I am writing to apologize to bro. Nyang, for quoting him wrongly. After reading his mail again, I realised that what he was actually saying was, that ''the use of ''jamba'' is so widespread in the Gambia, it could lead one to believe it was legalized''. My own words.
I stand though, by the other things I have said. We are deluding ourselves, if we go on thinking things will get better all by themselves.
Sheikh, I applaud your move concerning Campama. For many years (still now) this place is neglected; so it warms hearts to see that some people are reaching out there, to help the patients possitively. I am pledging my support and will talk to you later -privately.
Before going, I must say again, I am lamenting deeply, quoting you mistakenly.
Nalen jaama top'.
Ndura.
>From: "alaji ndure"<[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: THE FORGOTTEN ONE'S OF THE GAMBIA-PART II >Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:20:57 > > >Bro Sheikh, > >Pardon me for not saying anything right away about the primary issue >in your mail, (the forgotten ones). It is not intentional. There is >something you said that made my heart throb with disbelieve. > >I am curious as to the truthfulness of the statement you made here >that ''jamba'', is legalized in the Gambia. As far as I know, when I >was there last year, it was still a banned substance. I hope it is >not the case, that people freely smoke marijuana with impunity now, >for if it is, my fear is that, with unployment so rampant among the >people (specially the youths), smoking ''jamba'', can easily be very >tempting; this we see in inner cities around the world, where drug >taking is so much on the rise and crime is something most people >have nearly got used to by now, (and drugs are even still illegal in >these countries). > >I fear also, that very young kids, will be allured into starting >drug taking, now that they can buy a joint readly from the nearest >dealer. As an adult, if one wants to inhale or not, is still ones >own choice to make, but I believe strongly, that marijuana must >still be considered a banned substance in the Gambia. > >Nalen jaama top'. > >Ndura. > > > > > >>From: Sheikh Tejan Nyang<[log in to unmask]> >>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list >><[log in to unmask]> >>To: [log in to unmask] >>Subject: Re: THE FORGOTTEN ONE'S OF THE GAMBIA-PART II >>Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 08:57:01 +0000 >> >>Sis Jabou, >>Thanks for reacting to my appeal. I will discuss with sister >>Deminga Tamba who was on leave and i will also >>discuss with my good sister Terrace Drammeh who happens to be the >>Permanent Secretary at the Dept of State >>for Health and come back to the forum for further assistance. >>Sister Jabou the drug problems in The Gambia is >>serious. The situation is so bad that you will believe that< jamba> >>is legalize in the the country because >>of its rampant use in all street corners and homes. God Help us and >>our children from this evil. >>Chi Jamma, >>Bro Sheikh Tejan Nyang. >>Jabou Joh wrote: >> >> > Dear Sheikh, >> > >> > Both the mental health issues and drug abuse are really >>something that should >> > be of great concern to all of us, and i agree with you on the >>need to do what >> > we can to assist. >> > At this point though, i am not really sure just what form this >>assistance can >> > take. Perhaps it will help to speak with the sister and others >>who are >> > currently doing work at Campama to see what their suggestions >>are regarding >> > the kinds of assistance they think will help. I am sure they can >>specify what >> > agencies and resources they would like to tap into, and this >>way, it is >> > possible that some of us can see what we can accomplish in terms >>of bringing >> > them together with such resources. >> > >> > Just as a passing comment, I know that the rise in drug abuse >>among the youth >> > has frustration and lack of opportunities and jobs among the >>culprits. >> > >> > Jabou Joh >> > >> > In a message dated 1/23/01 6:02:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, >>[log in to unmask] >> > writes: >> > >> > << Folks, >> > I would like to appeal to you all once more to go through >>Abdou-Karims >> > posting and mine and think over the >> > problems raised and how best we could help Campama Mental >>home. I am >> > please to announce that Ousu Njie Senor >> > is hosting a concert on 26th January ,and part of the proceeds >>will be >> > donated to Campama. What can we all do to >> > help? >> > >> > Chi Jamma, >> > Bro Sheikh Tejan Nyang >> > >> >> > >> > Jabou Joh >> > President >> > MAAC World Traders >> > Tel.-(615) 646-9784 >> > Fax-(507) 262-1590 >> > [log in to unmask] >> > >> > >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > >> > To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the >>Gambia-L >> > Web interface at: >>http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >> > You may also send subscription requests to >>[log in to unmask] >> > if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to >>write your full name and e-mail address. >> > >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the >>Gambia-L >>Web interface at: >>http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >>You may also send subscription requests to >>[log in to unmask] >>if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to >>write your full name and e-mail address. >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >