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FirstWord Bentsifi Published by ACVB Media P. O. Box 3399, Accra 1 Kade Close Kanda Estates Tel: 0244 697046 Email: bentsifi@gmail.com EDITORIAL Editor PaJohn Bentsifi Dadson Editorial Assistant Kobby Koomson Henry Derban Studio Cover Design Nana K. Duah Art Director Ben Darteh Graphics Oduro Asiamah Photography Francis Kokoroko, Kwaku Gyabaa Rodney Quarcoo Steve Ababio Steven Adusei Emmanuel Bobbie Marketing Rhoda Acquah

Akwaaba, Miawoezor, Welcome to cool temperate Accra. February is one of the months which gives the capital not-so-balmy nights, such that you can enjoy the outdoors even more. Now, that is so needed in this month of love, when the town is set ready to be painted red! Love is indeed in the air, with Valentine looming. Many restaurants and food joints are adapting their decor to reflect the mood of the season. Valentine is a big thing in Accra. Everywhere, you will find merchandise and promotional packages being offered by restaurants, hotels and shops. Not to mention the drumming of it on the airwaves. If you find it all too much, perhaps, you can take an hour drive out of town to Stone Lodge (Pg ..) where you can still have a fabulous time together with your partner without it being as though you were part of the circus! Or go to Aburi, also a short drive away, and stay at the newly opened Lansdown Resort, or Hilburi. Or go further afield towards the west, to Axim and hibernate at the fabulous Lou Moon Lodge. This month, the Africa Cups of Nations continues in Equitorial Guinea and Gabon. In Accra, there will be viewing centres across town. It is fun joining others here, especially when our Black Stars are playing. We are routing for the Black Stars and wishing them all the very best in the games, and we’ll be at the viewing centre on Osu Oxford Street, where all the fun will be for the next two or so weeks screaming ourselves hoarse for the Black Stars! PaJohn

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Contents Bulletin | 3

Travel | 14

Events; The Critical List | 7

Getting Around | 15

Shops & Services | 10

Directory | 17

Eating Out | 11 Entertainment | 13 *Cover photo: Francis Kokroko

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We can’t go through this month without... ...dreaming of going to spend a weekend at the fabulous Lou Moon Lodge near Axim in the Western Region [pictured here from above]. One day, it may just come true!

...getting owe inspired by the writings and sheer energy of the very petit yet robust Ms Esi Gorgerous Yankey whose book, “Now... Wait a minute!” is out on bookstands.

... getting one of those handcrafted bead

jewelry, like this one, made with carefully selected round and disc shaped Krobo glass beads and Krobo powdered glass beads...proudly made in Gh by BDI by

... acquiring a Christie Brown necklace seen here gracing the necks of fashiohistas Renée Q. Boateng & Anita Erskinne Amaizo Reverb GH. Say “I want some!” And go get some at her newly opened shop on Kuku Hill in Osu

...going to the Jeff Straker, singer-songwriter-pianist who performs over 100 shows per year across his native Canada, concert at the Alliance Francaise on Wed 15.

...getting some shea butter cream - in this pot from the All Pure Nature shop at Osu

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We bring you some dining highlights for the Yultide

Happy Chocolate Day, Feb 14. In Ghana, we celebrate one of our country’s top exports, cocoa, on Valentine’s Day. Cocoa is used to make chocolate, so for us, Feb 14 is National Chocolate Day.

Enjoy this chocolate recipe courtesy Golden Tree chocolate.

HOTEL Fiesta Royale Hotel Location Dzorwulu. 5 minutes away from the Kotoka International Airport No. of Rooms 100 luxuriously appointed and elegant (40 sq.m) rooms with contemporary decor. Including 10 chalets. Food and Beverages From buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner to dining a la carte, the renowned chefs at the Masonia Restaurant delights you

with sumptuous Ghanaian, African and International special- Hotel ties. The Asafina bar is well Spot stocked. Check Facilities Direct internet access (wi-fi inclusive), Direct dial telephone, international direct dialing (IDD), Multi-channel television, Mini-bar, tea and coffee bar, hair dryer, mini-

safe, room service, laundry service Features and services Business centre, business packages, Car rental service, Gift shop, Sports facilities including swimming pool, Conference Rooms and function rooms. Verdict Fiesta Royale offers a clean environment, and I particularly like the live combo that performs on the terrace by the pool every evening!

