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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span>Taxi drivers, garage operators, and vendors along the Jerma Hotel Highway have expressed their strong opposition to the GT Board\u2019s recent decision to remove them from their longstanding business locations. The decision has left many residents concerned about the future of their livelihoods.<\/b><\/p>\n

Morro Bojang, a local garage operator, stated that the area has been central to their survival for years and emphasised that they contribute to government revenue through taxes. \u201cGT Board cannot simply remove us based on oral instructions and threaten to demolish our working space and the vendors nearby,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Another garage operator echoed these concerns, arguing that their area is not the only one with garage services, as similar facilities exist near other hotels. \u201cWhy target us specifically? It\u2019s unfair. If the GT Board had issued a formal notice and offered alternative arrangements, we would have understood and cooperated. But being forcefully removed without conditions is unacceptable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kaddy Sawaneh, who said she had operated her business in the area for decades, noted that she had faced no previous conflicts and credited the garage operators for supporting her in improving her shop. \u201cThis is my only source of income. Being forced out without alternatives is deeply worrying,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ramou Jeng, a disabled vendor, said the eviction threatens her ability to earn a living independently. \u201cI have always believed I can work without relying on charity. But this decision jeopardises my only source of income,\u201d she said, expressing concern despite previous support from the GT Board.<\/p>\n

In a letter addressed to one of the vendors\u2019 seen by The Standard and dated 13th February, GT Board gave the vendors 30 days to vacate the area and that the commissioner of tourism security was informed to take actions accordingly.<\/p>\n

Reacting to these allegations, GT Board director general Ida Jeng said the board has \u201cno issues\u201d with the taxi drivers and vendors emphasising their goal is to beautify the area, not to harm businesses.<\/p>\n

She argued that current state of the Tourism Development Area is \u201cnot very pleasant for guests,\u201d noting issues with dirt and filth which she said prompted the board to convene a meeting with the tourist drivers association.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a meeting with them to explain that we want to clean and beautify the tourism development area. They were very happy and welcomed the idea,\u201d DG Jeng claimed.<\/p>\n

She said the vendors were given 30 days to vacate their spots to avoid disrupting their businesses.<\/p>\n

Jeng vehemently denied the accusations that a restaurateur influenced the GT Board to remove the vendors. \u201cAs we speak, I have not met the owner of that restaurant. And I don\u2019t know who that owner of that restaurant is. I don\u2019t know bribery. I don\u2019t take bribes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Famara Sanyang, director of quality control and licensing, said GT Board has \u201cno hidden agenda\u201d stressing that they instructed the vendors and drivers to vacate \u201csimply to bring about a clean, healthy, and beautiful environment\u201d for the tourists and locals.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Gambia<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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