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Information for Participants, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Session 38 (21 November - 5 December 2005), Banjul, The Gambia.

 

38th Ordinary Session
21st November – 5th December 2005

Banjul, The Gambia

 

 

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

 

1.   General

 

            The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) will be held in Banjul, The Gambia, from the 21st November to 5th December 2005

            The venue of the Session is The Kairaba Beach Hotel, P.M.B 390, Serrekunda, The Gambia, West Africa. Tel.: (220) 4462940 / 4462941 / 4462942; Fax:  (220) 4462947; E-mail: kairaba@gamtel.gm Website: www.kairabahotel.com The opening session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on the 21st November 2005 at the, “Jamma Hall Meeting Room”.

 

 

Credentials

 

            Delegates and other participants are kindly requested to bring their official credentials duly signed by the appropriate authorities of their countries or their respective organisations and hand them to the ACHPR Secretariat prior to registration.

 

3.   Registration and identification badges

 

            Participants are required to register and obtain identification badges prior to the opening of the Session.  There will be a registration counter for this purpose in the main lobby area outside the Conference Hall.  For those participants arriving late, registration can be done upon arrival.

            For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their badges at all times during the Session and at social functions.

 

 

4.   Immigration requirements

 

            All travellers arriving in Banjul, The Gambia should have a valid passport.  Entry visas are required for all nationals who are not citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and can be obtained at the Gambia Diplomatic and Consular Representations abroad.  Each participant is therefore advised to check the existence and the location of these Representations with the Ministry of Foreign/External Affairs of his/her country to obtain a visa before arriving in Banjul. Holders of AU and UN Laissez-Passers are issued free of charge with an entry visa upon arrival at the airport in Banjul. There is no Airport tax in the Gambia. Participants should send flight information to the ACHPR Secretariat Tel: (220) 4392962 / 4372070; Fax: (220) 4390764; Email: achpr@achpr.org

 

5.   Health requirements

 

            Visitors require yellow fever inoculations.  Participants are requested to take the necessary vaccination and travel with their vaccination cards.

 

6.   Weather

 

            During the months of November/December, the Gambia usually experiences some rains yet this period could also become very hot. The temperature varies between 28°C and 30°C. It is thus advisable to carry some light clothes.

 

7. Foreign exchange and banks

 

            All major convertible currencies and travellers cheques can be exchanged in The Gambia. The local currency is the Dalasi (D). The current exchange rate is around D28.00 for US$1.00

 

            Exchange operations can be done at the airport, the banks and hotels. Banks are open to the public from Mondays to Fridays from 8:00am to 12.00pm and from 4.00pm to 6.30pm (GMT). It should be noted that some banks like the Standard Chartered Bank opens to the public on Saturday mornings. The principal banks are the following:

 

  1. Standard Chartered Bank, tel: (220) 4228681 / 4228683; fax: (220) 4227714; Email: enquiry@scrgamb.mhs.compuserv.com
  2. Trust Bank Ltd; tel: (220) 4225777 / 78 / 79; Fax: (220) 4225781; Email:  info@trustbank.gm
  3. First international Bank Ltd; tel: (220) 4202002 / 03/ 04/ 05; Email: FIB@GAMTEL.GM
  4. Arab Gambian Islamic Bank Ltd; tel: (220) 4222222 / 4223771; Fax: (220) 4228688; Email: agib@qanet.gm
  5. Guarantee Trust Gambia Ltd.; tel: (220) / 4376371 / 72/ 73/ 74/; Email: guarantytrust@qanet.gm

 

 8. Airline reservations

 

            A number of international airlines operate regularly to and from Banjul.  Working hours of the main travel agencies are from 8.00am to 5.00pm. The following are the main travel agents and airlines operating in The Gambia:

 

  1. SN Brussels Airlines; tel: (220) 4494687 / 4496309 / 4496300 / 4496301 / 4496302 / 4496303; fax: (220) 4496299
  2. Air Senegal International; tel: (220) 4202117 / 4202118
  3. Banjul Travel Agency; tel: (220) 4228813 / 4228473 / 4228471; Fax: (220) 4225583
  4. Continental Travels; tel: (220) 4224058 / 4224059; Fax: (220) 4224118 / 4223871

