The Department of Water Resources under the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources has presented to the Office of the President its rainfall forecast for the year 2025, but the document is gathering dust from the shelf, competent sources informed JollofNews. According to sources, the release of the rainfall predictions[Read More…]
Economy
Gov’t Refuses To Eliminate Cement Tariff Despite Signing US$20M Murabaha Financing Agreement’
Despite signing a US$20M Murabaha financing agreement in February for the importation of essential items, The Gambia Government insists it will not remove the 180% tariff it slammed on a bag of imported cement. The thinking behind the Murahaba financing agreement is to facilitate the importation of essential commodities such[Read More…]
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthening Tourism Ties With Gambia
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to deepening tourism collaboration with the Gambia, in a renewed drive to promote regional integration and boost the West African tourism market. This renewed commitment was made during a high-level visit by a four-man Gambian delegation, led by Hon. Yankuba[Read More…]