The dollar shortage that reared its ugly head recently has worsened, JollofNews can report. It’s having knock-on effects on import businesses as businessmen reliant on import trade using dollar are struggling to access the legal tender. While some blame the government and ‘unscrupulous’ businessmen for what, they called, an[Read More…]
Economy
Dr. Sabally In Basse To Give Implements Amidst Fertilizer Uproar
Dr. Demba Sabally is currently on a damage control mission to the countryside as severe criticism against him and the Barrow government over fertilizer price shows no sign of abating. The Gambia government continues to be roundly criticized for selling a bag of fertilizer at D2000; an increase of D1250[Read More…]
Ninth Suspect Escapes As 8 Arrested for ‘Using Tire’ To Smoke Cowskin
One of those allegedly involved in the use of used tires as fuel to smoke cowskin (Kawkanda) is now of particular interest to the police. The police in conjunction with Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) this morning arrested two men and six women somewhere in Abuko but the ninth[Read More…]