The inauguration graced by the first lady, senior government officials, Senegalese dignitaries, among others, was described as good bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Momodou Sidibeh, deputy director Ministry of Fisheries said the establishment of the new fish processing plant in the community will help reduce the ongoing post-harvest loss of fish.
He added that the post-harvest loss of fish is due to insufficient cool storage facilities at landing sites and therefore created scarcity and price increase in fish.
He stated that the fisheries sector contributes about 13% to the nation’s GDP thereby creating formal and informal employment opportunities for citizens.
“The government is prepared to create an enabling environment where fishing activities can be a source of economic benefit to the country and her people”, he added.
He noted that his ministry has partnered with EU to facilitate surveillance on illegal fishing vessels in order to avoid huge economic loss from the sector.
Basirou Sane, Senegalese Ambassador to The Gambia said the inauguration of the fish processing company owned by a Senegalese businessman shows the already existing bilateral relationship between the two countries.
He said the factory that only employs Gambians would no doubt contribute in reducing unemployment among young people and also add to the development of the country.
He advised Senegalese citizens living in the country to be law abiding.
Malick Basse, CEO of the company thanked Gambia government and Tanjai for allowing him establish the fish processing plant in the country.
Fatoumata Bah Barrow in her inaugural speech said the facility would help increase women participation in the fisheries sector, adding that the fisheries sector employs a significant number of women.
The National Coordinator of Friends of West Africa Group (FOWAG), a charity based in United States of America has spoken about his charity’s intervention in distributing food rations to communities, saying this year alone the charity’s total expenditure spent on Ramadan food support stands at D1.4million
In its efforts to champion the cause of entrepreneurs, the Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia will today, 21st August 2020 hold a Webinar to celebrate the World Entrepreneurs Day.
Immanuel / Emmanuel
Perhaps like me you have read about Immanuel in the Bible, or you have heard a sermon on Immanuel, or you have sung a Christian hymn which mentions the word Immanuel. This Christmas we want to reflect again on its meaning and significance for us.
In celebrating Gambians who made remarkable inroads in different sectors, Team Flag-Up Gambia recently embarked on an award and walk challenge in recognition of the efforts of Gambian music legend, Oussou Njie Senior.
