The president’s speech at the Independence Stadium on the 53rd independence anniversary, gave us great comfort that something is being done to address the dismal infrastructural and economic sectors of the economy. The speech was well written and evinced well thought out policies which mapped out the strategic vision, goals[Read More…]
Economy
Estimated 268,000 Gambians In Food Crisis
With a population of 1.9 million, the Gambia is faced with rising food insecurity, poverty and malnutrition, despite a promising environment for improved growth, stability and partnerships, a World Food Programme country report reveals. According to the report, 48 per cent of the Gambian population lives below the national poverty[Read More…]
Gambia Defends Terminating GMI Deal
Gambia’s Information Minister Demba Ali Jawo has defended the government’s decision to ditch the Swiss owned company Multimedia Gateway International (MGI) as the sole manager of the Gambia’s International Gateway. MGI, which was established in 2002 and prides itself with providing high quality connectivity anywhere in the world, had its[Read More…]

