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PMO: Over 2,000 “Ghost” Workers Detected in 2024 Audit
Press Release, Corruption, Business Economy, Reform, Leadership, National Development
PMO: Over 2,000 “Ghost” Workers Detected in 2024 Audit
Press Release, Corruption, Business Economy, Reform, Leadership, National Development
Press Release, Corruption, Business Economy, Reform, Leadership, National Development
Award-Winning Taxpayers Lauded for Fueling Gambia’s Growth
Taxes, Business Economy, GRA, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
Award-Winning Taxpayers Lauded for Fueling Gambia’s Growth
Taxes, Business Economy, GRA, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
Taxes, Business Economy, GRA, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
Ministry of Tourism Launches Assessment of River Jetties for Ecotourism Growth
Ministry of Tourism, National Development, Business Economy, Employment
Ministry of Tourism Launches Assessment of River Jetties for Ecotourism Growth
Ministry of Tourism, National Development, Business Economy, Employment
Ministry of Tourism, National Development, Business Economy, Employment
Hon. Darboe Disappointed Kanilai Ferry Commissioning Pushed to April
National Assembly, Ferry, Transportation, Business Economy, Infrastructure
Hon. Darboe Disappointed Kanilai Ferry Commissioning Pushed to April
National Assembly, Ferry, Transportation, Business Economy, Infrastructure
National Assembly, Ferry, Transportation, Business Economy, Infrastructure
CPC Urges Sustainable Consumer Behavior to Tackle Environmental Challenges
Business Economy, Cost of Living, Civil Society, Environment
CPC Urges Sustainable Consumer Behavior to Tackle Environmental Challenges
Business Economy, Cost of Living, Civil Society, Environment
Business Economy, Cost of Living, Civil Society, Environment
KMC Reports Two Market Fires in a Single Day, Suspected Electrical Faults to Blame
Local Government, Fire, Business Economy, Cost of Living
KMC Reports Two Market Fires in a Single Day, Suspected Electrical Faults to Blame
Local Government, Fire, Business Economy, Cost of Living
Local Government, Fire, Business Economy, Cost of Living
NAMs Consider National Security Council Bill After Finance Minister's Latest No Show
National Assembly, Security, Security Sector Reforms, Budget, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
NAMs Consider National Security Council Bill After Finance Minister's Latest No Show
National Assembly, Security, Security Sector Reforms, Budget, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
National Assembly, Security, Security Sector Reforms, Budget, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
Doug Ford to U.S.: “I Won’t Hesitate to Shut the Power Off”
United States, Canada, Mexico, Business Economy, International News, President Donald Trump
Doug Ford to U.S.: “I Won’t Hesitate to Shut the Power Off”
United States, Canada, Mexico, Business Economy, International News, President Donald Trump
United States, Canada, Mexico, Business Economy, International News, President Donald Trump
Kanilai Ferry’s Transformation Nears Completion Ahead of Commissioning
Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Ferry, Business Economy, Infrastructure
Kanilai Ferry’s Transformation Nears Completion Ahead of Commissioning
Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Ferry, Business Economy, Infrastructure
Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Ferry, Business Economy, Infrastructure
Central Bank’s Optimistic Inflation Outlook Faces Setback in 2025
Business Economy, Inflation, Cost of Living
Central Bank’s Optimistic Inflation Outlook Faces Setback in 2025
Business Economy, Inflation, Cost of Living
Business Economy, Inflation, Cost of Living
Civil Society Group Urges Parliament to Reverse Banjul Port Takeover by Albayrak
Business Economy, Infrastructure, Transportation
Civil Society Group Urges Parliament to Reverse Banjul Port Takeover by Albayrak
Business Economy, Infrastructure, Transportation
Business Economy, Infrastructure, Transportation
Who Owes Who? "External debts, climate debts and reparations in the Jubilee year"
Business Economy, Climate Change, Press Release, Debt, Africa
Who Owes Who? "External debts, climate debts and reparations in the Jubilee year"
Business Economy, Climate Change, Press Release, Debt, Africa
Business Economy, Climate Change, Press Release, Debt, Africa
Judiciary Trains Legal Practitioners in Preparation for Establishment of Commercial Court
Judiciary, Business Economy, Law, Court
Judiciary Trains Legal Practitioners in Preparation for Establishment of Commercial Court
