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Independence and interdependence

The independence of a country is the acquisition of its complete political sovereignty in contrast to being under a colonial authority. It is a long and arduous journey that is filled with hope and sometimes with despair. It is for this purpose that our journalist Alain, brings you a timeline of Ghana 54 years post independence.

Why independence and interdependence? Because whatever the situation, we cannot achieve anything without external influence. We are part of the world and we depend on it just as much as it does us.

If we bring the concepts of independence to a personal level we realise that we are dependent on each other to achieve our goals thus the need to live together in peace and harmony with one another.

As a celebration of Independence Day our hugely talented graphic designer, Karen, brings you our No Comment page illustrating some of the people you may see around town. Do you appear?

Alliance Francaise once again marks Francophone week, March 11 to 30, with cinema, art, fashion and music festivals.

Enjoy is a cultural symbol of the country and we give you a look at some of the things that are happening in the country which in February included the launch of the Swiss Business Club, a golf tournament organised by Total and the work of young talents from the arts, and fashion worlds. Not forgetting those who participated in the Gold Coast Star Party to help the under privileged in the society.

Good sail and great wind

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Special Report Ghana At 54

“We face neither East nor West; we face Forward” Kwame Nkrumah


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March 6, 1957: Ghana is the first of the colonies in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. Africa and the rest of the world follow the creation of the new state with great anticipation. The situation in Ghana inspires nationalist movements all over the continent. The economy is good as Ghana is rich

1958: Industry flourishes and work starts on the Akosombo Dam to supply energy to the country. Ghana's electricity supply even today is powered by this project.

1960: Ghana becomes a Republic and Nkrumah becomes the President. The

A TimelineOF GHANA POST-INDEPENDENCE

“We face neither East nor West ; we face Forward! ... The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is

linked up with the total liberation of the African continent”Kwame Nkrumah speaking on day of independence.

Quoted from www.ashanti.com.au

with gemstones, forests and crops. Ghana is the leading cocoa exporter in the world and produces one tenth of the world's gold. 25% of the population is literate (which is high compared to other colonies at the time) and a large proportion of the population have an education.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia Dr. Hilla Limann

Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings Mr. John Kufuor Prof. John Attah Mills


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economy experiences a downturn and Ghana's debt rises at high speed. Nkrumah starts a number of projects which lead to the expansion of the economy.

1962: Foreign investors and industry are forced by law to re-invest at least 60 percent of their profit within Ghana.

August 27th 1963:William Edward Burghardt Du Bois dies in Accra. The African-American W.E.B Du Bois was born in Massachusetts (1868) and became one of the most important contributors to the Pan-African movement, which again influenced Kwame

Nkrumah and the history of Ghana. Du Bois was invited by Nkrumah to settle in Ghana after independence.

1964: Ghana officially becomes a one-party state. Criticised by the West, Nkrumah now turns to the Soviet Union and other communist countries.

Nkrumah is no longer a popular leader as he hits hard against demonstrations and arrests anyone in opposition.

ThefirstcoupFebruary 1966: 21 Feb.1966, Kwame Nkrumah flies out of Accra to Hanoi, Democratic Republic of North Vietnam at the invitation of President Ho Chi Minh. Nkrumah was to offer his Vietnam War solution. Ghana was left in the hands of a three man Presidential Commission, consisting of a traditional Chief and 2 politicians.

In the early morning hours of 24 February 1966, Ghana's armed forces, with the cooperation of the National Police, take over government in "Operation Cold Chop", a coup led by Lt. Gen. Afrifa and Lt. Col. Kotoka of 2nd Infantry Brigade.

Nkrumah seeks asylum with his personal friend President Sékou Touré in Guinea. In the following weeks all Nkrumah statues in Accra are taken down by the crowds.

The new military government calls itself the National Liberation Council (NLC).

Major General J. A. Ankrah, is elected to be head of the NLC and declares that the aim of the coup is to end corruption and change the constitution in order to get Ghana back on a democratic line. All connections to the Soviet Union are broken and technicians from USSR and China are expelled. The West sees this as a new direction in Ghanaian politics and economics.

May 1969: NLC aims to be a provisional government until a new election. Political parties are once again legalised.

TheSecondrepublic

September1969: Multi-party elections are held in Ghana and a new civilian government is formed by Dr. Kofi Busia and the Progress Party. High prices on the cocoa market gives Busia a good start, but in 1971 the prices drop again and the economic situation in Ghana worsens.

“Industry flourishes and work starts on the huge Akosombo Dam to supply energy to the country Ghana's electricity supply even today is powered by this project”.

Kwame Nkrumah's first voteAkosombo DamWilliam Edward

Burghardt Du Bois


The government devalues the Cedi leading to increased prices and general unrest in the population.

1972: Kwame Nkrumah dies in Conakry, Guinea. His body is later moved and buried in Accra.

SecondJunta

January 13, 1972:Ghana suffers a second military intervention. The National Redemption Council appoints Colonel Ignatius Acheampong as Head of State. But Acheampong lacks experience and economic-and political vision. The result is a growth of corruption in all levels of government and society.

1974: The population shows its dissatisfaction with the government through strikes – mostly arranged by students. The unions gets increasing support.

1975: The economy is close to collapse and it is no longer possible to come to agreement within the NRC-government. Acheampong decides to get rid of the government and forms the Supreme Military Council (SMC) with only seven hand-picked members. The opposition is far from happy with the situation, but the only answer from SMC is harassment and jailing of critics without sentence.

July5,1978: Acheampong is forced to resign as general William Akuffo takes control of the "Supreme Military Council II". He promises to reinstate a civilian government. Political parties are once again allowed

“Acheampong decides to get rid of the government and forms the Supreme Military Council (SMC) with only seven hand-picked members”.

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Lt. Gen. Joseph A. Ankrah

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, his wife Fathia Nkrumah & chieftains dance in Accra

Dr. Kofi Busia giving a speech during a rally

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Lt. Gen. A. A. Afrifa

Lt. Gen. I. Kutu Akwasi Acheampong Lt. Gen. Fredrick W.A. Akuffo


in Ghana and a date for election is set. No other major changes happens in the following year and the discontent continues.

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May 15, 1979: The young Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings heads an uprising within the army. The coup attempt is unsuccessful as Rawlings is arrested.

June 4, 1979: On the day of his execution Rawlings is freed by soldiers loyal to him. The Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) seizes power and promises free elections and to put an end to the corruption and economic chaos. But it is also to prevent the SMC generals from retiring to a life of luxury after having run down the country.

