Fertiliser Support for Farmers: The government kept the 2026 fertiliser price at D1,100 per bag, backed by a D1.601bn subsidy, and urged farmers to buy only from NFSPMC depots, seccos and authorised agents. Food Prices Policy: Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay told lawmakers the state will not move back to price controls, saying it will instead monitor markets, stock levels and clearance of essential imports to avoid shortages. Jobs Figures Under Scrutiny: The Minister said preliminary Labour Force Survey results show employment rose from 563,395 (2023) to 727,055 (2026), adding 163,660 jobs, while MPs pressed for clearer survey methodology. Public Enterprise Reform: Five state-owned enterprises handed President Barrow D137m in interim dividends, highlighting improved performance and SOE oversight. Tourism vs Mining Coordination: GTBoard and the Department of Geology signed a framework to safeguard TDA resources and prevent overlapping tourism and mining licences. Port Congestion Impacting Trade: Congestion at African ports is delaying shipments and raising freight costs, weighing on fresh demand for Indian non-basmati white rice, with Banjul flagged among impacted ports. Evidence-Based Policy Push: Gambia’s Speaker urged stronger use of research in policymaking at an Evidence-to-Action conference in Accra.