Economy

Fears Heighten Over Ferry Executives Forcing Ailing Kunta Kinteh Into Operation

Frederic Tendeng March 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Commuters were left puzzled as the malfunctioning Kunta Kinteh ferry continued to operate on Tuesday, transporting a considerable number of passengers, trucks and cars. The ferry services provided by GPA have acknowledged assuming an unwarranted and hazardous risk due to “strong demand at the terminal,” and that Thursday’s voyage was approved. Only the Kanilai ferry was running at reduced capacity because the Kunta Kinteh was due to be in dry dock this week.

Double Ferry Stranding – Kunta Kinteh and Kanilai Ferries Stuck at Sea

Frederic Tendeng March 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a rare and concerning turn of events, both the Kunta Kinteh and Kanilai ferries in The Gambia are currently stranded in the middle of the sea, causing disruptions to the country’s crucial transportation routes.

Gambia Ports Authority Responds to Allegations of Mismanagement

Frederic Tendeng March 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has issued a statement in response to a recent article published in the Standard Newspaper. The article, titled “Audit Reveals GPA Spent D1.9 million to buy mobile phones,” highlighted findings from the 2020 audit report on the GPA, revealing what it described as “serious procurement issues.”

VIDEO – PAP Leader, Ebrima Tabora Manneh Speaks Soaring Prices and Economic Challenge

Mustapha Jarju March 11, 2024

Gambiaj/com – Ebrima Tabora Manneh, leader of the People Alliance Party (PAP), responds to questions from Gambia Journal. Mr. Manneh, who holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, previously worked as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche before becoming the financial controller for Galp and Petro Gas firms.

Gambia Implements Measures to Stabilize Essential Commodity Prices

Frederic Tendeng March 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Government of The Gambia has taken proactive steps to mitigate external shocks affecting the stocks and prices of essential commodities in the domestic market. These measures, outlined by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, aim to ensure the availability and affordability of key food items, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.

Minister of Trade SaysThere is Enough Food to Supply Market for Months

Frederic Tendeng March 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, today provided an update on the country’s food stock levels, highlighting the availability of essential commodities such as rice, sugar, flour, edible oil, onions, potatoes, and chicken.

Trade Minister on Why Gambia Sees Rise in Prices of Essential Food Commodities

Frederic Tendeng March 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, the Gambia’s Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, recently discussed the average wholesale and retail prices of essential food commodities as of March 4th, highlighting some notable changes.

The Gambia Moves Towards Renewable Energy with Inauguration of 23 Megawatt Solar Plant

Frederic Tendeng March 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow inaugurated a 23 megawatt solar plant with 8 MWH of battery storage for the first time in The Gambia on Saturday. This new solar plant is a major step towards achieving sustainable and renewable energy sources in the country.

Parliament Questions Finance Minister Over Exclusive Govt $50 Million Loan to Jah Oil

Frederic Tendeng March 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Finance Minister Seedy Keita faced tough questioning from National Assembly Members (NAMs) yesterday regarding a $50 million loan facility, equivalent to D3.4 billion, granted exclusively to Jah Oil, a private company. The loan was part of an agreement approved last June by the National Assembly between the government and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support Gambian businesses importing food and other essential commodities, aiming to alleviate market price pressures.

Brikama Area Council Denounces Governor’s Attempt to Control Market Stalls Allocation

Awa Colley March 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has issued a strong condemnation against the actions of Governor Ousman Bojang of the West Coast Region, accusing him of unlawfully attempting to assume the powers of the council’s established market committee in allocating market stalls at the New Market complex of the Brikama Central Market.

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