AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRoads: President Adama Barrow opened the 4-kilometre Abuko–Banjulinding corridor, a government-funded upgrade designed to improve movement of people and goods as Greater Banjul expands. Maritime: Malaysian authorities detained a Gambia-registered cargo vessel over suspected unauthorised anchoring and failure to report its arrival; its crew is assisting an investigation. Investment: A Gambian delegation visiting Egypt explored ways to strengthen investment promotion, business services and export development. Project Delivery: The government and African Development Bank are working to address delays across a portfolio of 14 projects worth about $170 million, with training on procurement, finance and monitoring. Energy: An ECOWAS-backed project has extended electricity access to nearly 500,000 people in 490 communities across The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Mali. Ports & Waste: Alport Banjul named maritime veteran Lamin Jawara deputy managing director, while Zoomlion secured a reported $46 million waste-management concession in The Gambia. Fisheries: The Fisheries Ministry reaffirmed support for sustainable artisanal fishing, a key source of jobs and food security.
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