CHRAJ acknowledges receipt of Ablakwa’s petition

- August 25, 2024 - princis
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received the petition filed by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, against the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over the sale of some hotels to the Minister for Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. Mr Ablakwa, on Thursday, May 16, petitioned CHRAJ to investigate and stop the sale of the hotel to the Abetifi MP. The hotels include Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, Ridge Royal Hotel, Busua Beach Resort, and the Trust Lodge Hotel. In a statement on Monday, May 20,…
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Can you mix alcohol with travel insurance?

- August 24, 2024 - princis
Can you mix alcohol with travel insurance? | Insurance Business Australia Travel Can you mix alcohol with travel insurance? Insurance boss addresses queries on consumption limits Travel By Roxanne Libatique The majority of Australian travellers, approximately 70%, have expressed uncertainty about the extent to which travel insurance covers incidents associated with drinking alcohol while overseas, according to a study by Compare Travel Insurance. This ambiguity has come into sharper focus following a year in which several Australians encountered denials on their insurance claims due to incidents linked to alcohol consumption. Denial of travel insurance claim related to alcohol consumption The…
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Ablakwa to petition Bagbin over Bryan Acheampong’s bid

- August 23, 2024 - princis
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will petition the Speaker of Parliament regarding the failure of the Abetifi Member of Parliament, Dr Bryan Acheampong, to seek permission from the Speaker’s office in his attempt to purchase SSNIT’s shares in four hotels. Mr Ablakwa has already petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate and halt the sale of the hotels, which include Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, and Ridge Royal Hotel, to the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong. In an interview with CitiNewsthe…
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Egypt travel advice – GOV.UK

- August 22, 2024 - princis
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. Areas where FCDO advices against travel Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel. Egypt-Libya border FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum (where we advise against all but essential travel). North Sinai FCDO advises against all travel to the Governorate of North Sinai. Northern part…
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Historic Hotel of America: The Biltmore Los Angeles inducted into famed organization | Business

- August 21, 2024 - princis
The Biltmore Los Angeles was inducted into Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels in the United States. “Historic Hotels of America is delighted to induct The Biltmore Los Angeles, a Beaux-Arts style hotel built and opened on Oct. 2, 1923,” said Lawrence Horwitz, executive vice president of Historic Hotels of America. “We commend The Biltmore Los Angeles team for its careful historic preservation work, stewardship and vision that will allow future generations of travelers to experience this unique historic destination.” The Biltmore Los Angeles…
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Read the fine print: Winnipeg couple’s travel insurance claims ‘not covered,’ insurer says

- August 20, 2024 - princis
A Winnipeg senior is questioning the value of buying flight cancellation insurance after his claim was denied. James Parker, 78, and his wife, Rena, bought two tickets on WestJet flights to Calgary last December to visit relatives in January. They purchased the cheapest ticket option knowing they wouldn’t get a refund or credit should they need to cancel, so they decided to get cancellation insurance just in case. The insurance was a cheaper option than the more expensive tickets. “Pre-COVID, we didn’t really buy cancellation insurance,” James Parker said. Because there have been so many delays with airlines since the…
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170 Ukrainian residents of Leitrim hotel told to move by the end of the month

- August 19, 2024 - princis
Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim has been home to Ukrainian refugees for the past two years. The hotel, which is housing around 170 people, is predominantly used by women and children. However, the hotel’s contract is coming to an end and the residents must vacate the property by May 31, 2024. It is believed the residents were informed of the move at a recent meeting and hotel management has attempted to have the contract extended to allow the residents to stay at the hotel. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) said it will provide residents…
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7 common travel insurance mistakes to avoid when holidaying abroad

- August 18, 2024 - princis
Almost a third of holidaymakers buy travel insurance on the day they jet off, according to new data from GoCompare. But leaving it to the last minute is risky. While in theory you can purchase a policy right up until the point you leave home for your trip, and even at the airport, failing to get organized in time could mean you miss out on vital elements of cover. It’s not the only mistake made when taking out travel insurance. Here, Which? explains why it’s unwise to buy cover at the eleventh hour and reveals six other blunders travelers make…
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