June 18, 1979: Dr. Hilla Limann and his People's National Party wins the election, but it is a close call: PNP gets 71 of the 140 seats in parliament.

Rawlings supports the AFRC in its determination to end corruption and restore order and justice before returning Ghana to democracy. The former leaders from the SMC government are tried and

executed together with the three former chief of states: Acheampong, Akuffo and Afrifa. Several hundred government officials and businessmen are sent to prison.

The third republic

September 1979: AFRC turns over power to Hilla Limann. Rawlings and his soldiers return to the baracks.

The new government tries, but not hard enough. It is not able to solve the economic stagnation of Ghana. Necessary, but unpopular economic reforms are given up in fear of unrest and a new coup.

Rawlings again

1980: Jerry Rawlings is not forgotten. He gains more and more popularity as he continues to demand an end to corruption. But Limann seems to have forgot the lessons learned from his predecessors. The corruption returns to society and internal conflicts finally breaks up the ruling party.

December 31, 1981: Jerry Rawlings once again takes power through a military coup. The Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) is

established with Rawlings as Chairman. The Parliament is dissolved and all political parties forbidden, but Rawlings insists that the (long-term) goal is restoring democracy to Ghana.

In all parts of the country local committees are established to build democracy at all levels, inspire public participation and fight corruption. While the committee work gives many Ghanaians a better feeling of responsibility and influence, all political opposition is strictly forbidden.

1982 and 1983: Several coup attempts are made by dissatisfied sections of the army. None of the coups are successful. Opposition groups operating from Togo almost succeed in a take over. Relations between Togo and Ghana worsens.

1984: The Ghanaian economy is finally showing signs of improvement, and even though Rawlings has a tough grip on Ghana, he maintains his popularity (first of all among workers and rural population). Rawlings has strong connections to Libya, Cuba and Eastern Europe, but his efforts to improve economy

“The parliament is dissolved and all political

parties forbidden, but Rawlings insists that

the (long-term) goal is restoring democracy

in Ghana”.

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Lt. Gen. E.K. Kotoka Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings


Patriotic Party also has strong representation. The opposition and all observers approve the elections. The West continues to be content and optimistic about the situation in Ghana, even though economic progress is stalling.

Late1990's: Popularity for NDC is fading as the opposition puts forward accusations of corruption within the government. Rawlings remains

May 1995: The parliament approves VAT at 17%, resulting in some riots. As a result the government cancels the unpopular VAT.

1996: Rawlings is re-elected with 57% of the vote. NDC remains the biggest party in parliament, but John Kufuor's New

1994: A land conflict between the ethnic groups of Konkombas and Nunumbas results in the "Guinea Fowl War" in north-eastern Ghana. Ancient conflicts are ignited after a discussion in a market place. Up to 2000 are killed and 150,000 are displaced. A peace treaty is signed, but violence breaks out again several times in the following years.

are rewarded with new loans by the IMF. For the following years Ghana continues to have the highest growth rate in Africa. Rawlings speaks strongly against economic globalisation which allows the market prices of cocoa to determine the future of a developing country like Ghana.

1985: The Preventive Custody Law allows the government to imprison opponents for the sake of "state security". The prisons are crowded with political prisoners.

Major Courage Qarshigah and other officers make an attempt on Rawlings life. They are sentenced and one is found hanged in his prison cell. Amnesty International and the Western donor countries begins to criticise lack of human rights in Ghana.

1990: Rawlings forms the National Commission for Democracy to work out plans for the political future of Ghana.

1992: A new democratic constitution is passed. Political prisoners are freed and parties are allowed. Free press and human rights organisations emerge in Ghana.

The Fourth Republic November 1992: Multi-party elections in Ghana. Rawlings wins the presidential election with nearly 60% of the vote. The opposition accuses Rawlings of fraud and boycotts the election for parliament. As a result of the boycott. The National Democratic Congress and its smaller coalition partners, win all seats. Independent observers

approve the elections as being free and fair. Rawlings now has a democratic base to continue the work he started during the long period with a military junta.

During the 90's the political climate between government and opposition slowly improves. Economic growth continues in Ghana, which is still praised by the IMF.

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Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings during the Queen's visit in Ghana

H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan former UN Secretary General

Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings welcomes Ex President Bill Clinton with his wife to Ghana

Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings & Prof. Mills during Clinton's visit


New President elected

December2000:Rawlings' presidency ends as the constitution only allows two terms in office. Vice President John Atta Mills is new Presidential candidate, but it is John Kufour from NPP who wins elections and becomes the new President.

April2001: Ghana accepts a IMF/World Bank plan for debt relief.

May 2001: Riots at a football stadium leads to 126 being killed as panic breaks out in the stadium.

August 1999: Police attack student demonstrations. The demonstrations end when the Universities are forced to close by the government.

November 1999:Queen ElizabethII's second visit to Ghana in 38 years.

government, but is found far too expensive. The energy crisis is partly solved by increasing the supply of electricity from Côte d’Ivoire.

January 1999: Members of NDC break out and creates the Reform Movement as a large opposition party.

popular, but is also personally accused of corruption.

1997: The Ghanaian Kofi Annan is appointed Secretary General of the United Nations, bringing great pride to the country.

US President Clinton visits Ghana.

March 1998: The level of water is falling in the Akosombo dam resulting in power shortages for Ghana. With normal water levels the dam can supply all of Ghana and even sell electricity to Togo and Benin. Construction of a nuclear power plant is considered by the Ghanaian

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“Kofi Annan is appointed Secretary General of the United

Nations, bringing great pride to the country”.

Ex President John Kufuor & Ex President Bush visiting the United States Ex President John Kufuor

Kwame Nkrumah- the Jubilee floating production storage & offtake vessel

References: Ghanaweb, www.crawford.dk, www.archive.org, google.com, www.ghanamamma.com, www.afriarticle.com, www.un.org, www.findarticles.com


June 2001: Accra is flooded and up to 100,000 are displaced.

May 2002: A reconciliation commission starts investigating human rights during the many years of military rule.

March 2007: Ghana celebrates 50 years of independence.

July2007:The Redenomination of the Ghana Cedi.

December 2008: After having lost Ghana’s two previous elections to outgoing President John Kufuor, opposition candidate John Atta Mills wins the decisive second round of the presidential election in Ghana. Atta Mills wins over his rival, Nana Akufo-Addo from the ruling NPP party.

