guest bathroom.Lounge, dining room, large kitchen.Outside dining terrace overlooking swimming pool & mature gardens. Spacious parking area.
£160,000
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Newly Built Luxury Villa For Sale Brufut Heights - Brufut Heights Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut Heights Status: For Sale
Newly Built 4 bed property with ocean views. Plot size 35 x 33 =1155 square meters. The villa = 20M x 16M = 320 square meters. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (one master with Jacuzzi, guest toilet, entrance hall, big living room, complete european kitchen, 17 KVA silenced generator (diesel) and battery solar system, generator house, borehole, laundry room, bantaba bar near swimming pool, landscaped garden (flowers, palm trees) swimming pool and pool house with full equipment and outside shower all electrical & plumbing material imported from Europe. light system inside/outside from Europe complete high quality furnished (option). Must be viewed to appreciate….
£212,500
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Newly Built Luxury Villa For Sale Brufut Heights - Brufut Heights Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut Heights Status: For Sale
Newly Built 4 bed property with ocean views. Plot size 35 x 33 =1155 square meters. The villa = 20M x 16M = 320 square meters. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (one master with Jacuzzi, guest toilet, entrance hall, big living room, complete european kitchen, 17 KVA silenced generator (diesel) and battery solar system, generator house, borehole, laundry room, bantaba bar near swimming pool, landscaped garden (flowers, palm trees) swimming pool and pool house with full equipment and outside shower all electrical & plumbing material imported from Europe. light system inside/outside from Europe complete high quality furnished (option). Must be viewed to appreciate….
£212,000
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Gambia Mansion For Sale Brufut Heights - Brufut Heights Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut Heights 1 Status: For Sale
Grand Mansion set in large grounds with 3 spacious bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, two sitting rooms, large kitchen, store, laundry room, dining room, balcony terraces plus roof terrace with ocean views. Staff quarters, driveway & huge gardens. This property is finished to an exceptionally high standard and is located in the desirable Brufut Heights residential area not far from the ocean front.
£210,000
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Architect Designed House For Sale Brufut - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 11 Status: For Sale
Architect designed with single storey building with foundation to support more upper floors.3 good sized double bedrooms all en-suite,1boasting Jacuzzi bath, English fitted kitchen with all appliances, cooker, washing machine ,dish washer, and fridge. Landscaped garden planted with variety of fruit trees. Services: Nawec, borehole with backup system of solar and generator. Air conditioners or ceiling fans to all bedrooms. 1 bedroom accommodation presently used as boys quarters.
£120,000
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Fajara 2 Bedroom furnished House for Sale - Fajara Property Reference: Propertyshop Fajara 3 Status: For Sale
Fully furnished 2 bedroom house conveniently located five minutes walk from Kairaba avenue/ Traffic lights. The property comprises of 2 good sized bedrooms, 1 shower room/ bathroom, lounge/ diner, kitchen, large store, plus patio terrace and garage
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Kololi 3 Bedroom Executive House for Sale With Pool - Kololi Property Reference: Propertyshop Kololi Status: For Sale
Four bedroom villa with swimming pool, this huge villa with swimming pool stands on a 52x27x26x7 plot with extensive grounds. The ground floor features living, dinning, reception, kitchen, 1 en-suite bedroom and a large terrace overlooking the swimming pool. The elegant iron staircase leads to a landing, en-suite bedroom with balcony, master bedroom with balcony, storeroom and bathroom. The turret features the 4th en-suite bedroom with great views. The grounds features an independent 1 bedroom staff accommodation with shower, storeroom, pool house, generator room, reserve water shed, Gazebo, garage and lawn area.
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Gambia 2 Bedroom Holiday Home for Sale - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 13 Status: For Sale
Ideal holiday home or permanent residence…. Well presented 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow with open plan kitchen / dining area, spacious lounge. Situated on community complex housing 6 bungalows. The property has its own private patio terraces overlooking mature gardens with various trees and shrubs. The rear garden has a workshop/ shed and private garden area. The property benefits from 24 hour security, free water from a borehole, communal gardens and swimming pool for a reasonable annual service charge of approximately £700 per year.
£45,000
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Koto 2 Bedroom Property For Sale - Kotu Property Reference: Propertyshop Kotu 1 Status: For Sale
Two bedroom house with beautiful garden. Extremely well maintained two bedroom two bath house located just 25m from the main highway and within walking distance to the beach. This beautiful home sits on a 29x30 plot with gardens including a bantaba, fish pond, mandarin, grapefruit, mango, lime and coco trees.The home features one large en-suite bedroom, a 2nd large bedroom,store room, American style kitchen,dining and living area. The large enclosed tiled veranda is often used an outside breakfast area. The compound also includes an independent 1 bedroom flat with bathroom utility room and garage. The property is being sold with all the furniture and fittings. The property also has staff quarters, reserve water tank and generator room.
