Fuel Relief for Industry: The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines says gasoil (diesel) drops by D5 per litre, with government committing over D150M in subsidy support to cushion households, transport operators, farmers, manufacturers and other diesel-dependent businesses; PMS petrol stays at D112. Halal Trade Push: A SMIIC delegation is in The Gambia (June 1–5) training stakeholders to strengthen the national halal quality system, aiming for internationally recognized certification and to position the country as a regional hub for halal-certified products and services. Power Crisis Accountability: NAWEC says recent outages are driven by maintenance and equipment rehabilitation, not debts to regional suppliers; meanwhile GALA warns of a June 19 deadline for government and NAWEC to act, arguing planning failures are behind the crisis. Regional Energy Integration: The World Bank reports West Africa’s power programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built 4,000+ km of transmission lines across 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market. Tax and Telecom Spotlight: Africell wins Gambia’s largest Taxpayer Award for the 7th time, while GRA reforms continue to focus on digital tax administration and boosting domestic revenue. Court Ruling: The High Court awards former Oryx Energy IT manager Momodou Jallow over D1.95M for unlawful and unfair dismissal. Investment and Jobs Angle: IFC and partners highlight gender-focused private sector programmes, while The Gambia prepares to host the 2026 AUSC Region 2 Games (June 7–13), expected to boost hospitality and services.