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UDP’s Lamin Manneh: “IMF’s Extended Credit Facility Is Not To Gloat About, It Means You Are…
Lamin Manneh, Administrative Secretary for External Affairs of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Manneh, the Administrative Secretary for External Affairs of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has…
Gambia Secures Potential US$17.1 Million IMF Disbursement
By Makutu Manneh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with The Gambia on the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, originally approved in January 2024. Subject to…
Minister of Finance Presents Audited Government Accounts for Three Fiscal Years
Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, on Monday laid before the National Assembly the Auditor General’s reports on the audited financial…
Unemployment Rises to 8.3% as GBoS Releases 2025 Labour Force Survey
Nyakassi M.B. Sanyang, Statistician General & others at the presentation
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has released the results of the 2025 Labour Force Survey, revealing a rise in unemployment and…
Former Trade Minister Keita Defends Joint Venture Deal Amid Allegations of Favoritism
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita
By Makutu Manneh
Former Trade Minister Seedy Keita has denied allegations that the government favored President Adama Barrow’s nephew, Amadou Sanneh, in a controversial multi-million…
GTUCCU Launches Modern Administrative Complex to Enhance Services for Teachers
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Teachers’ Union Co-operative Credit Union (GTUCCU) has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art administrative complex, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower educators and…
GCCI President Warns Duplicate Taxes Are Stifling Business Growth
Njundu Fatty, President of the Gambia Chambers of Commerce and Industry
By Fatou Sillah
Njundu Fatty, the newly elected President of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), has raised serious concerns over what he…
Gambia Posts Strong Mid-Year Revenue Gains Amid GMD724.84 Million Budget Deficit
Hon. Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Government has reported stronger-than-expected revenue performance in the first half of 2025, with collections surpassing mid-year targets.…
CBG Governor Confirms Sanctions on Access Bank and Ecobank Over Russian Oil Transactions
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), Buah Saidy, has confirmed that Access Bank and Ecobank have been sanctioned for their involvement in…
CBG Says Forex Market Remains Stable With $1.3 Billion Transactions
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has announced that the domestic foreign exchange market remains stable, with total transaction volumes reaching US$1.3…