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Gambia and World’s 28 Poorest Countries Get Emergency Aid From IMF
The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved new emergency aid for The Gambia and other 27 of the world’s poorest countries…
Fishermen call for sea protection from trawlers
Shortage of fish has hit the Gambian markets recently and fishermen whose businesses are also affected said they are worried about…
Exploration – Gambia bends on A4 oil Block, spoils Africa…
After nearly three years of bravado, the government of The Gambia has finally ceded to the intense pressure of Africa Petroleum…
Port of Banjul – Shipping lines to increase Congestion emergency…
Port congestion in Banjul is currently causing significant service disruptions not only for the Port Authorities but most…
Gov’t Projects 6 to 2% Revenue loss, Expert Wary of Alarmist Statistics
The government of The Gambia has projected a potential revenue loss (GDP) from its initial forecast of 6 percent to a lower 2…
Fish Scarcity – Covid19 keeps foreign suppliers away from gambian…
Markets in The Gambia currently suffer a prolonged shortage of fish supply for domestic consumption attributed by many vendors to…
20 $ tax on Passengers at Banjul Intl Airport – Gambia government…
Liane Sallah, President of the Travel and Tourism Association of the Gambia (TTAG): "The decision for tourists to pay $40 is a…
Markets trade union’s strike a flop, Sellers Left in Limbo
"We are here to get at least the fish money. But in terms of business, damage has already been done because the market is…
Seed Procurement: Farmers React to Gov’t D20M Allocation
The Gambia used to rely on imported seeds and nuts for farmers’ use in cultivation. Due to climatic differences with some…
How Agriculture Could Prevent a Post-COVID Hunger Crisis in Gambia
The Gambia relies heavily on the importation of basic food commodities such as rice, onion, potatoes and oil to feed its more than…