Gambiaj.com – The Kunta Kinteh Ferry will be out of service for six weeks starting on Thursday, March 6, 2024. During this time, limited service on the Banjul and Barra routes will be provided by the Kanilai Ferry.
The governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Buah Saidy, revealed in a press conference that the government’s overall budget deficit had expanded to D18.5 billion (12.9% of GDP) in 2023, up from D15.3 billion (12.5% of GDP) the previous year. This increase of D3 billion was driven by a rise in total revenue and grants, which reached D31.9 billion, a 39.4% increase from the previous year.
Gambiaj.com – The Minister of Transport, Ebrima Sillah, announced on Wednesday that the government, through the Gambia Ferry Service, has acquired two new green ferries to improve transportation services. Minister Sillah emphasized the government’s commitment to finding long-term solutions to ferry transportation challenges, leading to the procurement of these environmentally friendly vessels.
Gambiaj.com – Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy disclosed that the the government’s internal debt grew by 8.4% while the Gambian Dalasi underwent a minor decline compared to major international currencies in 2023 during the quarterly Monetary Policy Committee meeting update. In relation to the US dollar, the Dalasi lost 3.8 percent of its value; with the Euro, the loss is 10.8 percent; with the GBP, the loss is 12.7 percent; and with the CFA, the loss is 14.2 percent.
Gambia – The governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Buah Saidy, has announced plans to reduce the prices of essential food items such as rice and sugar, particularly important as the country approaches the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Gambiaj.com – There are three brand-new ferry engines sitting inactive at the Banjul Sea Port, while the Kunta Kinteh and Kanilai Ferries continue to experience frequent breakdowns that endanger passenger lives and severely hinder commerce.
Gambiaj.com – Speaking at the President Adama Barrow peace award ceremony, Hamat Bah, the Minister of Tourism and Culture, urged the business community operating in The Gambia to alleviate the financial strain on Gambians by reducing the cost of essential goods before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Ferry Services (GFS) has announced the resumption of its traffic operations linking the Banjul-Barra crossing points.
Gambiaj.com – On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Department of Fisheries in The Gambia commenced a nine-day course aimed at enhancing the capacities of Fisheries Inspectors and Gambia Navy personnel in port inspection procedures.
Gambiaj/com – Baboucarr Njie, the Managing Director of the Gambia National Petroleum Company (GNPC), is set to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris, scheduled for May 14-15. Njie’s presentation will focus on highlighting investment opportunities within The Gambia’s oil and gas sector, aiming to attract global financiers and technology providers to capitalize on the nation’s untapped energy prospects.
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