By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Interior has announced that the Airport Security Fee will remain at one thousand dalasis (D1000). The announcement was made in a press release on May 31, 2023.
“The Ministry of Interior (MOI) learns with consternation that Securiport has increased the security fee at the Banjul International Airport (BIA) from D1,000 to D1,200. This increment was done without prior consultation with and authorization from the Ministry of Interior,” the ministry announced.
The minister reiterated that the security fee remains D1000 or USS20, as the Gambia government has not made any changes to the current fee.
“Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior regrets this unfortunate development and assures citizens and travelers of its consistency in diligently fulfilling its oversight mandate to The Gambian people,” they conclude.