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CADS now has a unique initiative to take up a stake in profit generating enterprises to help provide the center with some financial security. The company, PATRIOT VENTURES has been formed following an initiative by the founders to promote the sustainability of CADS programs particularly in a climate where there is uncertainty about foreign donors and local funding support.
We are therefore looking for finance partners to capture sound investment opportunities that emerge now and then in Sierra Leone, through the West Coast of Africa. The returns on such investments are fairly decent with further prospect for growth. Amounts involved are only limited by investors' ability to source and secure the funds to invest. May be you are in a business which could be branched off to Sierra Leone. Why not stimulate your thought and see if that is something workable?. In fact, we have extensive international and local exposure having worked and produced substantial results in both labor and capital intensive projects. Our expertise and strength would include leadership skills, negotiation ability, finance, management by objective, people skills etc. No doubt we would be a great help for you if you consider doing business in Sierra Leone as an option. Remarkable Business Prospects in West Africa! We are offering tremendous potentials we would like you to evaluate. We are career business promotion agents and coordinators of the Center for Alternative Development Strategies (CADS) Global Network deeply interested in working with investors to engage in reliable and very lucrative businesses in Africa. CADS Global Network is the result of over ten years of Business Research & Development, a professionally developed network of development and business strategies. And quite recently - January through April 7, 2001 I had undertaken a business exploratory trips visiting the countries of Senegal, Guinea, Freetown, Liberia and Gambia. And the potentials I rediscovered in these countries are just too great. The truth is, Africa is a paradox. Second in size and population among the continents and arguably the richest of all in terms of natural resources. Africa's people are hardworking, and the continent can boast of having produced great civilizations long before today's developed countries had begun to emerge. We therefore encourage you to benefit from these established facts about our continent, particularly from the mineral rich country of Sierra Leone, the Mano River region and the West Coast of Africa at large. We will therefore appreciate foreign cooperation, and will like to share these mutually beneficial business prospects. Our Mining Projects Promotion - Diamonds, Gold, Bauxite, Iron Ore, Etc. Available And Accessible In West Africa:
In Sierra Leone and Guinea, where these natural resources referred to above abound, these countries governments have created favorable environments for investors interested to invest in the mining sector, and CADS Global Network is well informed about the ramifications of the mining policies in place in these countries and can help in getting investors interested in natural resources like diamonds, gold, bauxite and iron ore position their companies in these countries and to engage in very lucrative mining and/or mineral purchasing activities. Please let me hear from you. Send your letter of intent and interest addressed to: The International
Coordinator Or The National
Coordinator Our Rice Business Proposal: CADS Global Network is earnestly promoting a proposal for the importation of an initial 10,000 metric tons (revolving) of long grain white rice 35% broken on counter-barter-trade basis, paying within 120 days out of the export proceeds of rough uncut gem diamonds, unrefined crude gold with 88-90% purity and other exportable produce/commodities from Sierra Leone, Guinea, and the Gambia. Taking into consideration the extreme shortage of rice in countries like Sierra Leone and Liberia caused by the political troubles in the sub-region, the implementation of such counter-barter trade operation would yield tremendous profits. In this regard, I would be glad to work with investors ready, willing and able to embark into this highly profitable venture of dealing on the purchase and export of an initial 10,000 metric tons of long grain white