A shadow fleet oil tanker that until recently carried the Gambian flag has been detained in the Russian port of Murmansk after its crew complained of unpaid wages and irregular contracts, according to the Russian Seafarers’ Union. The vessel, Unity, was built in 2009 and has been used in the[Read More…]
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Durability Of Gov’t Roads Under Increasing Scrutiny
The durability of the Gambia government-constructed roads has come under increasing public scrutiny with some Gambians accusing the Barrow administration of “wasting” billions of taxpayer money in “shoddy” road construction works. When the current minister of information Dr. Ismaila Ceesay hauled the Barrow government over the coals some years ago[Read More…]
Salam Cement ‘Hard Sell’ In Market Despite Gov’t’s Protection
Despite the introduction of the Gambia government’s protectionist measures to ostensibly boost local cement production, a relatively fewer customers are now gravitating towards the Salam cement brand. The brand is reportedly growing unpopular among customers due to quality issues. Cement traders, who spoke to JollofNews, explained that the Salam cement[Read More…]
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