FactCheck: Has a Bag of Onions Dropped to D500 as Claimed by Dr. Ceesay?
While The Gambia’s Information Minister claimed that fiscal and monetary policies have led to a dramatic reduction in onion prices, our investigation found that the actual market prices are still much higher, undermining the minister’s statement. More in this FactCheck.
Will Parliamentarians Debate 23% Increase in Taxes for 2025?
This opinion piece delves into the government’s plans to increase taxes by 23% in 2025 and interrogates the National Assembly’s role in reviewing the Government’s Revenue Measures. Will Parliament debate this important issue, which will impact the cost of living next year?
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