January 2009: Prof. John Attah Mills sworn in as President of Ghana.

April2009: President Mills Marks first 100 days in office.

July 2010: US President Barack Obama visits Ghana.

December2010: Ghana enters league of Oil Producing Countries.

President Obama & President Mills at the Castle

President Mills is sworn in as President Of Ghana

“Ghana celebrates 50 years of independence as the first sub-saharan

African nation”.

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President Mills pours oil at Takoradi

President Obama & First Lady Michelle

The two Presidents having a conversation

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y Closet is Accra’s latest ‘fashion lounge’. A place where where glamour and comfort fuse in a fabulous shopping experience. Born from the idea that all facets of fashion

tell a story, the Dworwulu-based boutique brings a fresh sense of style and flair that lets every woman enjoy contemporary fashion from all over the world. My Closet caters to all tastes and sizes in a range covering all your daily fashion needs from practical day wear, or beachwear to smart casual and evening wear.

Inside My Closet, a comfortable, yet chic lounge greets guests and radiates a home-away-from-home environment amidst the racks of fashionable pieces from international designers around the world.

“The fashion business I believe in my case, is a God given gift since it was not in my intial plans for my future", explains Mirna Al-Ghaben Nasser, owner of My Closet. "One purchase led to another and My Closet was born to cater for Accra's fashionistas".

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I want My Closet to be a place where Ghanaians and all folks in Ghana can shop for the latest fashions without needing to leave the country.

Mirna is a beautiful Lebanese national, who was for 5 years face of Fair and Lovely Middle East. She is a graduate of the Lebanese American University, where she majored in Business and minored in advertising. She has been in Ghana since 2002. Mirna is married with two lovely kids Nadim and Nael.

The shop carries not only casual clothes but but also a full beach wear line from bikinis to cover-ups and flip-flops, as well as a line of designer track suits, and a range of evening dresses. Asked what she expects from My Closet, she says “My hope is that everyone who walks in the door will immediately feel the energy and passion of our designer lines and a connection with each one”.

At My Closet, you are assured of cutting edge fashion. We never stock garments that are older than three months. Every quarter we hold sales to clear out our unsold stock. Look out for our full line of gym wear that will be introduced in March 2011.

My Closet is located at Blohum Street, Dworwulu. Contact: +233 (0) 276 733 733

My Closet, unleashing trendsetting fashions in the heart of Accra

“I want My Closet to be a place where Ghanaians and all folks in Ghana can shop for the latest fashions without needing to leave

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total petroleum

TournamenTGolfGhana Limited

“Mr. Jonathan Molapo, highlighted the

Company’s successes and reiterated its

continued commitment to its clients and

stakeholders in the next fifty years”.

Mr. Earl Ofori-Attah

Eno Ofori-Attah (Women's Wold Banking

Mrs. Eno Ofori-Attah & Mr. Kevin Prevett

Messrs. Osei-Bonsu & guestKojo Choi (Strongmen Limited)

& Briggette Harrington (Mgr, Golf World Ltd)

Jonathan Molapo (MD TPGL)

Joe Ampofo (Enterprise Insurance)

Messrs. Jonathan Molapo, Theo Asomani & Earl Ofori-Attah


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Mrs. Laebole Molapo & Mr. Kofi Kusi-Boateng

Messrs.Earl Ofori-Attah, Carl Maxwell Jonathan Molapo & Theo Asomani

Mrs. Irene Addo, Messrs. Junior Oddoye, Christophe Siraudin (DAF, Total Cote D'Ivoire, & Julien Tardy

Mrs. Cherie Hammond & Mr. Noel Hammond A section of invited guests)

Messrs. Gou & J-M Navarro-Laurence (FAM, TPGL)

Overall Winners!!!!Barbara Easmon (Comm. Mgr, TPGL) & Joy Arkutu (N'Daka)

Messrs. Eric Sowah, Kojo Choi, Ms Briggette Harrington & Jeff

he 50th Anniversary activities of Total Petroleum Ghana Limited climaxed with an Invitational Tournament at Celebrity

Golf Club in Sakumono.

Invited guests included executives from some major Ghanaian companies and Total staff members.

Competitors were treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch and music from Qu’est Que C’est.

Attractive prizes were given away to the winners including the Total Tomcard and other Total car care and household products.

The event attracted sponsorship from Coca Cola who provided

participants with much needed refreshments and Fairlopp LLP, representatives of Jaguar Cars who displayed FX Jaguars and gave golfers the opportunity to test drive the vehicles.

Mr Jonathan Molapo, MD of Total, highlighted the Company’s successes and reiterated its commitment to its clients and stakeholders in the next fifty years.

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elcom Group of Companies opened its 24th shop in Madina, a suburb of Accra, This new shop in the heart of

Madina aims to minimize inconvenience to shoppers by bringing the shop to the customer. The Chairman of Melcom Group of Companies, Mr. Bhagwan Khubchandani, noted that the target of the company is to establish facilities in all the cities and towns in the country and to this end the next store opening will be in Achimota in two months time.

According to him, the objective of the company is to provide affordable and quality items to Ghanaians which is particularly important in the face of such harsh economic conditions. Mr. Khubchandani encouraged Ghanaians to support their local store and this will lead to a greater range of products being available to the consumer.

The MCE of GA EAST Municipal Assembly, Hon. John Kwao Sackey added that the shop at Madina would minimize the stress on the public because the facility has everything under one roof. He advised the workers and management to be mindful of the concerns of the public and also think of innovative ways to promote the shop in Madina.

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“The objective of the company is to provide affordable and quality items to Ghanaians”.

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SWISSCHAM-AFRICA is the Swiss African Chamber of Commerce for trade and investments for Swiss companies and institutions promoting trade and investments in African countries as well as for African companies promoting trade in Switzerland and Europe.

SwissCham-Africa believes that the private sector plays a key role in the economic development of African countries. For this reason it promotes and fosters trade and investments for Swiss companies in Africa.

The Ghana branch re-launched the SwissCham-Africa Ghana on the 2nd of March at the Fiesta Royal Hotel in Accra. The occasion also marked the handover of power from the previous Chief Executive Officer, Lukas Brauchbar to Mr Kurt Merki, the new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Brigitte Cuendet was introduced as the new Economic Counsellor.

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African countries”.

