Organised labour suspends strike; gives SSNIT one month to address concerns

Organised labour suspends strike; gives SSNIT one month to address concerns

Organised Labour has announced the suspension of its strike which took effect today, Monday, July 15, against moves by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to offload 60% shares in four hotels to a private firm owned by Ghana's Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong. The decision was announced at a news conference today by the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Dr Yaw Baah after […]

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13 arrested for illegally developing land at Teshie Military shooting range

Thirteen individuals have been arrested by the police for allegedly filling and illegally developing sections of the Laboma and Teshie Military shooting range within the Kpeshie Lagoon area in the La Dade-Kotopon municipality of the Greater Accra Region. During an inspection of the site by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), significant portions of the Kpeshie Lagoon were found filled for development, with structures at various stages of construction. […]

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Madina MP Donates GHC 50,000 to Fire Victims at Madina Market

In a show of solidarity and support for victims of the recent fire outbreak at the Madina Market, Hon. Francis Xavier-Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, through the Madina Emergency Relief Fund (M.E.R.F) -an initiative of the MP- has distributed GHC 50,000 in donations. The initial batch of donations, totaling ten recipients, primarily consisted of women traders, each receiving GHC 5,000 to aid in their recovery efforts from the […]

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SSNIT terminates sale of 60% stake in hotels as labour unrest looms

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has halted its intended sale of a 60% stake in four of its hotels to a private hotel owned by Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. A statement from SSNIT issued just before midnight of Friday, July 12, came hours after the Minister's firm, Rock City Hotel, also announced that it had pulled out of the transaction due to the […]

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Rock City Hotel withdraws bid to purchase SSNIT Hotels

Rock City Hotel has withdrawn its bid to buy 60 percent shares of four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). This comes after Organised Labour threatened to go on strike on Monday (July 15, 2024) if SSNIT continues with the decision to sell the four Hotels to Rock City Hotel owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. In a letter addressed to the Director-General of SSNIT, […]

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Organised Labour to strike July 15 over proposed sale of SSNIT hotels

Organised Labour has announced a decision to embark on an industrial strike effective Monday, July 15, to protest the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel which is owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. Leadership of Organised Labour met on Friday, July 12, 2024, a day after the National Pensions Regulatory Commission (NPRA) gave […]

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I never meant to denigrate Kwame Nkrumah; I’m sorry – NAPO

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comments about Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO explained that his comments were his personal opinion and were not intended to disrespect Kwame Nkrumah or any former president. The apology comes days after he claimed at his unveiling in Kumasi that no President […]

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Parliamentary Committee pushes for amendment to allow dual citizens to hold specific public offices

The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament has recommended the approval of a bill to amend the Constitution, allowing dual citizens to hold certain public offices, including becoming Members of Parliament (MPs). Currently, the Constitution prohibits dual citizens from serving as MPs, holding the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), or becoming ambassadors or high commissioners. However, a private member’s bill sponsored by Akim Swedur MP, Kennedy […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Seke Jey Impresses on DL Entertainment Show, Set to Perform at Daddy Lumba’s 60th Birthday Bash

Ghanaian singer, Seke Jey over the weekend made an appearance on the DL Entertainment Show hosted by DJ Hitman. Holding his acoustic guitar, he impressed DLFM listeners by performing his own songs and a beautiful rendition of Daddy Lumba classic, "Ankwanoma". Seke Jey surprised DJ Hitman and his panelist in the studio by creating a signature tune for the DL Entertainment Show on the spot. DJ Hitman appreciated his effort […]

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