meant to say those were and not these were"
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> The Hajj package is D82,000 and the flights will take
> off on 1st,2nd , 3rd and 4th December 2006 according
> to the announcement . (Mr. Nyang)
>
>
> This is the result of Govt intervention, and the naive thinking that by
> continuing to echo that you have good intentions and that alone would invariably
> make good policy. Back in 1993, living in the Gambia I was involved in the Hajj
> Industry - it was a booming and very competitive industry. The Hajj package then
> varied from D22, 000 to as low as D17, 000.00. I worked with Globe travel and we
> targeted pilgrims that were interested in staying in relatively upscale hotels
> very close to the Kaaba, our package was much higher because some of the other
> incentives we offered. I could still remember having our Pilgrims days before we
> left through an orientation program at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, and have Oustas
> who were students in Saudi as Pilgrim Guides to explain the Hajj process and
> other pertinent information.
>
> These were interesting times for the Hajj industry, and most importantly
> consumers had choices – whether you are talking about price sensitivities or
> other services that other pilgrims were looking for. Without a doubt there were
> problems with fly by night Hajj agencies trying to exploit the industry and make
> a killing at the expense of the average pilgrim. But, any serious Govt
> interested in honest solutions could easily implement regulatory oversight and
> make sure that consumers are protected at all cost. Govt should really re-visit
> the policy of getting direct involvement and making it a political football. The
> Jammeh Govt should get away from this belief that they have to get directly
> involve in everything. President Jammeh does not own the country, and it is sad
> that ultimately everything in that country has to come under his purview. For
> heaven sake, president Jammeh does not own the entire country and it is time for
> him to concentrate in the things stipulated in the!
> consti
> tution.
>
> To the new SOS responsible for religious affairs, my good friend Omar Faye – I
> would really like to see whether you are only going to be a rubber stamp SOS or
> willing to make a difference by making real changes. It comes down to having
> that chutz-pah, although, I have serious reservations that you have it in you to
> do what is right with the Gambian people. It seems that in the Gambia,
> protecting one’s job is the fundamental priority to most of you guys. Finally,
> it is time to to give the Hajj business back to the private sector and let the
> Govt get back to its role as a regulatory agencies - an effective overseer. If
> it is not your role to buy peanuts from farmers (according to SOS Agric –
> Yanks) – the bedrock of our economy, how do you reconcile that with your role
> to taking people to the Kingdom of Saudi? You guys are full of contradictions.
>
> Note: to my owm brother, a Manger at Fahad Agency - I say you are committing to
> what amounts to "chalit", cheerleading the president to give you preferential
> treatment. It is your fundamental right to pursue in business as a private
> citizen and you do not have to stoop low in any way to be given that right. It
> is sad what our own country has become.
>
> Musa Jeng
>
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> From: Tejan Nyang
> > Brother Saloum ,
> > The Hajj package is D82,000 and the flights will take
> > off on 1st,2nd , 3rd and 4th December 2006 according
> > to the announcement .
> > Chi Jamma ,
> >
> > --- saloum bajo wrote:
> >
> > > Hey All,
> > > Looking for any info about this year's Hajj
> > > Package;
> > > air fares and flight schedules.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Saloum!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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