Mr. Lukas (Branchbar. Ex CEO), Ms. Brigitte Cuendet, Mr. Martin Saladin (Economic Counsellor), Mr. Andrea Semadeni (Swiss Ambassador) Mr. George Aboagye (CEO of Ghana Promotion Centre), Mr. Nortey

Omaboe ( Swiss Cham President) & Mr. Kurt Merki ( SNR. New CEO)Mr. Andrea Semadeni (Swiss Ambassador)

Ms. Brigitte Cuendet, Incoming economic affairs

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In his speech the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Andrea Semadeni stated the importance of the Chamber of Commerce and the need for executives to allow mutual trade development

between the two countries.

In attendance was Mr. George Aboagye, Chief Executive Officer, of the Ghana Investment Promotion Council.

Mr. Nortey Omaboe, President of the Ghana Chapter presented certificates to new members.

“The importance of the

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development between the

two countries”.Mr. Nortey Omaboe

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Mr. Kurt Merki ( SNR. New CEO) presenting a certisficate to the Director of HIMSTEDT Investment

Mr. Nortey Omaboe, the new President gives certificate to MD of Fiesta Royale

Launch attendees

Frederick, Lufthansa Amanda, MCMr. Aboagye (CEO of

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“You Can Expect More”

After the launch of the new Branche restaurant at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra, the clientele of the hotel are to be treated to the Buzz.

The Buzz is the latest entertainment idea that aims to become the premier networking event in Accra.

The Buzz will take place on the last Friday of the month and will involve company executives sitting down together, chatting and being treated to live band music and tasty treats from Chef Duncan.

At the Buzz, the spirit is festive and the drinks ice cold. Not to mention the signature canapés from Chef Duncan which are served upon purchase of a cocktail.

Relax, Buzz and be serenaded by live band music from the beautiful and mermaid - voiced Sandra.

The Buzz is On…. See you there.

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A s a professional make up artist working in Osu, Jihane, is the

super sweet, gorgeous make-up artist and owner of Zahra Glamour.

She has dedicated her professional career to the magical world of make up.

Her goal is to bring her talents to the creative industries she is professionally trained in all aspects of make up from providing a service to those producing Film, TV, special effects, and pop videos to giving personal makeovers Putting her training from the Conservatoire du maquillage and the Academie du Make up Forever in Paris-Francebto great effect.

She specialises in promoting a friendly atmosphere, which relaxes and puts at ease the artists and individuals she is working with.

Please feel free to call on Zahara glamour for your personal make up or for your professional make up needs.

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Afropolitan Gourmet Buffet Brunch from 11.30am to 4pm - Ghc40 per head @ the Mukyia Resturant, African Regent

Pétanque tournament & BBQ Livingstone Safari Restaurant - 1:00 PM

AFRO BEATS NITE Every Sunday Venue: Aphrodisiac Nite Club Info: 0287100 000

Guitar band the lobby from 12 to 4pm @African Regent

Classical Live band Music Golden Tulip Venue: Kumasi City Pool side From: 7:00 pm

Abracadabra Magical Tour 2011 Goethe-Institut - 11:30 AM

Happy Hour Celsbridge Pub Labone Time: from 5pm

Happy Hour Tops n Tails Pub Spintex Rd Opp Stanchart Accra

Lunch Buffet Labadi Beach Hotel from 11:30am-4pm

Sunday Live Band Lunch @ Alisa Hotel North Ridge from 12noon

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Chase Restaurant and Takeaway. Eat according to your budget. Try the pizza! From 6pm Labone

GenTech World Asia 2011 @ Raffles City Convention Centre -Singapore

Ghana ICT & Telecom Summit (till March 29)

Kofi Annan ICT Centre - 8:00 AM

Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Bingo Nite time 9-10pm

Sugar n Spice Happy Hour Venue Banie Hotel Legon Time : 5pm till late

Happy Hour Cheers Entertainment Centre Venue Ahodjo Kumasi @7pm

Movie Night @SilverBird Cinema Accra Mall Time : 6pm-10pm

Ghana Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition (April 12-14) Accra International Convention Centre -

Happy HourTASTY JERKBarbecue JointVenue: OsuDown Chez Lien AnnexTime: From 5 pm

Jazz Nite @ Bella Roma Enjoy a glass of wine with Jazz, Osu Time : 8pm-0:00

Happy Hour Apo’s Spot , Osu Time: 6:00 pm

Friendly Match Ghana Vs England watch it at your favorite pub with your friends

Sankofa NiteSankofa Nite Club inside Next door Teshie

Collection of short films by Canadian independent film-makers (English) 1/2Goethe-Institut - 7:30 PM

Offshore West Africa From the 15th-17th Venue: AICC-Accra International Conference Centre Phone: +233 21 669600

Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Ladies Nite 7-10pm

Champs Sports BarKnockout Pool Tournament Time: 8pm

MonsoonJoin your friends for a nice drink & dinner @ Monsoon time :7pm Osu

Honey SuckleHappy Hour ½ Price on Drinks till 7pm Venue: Ring Road opp. Fire Service Time: From 5 pm

Pakistan Day

Happy Hour La Bamba Pub, Latino Music, Salsa and fun comm. 11 Tema

Open day at GSIS Accra German Swiss International School (GSIS) - 9:30 AM

World MBA Tour Venue : AICC-Accra International Conference Centre. for more info Phone: +233 21 669600

Francophone month closing - Concert - Lexxus Legal and Lelo Alliance Française d'Accra - 8:30pm

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Venus Pub/Restaurant Join your friends & enjoy a nice dinner on the terrace Venue: Osu, Behind Total Station Time: From 5 pm

DON’s PLACE – Jazz Club Jazz bar with a good crowd on most evenings Venue: Osu @7 pm

Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Slots Tournament

Rockstone's Officerz Venue Behind Police Headquarters, Cantonments from 7pm

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Happy Hour Twist Headlines Labone Time : 7pm

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Jazz band with the African Harmonny band @ the African Regent From 6.30pm to 10pm

Lincoln School Bazaar Lincoln Community School - 10:00 AM

Live Band Chezz Afrique East Legon

Bangladesh Independence Day and National Day

Concert: Maryse Ngalula and Jean Rémy GuédonAlliance Française d'Accra - 8:30 PM

Champs Sports Bar Watch live games & sing along @ the Karokee Bar Time: 6:00 pm @ Ring Road

