TVET Skills Push: President Adama Barrow presided over awards of over D83 million to 25 Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions under the World Bank’s Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund, targeting stronger training in Agriculture, Engineering, Tourism, ICT, Business and Creative arts. Border Farming Fallout: The Agriculture Minister says more than 130 Gambian farmers ordered off disputed border lands by Senegalese security forces are expected to return to their farms by the end of the week, as bilateral talks continue after the Bulock fence crisis. Private Sector Voice: The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry met President Barrow to reaffirm support for private-sector-led growth, investment and jobs, and to raise business challenges directly with government. Tax Reform Learning Tour: GRA Commissioner General confirms customs officials from South Africa and Rwanda will visit to study The Gambia’s digital tax stamp system run by SICPA, credited with reducing smuggling and boosting excise revenue. Trade & Agriculture Diplomacy: The Gambia and Gabon signed five agreements to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, diplomacy and agriculture following a Gabonese presidential visit.