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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Effective immediately, the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs suspends all allocations and construction activities within the protected Tambi Wetland at Cape Point, Kanifing Municipality.<\/b><\/p>\n

This move is in response to very troubling land transactions that pose a potential danger to this protected wetland, marine resources as well as residents of Cape Point and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

Accordingly, the Lands Ministry is establishing a Taskforce to investigate these violations comprehensively. Working closely with the Ministry of Environment, the Ministerial Taskforce will ensure that the Tambi Wetland remains safeguarded against any further violations.<\/p>\n

The Taskforce will also, guide strategic actions to prevent future unauthorized transactions and preserve the Tambi Wetland\u2019s serene ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Crucially, the Ministry of Lands is committed to safeguarding this invaluable natural resource for future generations and will take all necessary measures to ensure its preservation.<\/p>\n

Ebrima G. Sankareh<\/p>\n

The Government Spokesperson & Presidential Diaspora Adviser<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. Effective immediately, the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs suspends all allocations and construction activities within the protected Tambi Wetland at Cape Point, Kanifing Municipality. 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