{"id":84959,"date":"2025-08-28T16:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/barrow-sets-committee-to-review-telecom-pricing"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:22:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:22:56","slug":"barrow-sets-committee-to-review-telecom-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/barrow-sets-committee-to-review-telecom-pricing","title":{"rendered":"Barrow Sets Committee to Review Telecom Pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>His Excellency President Adama Barrow has established a committee to review recent price regulations introduced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in the telecommunications sector.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The move comes amid growing public concern over telecom pricing and its impact on consumers.<\/p>\n<p>According to a State House press release, the committee comprises representatives from key government institutions, including the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, PURA, and the Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC).<\/p>\n<p>The Committee\u2019s mandate is to conduct a thorough and impartial review of recent telecom pricing, ensuring that its findings are evidence-based and transparent.<\/p>\n<p>President Barrow\u2019s decision signals a proactive approach to addressing citizens\u2019 concerns, with the State House emphasizing that Gambians\u2019 interests and rights to fair and affordable services will continue to be safeguarded. The government has pledged to keep the public informed of the Committee\u2019s findings and recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis step underscores the administration\u2019s dedication to consultative governance and the protection of consumer rights in a liberalized telecommunications market,\u201d the release stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee is expected to engage with stakeholders, assess the impact of current pricing policies, and provide recommendations that support a competitive market while protecting the financial interests of consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The public can anticipate further updates as the Committee carries out its review, reaffirming the government\u2019s pledge to transparency, accountability, and the integrity of the telecommunications sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. His Excellency President Adama Barrow has established a committee to review recent price regulations introduced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in the telecommunications sector. The move comes amid growing public concern over telecom pricing and its impact on consumers. 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