Special Ghanaian Lunch Enjoy typical Ghanaian cuisine @Golden Tulip Accra Branche Restaurant & Terrace Time: from 12.30pm till 3.00pm

Africa worships with Sonnie Badu,2011 is a live recording praise and worship concert Time: 5pm-10pm @ United Kingdom

MTN Music AwardsGhana Music Awards

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Irish Society Ghana present Mary Coughlan and band at Aviation Social Centre. Call Anna for tickets 0249 223585

Fashion Show - Da Viva and francophone designers Alliance Française d'Accra - Time : 6:30PM

Ireland St Patrick’s Day

Financial Fair @ the National Theatre Accra 20,000 vistors expected to exhibit. starts from 17th-19th

St Patricks Day concert at Ryans Irish Pub and Restaurant - 8:00pm

Greece National DayExcel PubDworwulu, Time:From 10pm

Citizen Kofi Venue: Happy Hour @ Accra Bar, Osu@ 5pm-9pm

The BUZZ – “Nouvelle Cuisine” Dining Cocktail Branche Lounge @ Golden Tulip from 7.00pm till 11.00pm

Jazzy VIBE At +233 Jazz Club

Time: 8pm Rate: Free

Bella RomaHappy Hour, enjoy a nice drink at a nice ambiance Osu @6pm

Live band music with the African Harmony Band from 6.30pm to 10pm @ African Regent Hotel

The IntegrateIT Summit 2011, AccraThrough series of workshops engaging ICT professionals, decision-makers

Cinema - 1981, Pom le Poulain, Déchainées Alliance Française d'Accra - 5:00 PM

Sweetie's Pub Beside Lister Hospital Spintex Road

Bella Roma Happy Hour Enjoy the good ambiance And Italian cuisine Venue: Osu @ 6 pm

Ryan's Irish PubLong Happy Hour Venue: Osu @ 5pm to 9pm

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a Palm Casino and Saigon celebrated the Chinese New Year festival with all the usual pomp and pageantry. New Year

is a very important festival on the Chinese calendar. The most significant part of the festival is that each year animals are used as symbols of the occasion. This year the rabbit was chosen. La Palm casino shared in the belief of the importance of the symbol and placed a live white rabbit at the entrance.

The casino was decorated in the Chinese colour of red, a red tent was mounted at the entrance transforming the entrance into a Chinese temple. Delicious Chinese dishes where served by Tip Top Chinese restaurant.

La Palm Casino gave away $5000 in its special lucky balloon promotion, adding further thrills and excitements to the night.

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The fifteenth day of the New Year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade.

The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements.The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is why the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year.

The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honour of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital of all the rituals, united the living members with those who had passed away.

La Palm Casino has 64 state of the arts slots machines including the touch screen multi roulette machine which allows 8 players at a time.

Also available are the casino’s live game which includes 3 American Roulette, and 5 cards tables, including the Texas Hold em, Black Jack, and Caribbean Stud poker and Baccarat.

In association with Ladbrokes.com Computer work stations are available to bet on your favorite sports.

La Palm Casino is located at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Labadi near the Homowo Conference Centre.

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Vlisco, the True OriginalSince 1846 Vlisco has been designing and producing colourful fashion fabrics that form an essential part of the lively West and Central African culture. Vlisco has an innate sense of the expressive and creative strength of African consumers and, for generations, has succeeded in surprising and inspiring her passionate clientele


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with unique designs. Step into a new world and view the designs as objects of inspiration. Vlisco held a fashion show at Golden Tulip to view the new collection. Some of the featured designers were BM-Brigitte Merki, House of Eccentric, Royal Dennis and Renee Q. The decorative collection is intensified by a flamboyant colour palette. e


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he Gold Coast Star Party that was held on the 19th January raised money to support the Under Privileged Children’s

Centre (UCC) in Teshie.

The UCC is a centre for disadvantaged children who do not have access to formal education. It is run by Billa Mamud and started life under a mango tree in Labone. Today he provides education and shelter to over 175 children.

Citizen Kofi in Osu hosted this year’s event and guests were treated to a champagne reception in the Sky bar, overlooking Accra.

Dinner was held in the Hollywood Lounge and Jenevieve Barnett, chief organiser of this event gave an eloquent speech and this was followed by a raffle to raise funds for the UCC.

Prizes included generous donations from the Stellar Group and airline tickets from Virgin Atlantic. Other prizes included a Zepto television and a laptop. The Holiday Inn Hotel not only donated several dinner vouchers but a two night stay in the luxurious Presidential suite.

Music from the amazing DJ Tamzin Williams of Ghana Play Events company rounded off a great evening.

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Prepare the grill or barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and drizzle with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic and oregano and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the wine. Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

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• 2 (1-pound) flat iron steaks or tri-tip steaks • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter • 1 onion, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/4 cup tomato paste • 2 1/2 cups dry red wine

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For the tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the tea bags and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard. Pour the tea and syrup into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To serve: Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher and add the orange slices. Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, or basil, and serve.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Strain the sauce into a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer and return the sauce to the saucepan and bring back to a slow simmer. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into small 1/2-inch chunks and whisk in the sauce a little at a time. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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Director:Jaume Collet-Serra

Writers:Oliver Butcher, Stephen Cornwell

Stars: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aidan Quinn

The Plot: A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

Director Patrick Lussier

Writers:Todd Farmer, Patrick Lussier

Stars: Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, Billy Burke and William Fichtner

The Plot: A vengeful father escapes from hell and chases after the men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter.

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owalski paintings have been described as dazzling, thought provoking, whimsical, dramatic and fun. The compelling intensity of his choice of colours makes a

striking impression which has a tendency to dominate any gallery space. Much of his work is contemporary, cultural and expressive.

Kowalski is a Ghanaian native and has been painting for over twenty- six years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in drawing and painting and a master’s degree in African art. His subject, he says, reflect his environment and experiences, and also his intense desire to free the human spirit. He focuses on common place subject matter and brilliant colours, reflecting a personality determined to stay happy and enjoy this beautiful world of ours. He works in acrylics, oils, water colours, pen and ink and collage.

Nicholas’ work has been seen and sold across Europe, Africa, Canada, and the United States, In Accra his paintings adorn the wall of some of Ghana’s leading buildings and hotels including the Accra International Conference Center, and the Golden Tulip hotel.

