AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood safety & industry testing: The Confederation of Gambian Industries hailed the inauguration of Gambia’s first Food and Drug Lab, saying local testing and certification will cut costs, speed approvals, and strengthen consumer protection. Tourism & coastal protection: The Gambia Tourism Board warned developers in the Tourism Development Area to stop illegal construction, citing unapproved fencing and structures that worsen coastal erosion and sanitation problems. Energy crisis pressure: The Gambia Democratic Congress urged NAWEC and government to give a clear, honest roadmap to end electricity instability, warning the ongoing cuts are damaging businesses and tourism. Offshore oil governance: The government signed an Offshore Block A1 exploration deal with Eni, setting a legal and commercial framework for exploration and possible development, with state participation via GNPC. Illegal fishing crackdown (regional): West Africa stepped up action against IUU fishing, citing major annual losses and pushing stronger regional coordination and enforcement. Wildlife heartbreak (global): A Welsh osprey nest update reported chicks dying from hypothermia, reminding readers how weather shocks can hit wildlife fast. Cybersecurity push: Gambia Police and PURA discussed a formal partnership to fight cybercrime and online scams.
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