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£90,000
Kololi 3 Bedroom Executive House for Sale With Pool - Kololi Property Reference: Propertyshop Kololi Status: For Sale
Four bedroom villa with swimming pool, this huge villa with swimming pool stands on a 52x27x26x7 plot with extensive grounds. The ground floor features living, dinning, reception, kitchen, 1 en-suite bedroom and a large terrace overlooking the swimming pool. The elegant iron staircase leads to a landing, en-suite bedroom with balcony, master bedroom with balcony, storeroom and bathroom. The turret features the 4th en-suite bedroom with great views. The grounds features an independent 1 bedroom staff accommodation with shower, storeroom, pool house, generator room, reserve water shed, Gazebo, garage and lawn area.
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£216,665
Kerr Serign Guest House for Sale - Kerr Serign Property Reference: Propertyshop Kerr Serign 1 Status: For Sale
Unique opportunity to acquire an well established guest house with 6 self contained rental units, swimming pool and gardens. Located in Bijilo not far from the main highway this property is great for anyone wishing to run a small business. Property will be sold with website and existing client contacts.
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£95,000
Gambia Rental Investment Property for Sale - Fajara Property Reference: Propertyshop Fajara 4 Status: For Sale
Exceptionally spacious, well designed detached house situated on a huge plot (54x64m) within the desirable Fajara area, near to MRC, British High Commission and American School. This furnished property offers 4 bedrooms all en-suite, fitted kitchen, store, dining area, 2 lounges, patio terraces, boys quarters, workshop and car port for 3 vehicles. Relaxing gardens with various fruit trees. This property is a good rental investment. The property also has potential to build another property on the plot. Must be viewed to appreciate.
£170,968
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Fajara Retreat - 3 bedrooms, beautiful gardens & pool for sale - Fajara Property Reference: Propertyshop Fajara 2 Status: For Sale
This beautiful large bungalow and magnificent garden is one of the many attractive features that this home has to offer. Situated on a 30 x 30 plot in a sought after location in Fajara, in a quiet neighbourhood, the property is on a corner plot with flowers and plants all around the fence. The house offers a retreat to those seeking peace and tranquility yet it is within walking distance from kairaba avenue (bars, supermarkets and restaurants), the beach and the famous Fajara Golf club. This property includes 3 spacious bedrooms, Master bed with en-suite bathroom, 2nd bathroom, spacious lounge / dining room with access to patio terrace, modern kitchen, utility room and store / workshop. Swimming pool (6 x 3 metre) and beautiful landscaped gardens with fish ponds, water mill and well, gardening shed, garage and parking for 2 cars., plus staff quarters. Equipped with generator and water tank and pump. Must be viewed to appreciate!
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Ideal Embassy House or Large Residence for sale - Fajara Property Reference: Propertyshop Fajara 1 Status: For Sale
Unique property in great central location just off Kairaba avenue. This property is versatile it can be used for a range of purposes: luxury residential house with 13 bedrooms, guest house, or embassy offering office space on both floors or office space on the ground floor and accommodation on the 1st floor if necessary. Outside: staff quarters, vast amount of parking space and large gardens.
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Modern 3 Bedroom House for Sale Brufut - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 20 Status: For Sale
Well presented modern 3 bedroom house situated on community complex housing 4 bungalows. Comprising of modern kitchen, dining room, lounge and 3 bedrooms 2 with en-suite bathrooms plus guest bathroom. Private garden and patio terrace. With 24 hour security, communal swimming pool and sun patio terrace for a reasonable annual service charge of £600 per year. Water is included within this service charge, electric is connected to national supplier.
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Gambia Holiday Villa for Sale - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 18 Status: For Sale
Ideal holiday home or permanent residence. Well presented 3 bedroom home with spacious lounge and high ceilings throughout, sun terrace overlooking 10 x 5 metre swimming pool situated on community complex housing 8 recently built bungalows of which 4 are available for sale. Situated in a rural environment offering the benefit of European standard housing but with the peace and tranquility of Gambia. With 24 hour security, maintenance of communal gardens and swimming pool for a reasonable annual service charge.