Judiciary, Business Economy, Law, Court
Judiciary, Business Economy, Law, Court
Tourism Diversification Project Validates Marketing and Branding Report to Boost Tourism
Tourism, Business Economy, Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Diversification Project Validates Marketing and Branding Report to Boost Tourism
Tourism, Business Economy, Ministry of Tourism
Tourism, Business Economy, Ministry of Tourism
Gambian Domestic Workers to Saudi Arabia Offered $200 Monthly; Spain and Dubai Yet to Be Announced
Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Employment, Spain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, Business Economy, National Assembly
Gambian Domestic Workers to Saudi Arabia Offered $200 Monthly; Spain and Dubai Yet to Be Announced
Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Employment, Spain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, Business Economy, National Assembly
Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Employment, Spain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dubai, Business Economy, National Assembly
US President Trump Pauses Trade War with Mexico and Canada but not China
Mexico, Canada, China, Business Economy, United States, President Donald Trump
US President Trump Pauses Trade War with Mexico and Canada but not China
Mexico, Canada, China, Business Economy, United States, President Donald Trump
Mexico, Canada, China, Business Economy, United States, President Donald Trump
Fire Ravages Brikama Sandika Market Leaving Businesses Devastated
Business Economy, Cost of Living, Tragedy, Fire, Brikama Area Council
Fire Ravages Brikama Sandika Market Leaving Businesses Devastated
Business Economy, Cost of Living, Tragedy, Fire, Brikama Area Council
Business Economy, Cost of Living, Tragedy, Fire, Brikama Area Council
Government to Discuss Media Subvention with GPU and Media Practitioners at Retreat
Media, Gambia Press Union, Ministry of Information, Business Economy, Politics
Government to Discuss Media Subvention with GPU and Media Practitioners at Retreat
Media, Gambia Press Union, Ministry of Information, Business Economy, Politics
Media, Gambia Press Union, Ministry of Information, Business Economy, Politics
EU Allocates D718 Million to Strengthen The Gambia’s Ability to Provide Services
Press Release, European Union, Business Economy, Budget
EU Allocates D718 Million to Strengthen The Gambia’s Ability to Provide Services
Press Release, European Union, Business Economy, Budget
Press Release, European Union, Business Economy, Budget
CG Darboe: GRA Collects Over D20 Billion in 2024, Sets D23 Billion Target for 2025
GRA, Business Economy, Revenue, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
CG Darboe: GRA Collects Over D20 Billion in 2024, Sets D23 Billion Target for 2025
GRA, Business Economy, Revenue, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
GRA, Business Economy, Revenue, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
Gambia Ferry Services Promises to Operate 24-Hours from May 2025
Ferry, Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Business Economy, Civil Society
Gambia Ferry Services Promises to Operate 24-Hours from May 2025
Ferry, Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Business Economy, Civil Society
Ferry, Transportation, Ministry of Transport, Business Economy, Civil Society
Min of Trade Hosts Employment Forum Reviewing Efforts to Create 150K Jobs in 5 Years
Employment, Ministry of Trade, Business Economy, Jobs
Min of Trade Hosts Employment Forum Reviewing Efforts to Create 150K Jobs in 5 Years
Employment, Ministry of Trade, Business Economy, Jobs
Employment, Ministry of Trade, Business Economy, Jobs
Minority Leader: Laying of 2025 Budget is Unconstitutional
Business Economy, Politics, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Budget, Law, National Assembly
Minority Leader: Laying of 2025 Budget is Unconstitutional
Business Economy, Politics, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Budget, Law, National Assembly
Business Economy, Politics, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Budget, Law, National Assembly
Speaker Rules Finance Minister Apologises for Delayed 2025 Budget
Press Release, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Business Economy, Budget, National Assembly
Speaker Rules Finance Minister Apologises for Delayed 2025 Budget
Press Release, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Business Economy, Budget, National Assembly
Press Release, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Business Economy, Budget, National Assembly

