Fuel Prices & Energy Costs: The Gambia has raised retail pump prices effective Sept. 1, with petrol at D109.80/litre, diesel at D120 and kerosene at D112.64, citing higher international crude and refined product costs and Middle East supply uncertainty. Parliament & Consumer Protection: The National Assembly resumes Monday, with lawmakers set to consider bills including a Competition and Consumer Protection Bill, a Cyber Crime Bill, and a Gambia Immigration Bill, alongside budget scrutiny for 2027. Markets & Public Health: A bill to regulate and manage all Gambia markets has been tabled after concerns over unclear rules and sanitation problems; separate reporting highlights ongoing poor market sanitation and calls for stronger council accountability and trader cooperation. Regional Finance Leadership: Gambian economist Mam Cherno Jallow has assumed office as GIABA Director-General, tasked with strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing across West Africa. Agriculture & Water Services: The GIRAV project donated four Toyota pickup vehicles to NAWEC to boost field operations, alongside smart meter rollout to improve water and electricity efficiency. Tourism Push: The Gambia Tourism Board will take part in Nigeria’s Akwaaba Travel Trade Expo (Sept. 13–15) to expand its tourism footprint, with a Destination Gambia reception on Sept. 12. Maritime & Trade Efficiency: West Africa’s ports and regional power links remain in focus, including calls to cut waiting costs and World Bank-backed grid expansion reaching over 4,000km.