5.     Gambia International Airlines; tel: (220) 4472757 / 4223703 / 4374100 / 4223700; Fax: (220) 4472750; Email:
gia-gambia@gamtel.gm

  1. Globe Travel Agency ; tel : (220) 4224490 / 4224970
  2. The Atlantic Airlines (G) Ltd; tel : (220) 4372995 / 4372951 / 4370518 ; fax : (220) 4390062 / 4396620 ; Email : atlantic@qanet.gm
  3. Air Guinea Company; tel: (220) 4223296; mobile: (220) 4994357
  4. Belleview Airlines; tel: (220) 4370594; fax: (220) 4373606

 

9. Electricity

 

            The voltage in The Gambia is 220V AC accessible with three pins normal chairman plug.

 

10. Hotel accommodation

 

A list of hotels with their specifications (name, address, room prices, facilities, distance between it and the International Airport, and the city centre, etc.) is provided at the end of this information note.

 

11. Reception on arrival

 

            Provided that advance notice is given, participants will be met on arrival at the Banjul International Airport and will be assisted with the formalities regarding immigration, customs, etc. Consequently, expected date and time of arrival in Banjul with flight details should be communicated to ACHPR Secretariat as soon as possible.  Any subsequent changes should be similarly communicated to the ACHPR Secretariat.

 

12. Privileges and Immunities

 

Without prejudice to the privileges, immunities and facilities accorded to all participants, everyone must respect the laws and regulations of the Republic of The Gambia and must refrain from interference in the internal affairs of the country.

No one is allowed to enter or photograph an area designated as prohibited or restricted. Breach of such regulations should be avoided at all times.  If in doubt, please seek advice from the ACHPR Secretariat.

 

13. Documents

 

            Participants will get the working documents of the Session at the time of registration. Participants are also advised to seek formal and written authorisation from the Secretary to the Commission for the distribution of their documents at the conference area.  No documents will be circulated without his written authorisation.
LIST OF HOTELS

 

NO

HOTEL NAME
ROOM PRICE (Gambian Dalasi) –
1.00 US$ @ D28.00

FACILITIES OFFERED

 ADDRESS DISTANCE

 
1st
Category

Single
2nd Category

Single
1st
Category

Double
2nd
Category

Double
Suite/
Apartment

 

1.    

 

KAIRABA

BEACH HOTEL

 

 

2,730.00

 

2,940.00

 

3,325.00

 

3,850.00

 

3,955.00

 

157 rooms. Refrigerator. Satellite TV. Swimming pool. Bar and restaurant. Room service. Direct dialling telephone facilities. Internet. Key card system and in-house video.

Breakfast included

Lunch: D300.00

Dinner: D300.00 

 

The Kairaba Beach Hotel

P.M.B.390 Serrekunda

The Gambia, West Africa.

Tel.: (220) 4462940 / 1 / 2     

Fax: (220) 4462947

E-mail; kairaba@gamtel.gm

Website: www.kairabahotel.com 

 

Conference Centre

 

Approx. 10km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

2.    

 

CORINTHIA ATLANTIC HOTEL

 

1,500.00

 

 

 

2,000.00

 

 

3,000.00

 

204 Air-conditioned rooms.  Room service. Refrigerator. Satellite TV. Swimming pool. Fitness centre. Direct dialling telephone facilities, and internet.

Rates include Breakfast,

Lunch: D300.00

Dinner: D500.00

 

P. O. Box 296 Banjul,

The Gambia.

Tel. (220) 4228 601- 3

Fax: (220) 4227 861

Email: atlantic@conrinthia.com

Website: www.corinthia.com

 

 

Approx. 10km to Conference Centre

Approx. 25km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

3.    

 

CARLTON  

HOTEL

 

600.00

 

 

 

650.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 rooms with air conditioning. Satellite TV. No telephone facilities.

