Digital Tax Stamp Push: GRA says South African and Rwandan customs officials will visit The Gambia to study its digital tax stamp system by SICPA Gambia, credited with cutting smuggling and boosting excise revenue. Skills for Industry: President Barrow and the World Bank-backed SIE Fund approved over D83m for 25 TVET institutions, targeting training in agriculture, engineering, ICT and business to improve youth employability. Trade & Agriculture Deal: The Gambia and Gabon signed five agreements to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, diplomacy and agriculture after President Oligui Nguema’s visit to Banjul. Fisheries Resilience Funding: FAO and the Ministry reviewed progress on PROREFISH Gambia, a US$25m climate-resilient fisheries initiative supporting over 167,000 people in the value chain. Agri Tensions at the Border: Senegalese officers reportedly ordered Gambian farmers in Gambisara and Sabi to stop farming on long-cultivated land, raising fresh cross-border concerns. Labour Market Snapshot: GBOS reports unemployment falling to 6.2% and employment rising, but warns informality remains high (85.8%), especially in agriculture and construction. Private Sector Voice: GCCI met President Barrow to brief on business challenges and push for a more enabling environment for investment and jobs.