Feature Publications

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Gamtel/Gamcel Restructure Sparks Unease Among Staff
GAMTEL, Employment, Workers Rights, Business Economy, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
Gamtel/Gamcel Restructure Sparks Unease Among Staff
GAMTEL, Employment, Workers Rights, Business Economy, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
GAMTEL, Employment, Workers Rights, Business Economy, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
Gov’t to Build Only One Pedestrian Flyover on OIC Highway for Now
Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Infrastructure, OIC, Business Economy
Gov’t to Build Only One Pedestrian Flyover on OIC Highway for Now
Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Infrastructure, OIC, Business Economy
Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Infrastructure, OIC, Business Economy
Office of the President Among Top Overspending Institutions in 2024
Business Economy, President Adama Barrow, Ministry of Finance, Budget, 2024 Budget
Office of the President Among Top Overspending Institutions in 2024
Business Economy, President Adama Barrow, Ministry of Finance, Budget, 2024 Budget
Business Economy, President Adama Barrow, Ministry of Finance, Budget, 2024 Budget
Finance Minister Confirms Government’s $10M Rescue for GAMCEL Salaries
Business Economy, GAMTEL, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Ministry of Finance, Salaries, Budget
Finance Minister Confirms Government’s $10M Rescue for GAMCEL Salaries
Business Economy, GAMTEL, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Ministry of Finance, Salaries, Budget
Business Economy, GAMTEL, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Ministry of Finance, Salaries, Budget
NAWEC Undermined by Government's D248 Million Arrears in Unpaid Bills
NAWEC, Electricity, Water, Audit, Corruption, Business Economy
NAWEC Undermined by Government's D248 Million Arrears in Unpaid Bills
NAWEC, Electricity, Water, Audit, Corruption, Business Economy
NAWEC, Electricity, Water, Audit, Corruption, Business Economy
FactCheck: Is D33 Million Spent on UTG Bus Services Every Year?
FactCheck, Students, University of The Gambia, Transportation, Business Economy, Budget, Ministry of Information, Education
FactCheck: Is D33 Million Spent on UTG Bus Services Every Year?
FactCheck, Students, University of The Gambia, Transportation, Business Economy, Budget, Ministry of Information, Education
FactCheck, Students, University of The Gambia, Transportation, Business Economy, Budget, Ministry of Information, Education
SOE Report Warns: NAWEC’s Financial Woes Pose National Risk
Business Economy, Electricity, NAWEC, Audit
SOE Report Warns: NAWEC’s Financial Woes Pose National Risk
Business Economy, Electricity, NAWEC, Audit
Business Economy, Electricity, NAWEC, Audit
The Crisis Threatening GAMTEL: D197 Million in Unpaid Debts
Corruption, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Business Economy, Employment
The Crisis Threatening GAMTEL: D197 Million in Unpaid Debts
Corruption, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Business Economy, Employment
Corruption, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Business Economy, Employment
Debt Payments Consumed Over a Quarter of 2024 National Budget
Business Economy, Debt, Budget, Ministry of Finance
Debt Payments Consumed Over a Quarter of 2024 National Budget
Business Economy, Debt, Budget, Ministry of Finance
Business Economy, Debt, Budget, Ministry of Finance
Have Parliament and the Executive Violated the Law on Budget Oversight?
Corruption, Budget, Parliament, Legal, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance
Have Parliament and the Executive Violated the Law on Budget Oversight?
Corruption, Budget, Parliament, Legal, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance
Corruption, Budget, Parliament, Legal, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance
Exaggerated Tourism Boom? Investigating President Barrow’s Statement
Tourism, Business Economy, FactCheck, Data Analysis, Access to Information
Exaggerated Tourism Boom? Investigating President Barrow’s Statement
Tourism, Business Economy, FactCheck, Data Analysis, Access to Information
Tourism, Business Economy, FactCheck, Data Analysis, Access to Information
FactCheck: Has a Bag of Onions Dropped to D500 as Claimed by Dr. Ceesay?
Business Economy, FactCheck, Cost of Living, Market Monitoring, Inflation
FactCheck: Has a Bag of Onions Dropped to D500 as Claimed by Dr. Ceesay?
Business Economy, FactCheck, Cost of Living, Market Monitoring, Inflation
Business Economy, FactCheck, Cost of Living, Market Monitoring, Inflation

Videos

MoTIE Outlines Plans to Participate in AfCFTA Second Pilot Phase

The Ministry of Trade outlined the Government’s plans to participate in the second phase of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement during a workshop with stakeholders on 3rd September 2024.

FactCheck: Have Taxes Increased Under GRA in 2024?

GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe claimed that his office did not observe any tax increments for the year 2024. Our reporter investigated his claims to verify if they were true or not.

Economic Deep Dive by Dr Ousman Gajigo

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Economic Deep Dive: Failure in Agriculture and the Forgotten Groundnut Farmers
Agriculture, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Business Economy, National Development Plan
Economic Deep Dive: Failure in Agriculture and the Forgotten Groundnut Farmers
Agriculture, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Business Economy, National Development Plan
Agriculture, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Business Economy, National Development Plan
Economic Deep Dive: The Gambia Lost at Least $100 Million in the Africa50 Deal
Africa50, Infrastructure, TransGambia Bridge, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: The Gambia Lost at Least $100 Million in the Africa50 Deal
Africa50, Infrastructure, TransGambia Bridge, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Business Economy
Africa50, Infrastructure, TransGambia Bridge, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: A Government not Serious about Agriculture
Business Economy, Economic Deep Dive, Agriculture, Dr Gajigo, President Barrow
Economic Deep Dive: A Government not Serious about Agriculture
Business Economy, Economic Deep Dive, Agriculture, Dr Gajigo, President Barrow
Business Economy, Economic Deep Dive, Agriculture, Dr Gajigo, President Barrow
Economic Deep Dive: Addressing Agriculture and Appreciating Women
Baati Askanwi, Economic Deep Dive, Business Economy, Women, Agriculture, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive: Addressing Agriculture and Appreciating Women
Baati Askanwi, Economic Deep Dive, Business Economy, Women, Agriculture, Dr Gajigo
Baati Askanwi, Economic Deep Dive, Business Economy, Women, Agriculture, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive: The Land Administration Charade
Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Land, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: The Land Administration Charade
Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Land, Business Economy
Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Land, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Financial Irregularities
Baati Askanwi, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, NAWEC, Electricity, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Financial Irregularities
Baati Askanwi, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, NAWEC, Electricity, Business Economy
Baati Askanwi, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, NAWEC, Electricity, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Karpowership Deal is Bad for the Country
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Energy, Infrastructure, Electricity, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Karpowership Deal is Bad for the Country
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Energy, Infrastructure, Electricity, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Energy, Infrastructure, Electricity, Business Economy
Economic Deep Dive: Deliberately Making our Debt Situation Worse
2025 Budget, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Expert Opinion
Economic Deep Dive: Deliberately Making our Debt Situation Worse
2025 Budget, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Expert Opinion
2025 Budget, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Expert Opinion