President Adama Barrow on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the 6-kilometre Garawol–Kusum road in Kantora District, marking another step in the government’s drive to improve infrastructure and promote development across The Gambia. The ceremony, which drew thousands of residents and supporters, marked the beginning of the first phase of[Read More…]
Economy
Banjul Ferry Service Faces Backlash Amid Docking Confusion
The Gambia Ferry Service is once again under public scrutiny after both the Kunta Kinteh and Kanilai ferries were seen docked simultaneously at the Banjul terminal, leaving many passengers confused and frustrated. “Why are both ferries not operational? What’s behind the decision to have them docked at the same time?”[Read More…]
Women Juice Pressers Suffering Under Tourism Minister’s ‘Directive’
The once-very-hardworking Gambian women, who served locally-prepared juice flavours to tourists on the beach in Kotu and enhanced guest experience, are now without jobs thanks to a reported ministerial directive and, they have been running from pillar to post for salvation of their livelihoods. These women, who were reliant on[Read More…]