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he world’s best schools offer important lessons about what works. All over the world, your chances of success in

school and life depends more on your family circumstances than any other factor. By age three, children with professional parents are already a full year ahead of their poorer peers. They know twice as many words and score higher on tests. By age 10, the gap is three years but by then, some poorer children have not mastered basic reading and maths skills, and many never will. This is the age at which failure starts to become irreversible.

A few school systems seem to have figured out how to address these gaps. Finland, United States, and Singapore have provided evidence and implemented changes. The veracity of the research is undeniable and it offers critically important lessons for the rest of us.

First, get children into school early. High-quality pre-schooling does more for a child’s chances in school and in life than any other educational intervention.

One study, in the United States which began in the 1960’s tracked two groups of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Some were given the opportunity to attend a high-quality preschool; others were not. Thirty-five years later, the children who went to pre-school were earning more, had better jobs, and were less likely to have been in prison or divorced.

Again, HIGH QUALITY PRE-SCHOOLING!!!Second, recognize that the average child spends about half his waking hours up until the age of 18 outside the schools so do not ignore that time. In Finland students spent 60% more time in school than other average students in developed countries. They arrive earlier, leave later, attend more regularly, and even go to school every other Saturday. This added two more years of schooling before 18. Again, TIME MAXIMIZED, NOT WASTED!!!

Third, develop, train, and equip teachers. Studies in Singapore have shown that children with the most effective teachers learn three times as much as those with the least effective. Again, SUPPORT, and EMPOWERTEACHERS!!!

Fourth, recognize the value of individual attention. There are learning theories about how children learn, here are four prominent ways: behaviorism, social learning, social constructivism, and constructivism. (Behaviorism suggests learning and development

are shaped by environment, primarily through reward and punishment; Social learning suggests that learning and development is rooted in actively observing the people around; Social constructivism is where the child’s learning and development is through active play or interaction with others; Constructivism is when children actively construct their own understanding and model of the world for themselves according to their surroundings.) In

addition, concentrating on emotional intelligence has greater impact in child development than factual based learning. Children who struggle and do not

receive one-on-one support from their teachers; have less learning growth relative to their potential. Again, KNOW YOUR CHILDS LEARNING HABITS!!!

Finally, These factors increase the tendency to lead more fulfilled lives as adults. Again, BE A PROACTIVE PARENT!!!

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Taurus21/4-21/05

While it's the end of the solar year for you (until March 20th), dear Aries, and this generally signals a period in which you are in the relative backwoods and possibly dealing with endings in your life, there is nevertheless much to be excited about in March. Uranus gets you all riled up and itching to make radical changes. The 10th is strong for romance and friendship. You can charm the birds out of the trees on the 17th, and you'll be filled with wonderful (and possibly marketable) ideas. The 24th brings the gumption to jump-start the changes you've only been dreaming about. Life is certainly looking up! However, you may struggle with people or situations from your past around the 2-3.

March begins with strong energy for social activity, dear Taurus, and as it progresses, you begin to enjoy more time away from demanding or competitive situations. You're coming across especially well on the job, and your reputation is improving considerably in March. You're in high demand this month, with several people vying for your attention. The 3-6th brings the possibility of new or improved friendships. Past good deeds bear fruit on the 9-10th, and opportunities to advance emerge as a result. The 18-20th can bring romantic revelations.

March Others tend to be following your lead in March, dear Gemini. You can't seem to escape

attention, as others are especially aware of what you have or haven't done. While at times this can feel a little uncomfortable, your best strategy right now will be to act with as much authority and competence you can muster up. Be brave and look for new directions or improved ways of doing things in your career from the 3-8th, when you're given the chance to make a fresh start. Avoid excessive emotionalism on the 18-19th, when family and career matters can bring pressures. You enter a more pleasant and sociable phase in the last week of March, when friends are especially interesting and helpful.

Gemini22/5-21/06

Others tend to be following your lead in March, dear Gemini. You can't seem to escape attention, as others are especially aware of what you have or haven't done. While at times this can feel a little uncomfortable, your best strategy right now will be to act with as much authority and competence you can muster up. Be brave and look for new directions or improved ways of doing things in your career from the 3-8th, when you're given the chance to make a fresh start. Avoid excessive emotionalism on the 18-19th, when family and career matters can bring pressures. You enter a more pleasant and sociable phase in the last week of March, when friends are especially interesting and helpful.

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Cancer22/6-23/07

Your professional life is beginning to really take a turn, dear Cancer, as is your reputation. While pressures on the home front continue, you're likely to find much to enjoy in your career. New challenges present themselves, and they're stimulating rather than unsettling ones. March brings a restless energy to your life that can only be sated with experiences that take you out of the usual routine. The New Moon on the 4th can stimulate your desire to expand your horizons. Adventures, big or small, are in order. Family or shared income increases in March.

March is a strong month for connecting with a partner, dear Leo. Your conciliatory, warm attitude helps to win you support or favor from others. However, watch for conflicts over money and resources, as the consequences of poor spending habits have a way of emerging. Aim to save more. You have great energy this month for reinventing yourself through letting go of bad attitudes and starting fresh. The desire to take a new course or to travel can come up suddenly in March, especially around the 20-21st, as you are becoming very hungry for new experiences.

Close relationships with others are lively this month, dear Virgo, and while you may not feel that you're calling the shots, you have wonderful opportunities before you to improve your interactions and connections. Be ready and willing to take a new approach to relating starting on the 3-4th. Keep an open mind and look for new opportunities to attract or enhance a relationship. Work brings special rewards and possibly social opportunities in March. Your efforts to smooth over differences pay off. This month, putting others' agendas ahead of your own is the best strategy.

You have great energy for work and self-care programs in March, dear Libra. It's an excellent period for scratching off most items on your to-do list, and for initiating new programs and projects. Your love life is not suffering, even with all of the attention you're pouring into managing your daily routines, especially around the 9-10th. The kinds of people you attract, as well as relationship dynamics in general, will be changing dramatically over the coming years, starting this month. The 18-21 can bring big surprises from a significant other. Do your best not to dig in your heels. Instead, accept that change is necessary right now.

You're willing to take risks this month, dear Scorpio, with your heart and with self-expression. For the most part, March is a time for strutting your stuff, getting creative, and enjoying yourself. A jumpstart to your creative juices occurs on the 3-4, when starting a new creative project can be especially fruitful, and the 9-10 brings sweet, loving energy into your life. The 18-19 might require you to come to the aid of a friend. Your working life can bring startling surprises around the 20-21, and you'll need a little time to adjust to the changes in routine.

