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Gambia Steps Up Fight Against Illegal Fishing, Works to Strengthen National Strategy

Awa Colley August 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A five-day workshop focused on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in The Gambia is currently underway. Organized by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the workshop is part of ongoing efforts to implement the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) and develop a technical working group to tackle IUU fishing.

Oil and Gas – Woodside Sues Senegal Over Tax Assessment

gambiaj August 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Australia’s Woodside Energy, which operates Sangomar oil and gas field in Senegal, said on Wednesday it had filed a court action in the capital Dakar over a tax assessment.

Truckers’ Strike Paralyzes Senegal-Gambia Border Over New Gambian Customs Fees

Frederic Tendeng August 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com (KERR AYIB, Senegal) – Tensions have escalated between Senegalese truckers and Gambia as dozens of trucks remain immobilized at the border. The standoff began Monday, August 5, when the Senegalese drivers decided to block traffic in with their vehicles in protest against new demands imposed by the Gambian customs administration.

The Gambia to Host 32nd Intermodal Africa: Premier Ports and Logistics Event

Awa Colley August 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia is set to host the 32nd edition of Intermodal Africa, the largest annual Ports and Logistics Exhibition and Conference on the continent. This prestigious event, hosted by the Gambia Ports Authority and officially endorsed by the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), will take place from Tuesday, 26 November to Thursday, 28 November, 2024, at The Kairaba Beach Hotel.

Banjul Port Delays – CMA CGM Implements Port Congestion Surcharge

Frederic Tendeng August 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (MARSEILLE, France) – French container carrier CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a new Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) due to the ongoing congestion issues at the port of Banjul, Gambia. The surcharge will come into effect on 15 August 2024 for shipments from the United States and 1 September 2024 for shipments from Latin American countries.

NAWEC Explains Persistent Power Outages Amidst Modernization Efforts

Awa Colley August 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Businesses and the general public have expressed growing concerns over the National Water and Electricity Company’s (NAWEC) recurring power outages affecting numerous areas across the Gambia.

WACOMP-GM Boosts Gambia’s Agricultural Infrastructure and Food Safety Systems

Awa Colley August 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUl, The Gambia) – The West Africa Competitiveness Programme – The Gambia (WACOMP-GM) has made substantial strides in enhancing the country’s agricultural infrastructure and food safety systems. A team from the organization visited Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof on Monday to provide updates on the project’s activities, achievements, and challenges.

NAWEC’s COO, Marlene Robert-Saidy, Steps Down Amid Governance Concerns

Frederic Tendeng August 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has confirmed the departure of Marlene Robert-Saidy, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Water and Sewage Business Unit, following a mutual decision not to renew her contract.

GCCI Asks for More Government Engagement and Dialogue With Cement Industry Stakeholders

Ebrima Bah August 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) urges a continued government engagement with cement industry stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities. The industry is crucial for economic growth, employment, and remittances, making it a significant employer.

The Gambia Launches Digital Platforms to Boost Trade, Tourism, and Investment

Lamin Jarjue August 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of The Republic of The Gambia, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, has

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