Minister Sillah praised the progress of the Niumi Hakalang loop and secondary roads project during a nationwide tour, emphasizing its quality and significance in the country's infrastructure development, challenging critics to visit and inspect the nearly completed road.

Dr. Abubacarr Jawara, CEO of Gambia, Africa, China Holding (GACH), has significantly reduced the cost of basalt in The Gambia by importing it directly from Ivory Coast, bypassing Senegal. This move has made basalt more accessible for construction projects in the country, saving both time and money for Gambians. Jawara also commended President Barrow's administration for creating an environment conducive to private investment.

The Gambia government's concession agreement with Turkish company Albayrak for the management of the Banjul Seaport and the development of a Deep Seaport in Sanyang has been marred by irregularities, according to an investigation by The Alkamba Times. The report raises concerns about the bidding process, Albayrak’s qualifications, and the government’s decision-making, with allegations that the contract was awarded despite Albayrak failing to meet all bid requirements. The investigation also reveals financial and managerial disputes within the Albayrak-Negmar Consortium, and allegations of corruption and mismanagement in Albayrak's past engagements in other African countries.

The Public Enterprise Committee (PEC) of the National Assembly in The Gambia has decided to question the Office of the Vice President and Finance Ministry about the €9.8 million spent on 70 buses for the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC). The decision follows discussions with the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) and the GTSC about the unrecovered expenditure. The government had initially directed the purchase of 50 buses, later adding 20 more, with the promise of refunding the money, a promise that has yet to be fulfilled.

Residents of Renewu Wolof in The Gambia's Central River Region have praised Cornerstone Construction for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, despite ongoing water shortages. The community has called for further assistance, including government intervention, to address the water crisis, which is affecting households, farming, and livestock activities.

The Gambia's Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has announced that the Hakalang road project is nearing completion, with an inauguration expected by the end of April 2025. The project, which is fully funded by the Gambian government, includes an 85-kilometer road stretch divided into three sections, with approximately 85% of the work already completed. The Minister also visited other ongoing road projects in the country, emphasizing that these roads are linked to essential services like hospitals and schools.

The Gambia government's key road project, the Hakalang Road, has been funded by tax payer’s money and has taken five years to complete, with annual allocations of hundreds of millions of dalasi. Despite an announcement that the road will be inaugurated in April 2025, there are projections for further allocations of 621 million dalasi in 2026 and 658 million dalasi in 2027, raising questions about the project's financial management.

The residents of Renewu Wolof in the Central River Region of The Gambia have commended Cornerstone Construction for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, despite facing a severe water crisis. The company, known for infrastructure projects across the country, has contributed to local development, but the community is urgently seeking further assistance to address the water issue. The Central River Region is one of the areas in The Gambia facing acute water shortages, affecting households, farming, and livestock activities.

President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has emphasized his government's commitment to reducing living costs, increasing domestic production, and modernizing infrastructure for economic stability. He outlined efforts to encourage business investment in agriculture and energy, including a tender for a 50MW solar farm, and addressed concerns over the privatization of the country's main port. Barrow's administration faces the challenge of translating these policies into real economic relief for ordinary Gambians, with the success of these initiatives crucial in determining whether The Gambia can achieve sustainable growth and reduce its dependence on imports.

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure in Gambia has partnered with the National Roads Authority to sign a contract with AREZKI Company for the construction of the Bertil Harding Highway phase III. The project includes the construction of a new bridge, traffic lights, cameras, and service roads. AREZKI, which also constructed the first two phases of the highway, has already secured 70% of the resources needed for the third phase. The project is part of the Ministry's efforts to oversee the construction of about 500 kilometers of roads across the country.