Accra beachfront hotel that hosts major conferences and events; returned to profit after years of losses and held by SSNIT.
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… The awards ceremony was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and organised by the Business Executive Group. …
FH Depot’s Freda Donkor honoured as top FMCG distribution CEO at Ghana Titans AwardsJoy Online
… The awards ceremony, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, was organised by the Business Executive Group and aimed at recognising outstanding Chief Executive Officers across Ghana who demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in their respective fields. …
White Sand Travel Consult CEO Mark Hayford honoured at 100 Ghana Titans Awards 2026Joy Online
… The awards ceremony was held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and organised by The Business Executive. …
Elmedis Safety Consult boss, Divine Kweku Tetteh honoured at 2026 Ghana Titans AwardsDemolitions at Labadi Pleasure Beach Resort on 2 October 2026 removed structures from the shoreline, sparking debate over who owns Ghana's beaches. According to the article, the foreshore is public land vested in the state under Ghanaian law, though traditional authorities have sometimes claimed ownership extending to the shoreline.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Demolitions at Labadi Pleasure Beach Resort on 2 October 2026 removed structures from the shoreline, sparking debate over who owns Ghana's beaches. According to the article, the foreshore is public land vested in the state under Ghanaian law, though traditional authorities have sometimes claimed ownership extending to the shoreline.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Chronicle supports the removal of unauthorised structures from Labadi Beach but argues that the operation's execution—involving armed personnel, 30-minute evacuation notices, and lack of prior warning to occupants—raises questions about fairness and due process, asserting that security considerations cannot justify disregarding citizens' property and legal rights.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adom FM held a Y2K Jam event on October 2 at La Palm Dome, bringing together music lovers in retro fashion for a night of hits from the 1990s and 2000s, featuring DJ Andy Dosty, hypeman Mercury Quaye, and dance performances.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP Chairman Freddie Blay has alleged that President John Mahama personally ordered the demolition of his son's Polo Beach Club at La Beach in Accra, despite an ongoing court dispute over the property's ownership.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to rebuild the economy around La Pleasure Beach and provide leases for businesses following demolitions at the site by SSNIT on October 2. He outlined proposals to redesign the area to meet standards and allow Labadi Beach Hotel and other operators to coexist with smaller businesses.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia condemned a demolition exercise at La Pleasure Beach that destroyed movable property belonging to business operators, describing the beach as an important source of livelihoods and tourism. He pledged commitment to supporting the restoration of businesses and development of the area into a major tourism and economic centre.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust cleared structures and unauthorised occupants from the beachfront adjoining the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, October 2, citing fiduciary responsibility to protect its investment portfolio and generate returns for contributors and pensioners. SSNIT stated that beaches will remain public.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-six accredited US colleges and universities will hold an EducationUSA College Fair in Kumasi and Accra, offering Ghanaian students information on admissions, tuition, scholarships, student visas and study opportunities, with participants able to interact directly with university representatives. The fair is open to undergraduate and graduate applicants, parents, school counsellors and professionals considering further studies, and attending officials said prospective students should not feel pressured to have perfect test scores or completed applications before attending.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Conference and Expo opened in Accra on September 15 to discuss building a more sustainable and value-driven cashew sector across Africa. The four-day event, organised by Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Tree Crops Development Authority with international partners, brought together stakeholders across the cashew value chain to address demand for quality, traceability, and sustainability.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) recognised 16 outstanding stakeholders — employers, self-employed contributors, pensioners and partner organisations — for their commitment to the Social Security Scheme at its 2025 Stakeholder Awards. The Deputy Director-General highlighted recent service improvements including the Virtual Branch, Membership Value Programme, and Telehealth Service.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Region's team of three contestants won the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge with 88 points, ahead of Northern Region (85 points) and Bono Region (68 points) in the final standings.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kofi Amoako Attah, Founder and Executive Director of SIM Group of Companies, was inducted into the 11th Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame on 26 March 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The induction ceremony, organized by The Business Executive Media Group, celebrated his leadership across diversified business operations in travel and tourism, real estate, finance, technology, and import and export.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Animal Welfare League has awarded "Champions of Compassion" status to six hotels—Ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel, Accra City Hotel, Oak Plaza Hotel, African Regent Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra—for committing to cage-free egg sourcing and ethical treatment of laying hens. The awards, part of the inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards, evaluated 31 three-star hotels and above on their commitment to responsible sourcing and animal welfare standards.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, in collaboration with Coconut Federation-Ghana and AgriOne Technologies, donated coconut seedlings to the University of Ghana during its Green Week 2026 celebration to promote environmental sustainability and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative is framed as part of Ghana's horticultural sector development and precedes the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 scheduled for September 3–5 in Accra.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana has been selected to host the 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Cashew Conference and Expo from September 15–18 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, bringing together more than 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries across the global cashew value chain under the theme "Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership."
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews Research Analyst Caleb Ziblim was named Overall Best Fellow at the inaugural Africa Extractives Media Fellowship, winning four awards including the Berenice Owen-Jones Award for in-depth analytical reporting, the Prolific Reporter Award, Data and Technology Award, and Investigative Impact Award. The six-month fellowship, delivered by Newswire Africa in partnership with the Australian High Commission in Ghana, trained journalists to strengthen reporting on Ghana's extractive sector.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →