News Gambia: Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Tax Equity: a Fundamental Principle for National Cohesion and Private Sector Growth
Opinion - Mr President, permit me to begin by commending the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) for consistently meeting and, in several instances, exceeding national revenue targets. In a developing economy such as ours--where fiscal space is constrained and developmental demands are significant--revenue mobilisation is both a technical and patriotic duty. The professionalism and operational discipline of the GRA deserve recognition.
News Gambia: From markets to villages, the peace caravan ignites unity and inclusion across The Gambia
This article by Mohammed Ibrahim was originally published by Peace News Network on April 14, 2025. An edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a media partnership agreement. The ...
News Gambia: China dispatches agricultural experts to boost Gambia’s food security
The experts arrived under the South-South Triangular Cooperation Programme, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with support from China. Led by agricultural mechanisation specialist Li Zhi, the team includes experts in rice breeding, irrigation systems, and high-yield rice cultivation.
News Gambia: Systemic Vulnerability and Adaptation Traps in The Gambia’s Agricultural Sector under Climate Change ()
The Gambia’s agricultural sector, which is predominantly rain-fed and employs 70% of the labor force, is exceptionally vulnerable to climate change. This study assesses the impacts of projected climate change on crop water requirements and the broader agro-ecological system to inform national adaptation planning. A hybrid modeling framework is employed that integrates a biophysical crop water model (CROPWAT 8.0) with a system dynamics (SD) model. The CROPWAT analysis uses CMIP6 climate projections for two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) for the mid-century period (2040-2059) to quantify changes in reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and crop water requirements (CWR) for five major crops. The SD model simulates the long-term (2020-2060) behavior of the interconnected agricultural, water, and socioeconomic subsystems under three policy scenarios. These are the Business-as-Usual (BAU), Infrastructure Investment, and Crop Diversification scenarios. Results from the CROPWAT model indicate a significant increase in atmospheric water demand, with ETo rising by 6.3% - 7.4% and CWR for all crops increasing by 3.3% - 4.3%. The net irrigation requirement for rice, an important staple, is projected to increase by a substantial 14.9% - 21.9%. The SD model reveals a concerning long-term decline in the food security index and average farmer income across all scenarios, even with policy interventions. These interventions provide only marginal improvements over BAU, highlighting a systemic “adaptation trap” where climate-induced poverty suppresses the capacity to invest in resilience. The findings demonstrate that incremental, field-level adaptation strategies are insufficient to counter the systemic pressures of climate change and population growth. This study concludes that a shift towards impactful, national-level policies focused on structural economic change and large-scale water management is imperative for building long-term resilience in The Gambia.
News Gambia: Access Bank signs D269M loan with G Farms, Sabiji Farm to boost poultry production
The agreement is expected to not only enhance production capacity, but also help to strengthen the country’s poultry value chain system. The bank is committed to proving innovative financial solutions, supporting businesses and promoting sustainable economic growth in the Gambia through strategic partnership and responsible banking.
News Gambia: 'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks
The roadmap in place doesn't make as much sense because progress among layer-2s toward later stages of decentralization has been slower and more difficult, and Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on layer-1.
News Gambia: Gambia, Spain hold historic first political consultation in Madrid
During the meeting, The Gambia expressed appreciation for Spain’s “principled support” for its democratic consolidation and governance reforms since the 2017 political transition.
News Gambia: Commentary: Understanding the role of the IMF in The Gambia’s Economy
The forthcoming visit of the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund to The Gambia provides an important opportunity for reflection and clarification. Among many Gambians, there is a widespread perception—sometimes even a misperception—that the IMF is the institution that determines economic policy in our country.
News Gambia: The Gambia Leads the World in Rice Consumption Per Person
Gambia world’s top rice consumer at 256 kg per capita Rice provides 75% rural caloric intake Country imports nearly 80% of rice consumption Rice consumption in The Gambia averages 256.4 kg per capita ...
News Gambia: Gambia: Finance Minister Says Education Gives Highest-Return On Investments
The Honourable Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, delivered a compelling keynote address highlighting education as one of the highest-return investments for The Gambia and its development partners.
News Gambia: The Gambia Best Bank:Trust Bank
Botswana I Ethopia I The Gambia I Ghana I Kenya I Malawi I Mauritius I Namibia I Nigeria I Senegal I South Africa I Swaziland I Tanzania I Togo I Uganda I Zambia I Zimbabwe The Gambia has had a stable ...
News Gambia: Forex Trading in Gambia
In 2015, the Gambian dalasi experienced a huge loss of value against major currencies. In an attempt to maintain control of the currency, the government stepped in to limit forex shipments and set a ...
News Gambia: Gambia: Enabel Project Commits to Boost Innovation, Job Creation
The Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (Enabel) in partnership with the Ministry of Trade have rolled out a visionary initiative; a platform for inclusive growth, designed to strengthen the governance of mobility by linking it directly with entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation.
News Gambia: Temple Tree project to inject over $200M into Gambian economy – Barrow
“Today’s event marks another affirmation of The Gambia’s credibility, clarity of vision, and national direction,” the President said, adding that the country must now translate its peace, hospitality, and social cohesion into sustained economic transformation through productive investment and quality job creation.
News Gambia: Hansen Seafood, first in fish processing sector to provide medical insurance for staff
The initiative, which comes into force this month, ensures that all Hansen Seafood employees are covered under a comprehensive health insurance scheme fully funded by the company. The move represents a major step forward in improving working conditions and access to healthcare within the sector.
News Gambia: Gambia Insurance Industry Governance, Risk and Compliance Analysis Report 2025: Taxation, Compulsory and Non-Admitted Insurance Rules, Solvency Margins, FDI Limits, and Policy ...
The Gambia's insurance sector offers growth opportunities with 100% FDI allowed and no insurance premium tax. Key markets include compulsory motor third-party liability insurance. However, challenges include non-admittance of international insurance firms, except few exemptions.Dublin, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The Gambia Insurance Industry - Governance, Risk and Compliance" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The report is the result of extensive research int
News Gambia: 5 interesting facts about the predominant women-farming culture in the Gambia
For the West African nation of The Gambia, agriculture is a particularly valuable economic driver. Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy, regardless of a surplus or deficiency of oil or ...
News Gambia: COPG leader claims Gambia at height of economic conflict
He explained that unending migration of citizens of the country resembles a “war zone situation”. He said he was very concerned and thus called for “swift and pragmatic” approach to resolve it.
