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Jah Oil Says Cement Crisis Stems From Banjul Port Limits, Harmattan Delays
By Adama Njie Jah Oil has blamed Gambia’s deepening cement shortage on long-standing infrastructure constraints at the Port of Banjul and severe weather disruptions that have stalled offloading operations for weeks. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, General Manager Momodou…
GPA Explains Limits of Banjul Channel, Outlines Emergency Dredging Plan
By Adama Njie The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has acknowledged longstanding capacity constraints at the Banjul Port access channel and outlined emergency measures aimed at improving vessel access amid rising demand. In a statement, the Authority said the access channel…
The Gambia government to raise tobacco and gambling taxes in 2026
By Adama Njie The Gambian government is set to increase taxes on tobacco products and gambling winnings as part of its 2026 revenue plans, Finance Minister Seedy Keita has announced. Presenting the 2026 budget before the National Assembly, Mr Keita…
QNET launches media campaign in Gambia to counter fraud and brand misuse
By Staff Reporter QNET has launched a media outreach campaign in The Gambia aimed at addressing what it describes as widespread misinformation and fraudulent schemes carried out in its name across West Africa. Speaking at a workshop for journalists at…
Infrastructure, Energy and Roads Dominate 2026 Government Investments
Major infrastructure projects will continue to shape The Gambia’s development agenda in 2026, with Government committing billions to roads, energy and transport modernisation. Presenting the budget today at the National Assembly, Minister Seedy K.M. Keita said the state remains focused…
Gambia Unveils D52.4 Billion Budget for 2026, Prioritises Health, Education and Agriculture
The Government of The Gambia has presented a D52.4 billion national budget for 2026, centred on the theme “Improving the Well-being and Quality of Life of Gambians.” The budget, tabled by Finance Minister Seedy K.M. Keita, today at the National…
Government Moves to Address Cement Shortage as Port Access Challenges Persist
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment of The Gambia has announced a series of urgent measures to address the ongoing cement shortage in the country, following operational constraints at the Port of Banjul that have slowed vessel…
Banjul, Nanning Strengthen Historic Ties as Mayor Lowe Secures New Development Support
The long-standing partnership between the cities of Banjul and Nanning reached another milestone as Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe met with her counterpart, Mayor Hou Gang, in a ceremony marking renewed cooperation and the inauguration of key projects. During the…
Fifth AU-UN High Level Strategic Dialogue: Leaders Discuss Collaborative Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Development
H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and H.E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) addressed participants as co-chairs of the Fifth AU-UN High Level Strategic Dialogue on Sustainable Development which…