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Gambia 2 Bedroom Villa For Sale - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 17 Status: For Sale
Well presented modern 2 bedroom house situated on community complex housing 5 bungalows. Comprising of modern kitchen, dining room, lounge and 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms plus guest bathroom. Private garden and patio terrace. With 24 hour security, communal swimming pool for a reasonable annual service charge of £600 per year. Water is included within this service charge, as is pool maintenance & cleaning plus gardening. Electric is connected to national supplier.
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Hoilday Bungalow on Community Complex for Sale - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 14 Status: For Sale
Ideal holiday home or permanent residence…. Beautifully presented 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom furnished house with open plan kitchen / dining area, spacious lounge with high ceilings. Situated on community complex housing 4 bungalows. The property has its own private patio terraces overlooking mature gardens with various trees and shrubs. The property has solar power and benefits from 24 hour security, free water from a borehole, communal gardens and swimming pool for a reasonable annual service charge of £600 per year.
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Brufut 3 Bed House with Pool and Guest House for Sale - Brufut Property Reference: Propertyshop Brufut 15 Status: For Sale
Beautiful 3 Bedroom House with lovely gardens and swimming pool ideal for guest house or permanent residence, holiday home or business opportunity. Situated in Brufut on a 30 x 30 meter plot this house offers; Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms and shared bathroom. Kitchen, dining room & lounge. Outside: swimming pool, store room, one bed guest house, driveway / Car port for 2 cars & wonderful relaxing gardens. Plus 16kva generator, borehole & 2 x 6000Lt. Water tanks. Must be Viewed to Appreciate!!!
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New Luxury Apartments For Sale - Senegambia Property Reference: Propertyshop Senegambia 1 Status: For Sale
Gambia's Newest Luxury Apartments Now Available For Sale The Best Quality Specification in Gambia, these apartments are finished and furnished to the highest of standards. Located in the heart of Senegambia close to all amenities Offering: Designated parking, free water supply, cleaning of apartment, free use of swimming pool, 24 hour security, reception. Offered for sale on a 50 year lease 1 bed without kitchen - £35,000 1 bed with kitchen - £45,000 2 bed with kitchen - £65,000 Also available for short term holiday rental subject to availability
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Sukuta 3 Bedroom House for Sale - Sukuta Property Reference: Propertyshop Sukuta Status: For Sale
Lovely house with 3 good sized bedrooms modern bathrooms, large fitted european kitchen / diner. Unique circular lounge and 1st floor study or fourth bedroom. Outside: Swimming pool, spacious gardens, large garage / workshop / boys quarters / store / pump room. Must be viewed to be appreciated.
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Sinchu Sorrie 4 bed House for Sale - Sinchu Sorrie Property Reference: Propertyshop Sinchu Sorrie Status: For Sale
This beautiful well presented storey house offers 4 bedrooms, 2 lounges, en-suite master bedroom, store, shared toilet and a toilet only for guest use. The compound also offers a beautiful garden with nice flowers which is just at the entrance of the gate, parking, and on the backyard is a boy’s quarters. Already been connected with a satellite dish, a borehole for water supply and a generator. Not far from the road. Must be viewed to be appreciated.
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Senegambia Luxury Apartment For Sale - Senegambia Property Reference: Propertyshop Senegambia Status: For Sale
One bed tastefully fully furnished apartment with high specification finishing is offered for sale. Located in the heart of Senegambia close to all amenities this apartment offers great rental potential. Offering: Designated parking, free water supply, cleaning of apartment, free use of swimming pool, 24 hour security, reception. Offered for sale on a 50 year long lease for £35,000
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Tawato 4 Bed House or Guest House for Sale - Tawoto Village £0 Property Reference: Propertyshop Tawato Status: For Sale
This four bedroom property offers a sitting room with joined kitchen/dining, 4 bedrooms which are all separated from the sitting room,2 bathrooms,1 of the bedrooms are en-suite bathroom and a store. The house also comes with a large garden, sun house and a staff quarter. There is generator for electricity supply and a borehole. The property has potential to be used as a small guest house or lodge to to its layout.
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Gambia Hotel For Sale Tranquil - Tranquil £0 Property Reference: Propertyshop Tranquil Status: For Sale
A newly built three star holiday resort in Tranquil. It has 20 apartments with all facilities, fully furnished and with a communal pool. It is in a very good location just 50m from the main road and near to the beach.
