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Indonesia Invites Gambia to Second Indonesia-Africa Forum

Frederic Tendeng May 7, 2024

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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Nawec Faces Backlash Over Load Shedding Plan for OIC Summit

Frederic Tendeng May 3, 2024

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.

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Neo Themis Signs MOU with The Gambia for Solar Power Plants as First IPP

Frederic Tendeng May 2, 2024

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.

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GNPC to Highlight Investment Opportunities at Invest in African Energy Forum

Frederic Tendeng May 1, 2024

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.

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Kanifing Municipal Council Signs D300 Million Contract for Road Network Project

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

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.

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Gambia’s Poultry Industry Seeks Protection and Support for Local Producers

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

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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Apollo Launches Direct Flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia, Africa’s Winter Paradise

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGEN) – Apollo, a leading European tour company, is set to offer a unique winter experience for tourists seeking sandy beaches, unique nature encounters, and warm hospitality in The Gambia, Africa’s gentlest coast. The company’s direct flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia will commence on November 5, 2024, and continue until April 1, 2025, providing travelers with an exciting opportunity to explore this vibrant destination.

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