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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…
IMF Raises Gambia’s Funding Allocation to $165 Million
By Makutu Manneh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its financial support ceiling for The Gambia to more than $165 million, citing the country’s sustained macroeconomic reforms and development progress.
According…
Central Bank Holds Monetary Policy Rate at 17% After MPC Meeting
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia has decided to maintain the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 17 percent following its 95th…
Information Minister Defends Gambia’s Economy After World Bank’s Debt Concerns
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has defended the government’s economic management following concerns raised in a recent…
Auditing, Accounting, and Corporate Governance Committee Briefs President Barrow in Courtesy Visit
President Barrow With GAACGSC
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Auditing, Accounting, and Corporate Governance Standards Committee (GAACGSC) recently paid a courtesy visit to President Adama Barrow at the State House in Banjul. The…
Gambia to Host IMF and World Bank African Caucus in 2026
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia has been selected to host the 2026 African Caucus of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, following the appointment of the country’s…