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.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) recently inaugurated its Prime Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, following the completion of the initial phase of its maintenance, as reported by LAIP’s Media Department to Libya Herald.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) has sparked controversy with its announcement of a load shedding implementation roster ahead of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in The Gambia. The plan, designed to ensure adequate electricity supply for the summit venues and accommodations, has raised concerns among average customers who fear prolonged power cuts.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corp. has accused Turkish national Emin Çakmak of fraud in a sugar importation deal valued at $4.5 million. They have sought Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade’s intervention to address the unpaid down payment and prevent damage to Türkiye’s international reputation.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Neo Themis, an energy company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of The Gambia (GoG) through the Minister of Petroleum and Energy for the development, financing, construction, and operation of several solar PV power plants. This agreement, signed on the 12th of April in Banjul, marks the first independent power producer (IPP) project in the country moving to revolutionize The Gambia’s energy landscape.
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.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Minister of Works, Ebrima Sillah, expressed optimism that the ongoing road project from Airport Junction to Bijilo, where the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit is scheduled to take place in four days, will be completed before the due date.
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.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJULINDING) – A recent report by Jason Toussaint, an ethical animal welfare advocate based in Banjulinding, has revealed that The Gambia’s poultry industry faces significant challenges despite its importance to the country’s economy. In 2022, Gambia imported $40.1k worth of poultry, ranking it as the 177th largest importer globally. The Netherlands and France were the primary sources of these imports.
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