You're bringing much charm to your communications in March, dear Sagittarius. You'll find it especially easy to approach others and make new contacts. Ever since your ruler, Jupiter, entered Aries in January, you've been a real self-starter and very eager to march to the beat of your own drum. This month, some of your new plans could hit some snags as you must do a reality check before moving forward. Home life is especially animated in March. It's a good period for channeling excess energy through projects around the home. The 20-21 brings exciting and unexpected energy to a romance or creative project.

The month ahead is likely to be a busy and largely successful one for communications and learning, dear Capricorn. The pace of your life quickens, and there are likely to be times when you feel pressured and stressed. This is especially the case when it comes to the balancing act that is required of you between your home and personal life and your professional life. Domestic matters in particular require changes, and although life may not feel as secure as it used to be, the changes will stimulate you and propel you forward. There is much to learn from others through casual conversation, and through networking connections this month.

An excellent month for attracting appreciation and support from others is in store for you in March, dear Aquarius. It's also a strong period for new learning programs and travel opportunities. You are highly motivated to increase your earnings and to acquire new personal possessions in March, and you could come up with some original money-making ideas. While your social life is highly stimulating, there are times when you are so caught up with communications that other areas of life seem to suffer. Set time aside for self-improvement projects and more serious study.

The ball is in your court this month, dear Pisces. If there's a time for taking action, initiating new projects, and pushing personal plans ahead, this is it. You are gutsier, braver, and more energetic in March. The 4-10th brings increased personal power. Be prepared to take a new path or direction. Mid-month is especially strong for money-making ideas and endeavors, although most of March is favorable for money and gifts coming in. Love matters, however, will be stronger in April. You have a "wait and see" attitude in love until the 27th.

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Pisces20/02-20/03

Sagittarius23/11-21/12

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hana's music icon, Sarkodie, thrilled fans at Citizen Kofi’s Pre-Valentine’s Day Chocolate

party which was held in the Hollywood Lounge of the plush entertainment centre.

Throngs of revellers partied all night at the entertainment centre. Patrons were treated

to complimentary Sweet Cakes from Frimpsey, there was also chocolate fountain by Party Packs and many other delicious chocolate delights.

Patrons were not disappointed by Sarkodie’s performance as he made them fall in love with his music putting them in a romantic mood ahead of the love fest.

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Du 11 au 30 mars 2011, autour de la traditionnelle «Journée internationale de la Francophonie», chacun sera invité à célébrer le lien de solidarité qui, grâce au partage de la langue, fonde le sentiment d’appartenance à une communauté. La langue française, qui emprunte des accents ou revêt des statuts différents de Québec à Paris, en passant par Accra, Dakar, Djibouti ou Port-au-Prince, appartient en effet à tous ceux qui la parlent, qu’ils l’aient reçue en héritage ou qu’ils aient choisi de l’apprendre. Elle est leur patrie commune.

Á travers la langue française, c’est un ensemble d’imaginaires, de valeurs, de regards, de projets singuliers qui sont portés sur le monde et auxquels chacun peut avoir accès. Ce lien entre les francophones est d’autant plus profond et fécond qu’il s’enrichit d’appartenances à d’autres cultures, d’autres identités et d’autres langues. Langue en partage, le français est aussi une langue de partage, une invitation à s’ouvrir à un autrui ou à un ailleurs.

Qu’elles prennent la forme d’une Semaine, d’un mois ou d’une journée, les célébrations annuelles de la langue française et de la Francophonie n’auront ainsi jamais autant mérité leur titre : fêter une langue en partage avec les mots du partage et de la solidarité.

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From March 11 to the 30 2011, everyone will be invited to celebrate the bond of solidarity around the traditional “International Day of the Francophonie”, which, thanks to the sharing of language, sets up the feeling of belonging to a community. The French language, which borrows accents or covers different statutes from Quebec to Paris, while passing by Acrra, Dakar, Djibouti or Port-au-Prince, belongs indeed to all those who speak it, as they received it as their heritage or as they chose to learn it. It is their common homeland.

Through the French language, a body of imaginary, values, views, singular projects are created that are related to the world and to which everyone can have access. This bond between the French-speaking people is all the more deep and fruitful as it is enriched by memberships of other cultures, other identities and other languages. As a shared language, French is also a language of sharing, an invitation to be open to others.

The annual celebrations of the French language and the Francophonie, whether they take the form of a Week, a Month or a Day, will never have deserved their title as much: to celebrate a shared language with words of sharing and solidarity.

Francophone Month 201111-30 mar alliance Française accra

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A&C DEVELOPMENTTel: +233 030 251 [email protected]

ARABELLA RESIDENCYTel:+233 030 222 1742/24 966 [email protected]

Express Property Management LtdTel: +233 030 2768 886 Fax: +233 030 2784 210 [email protected]

Lou Moon Lodge (020) 824 1549New Coco Beach (030) 271 7235 Dutch Hotel (030) 271 1111Elmina Beach (033) 234 00102Busua Beach (020) 638 8029 Busua Inn (207) 373 579Eshu (024) 199 7083 Hillburi Aburi (024) 438 5008 [email protected]

Amadeus Ghana (030) 276 5590Antrak Travel (030) 277 7134NomadAfrica (030) 701 1234 Travel Bureau (030) 282 3004/5

X O WINE SHOPTel: (024)-664 3208

BACCHUS WINE SHOPTel:+(233)-244 142 026 / +(233)-243 308 737

CAPE TRADING COMPANY LTDTel: +(233) 30 277 6705 / 276 [email protected]

SAY CHEERS (WINES & SPIRITS)Tel: +(233) 30 281 1407

REAL ESTATES

RESORTS

TRAVEL & TOURS

WiNE ShOPS

hospitalitY

CROWN APARTMENTOTel:+(233) 030-277 [email protected]

PALOMA HOTELTel:+(233) 030-222 [email protected]

HILLTOP HOTELTel:+(233) 030-224 [email protected]

GOLdEn TULIP+(233)-032-208 [email protected]

ROYAL BASIN RESORT Tel :+(233)-032 20 60144 / 20 60169 [email protected]

GOLDEN GATE HOTEL Tel: +(233)-032 20 37073 / 20 37074

MIKLIN HOTEL Tel: +(233)-032 20 39121 / 20 39122 / 39 123

PAPARAZZI HOTELTel: +(233)-032 20 92026 / 20 91986

ACCADIA CAFE & RESTAURANT Tel: +(233)-24 393 3399

CEDAR CRESCENT HOTEL Tel: +(233)-032 20 27238 / 248-641 357 [email protected]

