Brusibi Furnished Rental Property with Swimming Pool for Rent - Brusubi £87
£4500 per yearProperty Reference: Propertyshop Brusibi To Let 2 Status: To Let
This partly furnished 3 bedroom property with swimming pool is located in a quiet area of Brusibi. The master bedroom, lounge and dining room are fully furnished. There is also a spacious roof terrace with gazebo.
Furnished Property With Pool To Rent : Gambia Property For Rent
Over 200 German tourists arrive in Banjul - The Point Newspaper, Banjul, The Gambia
The second batch of tourists for the 2010-2011 winter tourist season arrived in the country on Wednesday at 4a.m. local time.
The tourists numbering two hundred and twenty-eight (228) were brought by the Condor flight directly from Germany to The Gambia.
The acting-director of Tourism accompanied by senior officials from her department as well as journalists was at the foot of the aircraft to receive the holidaymakers.
Speaking to journalists, Fatou Biyai, director of Tourism, thanked all those who companied her to the airport to receive the second flight of tourists into the country.
She said the coming of the Condor flight has really increased the number of expected tourists for this year’s tourist season.
The senior tourism official noted that the Ministry of Tourism is looking at how to increase the number of tourist arrivals annually.
Madam Biyai said that over the years they have been having what they call the ‘back parkers’ coming to the country but they have also been encouraging more newcomers as well.
“Since we had the tour with the Minister, we have seen that most of the hotels have improved in their qualities,” she explained.
The director went further to reveal that the industry has 4 to 5 star hotels and many other hotels offer high quality services.
“The Condor flight which has been absent in The Gambia for the past four years is now coming to The Gambia four times per week. “We are hoping to increase the number of flights that are coming to the country,” the tourism director said.
According to her, the Ministry of Tourism has started working on a lot of things to encourage other airlines to come to the country.
“Hopefully for next year we are expecting other two airlines to join Condor,” she said.
via thepoint.gm
A morning with Mariama, a midwife at SOS Clinic Bakoteh — SOS Children
In The Gambia, facilities for professionally assisted births are rare. To help to reduce maternal and infant mortality, SOS Children set up a maternity ward at the SOS Clinic in Bakoteh nearly two years ago. Mariama is one of the midwifes at the hospital.
The maternity ward of the SOS Clinic in Bakoteh provides hundreds of local women with quality pre-and post-natal care. With more than 14 years of experience, Mariama has worked in very poor and difficult conditions to deliver babies safely. She knows that the Bakoteh clinic is one of the top facilities in the country. "We are one of the best equipped clinic for deliveries", says Mariama.
9:00 am. Isatou, a Senegalese woman, arrives accompanied by her mother-in-law. She is in advanced labour and, as it is her second child, might deliver quickly. Both beds of the delivery room are free, so Mariama quickly settles her and checks her over.
9:45 am. Bintou, nearly at full term, comes in with her sister. She is in severe pain and hopes that she will give birth today. Unfortunately, her contractions are not linked to a beginning of labour. All Mariama can do is to give her something to help her to relax. "Some handle pain better", explains Mariama. "We cannot do much but give them some pills to help them relax. Here, there is no epidural. But African women are very strong!"
11:00 am. Isatou delivers a very healthy baby girl. Once Mariama makes sure everything is fine with the baby, she returns to Isatou who needs some stitching.
11:45 am. Just has Mariama finishes her post-delivery care, the cleaner comes to inform her that a woman has just arrived with her new-born baby. She did not make it in time to the maternity ward, and delivered in the taxi. "This happens regularly" explains Mariama, "women here often wait until the last minute to come. It can create some complications, but in this case, it both the mother and the baby look fine".
The new-born baby boy is in good health. Mariama checks over his mother to see whether she needs any post-delivery assistance. "Many women are unaware that they could need some stitching and proper post-delivery care in some cases. As very few of them come back once they have delivered, I usually prefer to give them some antibiotics to prevent post-delivery complications" she says.
