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The debt to GDP ratio of Gambia is 88%. This was after the country recalculated its GDP which expanded pushing the debt to GDP ratio down by 48%.     The International Monetary Fund is leading efforts to help Gambia reach a debt relief…

Morrocan media reported that Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara was in the North African country to seek its support for Gambia’s new bid to host the second biggest gathering of world leaders, second only to United Nations. According to…

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs wishes to inform the public that contrary to widespread allegations and confusion surrounding the new excise rates on alcoholic beverages, the tax is in fact, part of the 2019 Budget…

State House, 13th May 2019 – His Excellency, President Adama Barrow told a high ranking delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that economic development is meaningless without real impact on the lives of ordinary people. He…

Here are 20 Key Highlights of the Promises contained in the Coalition Manifesto 2016. It is this Manifesto that Candidate Adama Barrow backed by Seven Coalition Political Parties and the Independent Candidate Dr. Isatou Touray sold to…

Government is currently reviewing its policy that was intended to reduce its fleet of vehicles enabling them to save up to D300 million a year, said finance minister Mambury Njie. The “vehicle policy” as it is being called has been…

Gambia National Army said its agricultural project will help the Government save up to D48 million. Gambian authorities spend D48 million on purchase of rice every year for the army. The spokesperson of the Gambian army, Major Lamin…

The information minister, Ebrima Sillah, has told journalists that Banjul Breweries, a local beverage company that is threatening to close down operations due to government tax hikes, will continue business. Gambian authorities imposed a…

Gambia's public order act, a colonial law, requires people to apply for a permit from the police before doing a protest. Gambian police have arrested 15 people for holding a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of President Adama…

Hamat Bah is known for speaking his mind, often causing controversy. Controversial tourism minister Hamat Bah has criticized the unnecessary security checks and fraudulent activities happening at the country’s only airport. Bah said…