Hon. Jerry Barrow holds' a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from the University of Ghana, and a Master's degree in Applied Geophysics from the Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

 

Since his graduation in 2008, Hon. Barrow has held several positions in the Geological department of The Gambia with the latest as Deputy Director before his appointment as the Commission of Petroleum in the Ministry of Petroleum of The Gambia.