(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia has called on President Yahya Jammeh to start listening to the wishes of the people and rectify some of the wrongs his regime is making. Halifa Sallah, leader of the Gambia’s opposition People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), said the[Read More…]
Year: 2016
Gambia Hosts Fourth FRITAC West 2 Meeting
(JollofNews) – The African Regional Technical Assistance Centre (AFRITAC West 2) Tuesday held its fourth steering committee meeting in the Gambia to assess the centre’s operations over the past year and discuss next year’s plans. The centre is a collaborative effort between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and several bilateral[Read More…]
Frankly Speaking With Andrew Mendy: The Socio-Economic Benefits Of Tourism In Gambia
(JollofNews) – Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world. Many national and regional economies heavily depend on tourism for socio-economic growth and development. The Gambia falls into this category. The economy of the Gambia is based on industries such as agriculture, tourism and[Read More…]