The Government of The Gambia has announced that it will release the long-awaited report of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, together with its official White Paper, before the end of August, according to the Minister for Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah. Minister Bah made[Read More…]
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Gambia Injects D1.6 Billion Subsidy To Support 2026 Farming Season
In a major effort to strengthen national food security and shield farmers from rising agricultural input costs, the Government of The Gambia has announced a D1.6 billion fertilizer subsidy for the 2026 farming season, maintaining the retail price of fertilizer at D1,100 per bag despite mounting global supply chain challenges.[Read More…]
Minister Samateh Defends Healthcare Subsidies
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, has defended the government’s investment in public healthcare, insisting that medical services in The Gambia remain heavily subsidized despite recent adjustments to hospital fees. Speaking at the annual Mansakunda Town Hall Conference on Friday, Dr. Samateh responded to public concerns over rising[Read More…]
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