TVET Funding Boost: President Adama Barrow presided over the disbursement of over D83m to 25 Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions under the World Bank’s Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund, targeting skills for youth, women and persons with disabilities across agriculture, engineering, tourism, ICT, business and creative arts. Private Sector Dialogue: The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) met Barrow at State House to push a private-sector-led growth agenda, investment and job creation, and to flag business challenges needing government support. Border Tensions Affect Farming: UDP leader Ousainou Darboe urged Barrow to engage Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to stop Senegalese officers ordering Gambian farmers off their fields during the rainy season, warning evictions could worsen hardship. Digital Tax Stamp Study Tour: GRA confirmed South African and Rwandan customs officials will visit The Gambia to study the digital tax stamp system run by SICPA Gambia, credited with improving compliance and excise revenue. Trade & Agriculture Diplomacy: The Gambia and Gabon signed five agreements during President Brice Oligui Nguema’s visit, aimed at strengthening trade, investment, diplomacy and agriculture ties. Agroecology Push: West Africa’s shift toward agroecology for climate resilience was highlighted through a regional conference in Accra involving partners working across The Gambia, Ghana and Senegal. Media Partnership: THD TV sealed a two-year partnership with Star TV/Radio to expand production, marketing and content reach. Fisheries Transparency Pact: The Gambia joined an international declaration on illegal fishing transparency, including vessel ownership and licence data sharing, as China opted out. Gambia-Senegal Border Dispute Context: Commentary continued on the Bulock fence incident, pointing to deeper sovereignty and security dynamics beyond the immediate demolition. Football Reform Bids: GFF presidential aspirants outlined plans for professional governance and transformation ahead of the 29 August elections.