The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved two new financial packages for The Gambia, signaling continued support for the country’s economic reforms and its push to confront the growing impacts of climate change. On Wednesday, the IMF’s Executive Board signed off on a climate-focused facility worth about $63.5 million under[Read More…]
Economy
Gambia Gov’t Reneges On Vow To Deliver 150 Tractors To Farmers
The Gambia government has been unable to follow through on its vow to import 150 tractors for farmers before the seasonal rains begin. The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Demba Sabally, last month told Star FM Wake-up Gambia morning program that an order was placed for the tractors and they would[Read More…]
Cement Importers Assoc. Calls On Gov’t To Investigate Dr. Ceesay’s Tax Evasion Claim Against Dealers
The Cement Importers and Agents Association of The Gambia has called on the Gambia government to launch an impartial and independent investigation into the recent claim by information minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay that local cement dealers have been depriving the government of tax revenue through their cross-border cement trade. Dr.[Read More…]
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