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Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To…
Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To Boost Agric Investment Nationwide * Pledges enhanced credit access, irrigation expansion, full-time rural jobs Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday announced fresh incentives to boost...
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South Carolina State University Donates Drone to Boost Gambian Farming Research
By Nelson Manneh The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) in The Gambia received a specialized drone from South Carolina State University (SCSU) on Monday, a donation aimed at enhancing agricultural research and addressing food...
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ESEF 2025: Accelerating sustainable energy infrastructure solutions for growth
Power THE ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, ECREEE, in coordination with the Gambian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, is proud to announce the 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum, ESEF, 2025, scheduled to...
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Central Bank of Gambia Holds Policy Rate at 17%
By: Cecilia E L Mendy The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) met on September 1, 2025, and decided to maintain the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 17 percent. This decision was made after a comprehensive review...
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U.S. Department of State Honors Ambassador Sharon L. Cromer for Distinguished Service to The Gambia
The Gambia Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America, His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, participated in a formal ceremony at the U.S. Department of State honoring Her Excellency Sharon...
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REFLECTIONS FROM THE BANJUL CAVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
- Advertisement - Ahead of the Youth Olympics Games in Senegal next year, the African Volleyball Federation staged a U-18 development championship n Banjul from September 3 to 7. A total of 12 nations including host Gambia took part in the male...
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Empower Gambia’s future: Restore the semi-autonomous intellectual property office to ignite innovation and creativity now
- Advertisement - By Lawyer Muhamed Lamin Ceesay Innovation is not just about ideas; it’s about hope, passion, and the future of a nation. When we strip away the tools that protect our creators and innovators, we risk silencing the dreams that...
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Finance Minister Responds to $30 Million Oil Scandal Report
By Kebba AF Touray Finance Minister Seedy Keita on Monday responded to Parliament’s report on the $30 million petroleum scandal, acknowledging widespread governance failures but insisting that the most serious allegations of bribery, tax evasion,...
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Empower The Gambia’s future: Restore the semi-autonomous intellectual property office to ignite innovation and creativity now!
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Innovation is not just about ideas; it’s about hope, passion, and the future of a nation. When we strip away the tools that protect our creators and innovators, we risk silencing the dreams that could transform The Gambia. The journey to rebuild a...
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When training becomes dependency: The hidden risk in Gambia’s Defence Policy!
- Advertisement - By Lamin Sillah In recent weeks, Gambian naval personnel participated in training hosted by Senegal’s National Navy Academy (EMAN), an initiative framed as part of regional cooperation. This looks like progress: Gambians...
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Gambia coach McKinstry warns Harambee Stars ahead of encounter
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Gambia coach Jonathan McKinstry/ HANDOUT Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry has issued strong warnings to his squad ahead of the encounter with Kenya. “Kenya is strong and passionate, and their fans can be overwhelming. We have prepared well and...
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Foreign minister admits stranded Gambians rely on Senegal for consular support
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Pressed by host Peter Gomez on complaints that Gambian migrants cannot reach the Ministry in Banjul or any official representatives when in crisis, the minister acknowledged the glaring gap. “Yes, we don’t currently have embassies in Algeria,...
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Kids in Technology Empowers 100 Gambian Children in Digital Innovation, others
By: Fatou Krubally The future of The Gambia’s tech industry looks promising as 100 children drawn from across the country graduated from a six-week intensive training program in digital innovation, coding, and robotics, organized by Kids in...
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Gambia, 11 others barred from exporting seafood to US from January
- Advertisement - The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it will impose seafood import bans on 46 countries with fisheries laws that fail to meet US standards for avoiding by-catch of marine mammals. In a list...
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Consumers React to Price Hike of Basic Commodities
By Amadou Manjang Consumers across The Gambia are feeling the pinch as prices of basic commodities continue to soar, with many lamenting the significant impact on their daily lives. The persistent fluctuation and steady increase in the cost of...
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Gambia Faces Growing Deficits Amid Rising Food and Fuel Costs
By Kebba AF Touray Buah Saidy, the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, has said that current accounts deficit widened to US$36.9 million in the first half of 2025 from US$25.1 million in the first half of 2024, whilst the goods accounts...
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Gambia: Economy progresses but food inflation rises
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This economic situation was presented by the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) at a press briefing held yesterday at the Bank’s conference hall. In his presentation of the Bank’s quarterly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) report,...
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Gambia’s desperate local fishermen attack foreign vessels
- Advertisement - Kawsu Leigh writhed in pain on the fishing boat, his burned skin as mottled as the paint on the deck beneath him. Raw and slick, the burns covered large parts of his upper body. His day began as normal, with a shift on one of the...
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Power supply fairly stable, we are even exporting — Energy Minister
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Ghana’s energy sector is enjoying relative stability, with surplus power now being exported to neighbouring countries, Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has announced. He said government remains focused on achieving...
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Power supply stable, surplus being exported -Energy Minister
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana's power supply system is now stable, with surplus energy being exported. At a press briefing during the 7th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional...
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