(Tuesday September 06, 2016 Issue)
The
Government has instituted supportive measures to ensure that livestock are
available, accessible and affordable to the general public in the period
leading to the feast of Eid-el Adha or Tobaski.
According
to a press release from the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration
and Employment, in addition to the GPA’s 50% ferry crossing tax reduction for
livestock, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has waived all income tax and
municipal council levies on livestock dealers.
The
Gambia Immigration Department and the Gambia Police Force will also be
facilitating the “free and smooth” movement of visiting livestock dealers, as
well as ensure “maximum security “at all points of sale of livestock.
The
press release from the Trade ministry, sent to this paper yesterday, further
stated:
“The
general public is hereby informed that following approval by our caring and
wise leader, His Excellency, The President of the Islamic Republic of The
Gambia, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, Babili Mansa, the
Government has instituted the following supportive measures to ensure that
livestock are available, accessible and affordable to the general public in the
period leading to the Holy Muslim Feast of Eid-el Adha or Tobaski:
“GRA’s
income tax and municipal council tax and levies on livestock dealers are
waived; GPA ferry crossing fees of livestock are reduced by 50%; Gambia
Immigration Department will facilitate the free and smooth movement of visiting
livestock dealers; Gambia Police Force will ensure maximum security at all
points of sale of livestock; and the KMC has designated areas around the
Independence Stadium, GTMI and the Kanifing Offices of SSHFC as points of sale
for livestock.
“The
Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment once again
thank His Excellency, The President, for extending such high-minded assistance
to the people of The Gambia.”