Menzies Hotel faces uncertain future as dispute develops between owner, tenants

In short: The Shire of Menzies has issued an order for tenants of the Menzies Hotel to vacate the premises. The council and the hotel’s owner have cited concerns about the safety of the 120-year-old building. What’s next? The tenants say they will appeal the order. A small town in the heart of WA’s Goldfields faces the prospect of losing its only pub as concerns grow over the historic building’s safety. But tenants at the Menzies Hotel claim they are being prematurely forced out by the landlord and local shire. Sue and David Wessely were this week issued with an…

Rock City Hotel presented best proposal for 60% stake in four hotels

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has explained its decision to sell a 60% stake in its hotel to Rock City Hotel owned by Dr Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture. SSNIT’s response came after North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate and stop the sale of six hotels including Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, Ridge Royal Hotel, Busua Beach Resort, and the Trust Lodge Hotel to the Abetifi MP. Mr Ablakwa’s petition to CHRAJ seeks an investigation into…