The Gambia Government has announced the reopening of all land and sea borders of The Gambia with immediate effect since their closure on 19th May, 2020.

The government statement signed by Ebrima G Sankareh, say, the decision follows an encouraging reports by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on COVID-19 in consultation with the National Health Emergency Committee.

However, the BIA is expected to resume full scale operations on 31st October, 2020, due to ongoing construction projects.

The statement added that, based on the technical advice of the Covid-19 and National Health Emergency Committees and subject to the specific guidelines of The Public Health (Dangerous Infectious Diseases) Protection Regulations, 2020, President Barrow relaxes the restrictions governing night clubs and casinos throughout The Gambia.

It can be recalled that the government earlier announced that the 2020 tourist season will commence in October 2020. It remain to be seen if the reopening is as a result of that.

 

By: Sarjo D. Bojang