The NAM for Latrikunda Sabiji has contended that the procurement of the much-talked about fertilizer was shrouded in lot of unexplained circumstances but vowed the legislature will recommend for the prosecution of anyone found wanting. Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang told King FM Mandinka news program that a perusal of the[Read More…]
Economy
Is Mobile Traffic Unit Issuing Fake Receipts?
The lack of uniformity in penalties and reported absence of official receipt for unlawful parking has brought the traffic police under severe criticism for perceived corruption. The maximum fine for unauthorized parking of vehicles is pegged at D2000 but the police said this can be beaten down to D500. Meanwhile,[Read More…]
Gambia Government Reduces Fertilizer Price
Following general anxiety and vexing public outcry over this summer’s published fertilizer price, President Adama Barrow has further subsidized the official price of fertilizer, bringing it down to D2000.00. In fact, no sooner had the official price of fertilizer was announced at D2,500 per bag, than President Barrow summoned the[Read More…]