RAYBOW InT HOTELTel +(233) 031- 202 2072, 202 [email protected]

AKROMA PLAZATel: +233 31 202 3745 / 202 3790

STELLAR LODGETel: +(233) 031 269 98

Club Citizen (030) 278 7811/ (030) 278 7822Aphrodisiac (030) 276 6734

Accra Mall (030) 282 3040/1 Everlasting Hearts (030) 277 0448 / 0266 782 922 email : www.everlastingHearts.com Greet (030) 277 2955

hOTELS - ACCRA

hOTELS - KUMASi

hOTELS - TAKORDi

NiGhT CLUBS

OThERS


EMBASSIES

ALGERIA (030)-277 6719AUSTRALIA (030)-277 7080AUSTRIA (030)-278 3368BELGIUM (030)-277 6561BENIN (030)-277 4860BRAZIL (030)-277 4908BULGARIA (030)-277 2404BURKINA FASO (030)-222 1988CANADA (030)-277 3791CHINA (030)-277 7073CÔTE D’LVOIRE (030)-277 2611DENMARK (030)-222 6972ETHIOPIA (030)-276 5682FINLAND (030)-277 7500FRANCE (030)-221 4550GAMBIA (030)-231 5840GERMANY (030)-222 1311GUINEA (030)-277 7921HUNGARY (030)-240 0770INDIA (030)-277 5601IRAN (030)-276 0521IRELAND (030)-251 8112ITALY (030)-277 5621KOREA (030)-277 7533JAPAN (030)-276 5060LEBANON (030)-277 6727LIBERIA (030)-277 5641MALI (030)-266 3276MOROCCO (030)-277 5669NETHERLANDS (030)-278 5487NIGER (030)-222 4962NIGERIA (030)-277 6158NORWAY (030)-222 0101PHILIPPINES (030)-251 6442POLAND (030)-250 2829SPAIN (030)-277 4004RUSSIA (030)-277 5611RWANDA (030)-225 1894CZECH REP. (030)-222 3540SENEGAL (030)-277 0285TOGO (030)-277 7950CONGO (030)-224 5977TURKEY (030)-276 8567U.K. (030)-222 1665U.S.A. (030)-277 5347SWITZERLAND (030)-222 8125

INT. DIALING CODES

ANGOLA 244AUSTRALIA 61AUSTRIA 43BELGIUM 32BENIN 229BOTSWANA 267BRAZIL 55BURKINA FASO 226

BURUNDI 257CAMEROON 237CANADA 1CAPE VERDE 238CNTRL AFRICAN REP 236CHAD 235CZECH REPUBLIC 420DENMARK 45EGYPT 20EQUATORIAL GUINEA 240FRANCE 33GABON 241GAMBIA 220GUINEA 224ITALY 39JAPAN 81NORTH KOREA 850SOUTH KOREA 82LIBERIA 231LIBYA 218MALI 223MAURITANIA 222MAURITIUS 230MOROCCO 212NAMIBIA 264RWANDA 250SENEGAL 221SIERRA LEONE 232SOUTH AFRICA 27TOGO 228UGANDA 256U.S.A. 1DRC 243ZAMBIA 260ZIMBABWE 263

AIRLINES

KOTOKA AIRPORT (030)-277 6171AERO CONTRACTOR (030)-268 1978/9AEROGEM AVIATION (030)-276 9298AMERICAN AIRLINES (030)-268 8804AIR CRYSTAL (030)-276 3395AIR GHANA (030)-277 4007AIR IVOIRE (030)-224 2056AIR SENEGAL INT. (030)-278 0567ANTRACK AIR (030)-276 5377 ALITALIA (030)-278 3319/21

BELVIEW AIRLINES (030)-223 0329BRITISH AIRLINES (030)-221 4996BRUSSELS AIRLINES (030)-224 3893CATHAY PACIFIC (208)-213 8270 CITY LINK AIR LTD (030)-277 0445DELTA AIRLINES (030)-276 5262 (030)-277 7756EGYPT AIR (030)-277 3528EMIRATE AIRLINES (030)-223 0319GHANA INT. (030)-221 3555

KENYA AIRWAYS (030)-224 1560KLM (030)-221 4700 LUFTHANSA (030)-224 3893MIDDLE EAST (030)-223 0867NORTH AMERICAN (030)-291 1087ROYAL AIR MAROC (030)-276 6333ROYAL DUTCH (030)-277 6509SLOCK AIR INT. (030)-276 6740SOUTH AFRICAN AIR (030)-278 3676UNMIL (030)-277 3890VIRGIN NIGERIA (030)-291 1721

24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRE

TRUST HOSPITAL (030)-277 6787NYAHO CLINIC (030)-277 5341

BANKS

AFRICAN WOMEN BANK (030)-276 7328AGRI. DEV.BANK (030)-266 2640BANK OF GHANA (030)-266 6902BARCLAYS BANK (030)-278 4049CAL BANK LTD (030)-268 0061CDH SECURITIES LTD (030)-266 7425CREDIT REFERENCES (030)-278 2581DATABANK GROUP (030)-266 9421ECOBANK (030)-268 1147NIB (030)-266 1701SG-SSB (030)-220 2020

FIRE SERVICE

HEADQUARTERS (030)-277 2446CANTONMENTS (030)-266 6576CENTRAL (MAKOLA) (030)-277 9635INDUSTRIAL AREA (030)-222 3169DANSOMAN (030)-231 0903MADINA (030)-250 1744AVIATION (030)-277 3285TRADE FARE (030)-277 3949

HOSPITALS

AKAI HOUSE CLINIC (030)-278 4772AKAI HOUSE (OSU) (030)-276 382137 MILITARY HOSPITAL (030)-277 6111KORLE-BU (030)-266 5401 LISTER HOSPITAL (030)-281 2325/6

NYAHO CLINIC (030)-277 5341PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE (030)-266 4137WEST AFRICAN RESCUE (030)-278 1258

POLICE

EMERGENCY 191REGIONALHEADQUARTERS (030)-266 4611MOBILE FORCE (030)-276 0273ACCRA CENTRAL (030)-266 3625ACHIMOTA (030)-240 1999ADABRAKA (030)-222 1368AIRPORT (030)-277 7592

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