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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