OB,
I wouldn't go as far as have in considering the
arrears of our dues to the UN a blemish in The
Gambia's International record.  We compare favourably
to many others nonetheless. How about the mighty US?

Further rationalisation of our membership to
international bodies is what is required to ensure
value for money.  The Gambia's record with Bretton
Woods Institutions, African Development Bank and other
major agencies has been exemplary.

Sidi Sanneh

--- "Mr. O. B. Silla" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> G-Lers,
>
> There has yet emerged another blemish in The
> Gambia's International outlook, only this time it
> had to do with the country's non-payment of current
> and outstanding arrears/bills owed to the United
> Nations, according to the BBC World Service.  The
> Gambia together with other defaulting countries
> throughout the UN membership have been stripped
> forthwith their voting rights in the organisation.
> And this unfortunate action followed thick and fast
> on the heels of Gambia's recently ended two year
> membership term to the Security Council which gave
> some impetus to the Nation's acceptance in the
> International circles.
>
> I hope the authorities take this matter with the
> utmost urgency to restore the status quo ante.
>
> For more info. try www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice.
>
> I'm at work, i got to go.
>
> Good morning.
>
> OB.
>
>
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