39th Ordinary Session,
Information for Participants
39th Ordinary Session11th - 25th May 2006
Banjul, The Gambia.
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
1. General
The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) will be held in Banjul, The Gambia, from the 11th to 25th May 2006.
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.comThe opening session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on the 11th May 2006 at the, “Jamma Hall Meeting Room”.
2. 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 May, The Gambia could be warm. The temperature varies between 22°C and 30°C. It is thus advisable to carry some light clothes, preferably cotton.
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 such as, 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) 4225771 / 78 /79; Fax: (220)
4225781; Email: info@trustbank.gm
3. First international Bank Ltd; tel: (220) 4202004 /00 /
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: (00220) 4494687 / 4496309 / 4496300 / 4496301 / 4496302 / 4496303; fax: (00220) 4496299 |
5. | Globe Travel Agency; tel : (00220) 4224490 / 4224970 |
| 2. | Air Senegal International; tel: (00220) 4202117 / 4202118 |
6. | Gambia International Airlines; tel : (00220) 4472757 / 4223703 / 4223700; Fax: (00220) 4472750; Email: gia-gambia@gamtel.gm |
| 3. | Banjul Travel Agency; tel: (00220) 4228813 / 4228473 / 4228471; Fax: (00220) 4225583 |
7. | Slok Air International tel: (00220) 437 6682; |
| 4. | Continental Travels; |
8. | Belleview Airlines;
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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 costs, 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 Dalasis) - US$1.00 = D28.00 |
FACILITIES OFFERED |
ADDRESS |
DISTANCE |
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1st category SINGLE |
2nd category SINGLE |
1st category DOUBLE |
2nd category |
SUITE/APARTMENT |
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1. |
CORINTHIA ATLANTIC HOTEL |
1,500.00 | - |
2.000.00 | - |
3,000.00 | 204 Air-conditioned |
P.O.Box 296 Banjul |
Aprox. 7km to the Approx. 25km |
2. |
CARLTON HOTEL |
600.00 | 650.00 | - |
- |
- |
30 rooms with air |
Carton Hotel |
Aprox. 7km to the Approx. 25km |
3. |
OCEAN BAY
|
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 dailling telephone facilities. Breakfast included Lunch: D450.00 Dinner: D550.00 |
P.O.Box 4065 |
Aprox. 7km to the from Banjul International Airport |
4. |
SUNBEACH
|
2,380.00 | - |
3,220.00 |
- |
4,340.00 | 184 rooms. Satellite |
Koffi Annan Street Cape Point, Bakau The Gambia. Tel: (00220) 4497190 Fax: (00220) 4497193 Email:info@sunbeachhotel.com Website: www.sunbeachhotel.com |
Approx. 7km to the Approx. 18km |
5. |
CAPE POINT HOTEL |
- |
- |
1,400.00 (No AC.) |
1,800.00 (With AC) |
2,200.00 | 62 rooms. AC. Satellite |
Cape St. Mary P.O.Box 2294 Serrekunda, The Gambia Tel: (00220) 4494697 / 4495005 Fax: (00220) 4495375 Email: capepointhotel@qanet.gm |
Approx. 7km to the Approx. 18km |
6. |
ROC HEIGHTS LODGE |
1,000.00 |
- |
1,500.00 | - |
1,750.00 | 18 rooms. Air condition. |
Samba Breku Road Cape Point, KSMD The Gambia. Tel:(00220) 4495428 9918727 Email: enquiries@rocheightslogde.com Website: www.rocheightslodge.com |
Approx. 7km to the Conference Centre Approx. 18km |
7. |
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 restuarant 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: (00220) 4462940 /1 /2 Fax: (00220) 4462947 E-mail: kairaba@gamtel.gm Website: www.kairabahotel.com |
Conference Centre Approx. 10km |
8. |
SENEGAMBIA BEACH HOTEL |
1,000.00 | - |
1,500.00 | - |
2,000.00 | 325 rooms. Swimming |
P.O.Box 2373 |
Walking distance to
Conference Centre
Approx. 10km |
9. |
TAFBEL HOTEL |
1,100.00 | - |
1,250.00 | - |
1,650.00 | 90 standard rooms with |
P.O.Box 121 Banjul, The Gambia Tel: (00220) 4460510 / 4460511 / 4460512 / 4460514 Fax: (00220) 4460515 E-mail: info@tafgambia.com or tafbel@qanet.gm Web: www.tafgambia.com |
Walking distance to Conference Centre
Approx. 10km |
10. |
TAFBEL 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: (00220) 4461024 / 4461035 Fax: (00220) 4461904 Email: tafannex@yahoo.co.uk |
Walking distance to Conference Centre
Approx. 10km |
| 11. | PARADISE SUITES HOTEL |
1,200.00 | 1,700.00 |
- |
2,300.00 |
2,400.00 | 45 rooms. Self catering |
Badala Park Highway Kololi, K.S.M.D. P.O.Box 802, Banjul Tel: (00220) 4463429 / 4463439 Fax: (00220) 4463451 Email: info@paradisesuites.gm |
Walking distance to Conference Centre
Approx. 10km |
| 12. | BUNGALOW BEACH HOTEL |
1,200.00 | - |
1,600.00 | - |
2,200.00 | 110 rooms. Swimming |
P.O.Box 2637 Serrekunda, The Gambia Tel: (00220) 4465288 / 4465623 /4460316. Fax: (00220) 4466180 Email: info@bbhotel.gm |
Approx. 1km to Conference Centre
Approx. 11km |
| 13. | KOMBO BEACH HOTEL |
1,820.00 (With AC.) 1,300.00 |
- |
2,340.00 (With AC.) 1,820.00 |
2,860.00 (Without AC.) |
3,380.00 | 250 Rooms. Satellite T.V. |
P.O.Box 694 Banjul, The Gambia. Tel: (00220) 4465466 Fax: (00220) 4465490 Email: info@kombobeachhotel.gm |
Approx. 1km to Conference Centre
Approx. 11km |
| 14. | BADALA PARK HOTEL |
750.00 | - |
950.00 | - |
- |
Rooms with Satellite T.V |
P.M.B 467 Kotu Stream, Serrekunda, The Gambia Tel: (00220) 4460400 Fax: (00220) 4460402 Email: badalaparkhotel@hotmail.com |
Approx. 1km to Conference Centre
Approx. 11km |
| 15. | SUNSET BEACH HOTEL |
1,500.00 | - |
1,800.00 | 2,400.00 | 2,600.00 | 97 rooms. Cable TV. |
Kotu Stream Road P.M.B. 541, Serrekunda The Gambia. Tel: (00220) 4466397 / 4463876 Fax: (00220) 4463874 Email: info@sunsetbeachhotel.com Website: www.sunsetbeachhotel.com |
Approx. 1km to Conference Centre
Approx. 11km |
| 16. | HOLIDAY SUITE |
850 | - |
1,200.00 | - |
1,500.00 | 14 rooms with air- |
Holiday Suites Kololi The Gambia Tel: (00220)4461075 |
Approx. 1km to Conference Centre
Approx. 11km |