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.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – PETROSEN, the Senegalese oil production company, has announced the arrival of the floating gas production and storage unit in Senegalese-Mauritanian territorial waters. The unit is destined for the Grand-Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In the ever-evolving landscape of global beer consumption, The Gambia has emerged as a standout in beer tax rates. A recent report by Insider Monkey reveals that The Gambia tops the list in Africa and ranks sixth globally, with beer taxes standing at a notable 50.17%.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – A chartered aircraft operated by Air Senegal veered off the runway during takeoff for Bamako, Mali, late Wednesday night at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD), resulting in a fire in one of the engines and eleven recorded injuries. Among the more than 70 passengers on board, five individuals shared their terrifying ordeal with L’Observateur.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Lucas Galbraith, a British national with over 25 years of experience in West Africa, is in The Gambia to invest in the fruit processing business. However, he has raised concerns about the low wages paid to Gambian workers in the sector.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Yankuba Dibba, the Chief Executive Officer of the Gambia OIC Secretariat, recently provided insights into the unbuilt OIC five-star hotel, originally intended to accommodate VVIP guests during the summit. Speaking at a post-OIC press conference with Gambian media, CEO Dibba addressed questions surrounding the hotel’s failure to materialize and discussed the future steps regarding this project.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Maersk, the Danish ocean carrier, has announced new peak season surcharges (PSS) for shipping from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to several African destinations.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a series of confusing events, Gambian civil servants have been left frustrated by the government’s indecision regarding their allowances. The saga began in November 2023 when the cabinet approved an increase in transport and residential allowances for civil servants, without any request from the recipients.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi, has extended an invitation to the Gambian government to attend the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, set to take place on September 3-4, 2024, in Bali. The invitation was made during a meeting on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit held in Banjul, Gambia, on May 4-5, 2024.
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