January 08
Gambia: Police Confirm 7 Dead in Farafenni-Soma Highway Road Accident
Police in Farafenni have responded to a fatal road traffic accident that occurred along the Farafenni-Jarra Soma Highway, between Farafenni and Bereto. Read more »
Gambia: GRA to Collect D27.5b Revenue in 2026 As Authority Records 21 Percent Growth in 2025
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has been tasked to collect D27.5 billion in revenue for the government in 2026, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has said. Read more »
December 31, 2025
Gambia: Tobacco Watchdog Team Re-Trained to Counter Industry Interference
Members of The Gambia Tobacco Industry Monitoring Team have undergone a refresher capacity-building training aimed at strengthening surveillance, intelligence sharing, and… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Slams Govt for 'Failed Promises, Rising Hardship'
Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has delivered a scathing end-of-year address, accusing the Barrow administration of "neglect, misplaced… Read more »
Gambia: GRA Says Revenue Tops D23b Before Year End, Eyes D25b
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has recorded its strongest revenue performance in history, collecting over D23.2 billion by the end of November 2025 and still counting in… Read more »
Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Gambia: Cement Importers Express Gratitude to Barrow, Trade Minister
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Gambia: Dr Ceesay Fires At BAC Chair Over Millions Promise
On West Coast Radio's Coffee Time, Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay turned a discussion on sanitation into a sharp political challenge, questioning why millions are promised… Read more »
December 30, 2025
West Africa: Will the Ecowas Abolishment of Air Taxes in January 2026 Be a Reality?
A Tourism Perspective: The recent announcement that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to abolish air ticket taxes effective January 1, 2026 is… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Yet to Confirm Reported Tragic Deaths of 190 Migrants - Trade Minister
The Minister for Trade, Industry, Employment and Regional Integration Mod K. Ceesay, has said the government of The Gambia is yet to officially confirm reports of the tragic deaths… Read more »
December 23, 2025
Gambia: Stakeholders Validate Methodology, Labour Digital Skill Dev. Report
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy (MOCDE) last Thursday, 18th… Read more »
Gambia: Dune Lounge Opens At Turntable, Introducing Turkish Grill Cuisine and Lifestyle Dining
A new dining and lifestyle venue, Dune Lounge - Smoke · Grill · Lounge, has officially opened at Turntable, bringing the traditions of Turkish grill cuisine into a… Read more »
Gambia: UDP's Larry Sisay Says 2026 Budget Serves Politics While Gambians Suffer
Appearing on West Coast Radio's Coffee Time, United Democratic Party (UDP) member Larry M. Sisay has accused the government of dressing political choices in economic language while… Read more »
December 22, 2025
Gambia: Access to Capital - The Missing Engine in the Gambia's Development Journey
Few issues constrain The Gambia's economic transformation as profoundly--and as persistently--as limited access to affordable, long-term capital for businesses. Read more »
Gambia: Pura Sets Mobile Data At D75 Per Gigabyte in Latest Telecom Pricing Decision
Following public outcry which prompted protest by consumer advocacy groups GALA and others over high data tariffs in the country, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)… Read more »
Gambia: IMF Explains Why Food Prices Remain High As Inflation Eases
Responding during a question and answer session at the presentation of the IMF's Fall 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr Bernard Mendy, IMF representative… Read more »
December 16, 2025
West Africa: Gambia Partners With Senegal to Become Hub for Advanced Mathematics, Ai
The Gambia government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African… Read more »
Gambia: Global Properties Md Says Large Foreign Currency Payments Normal in Real Estate
The High Court in Banjul yesterday heard testimony from Saul Fraser, Managing Director of Global Properties, who asserted that large transactions in foreign currency is standard… Read more »
December 12, 2025
Gambia: Juka Jabang Honoured With GWCC Lifetime Achievement Award
Mrs Juka Jabang, a pioneering figure in The Gambia's civil service and a long-serving advocate for women's empowerment, was on Friday honoured with the prestigious Lifetime… Read more »
December 11, 2025
Gambia: Finance Ministry Borrow From CBG to Settle Karpowership Debt - Minister
In a candid appearance on West Coast Radio's Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Finance Minister Seedy Keita rebutted claims over the widely debated Karpowership arrears, breaking down… Read more »
December 08, 2025
Gambia: Qnet Launches Anti-Fraud Drive With Media Workshop, Product Showcase
QNET, the global lifestyle and wellness company, staged two major events in The Gambia last week as part of its campaign to dispel long-standing misconceptions about its… Read more »
Gambia: Ex-Barrow Ally Forms New Party, Vows to Rejuvenate Economy
The leader of Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC) Modou Lamin Sima, has pledged to revitalise The Gambia's economy if elected, focusing on job creation, local business… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Rolls Out Landmark Machinery to Modernise Agriculture
The National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) on Friday launched motorised groundnut screening machines and digital payment devices in a landmark effort… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Targets Economic Stability, Growth As 2026 Budget Priorities
The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, has unveiled the introductory outlook of the 2026 Budget, painting a picture of cautious optimism as the global… Read more »
December 02, 2025
Gambia: Modou Turo Darboe Launches Free Ambulance Service to Boost Emergency Healthcare in Km
Philanthropist Modou Turo Darboe has unveiled a new free ambulance service to serve communities across Bakau, Kotu, Manjang, Kololi, Kanifing, Fajara, Old Jeshwang, and… Read more »
