GAMBIA’s FINANCE DIRECTOR SAYS NRA SPENDS D735MILLION OVER ROAD MAINTENANCE IN 2020

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

Mr. Mustapha Joof, the Finance Director at the National Road Authority (NRA), has told the Finance and Public Account Committee (FPAC) that the authority spent a total of seven hundred and thirty-five million one hundred and ninety-five thousand six hundred and fifty-one dalasi (D735, 195,651.00) in 2020. He reported that government subvention in 2020 was D44, 612,963.00 compared to D27 million in 2019, while government subvention on fuel levy was D379, 835,772.00 in 2020 compared…

MINSTER HANDOVER CONSTRUCTION OF COLD STORAGE IN GAMBIA

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally, recently handed over a site for the construction of cold storage in Soma, Lower River Region (LRR), costing approximately 2.85 million dalasis for a maximum period of six (6) months. The construction of this facility is under the project: Resilience of Organisations for Transformative Smallholder Agriculture project (ROOTS) which is under the Ministry of Agriculture and funded by IFAD and The Gambia government. Speaking at the event,…

RESIDENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT NAWEC INABILITY IN GAMBIA

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

Residents of the Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region in The Gambia has complain to the government about National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) inability to service them. The people of the area has been suffering from inadequate water and electricity supply for a very long time and has asked the government in Gambia to take action. They lamented about the frequent power cuts and water shortage, something they believes, is even discouraging potential…

LARGEST LUXURY HOUSING ESTATE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA DEVELOPED BY A GAMBIAN

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

The RIVTAF Golf Estate is the largest luxury housing estate in the South-South region of Nigeria built on about 40 hectares of land. It is a luxury estate with excellent landscaping, water reticulation, sewage and electricity systems. TAF Nigeria Homes Limited in partnership with the Government of Rivers State, through a special purpose vehicle incorporated as RIVTAF Nigeria Limited, developed a middle to a high-income housing estate in Port Harcourt known as RIVTAF Golf Estate….

OIC GAMBIA READY TO START CONSTRUCTION ON 20 NEW URBAN ROADS

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Gambia has announced it’s plans for the construction of 50KM of 20 new urban roads in the country. The project which is funded from a loan of 50 million dollar from the Saudi Fund for Development is expected to kick-off in the first quarter of 2021. The announcement was disclosed to the public after the Local Organising Committee of OIC Gambia Secretariat did a tour around the proposed site with…

PUBLIC UNHAPPY AS LAWMAKERS APPROVE HOUSING LOAN FUND IN GAMBIA

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

The public are unhappy with lawmakers for approving a D54milliin housing loan fund when their tenure is almost over. The loans scheme is designed to help them build their houses that were given to them by the government. But the latest news has not be received by the public as many Gambians described the incident as “self-interest.” Lawmakers made the decision after 16 National Assembly Members (NAMs) voted against a loan scheme which was moved…

MINISTER LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR MINI-STADIUM CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Gambia Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie has laid the foundation stone of a mini-stadium worth D6,825,000 in Kafuta village, Kombo East District, West Coast Region. The Mini-Stadium will aim at encouraging and developing youth career dream sports within the region. Speaking during the ceremony, Badjie said the project and many of its kind are in line with government policy of decentralising sports facilities in a bit to ensure sports development at the…

OIC GAMBIA VOWS TO COMMENCE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Secretariat of The Gambia (OIC) has announced it’s plans to continue with the road projects that will serve as effort to host the 2022 Islamic Summit in the country. Speaking to the media, while touring the various site chief executive officer (CEO) of the secretariat, Yankuba Dibba was briefing the National Assembly Select Committee members on the proposed projects. Dibba confirmed that the availability of funds intended to finance the…

GAMBIA TRANSPORT MINISTER HELD MEETING TO DISCUSS URR PROJECTS

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Transport Minister in Gambia, Bai Lamin Jobe has held a steering committee meeting on the construction of the Basse/Fatoto road and bridges project currently ongoing in the Upper River Region (URR) of the country. During the meeting, Stakeholders in the industry like The Chinese Embassy, GAMTEL, NAWEC, The National Roads Authority-NRA, Ministry of Lands and The Ministry of Finance were in attendance to discuss the progress of work, challenges and the way forward for the…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR BITUMINIZED ROAD

