Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Preliminary estimates for The Gambia’s balance of payments in the first quarter of 2024 show a mixed economic performance. The current account balance recorded a deficit of US$1.4 million (0.1% of GDP), compared to a surplus of US$4.9 million (0.2% of GDP) in the last quarter of 2023.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) convened on May 22 and 23, 2024, to review current domestic and global economic conditions and trends. The Committee states that in The Gambia, the strong economic growth momentum persists as inflation pressures begin to ease.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Assembly Select Committee on Trade and Regional Integration embarked on a crucial trade facilitation visit to Senegal from May 13th to 16th, 2024. This visit underscores the Committee’s commitment to enhancing regional trade and addressing pertinent issues affecting transit goods between The Gambia and Senegal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – This morning, passengers attempting to purchase tickets for ferry services between Banjul and Barra were met with an unwelcome surprise: ferry sales had been halted, and the vessels were out of service. With no further information provided by staff regarding the duration of the disruption or when services might resume, passengers were left stranded and confused at the ports.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Cement Importers and Traders Association, known as Anda Takhawu Sunu Reew, has voiced serious concerns over the recent directive by the Finance and Trade Ministries to raise import duties on cement transported via road networks to D180—a 500% increase.
Gambiaj.com – (LAGOS) – After losing its prized Lagos beachside real estate to a controversial government plan for a coastal highway, Nigeria’s Landmark Africa is setting its sights on new opportunities in Nigeria and The Gambia. The company is planning to build two new beach properties in West Africa, according to CEO Paul Onwuanibe.
Gambia.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) launched the Women in Maritime for West and Central Africa, Gambia chapter,
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Ousman Jobarteh, Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), has expressed regret for the unpleasant interruptions brought about by recent ferry malfunctions on the vital Banjul-Barra crossing. Jobarteh announced efforts to increase ferry efficiency and reliability and guaranteed that the Kunta Kinte ferry will be operational again in two weeks.
Gambiaj.com – (DJIBORO) – Senegal’s national electricity company, SENELEC, has commissioned a new power link station between Selety in Casamance, Senegal and Djiboro in Gambia’s Western Region. This marks a significant step forward in interstate cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The Senegalese Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Serigne Gueye Diop, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of trade between The Gambia and Senegal. Acknowledging the challenges faced, he highlighted efforts to elevate the economic and commercial exchanges between the two countries in recent years.
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