Brits would prefer to receive a holiday than a gadget this Christmas.
TravelSupermarket has found that over a quarter (27 per cent) of Brits would like to receive a holiday as a gift this Christmas, second only to a wish for money and vouchers (31 per cent).
Although retailers have said 2012 will be the “Tablet Christmas,” a poll of over 1,000 visitors to the site shows that in fact, the gift of a holiday ranks above both gadgets (8 per cent) and jewellery (7 per cent) as the most desired gift.
This follows research from MoneySupermarket claiming that Brits will be spending £22 billion this year on Christmas, splashing out an average of £445 per person during this festive period.
Bob Atkinson, travel expert at TravelSupermarket said: “After what has been a tough year for many, it is unsurprising a break away is front of mind for one in four of us. The prospect of spending time with friends or loves ones, experiencing something new and also having something to look forward to is, without doubt, very appealing.
For £445 or less you could get away in January on one of the following holidays through TravelSupermarket:
Canary Islands, Tenerife - for 7 nights departing Saturday 12th January 2013. Staying at the 4* Apartments Pez Azul on a self-catering basis in a studio room. Flights depart from London Stansted. Holiday from ontheBeach.co.uk via TravelSupermarket - £336.00pp
Gambia, Kotu - for 7 nights departing Thursday 10th January 2013. Staying at the 2* Palm Beach Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis in a standard room. Flights depart from London Gatwick. Holiday from Airtours via TravelSupermarket - £432.00pp
Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh - for 7 nights departing Thursday 11th January 2013. Staying at the 3* Amar Sina Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis in a standard room. Flights depart from London Gatwick. Holiday from easyJet Holidays via TravelSupermarket - £285.00pp
Morocco, Tangier - for 7 nights departing on Thursday 10th January 2013. Staying at the 3* Ibis Tanger Free Zone in a standard room. Flights depart from London Heathrow. Holiday from Expedia.co.uk via TravelSupermarket - £363.00pp
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Welcome to Freedom Newspaper Online You Can Drink Alcohol, But Don’t Use Cocaine—Jammeh
Concerned by the growing presence of cocaine in The Gambia, the country’s President Yahya Jammeh is recommending to Gambians to drink alcohol, and stay away from cocaine, and other dangerous drugs. The President was addressing thousands of party supporters—during the commemoration of his Government’s 16 years revolution that ousted the former People’s Progressive Party under the leadership of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. Mr. Jammeh urged Gambians to consume the locally made palm wine, which according to the head of state is healthy and could go a long in serving their entertainment needs. He advised citizens to say “no to drugs” and official corruption. The Gambian leader urged youths in particular to give up drug sale and consumption. He warns that anyone caught trafficking, or selling drugs would face the brunt of the law. He emphasized that it is better to drink alcohol than to use drugs—which he says is bad for people’s health being.
Mr. Jammeh’s pronouncement encouraging the consumption of alcohol, in a country where 90 percent of the population are Muslim, is attracting criticism from Islamic scholars, who accused the President of contravening the teaches of the Koran. The concerned religious scholars said Islam frowns at alcohol consumption including the usage of hard drugs.
“ The Gambia is predominantly a Muslim country. If the President is encouraging youths to drink alcohol, what kind of messages is he trying to send to the populace? This is an irresponsible statement coming from a fake leader calling himself a devoted Muslim. We seriously questioned Jammeh’s claims of being a Muslim. He could have use a better statement than promoting alcohol consumption. We condemn the President’s statement in the strongest terms,” said a prominent Gambian Islamic scholar who wished not to be named.
A senior police officer who spoke to the Freedom Newspaper said close to five hundred Gambians died each year on alcohol related accidents. Quoting statistical data documented by the police Force, the official said the majority of the deaths were as a result of drunk driving. The official says the President’s statement sanctioning the consumption of alcohol at the national level, would no doubt have far reaching implications on the youth population. The official said many youths resort to drugs and alcohol consumption due to stress, or depression related challenges.
“ Essentially, the President is advocating for alcohol abuse in The Gambia. Many would be tempted to drink because of Jammeh’s call for alcohol legalization. He was not very clear in his speech, and evidently some minors would be tempted to drink. If concerted efforts are not put in place to tackle alcohol abuse we are likely to see more accident related deaths in The Gambia,” the official warned.
Mr. Jammeh’s statement followed the discovery of a one billion worth of cocaine in The Gambia, which is a subject of joint British and Gambian intelligence investigations. Already, some foreign nationals have been charged in connection with the cocaine bust. Police say some influential Gambian business tycoons are being associated with the intercepted drugs. More arrests are likely to be effected, police say.
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Gambian Economy to Grow Faster Than Forecast in 2009, IMF Says
The Gambian economy will expand this year at a faster pace than previously forecast, aided by strong growth in agriculture, the International Monetary Fund said in a report dated Nov. 5.
Gross domestic product will increase about 4.5 percent to 5 percent in 2009, up from an earlier estimate of about 3.5 percent, according to a statement issued after IMF officials visited the Africa nation from Oct. 23 to Nov. 5. Real GDP growth is projected “to rise slightly” in 2010, based on a partial recovery in tourism and remittances, the IMF also said in the report e-mailed to Bloomberg News.
“Given the uncertainty of weather conditions for agriculture and prevailing weakness in some countries with economic linkages to The Gambia, there are still downside risks to the outlook for 2010,” the fund said.
“The Gambian government still faces a heavy debt burden,” the IMF said, estimating interest on government debt to consume almost 20 percent of government revenue in 2009.
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Gross domestic product will increase about 4.5 percent to 5 percent in 2009, up from an earlier estimate of about 3.5 percent, according to a statement issued after IMF officials visited the Africa nation from Oct. 23 to Nov. 5. Real GDP growth is projected “to rise slightly” in 2010, based on a partial recovery in tourism and remittances, the IMF also said in the report e-mailed to Bloomberg News.
“Given the uncertainty of weather conditions for agriculture and prevailing weakness in some countries with economic linkages to The Gambia, there are still downside risks to the outlook for 2010,” the fund said.
“The Gambian government still faces a heavy debt burden,” the IMF said, estimating interest on government debt to consume almost 20 percent of government revenue in 2009.
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