Economy and Finance

Matarr Touray, an Energy Specialist at the World Bank Group By Fatou Sillah Matarr Touray, an Energy Specialist at the World Bank Group, has warned that escalating climate risks could significantly disrupt employment, business…

Franklin Mutahakana, World Bank Group’s Resident Representative to The Gambia By Fatou Sillah The World Bank Group’s Resident Representative to The Gambia, Franklin Mutahakana, has identified climate-smart agriculture and coastal…

Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services By Fatou Sillah The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has stated that the recent rise in fuel prices is…

Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs By Fatou Sillah The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has announced that the government allocated approximately D500 million in fuel subsidies over a…

President Adama Barrow By Staff Writer A new national opinion survey has found widespread dissatisfaction with economic conditions and governance in The Gambia, even as public commitment to democratic freedoms remains…

Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure By Makutu Manneh The government of The Gambia has approved an increase in transport fares following consultations with industry stakeholders, citing mounting global fuel…

Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General, GRA. By Makutu Manneh The Gambia Revenue Authority said it collected 7.7 billion dalasis in the first three months of 2026, exceeding its target and posting the highest monthly revenue…

Mod K. Ceesay, Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment By Fatou Sillah The Gambia’s minister of trade, industry, regional integration, and employment said in a recent televised interview that President Adama Barrow’s…

Gallo Saidy, Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company By Makutu Manneh The managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company, Gallo Saidy, on Tuesday warned that ongoing power cuts could…

Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines By Fatou Sillah The government of The Gambia has introduced a fuel subsidy of more than D316 million to cushion consumers and businesses from sharp increases in global oil…