By Gambian Correspondent – The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency, and the Gambia Chambers of Commerce and industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, on 6 May hosted an Indian Trade Mission with Indian Business people. Held at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, the forum attracted participants from various sectors in the country. In her introductory remark, the Chief Executive Officer of GIEPA, Fatou Jallow, expressed delight on behalf of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Regional Integration and The Gambia Chamber of Commerce, to welcome all the participants to the Gambia India Business... Continue Reading
By Gambian Correspondent – The prestigious annual Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) business award dinner 2010 was Friday held at the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa. Geared towards recognizing the contributions of great men and women in the private and business sector towards the socio-economic development of The Gambia, this year’s award was held on the theme: “Promoting Agriculture for Economic Growth and Socio Economic Development.” Organised by the GCCI in its quest to have a vibrant, dynamic and innovative private sector as a form of recognizing and rewarding excellence, creating room for competition and creating an avenue... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Fidelity Bank, a leading bank in the country, has played host to a Singaporean delegation in the country to explore investment opportunities in the development and planning of the country’s cities. The mission done in partnership with Asia Africa Partners seeks to explore ways in which Ghanaian city authorities could leverage on the experience of Singapore in planning and building sustainable and liveable cities.The forum on the theme: “Towards Building a sustainable and Livable and competitive Global City,” attracted planners, architects and members of the financial industry. Speaking at the forum, Mr Edward Effah, Managing Director... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – Ghana has achieved compliance with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the global standard for improved transparency in the oil, gas and mining sectors. The other 10 EITI countries are Azerbaijan, Liberia, Timor Leste and Mongolia, Norway, Nigeria, Niger, Central African Republic, the Kyrgyz Republic and Yemen, Mr Ashiadey said at the 2006-2008 GHEITI audit report dissemination workshop. The workshop was attended by Municipal and District Chief Executives, finance officers as well as coordinating directors in Brong-Ahafo Region. The EITI compliance means the Government of Ghana and Liberia has worked with the private sector and civil... Continue Reading
By Femi Peters – Speaking with Mr. Ernest Aubee, the Principal Programme Officer and Head of Agriculture of ECOWAS during an interview with our reporter, Mr. Aubee gave his opinion about the biosafety framework which was being validated in the Gambia. Reporter: What is this concept of GMO? Mr. Aubee: GMOs are the manipulation of genes in crops and livestock to boast productivity like in the improvement of Milk and beef production in Animals. Reporter: What are possible side effects? Mr. Aubee: GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and LMOs (Living Modified Organisms) are products of scientific experimentations having both positive and... Continue Reading
