April 18
Gambia: Police Call for Construction of 152 Speed Bumps to Avert Road Accidents
Speaking before the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of The National Assembly on Wednesday, Lamin King Colley, commissioner, the Gambia Police Force Mobile Traffic Unit,… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Get Two New Ferries in 16 Months
The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered… Read more »
April 17
Gambia: The Dilemma At Banjul-Barra Crossing Point!
Travelers (and commuters) plying the Banjul and Barra crossing are going through difficult times these days due to the breakdown of ferries plying this busy sea route. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Meets Ferry Engineers in Surprise Visit
In a demonstration of leadership and commitment to the welfare of citizens, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, paid a surprise visit to engineers working on the recently… Read more »
March 18
Gambia: GRA Gets State-of-the-Art Scanning System
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced it has installed a state-of-the-art scanning system at the Port of Banjul that could detect anything illegal. Read more »
March 07
Gambia: Gambia Generates B1.09b Revenue At Senegambia Bridge
The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed lawmakers that the total revenue generated from the SeneGambia Bridge between 2021 and 2023 stands at D1.09… Read more »
Gambia: Casai Arms Schools With Cybersecurity Essentials
The Centre for the Advancement of Science and Innovation (CASAI) is currently touring schools across the Greater Banjul Area, arming and equipping students, teachers and… Read more »
March 05
Gambia: GFA Urges Govt to Declare 'State of Concern' Over Ferry Services
Gambia For All party (GFA) is calling for "urgent action" amid poor ferry service in recent times at the Banjul-Barra Crossing Points. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Consolidated GLF Revenue Hits Over 21Billion in 2023
The Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, yesterday gave an explanation on how Gambia Government Consolidated Fund (GLF) had been managed and executed during… Read more »
February 22
Gambia: Focus On Renewable Energy
The Gambia like most sub-Saharan African countries enjoy abundant sunshine throughout the whole year. This means that they are at a better chance to exploit the endless… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Let's Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!
Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - Central Bank Grapples With Ill Economy
The Bank of Sierra Leone is in a life-and-death battle to rescue the ailing economy of the country under the current administration. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Gambia: SCDS Recommends Increased Provincial Allowances for Security Personnel
The report also recommended the need to build more hydrants and provide new fire tenders in the country. It also recommends the completion of unfinished service stations and… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Gambia: Bankers, Private Sector Hopeful On Asf Economic Transformation
The Gambia's private sector and Bankers Association are optimistic about the African Solidarity Fund's (ASF) economic transformative agenda after a detailed oversight and fruitful… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Gambia: Kiang Kemoto Residents Hail NRA for 87k Million Road Project
The inhabitants of Kiang Kemoto in the Lower River Region have hailed the National Roads Authority (NRA) for the ongoing construction of the 87km Kiang West Road project. Read more »
Gambia: Ecobank Presents Computers Worth Over D1m to LKUBS, Refurbishes Computer Lab
Ecobank Gambia on Saturday 21st October 2023, presented computers worth over one million dalasis to Latrikunda Upper Basic School (LKUBS) and refurbished the school's entire… Read more »
Gambia: UNFPA Launches Gambia Investment Case
The Office of the Vice President in collaboration with UNFPA The Gambia last Friday launched The Gambia Investment Case, a document that details compelling evidence on the need to… Read more »
Gambia: African Solidarity Fund Seeks to Support Gambia's Economic Transformation
The African Solidarity Fund (ASF) mission is currently in the country for a seven-day visit to interact with different stakeholders in the private and government sectors on how to… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Launches First-Ever Capital Market
The Gambia government on Friday launched the first-ever Capital Market designed to strengthen the country's economic development. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Gambia: Major Impacts of Inflation On Global Supply Chains
For many business leaders, inflation is more of a theoretical concept than a reality. After all, it's been 40 years since inflation has reared its ugly head, so it's just not been… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Gambia: An Appeal to Discontinue and Stop All Foreign Fishing Vessels
Mr. President Adama Barrow, Read more »
September 08, 2023
Gambia: Govt, FAO Empower Rural Women, Youths With Horticulture Project
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E. Dr Mamadou Tangara yesterday signed the first component of the US$1.9 million grant Garden… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Gambia: GPA, GRA Vow to Improve Ports Efficiency
The managing director of Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), Ousman Jobarteh and commissioner general of Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, have reaffirmed government's… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Urged to Visit Latrikunda-Bundung Road Project
Sulayman Jammeh, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Bundungka Kunda Constituency has expressed dissatisfaction and frustration over the slow pace of ongoing… Read more »
Gambia: 'China-Aid Project of Agricultural Assistance Phase 1-2 Objectives Achieved'
The regional manager of Yuan Longping High-tech Agricultural Company Limited (LPHT) at the Maruo farms in Pacharr, Central River Region-North has disclosed that the objectives of… Read more »