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La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel — SSNIT-owned hospitality asset that returned to profitability after years of losses, hosting major corporate and entertainment events.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwasi Afreh Biney, says La Palm Royal Beach Hotel has returned to profitability for the first time in years.

    ‘We don’t even remember the last time’ – La Palm returns to profit after years in the red
  3. Joy Online

    He declared that neither Labadi Beach Hotel nor La Palm Royal Beach Hotel will be sold, despite ongoing discussions to improve performance across parts of the portfolio.

    We will not sell them – SSNIT boss ends speculation over Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm
  4. Daily Guide

    FAGE also noted that the revised dates would provide a more favourable window to maximise participation and ensure the success of the event. “The event will still be held at The Palms Convention Centre at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra,” it stated.

    HORTI EXPO 2026 Postponed To September
  5. Daily Guide

    The awards ceremony, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service, dedication and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.

    Ato Forson Named Best Performing Minister
  6. Joy Online

    eived a letter from an organisation styling itself as the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.” The letter informed me that I had been adjudged “Best CEO of the Year” and invited me to receive the award at an event scheduled to take place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

    The real honour is service, not paid recognition – Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA writes
  7. Joy Online

    The programme, being held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, is expected to run from June 3 to June 5, 2026, providing a platform for industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and development partners to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment in West Afri

    WAMPEX 2026 opens in Accra with call for responsible mining and regional growth
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre of the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.

    Mfantsipim launches 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Friday, May 15, the Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) – its new incarnation after two decades as the Ghana Insurance Institute – was inaugurated and conducted its 19th graduation and awards conferment ceremony at a double-headed event held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

    Ghana’s evolved insurance university inaugurated: Institution holds 19th graduation ceremony
  11. Joy Online

    Joy Prime successfully hosted the 2026 edition of Cook With Mum – Celebrity Edition on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together celebrities, their mothers, and hundreds of families for a memorable Mother’s Day celebration.

    Joy Prime’s ‘Cook With Mum’ serves love, laughter and great food on Mother’s Day
  12. Daily Guide

    The grand finale of the bank’s popular ‘Pa-To-Pa’ Promo was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together customers, bank officials, media personalities and representatives of the National Lottery Authority (NLA).

    GCB Bank Flies Customers To FIFA World Cup

Thursday 18 June

  1. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel returns to profit after years of losses

    The director-general of SSNIT announced that La Palm Royal Beach Hotel has returned to profitability for the first time in years as efforts to revive struggling hotel investments show early signs of working. SSNIT has no plans to sell any of its hotel investments despite performance challenges at some assets.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. SSNIT chief rules out sale of Labadi Beach and La Palm hotels

    SSNIT Director-General Kwasi Afreh Biney has firmly declared that neither Labadi Beach Hotel nor La Palm Royal Beach Hotel will be sold, dismissing speculation about the Trust's hospitality investments. He cited Labadi Beach Hotel's strong performance, noting it paid ¢17.8 million in dividends for 2024 and achieved profit before tax exceeding ¢67 million.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 moved to September from June

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters announced that the 3rd Ghana International Horticulture Expo, originally scheduled for June 11–13, 2026, has been postponed to September 3–5, 2026. The decision followed consultations with stakeholders and was made to avoid conflicts with major national programmes, international business engagements, and global sporting activities that would have affected participation during the original dates.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 8 June

  1. Finance Minister Ato Forson named Overall Best Performing Minister

    Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 7 June

  1. SIGA director rejects unsolicited award over lack of transparency

    Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA, declined a "Best CEO of the Year" award from an organisation styling itself as "Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours," citing lack of clarity on the award year, assessment criteria, panel composition, performance indicators, and contenders, and concerns about payment requirements for attendance.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. West Africa told to use responsible mining for sustainable growth

    Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on West African countries to leverage responsible mining and reliable power to drive industrial growth and job creation at the opening of WAMPEX 2026 in Accra. He highlighted Ghana's shift toward a value-driven mining economy measured by industrialisation, job creation, and improved livelihoods rather than extraction alone.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Mfantsipim School launches 150th anniversary awards ceremony

    Mfantsipim, founded in 1876 as Ghana's first secondary school, is launching a 150th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner scheduled for October 31, 2026, to celebrate distinguished alumni and institutions while raising funds for legacy projects.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ghana Insurance University College inaugurated at 19th graduation

    The Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) was inaugurated on May 15 after two decades as the Ghana Insurance Institute, and held its 19th graduation ceremony at which 234 students received diplomas and certificates and 27 awards were conferred.

    20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Joy Prime hosts Cook With Mum celebrity edition for Mother's Day

    Joy Prime held the 2026 Cook With Mum – Celebrity Edition on May 10 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, featuring Ghanaian celebrities cooking with their mothers before an audience that included over 150 mothers and families. The event included storytelling, dancing, and musical performances.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. GCB Bank rewards five customers with World Cup trip

    GCB Bank PLC rewarded five lucky customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico through its 'Pa-To-Pa' savings campaign, which rewarded customers who consistently deposited multiples of GH¢300 into their accounts.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 10 May

  1. GCB Bank concludes five-month savings promotion with grand finale draw

    GCB Bank ended its "Pa To Pa" customer reward campaign on May 8 with a grand finale draw at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, celebrating 50 outstanding customers and selecting five top winners to receive fully sponsored World Cup trips.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GCB Bank celebrates savings promo winners at grand finale event

    GCB Bank Managing Director Farihan Alhassan has commended customers for participating in the bank's five-month "Pa To Pa" savings promotion, which concluded at a grand finale on May 8 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The initiative, launched in December, was designed to encourage consistent saving for personal goals such as weddings, car purchases, and vacations.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NLA commends GCB Bank's fair, transparent promo draw execution

    The National Lottery Authority has praised GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness and transparency in executing the "Pa To To Pa Promo" campaign, which ran from December 2025 to April 2026. The NLA, which closely monitored the promotion under its regulatory mandate, confirmed it was satisfied with the conduct of the draw, conducted with integrity and accountability.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Cook With Mum – Celebrity Edition at La Palm on May 10

    Joy Prime TV is hosting Cook With Mum – Celebrity Edition on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, featuring five celebrities cooking with their mothers alongside games, live performances, and free admission for families celebrating motherhood.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. FH Depot CEO Freda Donkor wins Ghana Titans FMCG award

    Freda Donkor, CEO of FH Depot Company Limited, has been honoured as Ghana's Most Respected CEO in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Distribution category at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards, recognising her leadership, the company's growth, and her advocacy for women in business and mentorship.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. White Sand Travel CEO honoured at Ghana Titans Awards 2026

    Mark Hayford, CEO of White Sand Travel Consult, was recognised at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards 2026 for his contribution to corporate travel services and excellence in the travel and tourism sector. Hayford dedicated the honour to his team and clients, noting it motivates continued service improvement and industry expansion.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Elmedis Safety Consult boss wins Ghana Titans Award

    Divine Kweku Tetteh, Managing Consultant of Elmedis Safety Consult, was honoured at the 2nd edition of the 100 Ghana Titans Awards 2026 for his contributions to occupational safety and quality management. The award, presented on April 24 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, recognised his leadership and impact in HSEQ management through his firm's workplace safety solutions and compliance services.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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