The purchase of a new presidential plane, an Airbus “A320 Neo”, which should be delivered on July 16, is not going unnoticed. The opposition and civil society stepped up to decry an unnecessary and irrelevant expense and demand accountability, while the government is trying to explain itself, saying “it was[Read More…]
Economy
Gambia: New Trade Minister Appointed
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Monday appointed Mr. Seedy K. M. Keita as the country’s new minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment. He succeeded Lamin Jobe, who was removed from the post in September. A double masters degree holder in Business Administration and Financial Management, Mr Keita[Read More…]
Gambia To Sell Rice Donated By Japan
The Government of the Gambia has announced today that it will sell the 115,956 bags of rice donated to the country by Japan. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the government in its National Development Plan’s (NDP) priority areas. The rice is being sold at a time[Read More…]
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