November 03, 2022
Africa: AfCFTA Eyes Expansion of Africa's Economy to U.S.$29 Trillion By 2050
According to some key facts on Trade and Human Rights disclosed by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the AfCFTA is designed to boost intra-African trade… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Africa: Gambia's Productivity Increasing Ahead of AfCFTA Participation
As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises broader and deeper economic integration that would attract investment, boost trade, provide better jobs, reduce… Read more »
Gambia: Fisheries Dept Poised to Transform Fisheries Value Chain
The Department of Fisheries is galvanising efforts to ensure that the fishing and the fisheries value chain in The Gambia are in line with an acceptable modern standard. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Gambia: Diaspora Remittances Is an Important Contributor to the Economy - President Barrow
State House, Banjul, 28th October 2022: President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the support GK Partners provides through its MSDG project, stating," This is what we expect from… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Africa: Researcher Discusses How Digital Materials Used to Assert Diasporic Consciousness of Proposed Afro-Brazilian Diaspora
In a very attentive and interactive symposium - the Gambian Cultural Heritage Going Digital organised by the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and its German partners,… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Gambia: GPA Set to Transfer Dockworkers to New Place
The management of Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) wishes to inform the port community, all relevant stakeholders, and the general public that with effect from 1st November 2022, the… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Select Committee On ICT Consults PURA
The National Assembly Select Committee on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Education last Tuesday had a consultative audience with the management of the Public… Read more »
Ghana: Trade Ministry Staff Trained On Enhancing the Quality of Industrial Policy
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Thursday 20th… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Gambia: NAWEC Set to Electrify 46 Villages in Sami
The Gambia National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) under the sub component of The Gambia Energy Restoration and Modernisation Project (GERMP) will electrify 46 villages in… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Gambia: 'Oli Marketing Companies Should Not Be Allowed To Hold Gov't To Ransom'
Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has said that Oil Marketing Companies should not be allowed to hold the government… Read more »
Gambia: On The Digitalisation Of Gambian Heritage
It's important to digitalise the expression of the ways of living developed by our community and passed on from generation to generation. Read more »
Gambia: Pay Rise For Senegambian Migrants In Italy
The Italian government has finally approved a legislation to offer 200 Euros for several migrants including Senegambians doing periodic, seasonal and other domestic occupations. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Gambia: Gambia, Nigeria Trade Fair Will Test International Market for AfCFTA Participation - VP
Vice President Badara Joof, on Friday, stated that the 1st Nigeria-Gambia trade fair will test the international market for their products and services and reinforce the economic… Read more »
Gambia: Elizabeth Sloane Looks to Expand Employment Opportunities in Gambia With the Upskilling of Cyber Security Professionals
The Gambia - Elizabeth Sloane Institute of Technology (ESIT) has gained board approval to provide Cybersecurity Education and Employment Opportunities with the up skilling of ICT… Read more »
October 14, 2022
West Africa: Stakeholders Sensitized On ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme
The Directorate of Industry and Investment under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) in collaboration with ECOWAS National Office (ENO) on… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Assures Availability of Fuel Amid Threats From OMCs
The Gambia government through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has assured that the supply of petroleum products will be available and will remain resolute to ensure… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal On the Verge of Fuel Crisis As Govt Owes 375b CFA
L'Observateur, a daily Senegalese independent newspaper reports the "red alert for oil tankers" due to the State's debt of 375 billion CFA francs, risking creating a "sector… Read more »
Gambia: Hon. Jammeh Harps On Bundung Street Light Plan
Hon. Sulayman Jammeh, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Bundung Kakunda, has talked about the Bundung street light project, saying it is already ongoing, and that the entire… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Gambia: 'Trust Bank Has Paid Over U.S.$1 Billion in Corporate Taxes Over Last 25 Years'
The chairman of the Board of Directors of Trust Bank Gambia Ltd. has disclosed that the bank had paid over 1 billion in corporate taxes over the last 25 years. Read more »
Gambia: Russia Eyes Gambia Fishing Industry
Russia has expressed interest to invest in fishing in Gambian waters and investing in the aquaculture industry. Read more »
October 12, 2022
West Africa: ECOWAS Seminar On Recent Economic Situation, Forecasts Underway
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) yesterday began a four-day 3rd seminar on the recent economic… Read more »
Gambia: We Have Also Lost Our Competitiveness in Terms of Transit - Clearing Agent
Sulayman Joof, a clearing and forwarding agent has said The Gambia has lost its competitiveness in terms of transit to Senegal. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Gambia: All Set for Gambia-Nigeria Trade Fair
The much-awaited subregional pilot exhibition between The Gambia and Nigeria is set to begin on Wednesday 12th October 2022. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Gambia: Gambia Pulls Out From ITU Elections, Backs Zimbabwe
The Gambia has pulled out from the elections of the executive members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations entrusted with… Read more »
Gambia: Trust Bank Registers Tremendous Growth Since 1997 - Md Senghore
Njilan Senghore, the managing director of Trust Bank Public Limited Company at the event marking the bank's silver jubilee said: "Since we commenced operations in October 1997,… Read more »