rice 35% broken in 50 kilos polythene bags at a competitive price CIF or C&F Freetown/Conakry/Banjul ports. And CADS Global Network values to act as commissioned agent fully protecting investors' interests in this venture of investing in West Africa. And, for unquestionable transparency and accountability, investors shall designate one or two reps. to Freetown, Conakry or the Gambia to oversee and control for and on behalf of the principals' investment operations, and this will e done in conjunction with the management of CADS Global Network for the effective and sincere implementation of the project. The business itself will take the trend of a counter barter trade, using accumulated sales from the rice sales for the purchase of and export of gold, diamond and other exportable produce and commodities from Sierra Leone. Therefore, investors shall designate as well a diamond and gold expert/appraiser to inspect, classify and assess the value of the rough uncut gem diamonds and unrefined gold quantities prior to their purchase and export to overseas markets. Generally,
the entire operation will be capable of recovering: 1. Thai fragrant white rice, all broken (100%) is in fact a very popular type of rice among consumers. It tastes well and has some kind of alluring fragrance consumers so much like. Indigenous traders buy this type of rice at a minimum wholesale price of US$19 per 50 kilo bag buying hundreds/thousands of bags at a time. 2. Another type of rice which is well known in the West Coast is the long grain white rice. It has a maximum of 25% broken and can swell well when cooked. This goes for a minimum wholesale price of $20.00US per 50 kilo bag to indigenous entrepreneurs buying hundreds/thousands of bags at a time. 3. The other types are: Riz Blanc (white rice), long grain and polythened in Pakistan and the long grain (white rice) from Taiwan and the Republic of China. These types are sold at wholesale price of Le32,000 ($19.50US) to indigenous entrepreneurs buying hundreds/thousands of bags at a time. If you are
interested in this kind of counter-barter trade - to buy and sell rice
in West Africa and in return buy commodities like diamonds and gold, and
even bauxite or iron ore, please let me hear from you. Send your letter
of intent and interest addressed: The National
Coordinator CADS
Global Network Promoting Cooperation Condition Of Sierra Leone's Fishery Resources: Sierra Leone has a coastline of about 250 miles, giving rise to an EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) of over 50,000 sq. miles. Due to a variety of reasons the waters are nutrient rich and Sierra Leone is blessed with highly productive fisheries. Several efforts have been made to estimate the fishing potential of Sierra Leone marine fisheries. The Government of Sierra Leone and the Soviet Union entered into fishing Agreement in 1976, which among other things provided for marine fisheries research to be undertaken jointly by Scientists from the two countries. Two surveys were carried out under these arrangements in 1982 and 1984. The 1984 Survey provided data that led to estimates of a stock of biomass of 1,000,000 tons with a maximum allowable annual catch of 300,000 tons. Drawing from another source, studies by an FAO expert provided estimates of a biomass of coastal pelagic of 317,000 to 574,000 metric tons with an annual sustainable yield of 100,000 to 150,000 metric tons. This pelagic stock companies mainly of three species: the bonga, sardinella and lati (Ilasha Africana) which can be harvested in two seasons (I) February - May and (II) July - September. For demersal species, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) studies estimated a biomass of 47,000 to 105,000 metric tons. From this stock it is estimated an annual catch of 300,000 tons can be sustained. The species in the demersal category include croakers, threadfins, tongue soles, skates, rays, catchfish and barracuda which can be harvested at all times. Sierra Leone waters also contain several species of shrimps including guinea shrimp, caramete prawn and the southern pink shrimp, which is the most abundant shrimp species in these waters. It is estimated that this fishery can sustain an annual catch of 3,000 tons of shrimp which can be harvested at all times but peak seasons are (I) March - May (Dry Season) and (II) August - October (Rainy Season). The fishery also has a considerable stock of tuna. It has been estimated an annual tuna catch of 14,000 tons is sustainable. The tuna season is between February and June. The depth these species can be caught between 25m and 60m, and the approximate catch in tons per vessel of LOA 14 - 35m per day is between 1000 and 5000kgs. Limitations and Restrictions as to Areas and Vessel Sizes: 1) Limits on Volume of Catch for bycatch: There are no restrictions on volume of bycatch. 