The Minister of Agriculture, Demba Sabally, has called for an immediate end to the illegal cross-border fertilizer trade, describing it as a major setback to the country’s agricultural ambitions. Speaking on Saturday during the President’s “Meet the People Tour” in Sanunding, Kantora District, the minister said government-subsidised fertilizer is being[Read More…]
Economy
Agriculture Minister Sabally Blocks Nationwide Groundnut ‘Secco’ Reduction
Agriculture minister Demba Sabally has declared the quashing of a plan by the National Food Marketing and Corporation (NFMC), formerly known as the Gambia Groundnut Corporation (GGC), to significantly reduce the number of groundnut purchasing points [Secos] across the country this season. Speaking at a well-attended meeting in Maka Balla[Read More…]
Gambia’s Hotel Industry Hit By Shrimp & Lobster Shortage
Less than a month after the start of this year’s winter season in The Gambia, many catering outfits in the country are grappling with shrimp and lobster shortage, JollofNews can report authoritatively. Many hotels and major eateries are now paying more and getting less of the seafoods. “Lobster and shrimp[Read More…]
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