There have been indications of late that the Gambia government could have done more and better work before it ceded a chunk of the Banjul Port to Albayrak now Al Port. The liquidity position of Al Port, the company operating the Gambia’s only seaport, is not strong enough to transform[Read More…]
Economy
Cash-Trapped Al Port Takes Over Banjul Port As Negmar Walks Away
In what could be described as an embarrassment for the government of President Adama Barrow, the Banjul Port Private/Public Partnership (PPP) arrangement has begun showing signs of unraveling almost eight months on as the company that was reportedly having the money to run the port has since ran away from[Read More…]
NAWEC Faces Community Backlash Over Forced Power Disconnections
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is facing widespread criticism after cutting off power to several homes in Essau, North Bank Region, over what it described as illegal electricity connections. The move has sparked anger among residents, who say the disconnections were carried out abruptly and without proper notice[Read More…]
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