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Gambia Seeks to Join African Mineral Bloc to Strengthen Mining Sector
Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Seedy Jobe
The minister of petroleum and energy, Nani Juwara, on Tuesday asked lawmakers to ratify The Gambia’s membership in the Africa Mineral Strategy Group, a…
Energy Ministry Unveils National Energy Compact at Global Summit
Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines has formally launched The Gambia’s National Energy Compact during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held on…
National Assembly Recommends Legal Action in $30 Million Petroleum Scandal
Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, FPAC Chairperson
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Joint Committee, comprising the Finance and Public Accounts Committee and the Public Enterprise Committee,…
National Assembly Committee Recommends Censure of Interior and Tourism Ministers
Abdoulie Sanyang Minister of Interior & Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance and Public Accounts, alongside the…
Government Dismisses Allegations of Senegal Illegally Exploiting Gambia’s Oil and Gas
Nani Juwara, Petroleum Minister
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines has officially refuted recent allegations made by former President Yahya Jammeh, who accused Senegal…
Hon. Yahya Sanyang Addresses Gambia’s Oil Exploration Developments
Yahya Sanyang, National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji
By Buba Gagigo
Hon. Yahya Sanyang, National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, has provided insight into a past collaboration…
Fuel Supply Stabilized: Ministry Confirms Arrival and Distribution of Gasoline
Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines has confirmed the arrival and distribution of gasoline following a temporary shortage…
UDP Wants To Give Subventions To Madrasas, If Elected
Ousainu ANM DarboeUnited Democratic Party
By Buba Gagigo
The United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainu ANM Darboe has expressed his party’s intention to give subvention to Madrasas, if elected as president next month.
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‘Offshore Gambian blocks could hold 1.2 bln barrels of oil’
FAR Ltd, an Australian company involved in prospecting Gambia’s offshore oil wells said on Thursday that its two offshore blocks could potentially hold 1.2 billion barrels of oil.
FAR operates and owns 50% of the two offshore licences.…
Australia’s FAR increases stake in 2 Gambian offshore blocks
An Australian Oil and gas explorer, FAR Ltd, said on Tuesday it bought an additional 10% interest in two offshore blocks off Gambia. The recent acquisition gives the company a 50% working interest and operatorship of the project.
The…