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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…
TUI BLUE Tamala Set for Official Opening, Marking Major Boost for Gambia’s Tourism Sector
The Government of The Gambia has announced the official opening of TUI BLUE Tamala, a landmark development that signals a new era for the country’s tourism industry. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the launch is being hailed as a…
𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞
𝗕𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗮 President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming The Gambia’s infrastructure landscape as he commissioned the newly constructed 84.5-kilometer Nuimi-Hakalang road, linking Lower and Upper Nuimi and Jokadou districts to the rest of the North…