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Luxury Mansion For Sale With Pool and Large Gardens - Tujereng £0 Property Reference: Propertyshop Tujereng Status: For Sale
Luxury Four / Five Bedroom Mansion with huge relaxing gardens & swimming pool. This truly unique and newly built grand mansion is set a huge 8,000 square metre plot situated in the tranquil village of Tujereng, approximately one mile from the beach , near to the coastal highway. This property offers further development potential due to its large plot size but makes an ideal luxury residence. The house has over 580 square meters of living space comprising of: four large bedrooms, each with walk in closet and en-suite bathroom, there is also a further room which can be used as either a fifth bedroom / study or 2nd sitting room with family bathroom. With a beautiful modern european style kitchen and separate formal dining room plus utility / store room. The main living area is designed using large windows and French doors to maximise natural lighting and to enhance views overlooking swimming pool, covered entertaining area & rear garden. The grounds of the property include: vegetable garden, a large double garage / store, generator room, parking for numerous vehicles, staff quarters, plus water borehole. The property is supplied via mains electricity. Exceptional residence.
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Kerr Serign 3 Bedroom House for Sale - Kerr Sering £0 Property Reference: Propertyshop Kerr Serign 3 Status: For Sale
This property is situated not far from the main Senegambia area, a few minutes walk to the beach. It offers three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, lounge, store, staff quarters and parking. The garden has mature flowers and fruit trees to relax in with sun house and patio area.
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Commercial Development on Bertil Harding Highway for sale - Kairaba Avenue £0 Property Reference: Propertyshop office complex Status: For Sale
This furnished, 2 storey office complex is built on a 70m x70m plot not far from Kairaba Avenue, a very well known business centre. It can be used for any purpose. The complex comes with 11 office units,3 toilets, a large showcase hall,Conference hall and store with air conditioning and ceiling fans available throughout. Outside: generator room and extra land ideal for further development.
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Jarbang Luxury Property for Sale - Western Division £0 Property Reference: Propertyshop Jarbang Status: For Sale
Furnished house with four large bedrooms,2 with en-suite bathrooms. A spacious lounge, kitchen and a dining room, built on a 60x40 plot not far from Paradise estate. The compound offers a 35m x 30m garden with fruit trees and vegetables. A swimming pool of 8mx5m deep, sun house, furnished staff and guess quarters, garage and parking. The house is a good value for money and must be viewed to be appreciated!!
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Yarabamba Furnished House with Pool for Sale - Western Division Property Reference: Propertyshop Yarabamba Status: For Sale
Furnished 2 bedroom bungalow with swimming pool situated on the Yarambamba estate. The house has 2 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, with open plan dining room and lounge. Small patio terrace at the front of the house and gardens, patio area and swimming pool to the rear. Paved parking.
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Rainwater Tanks in Gambia, Civil Engineering Projects in West Africa
Rainwater tanks are no longer just huge, round and ugly; they come in all shapes and sizes and can be installed almost anywhere from roof cavities to beneath driveways to suit the urban and suburban home.
Watering the garden and washing the car with water from rainwater tanks make sense and cuts your consumption of mains water, saving you hundreds of dallasis! But bigger savings can be made if you connect the tank to your toilet, washing machine or hot water system
As consulting engineers, WACE understands the complicated approval, installation processes. So leave all the headaches to us, we can manage the entire process, and what's more, we can not only provide you with a rainwater tank but also tailor an innovative renewable energy solution for your entire home or business.
Civil Engineering in West Africa
WACE civil engineering consultancy specialises in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering and coastal engineering, surveying, and construction engineering.
Why choose WACE? Because we are specialist civil and structural engineers and established suppliers and installers of rainwater tanks, solar hot water and (photovoltaic) solar panels.
For more information about rainwater tanks and other renewable energy solutions WACE offer as consulting engineers, email: rainwater-tanks@africa-civil-engineering.gm or call +220 437 2522
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West Africa Solar Powert Installations: Solar Power Company in Gambia Solar power is clean green electricity from the sun and is the most abundant source of renewable energy available on our planet.
Installing a solar power system produces non-polluting, environmentally friendly, carbon-free energy and insulates you from the rising coal-fired electricity prices. And what's more, it has never been more affordable.
Reasons To Choose Solar Power
- Reduce you power bills: generate your own free electricity - even get paid for surplus fed back into the grid (feed-in tariffs)!
- Reduce your greenhouse gas emmissions: a 1kW solar power system will save 1.5 tonnes of carbon each year - more that what a typical car produces in 3 months
- Add value to your home: solar panels are low maintenance and unobtrusive – our systems have warranties of 25 years!
- It's easy! just call us on +220 437 2522 and we'll organise everything so you can start getting free electricity from the sun today
Why Choose WACE?
The renewable energy experts at WACE understand the complicated design and installation processes.