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 24km trans-gambia corridor which will strengthen and facilitate road linkage towards the Senegalese side of the border. Quoting President Barrow, “The objective of this project is to facilitate overland traffic flow between the northern and southern part of the Gambia and Senegal. Adding the 68.5 million dalasi project is to carry out road safety for face two of the initial project.” Africa Development…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR 88KM HAKALANG ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow has laid the foundation for the construction of hakalang road in Lower Niumi, North Bank Region. The project is part of the President promise during his recent presidential tour with the people, as CSC Group is in charge of delivering the project. During the ceremony, President Barrow said the lack of good and adequate infrastructure in the rural area has contributed to the great disparity between the rural and urban settlements. He noted…

DUTCH COMPANY TO SUPERVISE PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Gambia Government has announced the recruitment of Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) as the consultant for the Design and Supervision of the construction of an ultra-modern Presidential VVIP Lounge at the Banjul International Airport. The project is one venue that is been considered to host the forthcoming OIC Heads of State and Government Summit in 2022. According to the report, the agreement state that NACO and its Gamban partner, Cityscape of The Gambia, will provide integrated…

GUNJUR MINI STADIUM CONSTRUCTION AT ADVANCE STAGE IN GAMBIA

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to promote grassroot sport in Gambia, the nation is building a mini stadium to help young stars developed thier God given talents. The project which is the construction of Gunjur mini stadium is sponsored by world’s football governing body FIFA and coordinated by The Gambia Football Federation (GFF). So far, the work is at an advanced stage with leveling of the football pitch, perimeter fencing and block mauling already started. Meanwhile, it…

RESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

Resident of Sabi Ward Development Committee (WDC) has raised concerned over the construction of the new Kumbija bridge in Fulladu East District, Upper River Region (URR) in Gambia. Speaking to the media, the Secretary-General of Sabi WDC, Hagi Suwaneh said the region is unhappy with the splitting of the road as well as how the contract was awarded. According to Suwaneh, a notice was not issued about the road splitting plus the contractors were given…

ESSAU DISTRICT HOSPITAL RENOVATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN GAMBIA

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Essau district Hospital contract awarded

Essau district Hospital for the past couple of years has been seriously in a poor state. It has struggling to refer patients to Banjul coupled with the ferry crossing problems. With that view in mind, the Minister of Health Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh announced in February 2020 that the hospital will the renovated. According to him, the ministry is working with United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) to make Essau District Hospital fully operational….

GAMBIA PRESIDENT EXPRESS HOPE AFTER ROADS INAUGURATION

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Adama Barrow hopeful of progress after the inauguration of road projects. President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has express satisfaction with the latest road development. According to him, the roads will help connect the hearts and minds of communities across the country. He further describes the projects as a clear signpost of the implementation of his Government’s National Development Plan (NDP). That the NDP envisioned a nation where the highest standards of good governance…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT INAUGURATE LAMINKOTO-PASAMASS ROAD PROJECT

Posted on March 3, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow inaugurate road project which has been bad due to the absent of a proper drainage system in Gambia. The Laminkoto-Pasamass road project has officially been inaugurated by President Adama Barrow. The road which has been bad due to the absence of a proper drainage system is set for construction. Speaking during the inauguration, President Barrow said the road project extends for 121 kilometres. That it will fulfilled the goal of completing the Gambia’s…

FIRST CHINA CONFERENCE CENTRE PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN GAMBIA

Posted on January 14, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

China commission first project in Gambia after resumption bilateral ties. The latest development is set to help the nation in terms of building a good partnership with China. The centre is located on a 14,000 square meters with a 1,000-seat major conference hall, four 200-seat themed meeting rooms, one lounge, four pressrooms and news centers. It also have an office sections, Banquet halls and other accessory rooms. Speaking during the commissioning, Chinese ambassador to The…

FERRY SERVICE FACING CHALLENGES DUE TO GAMBIA SENEGAMBIA BRIDGE

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ferry service losing revenue due to Senegambia Bridge commission in Gambia The commissioning of Senegambia Bridge in Gambia pose a ferry challenge according to Deputy Managing Director of the Gambia Ferry Services, Hall Abdoulie Gai. The ferries over the last couple of years has made great stride but has been hinder by the bridge commission. Ferry crossing has been in operation for over 80 years. But the major problem with the bridge commission according to…

GAMBIA SIGNS OIL EXPLORATION DEAL WITH BP Plc

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Gambia gives license of disputed A1 offshore block to BP Plc Amidst dispute for the A1 offshore block in Gambia; the Gambian government recently announced the signing of an oil exploration deal with BP Plc. BP Plc is a British multinational oil and gas company with operations in 70 countries worldwide. It boasts of producing around 3.6 million oil barrels per day and have total reserves of 18.441 billion barrels. It is also among the…

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