The Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mod K. Ceesay, has called for a policy shift to end the outright private ownership and sale of land in the Gambia’s industrial zones, warning that the practice could undermine long-term economic planning. Speaking during a tour of industrial facilities in[Read More…]
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NAWEC Boss Blames Climate Change, Middle East Conflict For Gambia’s Power Crisis
The Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Gallo Saidy, has attributed Gambia’s ongoing electricity crisis partly to climate change and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as the country continues to grapple with persistent power outages. Saidy made the remarks during President Adama Barrow’s inspection tour[Read More…]
Brufut Road Boosts Business & Connectivity As NRA Warns Drivers To Slow Down
The newly inaugurated Brufut road is rapidly transforming the area, cutting travel times, improving access to surrounding communities and stimulating a surge in commercial activity, according to National Roads Authority (NRA) Director General Sulayman Sumareh. Speaking to JollofNews, Sumareh said the road has significantly improved connectivity between Brufut and neighbouring[Read More…]

