Gambia’s Minister of Tourism and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, has been named World’s Best Minister for 2026 at the World Government Summit held in Dubai, marking a major international recognition for the country’s tourism leadership. The award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and[Read More…]
Economy
Gambia-Flagged Vessel Carrying 100,000 Tons Of Russian-Sanctioned Oil ‘Stranded’ At Sea
A mid-sized Gambia-flagged oil tanker with a cargo of almost three-quarters of a million barrels was reportedly anchored in East Asia with no clear destination, JollofNews gathered from the BBC recently. According to the BBC reporter, who said he spoke to one of the sailors aboard the stranded vessel, the[Read More…]
Did NPP Gov’t Give Construction Rights To ‘Invisible’ Foreign Investors?
The National People’s Party (NPP) government has yet to react to allegations in some quarters that it allocated a vast TDA wetland area to investors, who only exist on paper. The government has also reportedly greenlighted the construction of a perimeter in the high-end tourist area. However, the Gambia government[Read More…]

