In its commitment to make sure that essential commodities are available and accessible in the country by the public, The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) as announced new prices for the imported broken raw white rice (Sarro Rice) packed in 50kg bags.
According to a press release reaching this medium says “The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) remain committed to ensuring that essential commodities are available, accessible, and affordable by the public. As part of this engagement with the private sector, the Ministry wishes to inform the public that Ecotra Group Ltd in collaboration with National Food Security Processing & Marketing Cooperation (NFSC) has imported 5000 metric tonnes of 100% broken raw white rice (SARRO RICE) packed in 50kg bags, which is being sold at affordable prices.”
The release further stated that anyone interested in buying rice for domestic consumption and distribution can get the product at very low prices at the following locations: Banjul (D1490, tel 4222982 / 7840851 / 7022922); Serre Kunda (D1525.00, tel 7058724); Latri Kunda (D1525.00, tel 5909475); Bundung (D1525.00, tel 7043201); Tabokoto (D1525.00, tel 7505038); Brikama / Farato (D1530.00, tel 7022922); Bakau (D1525.00, tel 7028719); Jarra Soma (D1550.00, tel 7717601); Bansang (D1575.00, tel 3944546) and Basse (D1600.00; tel 7022922).
However “The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment takes this opportunity to thank Ecotra Group Ltd and National Food Security Processing & Marketing Corporation as well as other businesses for their efforts to ensure that food is available and affordable to the public”
