President Adama Barrow has launched a major 250-kilometre road infrastructure project in the North Bank Region, describing the initiative as a significant step towards improving connectivity, strengthening trade and supporting economic development in the region. The project was launched during a foundation stone-laying ceremony in Kuntaya, where the president said[Read More…]
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Gambia Begins Gamcel Privatisation As YCELL Takes 80% Stake In Ambitious Turnaround Plan
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…]
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…]
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