 

Breakfast: D50 – 60.00

Lunch: D100 – 150.00 

Dinner: D100 – 150.00

 

Carlton Hotel

25 Independence Drive

P. O. Box 639

Banjul

 

Tel:  (220) 4228670

Fax (220) 4227214

 

 

Approx. 7km to Conference Centre

Approx. 25km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.    


OCEAN  BAY HOTEL

 

2,625.00

 

 

 

 

 

3,220.00

 

 

3,990.00

 

 

 

 

5,250.00

 

 

 

195 Rooms. Satellite TV Channels. Refrigerator. Multi-functional kitchen. AC. Bar and Restaurant. Swimming Pool. Sophisticated fitness centre. Library. Mini Bar. Electronic Safe. Internet and Direct Dialling Telephone Facilities. Breakfast Included

Lunch: D450.00

Dinner: D550.00

 

P.O. Box  4065

Bakau, Cape Point

Banjul, The Gambia.

Tel: (00220) 4494265 Fax: (00220) 4494268

Email: oceanbay@gamtel.gm

Website: www.oceanbayhotel.com 

 

Approx. 7km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 18km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

5.    


SUN BEACH HOTEL

 

2,380.00

 

 

 

 

 

3,220.00

 

 

 

4,340.00

 

 

 

184 Rooms. Satellite TV Channels. Refrigerator. AC. Bar and Restaurant. Two Swimming Pools. Wellness centre. Telephone and Internet Café.

Breakfast Included.

Lunch: D600.00               

Dinner: D600.00

 

Kofi Anan Street

Cape Point, Bakau

The Gambia.

Tel: (00220) 4497190

Fax: (00220) 4497193

Email: info@sunbeachhotel.com

Website: www.sunbeachhotel.com 

 

Approx. 7km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 18km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

6.    

 

CAPE POINT   

HOTEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,400.00

(No AC)

 

1,800.00

(With AC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,200.00

 

 

 

62 rooms. AC. Satellite TV Room service. Telephone with IDD Facilities. Safe. Swimming pool. Bar and restaurant, and Business centre. Breakfast included.

 

Lunch: D100-200.00

Dinner: D100-200.00

 

 

Cape St. Mary

P.O. Box 2294

Serrekunda, The Gambia.

Tel.: (220) 4494697 / 4495005

Fax: (220) 4495375

capepointhotel@qannet.gm 

 

Approx. 7km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 18km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

7.    


ROC HEIGHTS LODGE

 

1,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

1,500.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,750.00

 

 

 

18 Rooms. Air Conditioned. Mini-Bar. Restaurant. Satellite TV. Beach View. Telephone. Internet. Meeting Room.

 

Breakfast: D200.00

Lunch: D250.00

Dinner: D250.00

 

Samba Breku Road

Cape Point, KSMD

The Gambia.

Tel: (00220) 4495428

9918727

Email: enquiries@rocheightslodge.com

Website: www.rocheightslodge.com 

 

Approx. 7km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 18km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

8.    

 

SENEGAMBIA  BEACH    HOTEL

 

1,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

1,500.00

 

 

 

 

2,000.00

 

 

325 Rooms. Swimming pool. Bar and Restaurant. Volley ball, squash and tennis court. Nine hole mini golf. Night club, four Restaurants, and Satellite Channels.

breakfast included,

 

Lunch: D150-300.00

Dinner: D200-495.00

 

P.O. Box 2373

 Serrekunda

The Gambia

Tel.: (220) 4462717 / 462718 / 4462719

Fax: (220) 4461839

senegambia@gamtel.gm

 

 

Walking distance to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 10km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

9.    

 

TAFBEL

HOTEL

 

1,100.00

 

 

 

 

     1,250.00

 

 

 

1,650.00

 

 

 

90 Standard rooms with Multi-channel TV. Air conditioned. Direct dialling telephone facilities. Swimming pool. Safe deposit box. Bar and restaurant. Breakfast included.

