Agriculture minister Demba Sabally has declared the quashing of a plan by the National Food Marketing and Corporation (NFMC), formerly known as the Gambia Groundnut Corporation (GGC), to significantly reduce the number of groundnut purchasing points [Secos] across the country this season. Speaking at a well-attended meeting in Maka Balla[Read More…]
Economy
Gambia’s Hotel Industry Hit By Shrimp & Lobster Shortage
Less than a month after the start of this year’s winter season in The Gambia, many catering outfits in the country are grappling with shrimp and lobster shortage, JollofNews can report authoritatively. Many hotels and major eateries are now paying more and getting less of the seafoods. “Lobster and shrimp[Read More…]
Al-Bayrak Runs From Pillar To Post For Financial Bailout — Sources
JollofNews has gathered from credible sources that the Turkish company that owned 80% of the Banjul Port has been running from pillar to post, knocking on bank doors for financial bailout. According to sources close to Al-Bayrak now re-christened Al Port, the company has approached local banks, seeking a financial[Read More…]
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