2) Distance from shore: The legal distance from shore is 5 miles from landward, and which has been reserved for artisanal and recreational fishing. 3) Depth for catching: With its exception of the 5 miles area, this depends on the area you are fishing. 4) Mesh Size:
No trawl-net shall be carried or used for fishing unless the meshes forming
the cod-end of the net have a minimum size of 60 millimeters unless: Regulations and Price of License per Vessel per One Year: Two types
of licenses: Fees for license are worked out by gross registered tonnage (GRT) of vessels. Landing Obligations:
Shrimpers: 8% fish, 3% shrimp. All other vessels 60% of representative
catch. Possibility of Dry docking and Repair Vessels with LOA up to 36m: Sierra Leone has adequately maintained dry dock and repair of vessel services for vessels with LOA up to 36m and even more. Types and Amounts of Port Charges for Using Fishing Resources, etc. Fees: With the price of meat, chicken, pork and other allied products gradually getting out of reach to a number of Sierra Leoneans, there has been a considerable increase in the demand for fish. Sardinella constitutes the bulk of frozen fish demanded by the population. Trends in Fish Exports: Shrimp continues to be the single most important fish commodity, in terms of both volume and value of exports. Over the last three years, shrimp have been accounting for over two - thirds of the volume of total fish exports. Besides shrimp, frozen tuna also has the potential of generating substantial foreign exchange earnings. So far only few Soviet and Korean vessels are actively exploiting the resource and catch which peaked to 5,300 metric tons worth US$5 million. Other frozen fish, notably sardinella, tongue sole, croaker, threadfin and baracuda have been featuring quite prominently in the country's fish export trade. While sardinella species have been traded in the West African market particularly Liberia, Las Palmas and Senegal, the high valued tongue sole are usually destined for France. There is also a progressive cured fish export trade supplying smoked dried fish notably bonga, catfish, skates and rays to neighboring Guinea, and Liberia, Koindu, a distributing center located in the East close to the Guinea and Liberia borders, is reported to be an important supply source but little is known about the regularity and quantities involved as this trade occurs unrecorded. Export Potential: a) African market for small Pelagic Fish: The major fish importing countries have traditionally been Nigeria and Cote D'Ivoire. Fish imports are also important in countries like Cameroon, Congo, Zaire, Ghana, Gabon and Liberia. The Ivorian market in particular continues to be strong. With a population of 10 million people, growing at a rate of 3% per year and annual domestic fish production of between 70,000 and 90,000 metric tons, the demand for fish in Cote d'Ivoire will continue to grow. The country imports over 50% of its fish demand. b) European market for high value fish: Recognizing that the purchasing power of a typical African consumer is usually low, there is the need to focus on the European Market as an outlet for the country's high valued fish notably frozen shrimp, sole fillets, tuna, lobster tail and other demersal fish. The close proximity to Europe, well established sea and air connections, makes it a more favorable market than American and Asian markets. For shrimp and other exotic fish, the European market offers competitive prices. Export Strategy: To optimize
revenue generated from fish exports, it is essential that prospective
investors should diversify and produce more value-added products. Some
of the value added products could be developed includes cooked shrimp,
cocktail shrimp, shrimp kebab and frozen high value fish. These products
can be exported directly to supermarkets and restaurant chains in Europe.
