Fish smokers in Tanji have expressed dismay that business has significantly slowed compared to previous years, raising concerns about the future of the local fishing industry. Many of them who traditionally export smoked fish to other parts of West Africa report a noticeable drop in fish supply, which has reduced their production capacity and overall…
The founder of the ART27- Artist Group, Ferenc Donderer, has vowed to support local visual artists by offering commissioned work during tough times like the rainy season when tourists are rare and sales are nearby zero. However, by doing so, ART27 is not only promoting Gambian Visual Arts & Artists, but also helping them to…
The ongoing groundnut trade season has been widely hailed as the most successful in recent years, with Secco Presidents and stakeholders across The Gambia commending the operational reforms and digital innovations introduced by the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC). The Managing Director of NFSPMC, Muhammad Njie, is currently on a nationwide tour…
The ECOWAS Commission has taken a major step towards strengthening private sector representation in West Africa with a preparatory meeting held on July 29, 2025, in Abuja for the official launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). The meeting, organised by the Commission’s Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, brought together key directors and representatives…
The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) recently held the second edition of its SkillRise Forum, rallying together dynamic young business leaders and budding entrepreneurs from across the country to discuss entrepreneurship and raging business issues. The SkillRise Forum 2025, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, was marked by…
As the Eid Al-Adha, locally known as Tobaski, is setting in, with Muslims and even non-Muslim neighbours storming markets across the country to grasp goodies for the forthcoming festivity, the skyrocketing nature of prices of goods tend to worsen. This has been the subject of earnest cries recently as ordinary Gambians continue to face unbearable…
The Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, Baboucarr O. Joof, has reiterated that women-led businesses are powerful drivers of economic growth and sustainable development. The Trade Minister was speaking during the launching of the private sector coalition to advance gender equality and the public procurement guide to support MSMEs, held Tuesday at the International…
The issue of price hikes has been a major challenge and the government is still unable to put up regulations to mitigate the challenge in the market, prompting vendors in Serrekunda to continue venting their frustrations as this year’s Ramadan approaches. Speaking to Senigambia newspaper, Jainaba Sowe, a vendor at Serrekunda market, expressed her disappointment…
Business owners in the Senegambia area have expressed concerns over the current tourism season, which they say has been adversely affected by the introduction of the ‘all-inclusive’ package for tourists. While the current tourism season appears to be flourishing according to many it has been soiled due to the rise of the ‘all-inclusive’ package for…
Buba Saidykhan, a 31-year-old, who returned home to Farato, Bojang Kunda after a difficult journey, has made a difference in the field of recycling. After overcoming a tough experience attempting to migrate to Italy, which included three dangerous trips across the Mediterranean Sea and spending eight months in a Libyan prison, he was determined to…
