The Cement Importers Association has commended the Gambia government for taking the step to ease the high cement tariff. Nearly a fortnight ago, the government announced the slashing of the heavy levy on a bag of imported cement from D180 to D30 for Special Investment Certificate (SIC) holders nearly a[Read More…]
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Jah Oil Shifts Blame To Banjul Port For Gambia’s ‘Intermittent’ Cement Shortages
The Jah Oil company has always cited external factors as reasons for the Gambia’s “intermittent” cement shortages, but the company has come home in its blame-game as it now pointed a finger of accusation at the Gambia Port Authority (GPA) and Al Bayrak for the lack of the success of[Read More…]
Grinding Cement Shortage In Farafenni Enters Second Month
The grinding cement scarcity, which hit the provincial town of Farafenni and environs, has now entered its second month, resulting in significant revenue and job losses and stalled construction projects. The conspicuous inability of Jah Oil, Salam and Gacem cement factories to catch up with the country’s soaring cement demand[Read More…]
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