The government of the Gambia has taken a major step towards the privatisation of state-owned mobile operator Gamcel after its parent company, Gamtel, signed an agreement that will see private telecommunications operator YCELL acquire an 80% stake in the struggling mobile network. The agreement marks one of the most significant[Read More…]
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GTBoard Unveils Major Plan To Protect Kunta Kinteh Island From Climate Threats
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has announced a major initiative to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kunta Kinteh Island from the growing threat of climate change while upgrading nearby historic communities into internationally recognised cultural tourism destinations. Speaking during a question-and-answer session, GTBoard Director General Ida Jeng Njie[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Launches Review Of All-Inclusive Tourism Policy Amid Local Economic Concerns
The Government of The Gambia has launched a comprehensive review of the country’s all-inclusive tourism policy in response to growing concerns about its impact on local businesses and the wider economy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Abdoulie Jobe, during a Ministerial Town[Read More…]
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