For possible cooperation with CADS contact: Or The National
Coordinator Our Internet Business Promotion: CADS Global Network also seek to build mutual trust with any interested investors in theinternet technology industry so that we can make possible the establishment of an internet solutions facility in West Africa, particularly in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from where we can serve the entire West Coast of Africa and even getting people involved in purchasing franchisees from us. Our proposal is this, we encourage you to make some initial investment by providing seed money and basic equipment to set up your company's West Africa outlet in Freetown, Sierra Leone. West Africa definitely needs internet solutions services with specialty in the utilization of the most advanced technologies needed in the development of internet solutions for the West African client. West Africa thus needs internet solution investors dedicated to the creation and promotion of internet technologies which is yet to be developed in West Africa. In Freetown for instance, there is no formidable and efficient internet solutions services. This sector is still in a premature stage. The few people involved in e-business are not efficiently supported by the providers they are dealing with. So, if we can get your company to make professional presence in Freetown, we will then be able to attract people to take out franchisees from your company to efficiently develop their internet services. And, if we can have your company's outlet in Freetown, maintaining a small but very dedicated number of internet technical experts we should be able to serve the whole West Africa expanding the provision of franchisees of very efficient internet services to all these countries in the region. The strategy we wish to emphasize, we want to encourage you to provide the seed money to establish a branch office in Freetown equipped with at least 70 loaded computers powered by your company's internet technology to serve the public as an internet and office solutions café. People will be using the internet services of the branch office for a fee per minutes of using a computer and its internet services in the branch office. Through such an arrangement your company will be generating income on a daily basis and at the same time selling out franchisees to people involved in the e-business. Other services the branch office will provide will include providing the traditional services of your company such as providing innovative internet solutions to businesses in Freetown and the West Coast, including e-commerce, web development and design, hosting and comprehensive marketing solutions. We encourage investors to favorably consider this proposal. There is the great potential of remarkable success if you enter the West Africa market. The initial seed investment you are making will bring tremendous profits in the very short run. Frankly, we do not have the capital otherwise we would have just taken out a franchise from your company as we are certainly convinced of making huge profits from the West African market. So do bring us on board. Commission us as your West African Agent and provide us with the tangibles to establish your company's outlet in Freetown. The requirements to proceed with this proposal will include seed money which will be used to rent and refurbish an office facility in Freetown with adequate space to accommodate at least 70 computers. Air conditioning systems will also be needed. A high voltage generator would be needed as we could not rely on the National Power Authority to provide us with constant electricity which does not happen in Freetown as there are frequent power outages. Your company should also provide at least 70 computers and most important provide your company's internet technology to power the computers and to serve the public's franchising needs. To proceed we will suggest you arrange for me to visit your headquarters so that we can discuss and work out the general modalities of setting up arrangements of your company's branch office in Freetown. Professionally, our role in all these will be to solidly protect your interests in West Africa, facilitate obtaining all licenses and registrations required to establish your company's outlet in Freetown and to manage the outlet once it has been established with complete technical support from your company. More significantly, we will be out there in Freetown to get people to take out franchisees from your company. Please revert
at your very earliest convenience with cogent ideas on how we can proceed.
Our full style contact is: Or The National
Coordinator Investment Opportunities In Tourism In Sierra Leone: The tourism industry in Sierra Leone has a multiplier effect in terms of potential linkage with other productive areas such as the agriculture and handicraft sector of Sierra Leone's national economy. Therefore, it is now envisaged that the government's long and medium term development policy for tourism will aim at both consolidating and transforming the country into an upmarket tourist paradise and a major destination, particularly for investors for the US and European markets. In recognition therefore of the dynamic nature of tourism and even emerging new trends and product variations, as well as the constant demand of the international travel trade for new packages to attract other market segments and satisfy consumer demands, the government of Sierra Leone has decided to set aside an area of land within the tourism development area along the Freetown - Tokey beach stretch for the promotion and development of high class 4 o 5 star all inclusive hotel facilities and entertainment complexes.This all inclusive resort will certainly bring the benefits that accrue from the all inclusive business to Sierra Leone. CADS Global Network therefore seeks potential investors to invest in the tourism sector of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone was once called "Province of Freedom", intended for a "race of men supposed to