Soon, both mothers are transferred to the post-natal area, where they will stay up to 24 hours if they want to. In many other community clinics, women and their babies are discharged just a few hours after birth.
Mariama sorts out the delivery room and pre-washes her materials before sending them for sterilisation. She then helps another pregnant woman to settle in the labour room, before checking on Bintou, still in contractions.
1:15 pm. Mariana can now enjoy a bit of quite time, as she fills in the birth registry for the new-borns and their mothers.
1:30 pm. The second shift arrives. After paying everyone a last visit, Mariama briefs her colleagues about her morning’s activities.
Mariama can now go home and have a well deserved rest, knowing that she contributes to reducing maternal and infant mortality everyday. Find out more about the medical services we provide for hundreds of thousands of people around the world in a special edition of Family Matters.
BBC Sport - Gambia begin search for new coach after sacking Put
Gambia are looking for a new coach after Belgian Paul Put was fired for failing to lead the team to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 55-year-old was sacked on Monday following the Scorpions dismal performance in the qualifiers.
The team's goalkeeping coach Franco Cresentini of Italy was also dismissed.
"The coach got the sack after his failure to qualify the team to the Nations Cup," secretary at the sports ministry Alieu Jammeh said.
The Belgian coach took over the Scorpions in 2007 and had his contract extended despite failing to lead the contract to the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola last year.
Despite the failure, Put's contract was renewed, with a salary worth $16,000 per month.
via news.bbc.co.uk
Gambia Trips & Tours: Roots, Kunta Kinteh, James Island, Slavery & Slave Trade in Gambia & Senegal
'Roots' Trips & Tours
According to Alex Haley's novel Roots, the Gambia River provided one of the clues that helped him trace his American family through the history of slavery back to AfricaWe offer an exciting alternative to the standard Gambia holiday hotel and beach package and the Roots tours organised by Arch will show the origins, history and remnants of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in The Gambia, Senegal and the surrounding West African region.
Roots, Kunta Kinteh & Slavery in The Gambia
The 'Roots Heritage Trail' is a popular excursion, inspired by the historic epic, based on the classic novel of the tragedy of the slave trade and triumph of freedom, a full circle, inspired by Alex Haley’s bestseller and movie “Roots” describing his ancestor, Kunta Kinteh, capture and journey to America as a slave some 200 years ago .
Roots by Land: Holiday Tours & Trips in The Gambia
The 'Roots by Land' trip lasts from 8am – 6pm
Cross the busy ferry with the local to “Barra”, the first town in the North Bank of the country.
This is the only means of connecting to the Northern part of the country and also links the country to the North of Senegal. This is an experience not to be missed. The ferry crossing gives you an insight into river traffic in the Country.
Join your jeeps and drive on to “Jufureh”/”Albreda”. Visit the historic slave museum before joining a boat trip to “James Island”, the place where most of the slaves transported from the Gambia were kept for a fourth night, before being transported to Goree in north Senegal on a journey of no return,
Come back and visit the 7th generation of “Kunta Kinteh”.lunch and a drive back at 15:00 hrs to the ferry terminal. These 200 years old history is something you must not miss having the opportunity to visit the Gambia.
Roots by River: Holiday Tours & Trips in The Gambia
The 'Roots by River' trip lasts from 8am – 6pm
Pickup from the entrance of your respective hotels. Drive to Banjul Sea port the (Capital City of The Gambia) and onboard a boat that all major tours operators in The Gambia use.
The a 3 hours cruise along the Rive Gambia, past Dog Island and lunch on board the boat. A visit to Albreda – Jufureh, which are the two most historical towns in The Gambia as far as history of The Gambia, is concerned with the coming of European presence in Africa.
A visit to Fort James Island, which changed hands from Portuguese, The Dutch and then finally, The English. A 200 hundred years of history that gives you a proper insight of what happened in those days.
A cruise back to Banjul Sea port and the chances of spotting Dolphins a possibility.
Our reputation with visiting holiday and tour operators is unsurpassed and we have instigated a programe of 'eco tour operator best practice' which is mirrored and respected throughout The Gambia.
