Customs authorities from The Gambia and Senegal began a two-day technical meeting in Kotu on Tuesday, aiming to deepen cross-border cooperation and build on past commitments to improve trade facilitation and regional security. The meeting, hosted at a local hotel, brought together senior customs officials and technical experts from both[Read More…]
Economy
Ex-BCC Finance Director Alleges Irregularities, “Powerlessness” In Council Operations
Momodou Camara, former Director of Finance at the Banjul City Council (BCC), returned to the witness stand Tuesday before the Local Government Commission, expanding on claims of financial irregularities and dysfunction within the council during his tenure. Facing detailed questions from Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, Camara alleged that several payments[Read More…]
Saudi Based Footballer Defends Refusal To Pay Customs Duty In Gambia
A Saudi Pro League footballer in the Gambia has defended his non-payment of customs duty at the Banjul International Airport. Al-Taawoun forward, Musa Barrow, 26, said he decided not to pay the duties after he overheard a female Customs officer saying she “don’t care who he is or if he[Read More…]