There cannot be any meaningful and durable social and economic progress or human development in the absence of necessary and relevant public infrastructure. Public infrastructure such as roads, bridges or drainage systems or services such as electricity, internet or waste management services are major drivers of any socioeconomic progress. Hence[Read More…]
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Ex-Information Minister Gives His Take On Banjul-Barra Bridge
The announcement by President Adama Barrow that his government will build a bridge across the mouth of the River Gambia between Banjul and Barra has attracted quite a lot of debate, both for and against. No doubt most of those in favour of the idea are the frequent users of[Read More…]
Banjul-Barra Crossing: Barrow Announces Plan To Build Over 7km Bridge
Gambia’s president Adama Barrow has used the first day of his countrywide tour to announced plans to construct a bridge between the country’s capital, Banjul and North Bank Region commercial community of Barra commencing next year. The distance measuring 7.1 will be the longest bridge in the country when constructed.[Read More…]