 

Lunch: D150.00

Dinner: D200.00 

 

 

P.O. Box 121

Banjul, The Gambia

Tel: (220) 4460510 / 460511 / 4460512 / 4460514

Fax: (220) 4460515

E-mail: info@tafgambia.com

or  tafbel@qanet.gm  

Web: www.tafgambia.com     

 

Walking distance to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 10km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

10. 

 

TAFBELL

ANNEX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

900.00

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,400.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

14 self-catering rooms. AC Garden. 24 hour Security and Reception Service. Satellite TV. Direct dialling Telephone facility.

 

 

P.O. Box 121

Banjul, The Gambia

Tel: (220) 4461024 / 4461035

Fax: (220) 4461904

Email:

tafannex@yahoo.co.uk  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walking distance to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 10km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

11. 

 

PARADISE SUITES HOTEL

 

 

 

1,200.00

 

 

1,700.00

 

 

 

 

2,300.00

 

2,400.00

 

45 rooms. Self catering facilities. AC. TV. IDD and Internet facilities. Massage parlour. Room service.  Swimming pool. Bar and restaurant.  Breakfast included.

Lunch: D200-250.00

Dinner: D200-250.00

 

 

Badala Park Highway

Kololi, K.S.M.D.

P. O. Box 802, Banjul

 

Tel: (220) 4463 429/ 4463439

Fax: (220) 4463 451

Email : info@paradisesuites.gm   

 

 

 

Walking distance to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 10km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

12. 

 

BUNGALOW 

BEACH HOTEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,200.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,600.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    2,200.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110 rooms. Swimming pool. TV. AC. Cocktail terrace. Bar with sea view. Business centre. Restaurant

Breakfast included.

 

Lunch : D200-400.00

Dinner: D200-400.00

 

 

P.O. Box 2637, Serrekunda,

The Gambia

Tel: (220) 4465288 / 465623 / 4460316.

Fax: (220) 4466180

Email: info@bbhotel.gm

 

 

 

Approx. 1km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 11km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

13. 

 

KOMBO BEACH HOTEL

 

1,820.00

(With AC)

 

1,300.00

(Without AC)

 

 

 

 

2,340.00

(With AC)

 

1,820.00

(Without AC)

 

 

2,860.00

(With AC)

 

 

 

3,380.00

 

 

 

250 Rooms. Satellite T.V Refrigerator. Hair Dryer. AC. Sitting Room. Safe. Terrace. Swimming Pool and Sea View.

 

Lunch: D200 – 350.00

Dinner: D200 – 400.00

 

P.O. Box 694

Banjul, The Gambia.

Tel: (00220) 4465466 Fax: (00220) 4465490

 

Email: info@kombobeachhotel.gm

 

Approx. 1km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 11km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

14. 


BADALA PARK HOTEL

 

 750.00

 

 

 

 

 

950.00

 

 

 

 

Rooms with Satellite T.V Refrigerator. Mini Market. Bar and Restaurant. Swimming Pool. Wellness centre.  Internet Café.

Breakfast Included

 

Lunch: D200.00

Dinner: D350.00

 

PMB 467

Kotu Stream,

Serrekunda, The Gambia.

Tel: (00220) 4460400

Fax: (00220) 4460402

Email: badalaparkhotel@hotmail.com

 

 

Approx. 1km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 11km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 

15. 


SUNSET BEACH HOTEL

 

1,500.00

 

 

 

 

 

1,800.00

 

 

2,400.00

 

 

 

 

2,600.00

 

 

 

97 Rooms. Cable T.V Channels. IDD Telephone system. AC. Bar and Restaurant.  Internet Facilities. Electronic Safe. Beauty Salon. Mini-Market. Swimming Pool.

 

Breakfast Included

 

Lunch: D350.00

Dinner: D350.00

 

Kotu Stream Road

PMB 541, Serrekunda

The Gambia.

Tel: (00220) 4466397 / 4463876

Fax: (00220) 4463874

Email: info@sunsetbeachhotel.com

Website: www.sunsetbeachhotel.gm 

 

Approx. 1km to Conference Centre

 

Approx. 11km from Banjul  International

Airport

 

 

 

 

 


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