Written by: Ousman F. M’Bai The recent statement by The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, issued in response to public concern over our offshore oil blocks, raises more questions than it answers. The Ministry concedes that FAR Gambia Ltd drilled its final offshore well a mere 500 metres from […]
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The Gambia’s Oil Mystery: Urgent Calls for Transparency Amid Political Maneuvering
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the midst of rampant speculation and political maneuvering, one pressing question looms large: Does The Gambia possess viable oil reserves? This issue has resurfaced with unprecedented urgency—not because of clear government statements or substantiated findings, but due to former President Yahya Jammeh’s incendiary accusation that […]
Gambia: Trade Ministry says 139 containers of edible cooking oil imported
PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) continues to remain committed to ensure that essential commodities are available, accessible, and affordable by the general public especially during these trying times of Global economic turmoil in which prices of essential commodities are on the rise as […]