Mutilated and hackneyed dalasi banknotes are a major source of friction between commuters and mates of drivers of commercial vehicles on The Gambia’s roads. It would appear that gone are those days when new, crispy banknotes constantly replaced torn and worn-out currency notes. The Central Bank of The Gambia is[Read More…]
Economy
Eni Secures Offshore Block A1 License, Marking Entry Into Gambia’s Oil & Gas Sector
Italian energy giant Eni has officially entered The Gambia’s upstream oil and gas industry after securing a petroleum exploration, development, and production license for the offshore Block A1 area from the Government of The Gambia. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Nani Juwara, granting Eni[Read More…]
Gambia-Flagged Cargo Ship Disabled By US Military While En Route To Iran
A cargo vessel flying the Gambian flag has been disabled by the United States military after allegedly failing to comply with repeated warnings while sailing toward an Iranian port, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The vessel, identified as the M/V Lian Star, was struck on May 29 after[Read More…]
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