The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), in collaboration with the Central Bank of The Gambia and key institutions, has held a productive engagement with the IMF mission team currently in the country for the Fifth Review under the ECF, Second Review under the RSF, and Article IV Consultation (22 April–6 May 2026). IMF…
The National Assembly Select Committee on Monitoring the Implementation of Government Projects has expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work on ongoing government-funded road construction projects across the country. The committee made the remarks during a week-long nationwide tour of government intervention projects, with a particular focus on road infrastructure developments being implemented…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has registered significant progress in its Water Supply Improvement Project (WASIB), a major initiative aimed at addressing persistent water shortages across the Greater Banjul Area. During a media tour of project sites yesterday, NAWEC officials highlighted ongoing works in key areas such as Serrekunda, Latrikunda German and Yundum,…
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) today 24 March convened journalists at the Senegambia Hotel for a day-long sensitisation workshop on its new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a digital platform expected to transform tax administration and compliance in the country. The training, organised in collaboration with the Network of Financial and Tax Reporters (NFTR) and…
The Executive Secretary of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), Mary Baine, has visited The Gambia as part of her official duties. During her visit, she met with the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) leadership, including Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe, to discuss collaboration and review ongoing reforms. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration, particularly in capacity…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) today 25 February organised a media caravan to inspect the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Water and Sanitation Project, aimed at strengthening water supply and sanitation infrastructure across The Gambia. The initiative is part of a broader effort to close the persistent gap between water supply and demand…
Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), has said modern nations compete through ideas, innovation, and intellectual capacity, rather than physical size or natural resources. Minister Gomez was on Tuesday speaking at the National Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering Workshop for the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust Fund (THET Fund)…
Abraxas Centre, an initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment by offering free classes to youth and training them in various skills, has been constituted with a new establishment in The Gambia. The centre, which has its headquarters in Bijilo, was opened on 18 February 2026 to commence operations formally. According to its Chief Executive Officer…
The Brikama Area Council (BAC) is set to disburse D28 million in ward development funds to 28 wards in the West Coast Region on February 26, 2026. Each ward will receive D1 million for local development projects, bringing the total amount disbursed over three years to D70 million. The chairman of Brikama Area Council (BAC),…
Dune Lounge, a classic Turkish restaurant, has officially been launched in Bijilo, opposite Brusubi Phase 2. The event was attended by Turkish diplomats, the Minister of Tourism, National Assembly Member for Banjul North, and tourists. The restaurant offers authentic Turkish cuisine, combining traditional cooking methods with a modern ambiance. Dennis Alvarez, CEO of Dune Lounge,…