be uniformly open to the persuasion of reason"! Here you will see the breathtaking landscapes, thunderstorms and coastline, as unspoilt now as on the day of creation. CADS Global Network is ready, willing and able to closely work with investors to conduct feasibility studies intended to provide a clear idea of the investors plans - studies that will indicate the class or category of hotel or entertainment complex to be constructed. Significantly based upon our center's feasibility study conducted recently, CADS Global Network recognizes the profitability of constructing an entertainment and recreational complex to comprise of a club, a bar, swimming pool with saunas and hot baths, gym area and indoor basket ball area, along the Lumley Beach stretch. If such a facility is constructed, the return on investment will be highly, highly profitable running into millions of dollars. Sierra Leone does not have such facility in the whole country. It will be a unique venture that will generate huge daily income that will be generated for as long as forever. CADS Global
Network therefore seeks investors who are serious about investing in tourism
to achieve the dream of establishing a well equipped entertainment and
recreational complex in Sierra Leone. Please contact us as soon as possible
for initial consultations. Send your letter of interest to: Or The National
Coordinator Used Goods Business Prospects: We checked the market in the West Coast and we want to state here to bring from Europe or the United States good second hand stuff such as: - TVs - VCPs - VCRs - Hi-Fi - Auto tyres - Computers+hardware - Air conditions - Refrigerators - Clothing - etc. is good business in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and the Gambia. The market for these goods in these countries is fantastic, and we have the ability to provide reliable agency partnership to market these goods and make tremendous profits for investors. Whatever may be the importation regulations for such commodities into these countries, including Guinea and Liberia which are other ready markets, we are very capable to deal with, the fact remains investors will make huge, huge profits if we bring these goods to West Africa. Selling these used goods therefore at 'stock' prices, generally reduced and still very profitable, will be sold remarkably fast to wholesale buyers in these countries ready, willing and capable to make wholesale purchases from us to resell at retail prices. Our strategy
is to help you sell these goods so profitably fast so that you can consider
diversifying your business interests like food stuff to include Africa's
staple food, rice, based upon the successes you will enjoy from this very
first business exploration. If you are an investor interested in this
kind of business, please send your letter of interest to: Or The National
Coordinator Promoting Any Kind Of Products Investor(s) Have To Offer: Our organization is also ready, willing and able to promote and sell any products covered by an agreement with any investors. Our cooperation in business is not limited to the internet solutions business promotion, the used products, rice, fishing, or the gold and diamond trade presented in this business exploratory proposal. We promote and sell any products investors manufacture and seeking markets for in Africa. Requirements For Our Agency: Regarding our requirements for acting as an Agent, our proposal is very reasonable: As an Agent we shall use our best endeavors to obtain licenses for any kind of project, be it fishing, mining or commodities or services trading. We shall also use our best endeavors with regards to commodities trading to promote and procure sales of the goods to existing and prospective customers in Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Liberia and Guinea and maximize sales thereto on terms and conditions of trade from time to time in force. And we shall promptly notify investor(s) of all inquiries concerning the goods which we receive from customers and prospects which we receive both within and outside the territory of trade, in this case: Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Liberia and Guinea. We shall be able to maintain a list of customers and potential customers for the goods and on request from investor(s) from time to time supply a copy of the list. We shall from time to time keep investor(s) informed of market conditions for the goods, and the activities of competitors. We shall inform investor(s) of any information which may come to our attention concerning the creditworthiness of any customers. We shall use our best endeavors to secure payment of all overdue invoices by the customers. We shall act at all times in good faith towards investors and not let our own personal interests conflict with the duties owed to investors under any agreement we might consummate or under the general law. We shall not engage in any conduct which in investors' opinion is prejudicial to investors' business or the sale or promotion of the goods and services under agreement for sale. Re: The Financial Provisions - Commission: In consideration of the obligations undertaken by our network as Agent hereunder, a pre-arranged commission is to be determined, paid to CADS Global Network on concluded sales or closed deals. In some cases it would be appropriate for investors to retain the President/CEO of CADS Global Network in their employment and a monthly salary and allowances to be determined, paid. We hope these details make sense, and are reasonable enough for us to proceed with any business an investor would want to proceed with. Please do not disregard this unique and gratifying invitation or business opportunity including the estimate of the return-on-investment ( R.O.I.) in hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Looking eagerly forward to becoming your invaluable business partner/agent, and meeting you in the foreseeable future. With us, be assured, your investment is fully guaranteed. Questions
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