Promise Tracker, Gambia Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Transportation, Ferries, Damen Shipyard, Business Economy Askanwi Gambia Promise Tracker, Gambia Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Transportation, Ferries, Damen Shipyard, Business Economy Askanwi Gambia

Damen Shipyard Fails to Deliver December 2025 Banjul Ferry Promise

Back in 2024, the ferry situation was so dire that advocates were arrested for protesting against the poor handling of the ferries, which resulted in passengers being left with no option but to use smaller boats, which pose significant safety risks.

Askanwi has been tracking the government’s promises to address the ferry, with the latest failed promise being the Damen Shipyard Ferry, which should have been in Banjul by December 2025.

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Gambia’s Kanilai Ferry Returns, Slashing Crossing Times to 25 Minutes

In a major boost to national transport, the Kanilai Ferry has resumed service after more than a year out of operation—now completing the Banjul–Barra crossing in just 25 minutes, a dramatic improvement from the hour-long trips commuters previously endured. More in the publication.

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Promise Tracker: Did Transport Minister Keep Kanilai Ferry 18 Weeks Maintenance Promise?

This promise tracker verifies the Minister for Transport’s promise that the Kanilai Ferry’s maintenance will be require 18 weeks for completion and that the Ferry will be back in service in September 2024. Our reporter received an updated response from the relevant authorities on when the Kanilai Ferry will be back into service.

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