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Gambia Bird Watching Holidays: Bird Watching Tours, Trips & Safaris in Gambia & Senegal
Bird Watching in Gambia
Arch Tours are Gambian owned and internationally respected eco friendly and ethical ground tour operators offering bird watching tours, bush and beach bird safaris, bird spotting trips and ornithological excursions in The Gambia, Senegal and the surrounding West African region.We offer an exciting alternative to the standard Gambia holiday hotel and beach package. Imagine creating a bird watching expedition to West Africa that matches your specific requirements
At Arch Tours, we can make even the most passionate and adventurous bird watcher's dreams come true
Gambia Bird Watching Tours & Trips with Arch Tours
For the casual birdwatcher we offer the Early Birds & Breakfast Tour: 06:15 - 14.00 hrs
This bird watching tour starts before dawn at your hotel and after a 30 minute drive we arrive at Lamin Lodge, an Eco Lodge built right on the mouth of the Gambia River. Witness the dawn chorus Gambia style and enjoy a 3 hour cruise spotting the many species of birds that can be found around the tributaries of the Gambia River.
We stop for breakfast after the boat trip and then continue on foot with a bird spotting walk around the wet lands and rice fields around the Lamin area.
Then we drive slowly back to your hotel spotting the different species along the way.
Gambia Bird Watching Camps & Safaris with Arch Tours
For the more serious bird watcher we offer 3 different 2 day trips.to
- Tendaba Camp
- Tumani Tenda Camp
- George Town
Arch Tours continued success in the West African bird watching holiday sector is built on our close relationships with the local community, local schools, local villages and the owners or operators of local tourist attractions, hotels and resorts in the Gambia and Senegal.
Our reputation with visiting bird watching tour operators is unsurpassed and we have instigated a programe of 'eco tour operator best practice' which is mirrored and respected throughout The Gambia.
via arch-tours.com
Changing Money Gambia: Gambia Banking, ATM, Travellers Cheques, Money and Currency Exchange
Changing Holiday Money
If you're in search of a budget beach holiday, a cheap family holiday or a luxury winter sun break then Gambia could be the perfect choice.
Gambia is outside the Eurozone so offers great value for money as a holiday destination. The exchange rate in Euraopean banks is notoriously low and Arch Tours advise travellers to the Gambia not to change holiday spending money into Dalasis while in Europe.
There are many legal change shops in Gambia offering exchange rates that can be as much as 20 % than the rates offered in Europe. The British Pound is widely accepted and there is no need to change pounds into Euros as some travel companies suggest.
Gambia Banking: Money & Currency Exchange
Scroll down for Gambian currency and holiday money information including foreign exchange rates, ATM's, banking hours, credit cards, traveller's cheques and currency restrictions.
Currency in Gambia: Gambian Dalasi
Gambian Dalasi (GMD; symbol D) = 100 bututs. Notes are in denominations of D100, 50, 25, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of D1, and 50 bututs.Foreign Exchange: Changing Money in Gambia
There is a bank or bureau de change (Trust Bank) at the airport (Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Fri 0900-1230). The capital, Banjul, and the nearby towns of Serrekunda, Bakau, Fajara and Kololi have a number of banks where foreign currencies can be exchanged.
Exchange bureaux are found in all the main tourist resorts. Some hotels also offer foreign exchange facilities, but tend to charge high commissions. As The Gambia is a cash economy travellers are advised to carry sufficient currency to cover expenses of a planned visit.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards and ATMs in Gambia
While some hotels will accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa if arranged at the beginning of the stay, many local businesses only accept payment by cash or traveller's cheques.
ATMs are available in large urban areas, but are few in number and not always reliable. Due to credit card and bank fraud, caution is advised when using credit cards and ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques in Gambia
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or Euros.Currency Restrictions in Gambia
Restrictions apply.Banking Hours in Gambia
Mon-Thurs 0800-1330, Fri 0800-1100 (banks in Banjul); Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1600-1800, Sat 0800-1300 (banks elsewhere).
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