DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).

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 Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...

FUEL LEVY A BETRAYAL AFTER FARE REDUCTION – GPRTU ACCUSES GOVERNMENT. (PHOTO).


 Fuel Levy a betrayal after fare reduction – GPRTU accuses government


The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has voiced strong dissatisfaction with the government over its recent decision to increase the Energy Sector Levy by GH₵1 per litre of fuel, describing it as a betrayal, particularly following an agreed 15% reduction in transport fares.


According to the Union, the timing of the levy hike is deeply troubling, especially as it comes just days after drivers across the country implemented the fare cut.


The GPRTU has since issued a warning that it may stage a nationwide strike should the government fail to address the issue by 10 June 2025.


Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, 5 June, the Union’s Industrial Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, condemned the lack of transparency in the government’s dealings.


He said the authorities failed to disclose their intentions during fare negotiation meetings, which, in his view, was highly deceptive.


“They knew very well that they had this under their sleeves, and yet we sat with them, engaged in talks about the 15% fare reduction, and reached a consensus,” Mr Imoro lamented.


“It is extremely painful because had we known this was coming, we would have taken a different stance. The reduction wouldn’t have been as deep.”


Mr Imoro further criticised the absence of consultation, especially given the central role drivers play in fuel consumption.


He insisted the levy increase not only erodes the impact of the fare reduction but also worsens the financial burden on drivers.


“We are major players in the fuel sector, and it is only fair that government engages us before taking such decisions,” he said.

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