Francis, never be distracted by jealous and low minded Gambians. They will
never initiate any worthy cause for their people but rather be judgmental
about what others are doing.
If anybody have doubt, what so ever, why not ask before you saw your seeds
of pessimism and If the person discovers any fraud or personal gain, let the
whole world know. We will withdraw our support forthwith.
I am not vast in the Holy Quran but Allah (God) said "O you who believe!
Avoid much suspicion; indeed some suspicions are sins." Chapter 49 verse 12.
Allah's Messenger( may God bless him) said, "Beaware of suspicion, for
suspicion is the worst of false tales; and do not look for other's faults,
and do not do spying on one another...... and do not be jealous of one
another......"(Al-Buhari, Vol. 8,Hadith No.92)
Cheers
Lamin PF Manneh

>From: Francis Glynn <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Gambia Tourist Support
>Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 20:55:25 +0100
>
>Dear Chi Jamma and the Gambia List - GTS supporters, opponents and
>doubters.
>
>I have received private messages of the sort below from Chi Jamma, and also
>ones from L'ers who have taken the time to visit the GTS site and seen
>exactly what we are doing, have done and continue to do, people who have
>very kindly offered their support. I have replied to both sorts in private.
>
>As this was a public list message, I am replying publicly.
>
>I have joined the list at a time of great tension, when the use of insult
>and hatred is in almost every contribution, a tactic that I fear lowers the
>status of the cause being fought by all people, of what ever nationality or
>religion on behalf of the Gambian people.
>
>If I were Gambian or even African would you question my motives, would you
>suggest that I keep 7-8ths of the contributions made to GTS, or are you
>suspicious of all people who are trying to do some good?  It is a sad
>situation for us all if you are the voice of the majority.
>
>We have all seen corruption in all of its conceivable forms, from people of
>every country and race, I am sorry that your trust of humanity is so low.
>With wicked people like Mr Ferry (I have not heard of the man) or the Serra
>Jarjus adoptive parents, conning people with claims that they are helping
>others, I forgive your slanderous remarks, but ask that you base your
>opinion of GTS on fact and not on the corruption of others.
>
>If you want references for the work we are doing, please go to our website
>and look, please contact the Gambians who are working with us and find out
>the sort of people we are.  Until then, (when you have discovered the
>facts)
>it may be wiser to be wiser and not indulge yourself in false accusations.
>
>If you judge me in this false way, how can I or anyone else, ever trust
>what
>you are saying about others.
>
>Very often the people you expect to be your natural friends turn out to be
>your enemies and those through your own prejudice. you KNOW are your
>enemies, turn out to be your friends.
>
>God knows us all, and will judge us all for our thoughts as well as our
>deeds.
>
>Francis
>GTS UK
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Sheikh Tejan Nyang <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: 11 August 2000 15:26
>Subject: Re: Gambia Tourist Support
>
>
> > Francis,
> > Your organization looks like the many that are out in the U.k to enrich
>themselves rather than the Gambian people. You are using the tourist
>industry as a bait, can you tell me the persons who you have assisted and
>are part of the industry ? The money and the materials you collect who are
>the beneficiaries of the 1-8 that is destine for The Gambia ?
> > We have seen it all, Organizations like  big time hustler like Mr. Ferry
>of schools for progress who ran away after collecting millions on our
>behalf. The other case among other is the Serra Jarjus adoptive parents
>etc.
>etc. We will surly follow these cases with the authorities as people our
>exploiting our ignorance's or should i say weakness.
> >
> > Chi Jamma.
> > Bro Sheikh Tejan Nyang.
> >
> > Francis Glynn wrote:
> >
> > > Dear L'ers, I have followed with great interest and concern the
>messages
>that have been running over the last few weeks.  As a UK resident I was
>largely unaware of the political feelings of many Gambians both inside and
>outside the country .
> > >
> > > Our web site - www.gambiatouristsupport.com aims at promoting
>employment
>for Gambians, through the wider aspects of tourism.  We try to steer a path
>of right and justice, rather than taking a political position the two are
>not always easy travel companions - I am sorry if this has offended any of
>you, that was certainly not our motive.  Nor is it our intention to be
>shallow or superficial about Gambian politics, although remaining impartial
>can seem that by some.
> > >
> > > We have seen much hardship among many local people and we linked that
>with the lack of the tourist money that actually gets into the local
>economy.  GTS is encouraging UK and all tourists back to The Gambia, and
>then out into the communities where their holiday money can support more
>people.  Any politics that affect this trade obviously affects the ordinary
>people, which is why we try to remain unbiased, uphold the law, but be
>questioning when that law or the spirit of that law is broken.
> > >
> > > Unlawful arrests, false accusations and the quelling of demonstrations
>with undue violence are not unheard of in the UK, but they are the dark
>side
>of power - such things cannot be kept secret for ever, they cannot be
>hidden.  One day they will be judged.  At GTS we try to see and maximise
>the
>good and minimise the bad.  Like shop keepers we put their most attractive
>and eye-catching wares in the window - we want to sell The Gambia because
>that can earn money for local Gambians and improve employment prospects.
> > >
> > > GTS is currently sending a container full of educational resources and
>materials donated in the UK, to establish a centre to promote education and
>the arts and through it's work and enterprise provide increased employment
>in the Gambia .  We are asking people to help fund the transport costs with
>£10 for one inch.  If we sell all 240 inches, (the container is 20 foot) we
>will raise the £2400 transport costs.
> > >
> > > We hope some L'ers may feel they can support our work financially,
>others may pass on our site address to promote what we are trying to do and
>yet others will continue their own work in establishing the best, most
>honest and honourable government for the future peace and prosperity of
>your
>wonderful country to achieve the greatest benefit for all its people.
> > >
> > > Francis Glynn
> > > GTS UK
> > >
> >
> >
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