The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has announced sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening The Gambia’s business climate, attracting investment, and creating jobs. Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay, speaking at a government accountability forum, said the private sector remains central to national development. “If they succeed, we succeed,” he told business leaders, describing…
In the northern Central River Region of The Gambia, a quiet revolution is taking place one that begins not with grand machinery or sprawling fields, but with a handful of chickens. Dam Gaye, a local farmer, once dreamed of building a thriving poultry business. But like many small-scale entrepreneurs, he lacked the resources to turn…
Fisheries stakeholders from The Gambia and Senegal have been urged to strengthen cooperation in the management of shared marine resources as concerns grow over declining fish stocks and mounting pressure on the sector. The call was made on Tuesday during a meeting held at the Brufut Fish Landing Site, where representatives of fisheries organisations from…
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…
