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GNPC to Highlight Investment Opportunities at Invest in African Energy Forum

Frederic Tendeng May 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia National Petroleum Company (GNPC) is set to showcase investment opportunities in The Gambia’s oil and gas sector at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris. Baboucarr Njie, Managing Director of GNPC, will speak at the event on May 14-15, aiming to attract global capital to the country’s untapped energy prospects.

Kanifing Municipal Council Signs D300 Million Contract for Road Network Project

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to infrastructural development by signing a monumental contract agreement for its Road Network Project with Longjian Roads and Bridges Company. This project, fully funded by local taxes, marks a milestone in KMC’s efforts to enhance transportation infrastructure within the municipality.

Apollo Launches Direct Flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia, Africa’s Winter Paradise

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGEN) – Apollo, a leading European tour company, is set to offer a unique winter experience for tourists seeking sandy beaches, unique nature encounters, and warm hospitality in The Gambia, Africa’s gentlest coast. The company’s direct flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia will commence on November 5, 2024, and continue until April 1, 2025, providing travelers with an exciting opportunity to explore this vibrant destination.

Independence Stadium Undergoes Second Major Renovations to Meet International Standards

Frederic Tendeng April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BAKAU) – The Gambia’s Independence Stadium has embarked on its second phase of remodeling and rehabilitation, aiming to bring significant changes to the national edifice. This phase, categorized as short-term works (Phase 2), forms part of the new additional scope of works identified by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Arbitration – Gambia Ordered to Pay Over £20 Million to West African Aquaculture Ltd

Frederic Tendeng March 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Government has disclosed the verdict delivered by the Paris-based International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) regarding the legal case between the West African Aquaculture Limited (WAA) and The Gambia. This case revolves around the expropriation of Mr. and Ms. Hansson’s WAA Shrimp Farming business in the West Coast villages of Pirang and Sanyang by former President Yahya Jammeh on 3rd June 2015.

Ministry Denounces False Claims of Corruption in OIC Road Project

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure has issued a statement refuting recent allegations of corruption in the management of funds for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) road project in The Gambia.

Banjul Port Expansion Project – Albayrak of Turkey Awarded Contract

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has taken a significant step towards expanding the Banjul Port and constructing a deep-sea port in Sanyang by issuing a Notice of Award to Albayrak of Turkey for the concession. The decision follows stiff competition and revenue losses faced by the port.

Corruption Probe – National Assembly Committee Recommends Reinstatement of GTB Staff

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has yesterday presented its report on allegations of corruption at the Gambia Tourism Board (GTB) before the plenary, recommending the immediate recall and reinstatement of senior staff who were wrongfully terminated.

Bundung Highway – Minister Expresses Displeasure Over Delays, Demands Swift Action

Mariama Cham February 14, 2024

The Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MOTWI), Ebrima Sillah, has voiced dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the Bundung Highway construction project. The highway, long plagued by decay, has been a source of frustration for commuters in the Kanifing Municipality, linking Serekunda and Latrikunda Sabiji.

The Gambia Offers Visa-Free Entry to Saudi Nationals to Boost Investment, Trade, and Tourism

Frederic Tendeng February 7, 2024

The government of the Republic of The Gambia has announced that it will grant visa-free entry to nationals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, effective immediately. This decision aims to strengthen the already strong bilateral relations between the two countries and to facilitate and encourage travel of Saudi nationals to The Gambia for investment, trade, and tourism, in line with the aspirations of their respective leaders.

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Kanifing Municipal Council Signs D300 Million Contract for Road Network Project

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