SOE Dividends Boost: Five state-owned enterprises handed President Barrow cheques totaling D137 million in dividends, a sign of improved performance at Gambia Ports Authority, GNPC, Gambia Civil Aviation Authority, Gambia Publishing and Printing Corporation, and GRTS. Public Finance Watch: Parliament’s FPAC flagged D452.35 million in arrears on government on-lent loans by SOEs, citing unpaid obligations tied to airport, broadband, and Brikama power projects. Energy Pressure: NAWEC is seeking up to 70MW emergency power from Senegal’s Senelec, while GALA has issued a 10-day ultimatum over electricity and water shortages; Barrow meanwhile promises stable power in the next 2–3 years. Agribusiness Support: The government kept fertilizer at D1,100 per bag for 2026 and plans free organic fertilizer distribution, as GIRAV awarded over D156M to 214 farmers/agribusiness groups and rural communities praised GIRAV road works. Skills for Growth: She Trades (EU Youth Empowerment) trained women and youth-led MSMEs to improve pitching and market access in tourism, agribusiness, fashion and handicrafts. Fisheries Cooperation: The Mombasa Declaration saw The Gambia join efforts to curb illegal fishing through shared data and stronger transparency. Transport & Safety: Rooftop billboards are spreading in urban areas despite permit concerns, raising safety risks.