Here are links to two more Gambian news articles describing the state of the ferry service between Banjul and Barra, and the current fuel shortage. (If you find the links do not work, please copy and paste them in to your browser.)
Ferry lost at sea for six hours
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http://kibaaro.com/banjul-barra-ferry-lost-at-sea-for-6-hours/
Fuel shortage in Gambia
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http://kibaaro.com/acute-fuel-shortage-slows-down-gambian-motorists/
For readers unfamiliar with HELPING's activities, the reason the ferry service is of such concern is that tourist accommodation is only available in the Senegambia resort areas on the South bank of the river, whereas all of HELPING's projects are on the North bank where the poorest communities are to be found. Our charity's founders, Chris and Margaret Meeks, make an extended visit each year between January and March to oversee the projects, carry out research and implement decisions made by the committee. They are in Gambia at present but are being severely hampered by the inadequacies of the ferry service as they need to be able to cross the river safely on a regular basis without wasting hours waiting for ferries.
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