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GIPFZA, DoSTIE end validation workshop

The Gambia Investment Promotion and FreeZones Agency (GIPFZA), in collaboration with the Department of State for Trade,Industry and Employment, on Thursday, organised a day’s validation workshop atthe Kairaba Beach Hotel. The validation workshop brought togetherstakeholders from different government institutions, financial institutions,civil society organisations and other development partners. Delivering his keynote address at theoccasion, Abdou Kolley, secretary of state for Trade Industry...

President injects D4.5M into WAII

In yet another show of magnamity and in a bid to strengthen sub-regional institutions, President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, on Friday night, donated a cheque in the sum of D4.5m to the West African Insurance Institute (WAII). In addition, the president handed over the key of a 50-seater air-conditioned bus to the institute to ease its transportation. The Gambia leader’s donations coincided with WAII’s 30th anniversary and Award Dinner Night held at the Jama Hall of the Kairaba Beach Hotel. At...

Access to finance critical in enhancing productive capacities in any economy - SoS Abdou Kolley

Abdou Kolley, secretary of state for Trade, Industry and Employment, has said that access to finance is critical in the role of the private sector, in enhancing productive capacities in any economy. SoS Kolley made this remark on Thursday, while delivering an opening statement at a conference on Banking and Finance, on the theme: "Financing for development – accessing information and funding." Organised by The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with International Finance...

Roots investment forum ends

As part of series of activities marking the 9th edition of the International festival,The Gambia Investment Promotion and Free Zones Agency (GIPFZA), in collaboration with the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), the Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA), the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the Department of State for Tourism and Culture, on Saturday May 31st, organised a one day roots investment forum at a ceremony held  in the conference hall of paradise Suites Hotel in...

Occupational health a major concern - PURA Boss

Alhagie B Gaye, director general of PURA, has described the institutionalisation of occupational health and safety policies at work places as a major challenge in ensuring effective health and safety practices within regulated utilities of PURA. He added that tackling this challenge, is one of their major concern and responsibility. Mr Gaye made these remarks on Tuesday, at a one day health and safety seminar held at the Paradise Suites Hotel in kololi. Mr Gaye further stated that; “with...

GNLD products launched

Trust Communication Training Institution (TCTI), in collaboration with Golden Neo -Life Dianamite (GNLD), an American based Multilevel Marketing Company, on Friday, January 25, launched its products in The Gambia, at a ceremony held at the Paradise Suites Hotel in Kololi. GNLD products are out to empower people to take responsibility for their health, self improvement and financial independence by following its marketing plan which is in line with vision 2020 of The Gambia. “This launching is...

GCCI Guns for Better Organisational Prospects

As part of efforts geared towards realising its organizational expectations, the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has undertaken what it terms re-organisational measures following a one-day sensitization meeting on the GCCI 5-year Strategic Plan 2006-2011. The five-year strategic plan being the first of its kind to be prepared in the history of the Chamber, is designed to chart a clear course for the development of the organisation in the interest of the membership. The 12 page...

Private Sector Brainstorm on Technical and Financial Facilities

Stakeholders in the Gambia private sector yesterday took in a one day private sector workshop on technical Assistance and financial facilities from the Centre for the Development of Enterprise (CDE) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. Co-financed by the European investment bank and the CDE, and organized by the European Commission the workshop was aimed at giving Gambia private sector developers, information on the current negotiations on the economic...

DTIS validation underway

Abdou Colley, Secretary of State for Trade, Industry and Employment on Tuesday presided over the validation workshop of the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) of the Integrated Framework for Trade-related Technical Assistance, held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. Speaking at the ceremony, SOS Colley said that The Gambia has maintained a liberal trade region since the introduction of the Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) in 1985. He said since The Gambia became a member of the World...

Gov’t on National Micro SME Policy

As Limited Employment Opportunities hit Public Sector In recognition of the significant role micro, small and medium enterprises play in the economic growth and development of the country, the government, through the Department of State for Trade, is currently finalising a national micro, small and medium size enterprise policy. On implementation the policy would seek to facilitate development and enhance government’s contribution to the sustainable economic growth and...