The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and service quality in the country’s telecommunications sector. The announcement was made during an official event at PURA’s headquarters in Kanifing. The regulator introduced three major initiatives: a Spectrum Monitoring Van, a[Read More…]
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Alport Banjul Hosts Regional Transit Summit To Boost Trade & Cooperation
Alport Banjul on Thursday convened a high-level meeting of transit stakeholders aimed at strengthening regional trade links and improving the flow of goods across West Africa. The summit, held at a hotel in Kotu, brought together officials from Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and The Gambia to discuss common challenges and identify[Read More…]
US Sanctions Hit Iranian Oil Network As Gambia-Flagged Tanker Listed
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a network accused of moving Iranian oil, naming eight vessels including one sailing under the Gambian flag. The US Treasury Department said on August 21 that 13 companies, eight ships and one individual were blacklisted for operating a “shadow fleet” to evade[Read More…]