All it takes is one one phone call, we can manage the entire process, and what's more, we can not only provide you with a solar power system but can also tailor an innovative renewable energy solution for your entire home or business.
We are Sustainable Development Consultants, suppliers and installers of rainwater tanks, solar hot water heaters and (photovoltaic) solar panels.
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Solar Panels & Solar Energy Systems in West Africa
The Gambia has become the port of choice for the importation and distribution of solar power and solar energy products and materials to the whole of West Africa, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Togo
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Gambia: Ex-Gambian President launches book on life, times
Gambia's former President, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, who led his country to independence and ruled for nearly three decades before being overthrown in a military coup in 1994, will launch a book on his life.Titled 'Kairaba', the book will depict the man's his life and times as leader of the tiny West African nation, PANA reported Wednesday.
A statement issued by the former president's office announced that the launching ceremony would be held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel on 10 April, under the chairmanship of Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh, with many former presidents from the West African sub-region expected to grace the occasion.
Jawara worked in Gambia first as a veterinary officer before getting into politics to lead the People's Progressive Party which ruled the country for some three decades after gaining independence from the British colonialists.
The former Gambian leader is popular among his people as a man of peace, tolerance, respect for democratic governance and rule of law.
Kairaba is said to have profiled Jawara as a leader and catalogued events that happened under his watch, leading to his overthrow in 1994 and subsequent exile in London as well as his reconciliation with Jammeh who came after him.
The autobiography is said to be a good source of information on Gambia's political and socio-economic development.
Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's former President, will serve as chairman of the occasion, while high profile figures expected to be in attendance include: James Victor Gbeho, the President of ECOWAS Commission, Senator Liyel Imoke, the Executive Governor of Cross River State in Nigeria, as well as some ex-presidents, including: Ahmad Tejan Kabbah from Sierra Leone and Alpha Omar Konare of Mali.
Gambia’s FM comes to Azerbaijan
Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Minister for foreign affairs Usman Jammeh of Gambia is likely to pay an official visit to Azerbaijan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan informs that the visit will take place on 10-14 April. Within the visit framework Mr. Jammeh will make a familiarizing trip to Guba region of Azerbaijan on 11 April. A day later he will conduct negotiations with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov and on 13 April with education minister Misir Mardanov.
300 Gambian fashion designers to attend textile expo in US
Friday, April 09, 2010A delegation comprising 300 Gambian fashion designers and apparel producers are currently planning to attend a major textile expo in the United States of America in May. The delegation to the Textile and Sewn Products Industry (TaSPIW) in Atlanta, Georgia, will be led by officials from the Trade and Employment ministry.Speaking at a press conference held at the US Embassy Thursday, Barry Wells, the United States ambassador to The Gambia disclosed that the visit is part of the efforts of the US Embassy and the Ministry of Trade to help develop the Gambian fashion industry and to help the country maximise benefits under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This year's expo, according to Ambassador Wells is scheduled to take place from 18-20 April.
He added that the event would expose visitors to the latest equipment, technology and textile manufacturing, apparel making as well as high quality fabrics available in the United States. "This US visit is also part of US Embassy's strategy to work with the Gambian fashion industry in a bid to improve the product quality to international level. Besides the event are seminars on current issues in the apparel industry," he said.
The US diplomat further revealed that during their visit, the Gambian delegation will encounter state-of-the-art sewing machines they have never seen before, as well as quality products that will enhance the great work they are already doing. "By participating in this expo, you are making an investment in your respective careers and indeed in their lives," he said while emphasising that through the programme they will be able to improve the quality of their business and expand it to the international market. He explained that this is the main reason the US Embassy and the Trade Ministry are very supportive of their efforts.
He continued:
"The trade between the US and The Gambia certainly is one of our top priorities and I am confident of the potentials of this sector. We have quite a lot to be proud of with regard to quality of your work and commitment you make in improving your efforts. We certainly are pleased to see so many of you take advantage of these unique opportunity to be part of the delegation and look forward to seeing you put your expo experience into good use." For her part, Naffie Barry, the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Employment, expressed gratitude to the US embassy for inviting the Gambian delegation to the US to participate in the forthcoming textile expo.The trip, she went on, will avail the Gambian business community the opportunity and expose them to high quality products and technology in the US markets. "Textile products are one of the 6,400 products that are eligible under AGOA," she said.
The Trade and Employment PS assured that they want to take advantage of this opportunity to get Gambians to export to the US market adding that if that is attained, the quality of business will be enhanced as it will contribute positively towards the socio-economic development of this country.
Author: by Sheriff Janko