Currently living at Beach Drive Estates, Kokrobitey, Head of Marketing at sexual and reproductive health services provider Marie Stokes International, Antonio Ouarshie Awusah, who lived for several years at the other side of town in Community 19, loves his capital, and regularly explores its delights. He lists the Indian eatery Kohinoor at Osu, as a favourite, particularly for their butter & garlic Naan with lamb biryani. Tante Marie for their grill chicken with atseke and aloco (kelewele) and the waakye woman at Malata junction. “It’s all nice & spicy” he says, “and O, also the joint in Nima serving Suya in cement paper!”

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Events THE CRITICAL LIST The best of what’s on this month

ART EXHIBITION Ongoing till 26. Hand Woven Textile Exhibition - Tsiame Weavers. Kente, with its vibrant colours and intricate patterns, is at the heart of Ghanaian culture, representing centuries of traditional weaving technology and design. The history of Kente in the Tsiame community in the Volta region is captured poignantly through the lives of a dynasty of weavers for many centuries right through to today’s generation. Indulge the senses, and learn about Kente in Ghana. Nubuke Foundation, East Legon. Wed 29, 7pm. Opening event. The Widows Mite by Nana Obaahemaa Esi Nisin VIII (Carolyn Everlove Tetteh) Tetteh’s works have a visual viguor and inventive composition. Some of her ideas are based on cerebral concepts to make people become more aware of themselves, cultures and the environment. Public viewing from Mar 1 to 23. Goethe-Institut Ghana. SPOKEN WORD Sun 05 5:00pm Poetry with the Eha la kasa group Poets get to share with, critique and perform for one another. After every third Talk Party, there is what is called “Talk Party Plus” with an emphasis on performance rather than readings. The setting is quite informal and arty. Nebuke Foundation, East Legon Sun, 12, 6pm Ehalakasa Talk Party Come experience Spoken Word, Music, Short Stories etc. every other Sunday night in an open air setting. Nubuke Foundation, East Legon FILM Thurs 9, 7:00pm Der Kick Documentary by Andres Veiel, 82 min, 2006 In the summer of 2002, a horrific

drama tok place in the German vileage of Potzlow, in the East German Uckermark district. Two adolescent brothers with far-right sympathies drunkenly punched and kicked a 16-year- old friend o theirs to death. Was it because he stuttered and dressed differently, or because he-under duress-admitted to being Jewish? A trail ensues. The powerful monologues are based on transcripts of hearings and months of research. Goethe Institut Ghana, Cantonments. Thurs 23, 7pm. Sounds from Ghana Presentation of the documentary film project Sounds from Ghana illustrating the variety of Ghanaian traditional music styles and how these traditions are transmitted from one generation to the next. An emphasis is put on how the cultural heritage of Ghana is being preserved and what role music plays in the education and development of children. Produced by Sublime World Productions. Goethe-Institute Ghana Cantonments Thurs 26, 7pm. Grill Point (Halbe Treppe) by Andreas Dresen. Two couples at the end of their thirties live with their families in Frankfurt/ Oder in the East of Germany. Chris, a radio DJ, and his wife, Katrin, who works at a truck stop, are friends with Uwe, who owns a snack bar, and his wife, Ellen, who sells perfume. Chris initiates an affair with Ellen; Katrin walks in on them while they are bathing together. Each of the principals has a radically different way of dealing with it...Grill Point is a realistic tragic-comedy heavily influenced by the Dogma 95 movement. The improvised performances are therefore completely filmed on location in Frankfurt/Oder. German with English Subtitles. Goethe-Institut Ghana, Cantonments

MUSIC SHOW Sat 11, 7pm. Rocking for Mo’town Stage performances by old Achimotans and friends of Achimota including Ben Brako, and Richie with friends. Hosted by the 1962 year group. National Theatre CULTURAL EVENTS COMMUNITY Mon 6, 3pm. Bukom Jama Gala Final Fourth edition and final event of the community musical competition featuring Jama groups from Ga Mashie and Chorkor in a sparring banter to find who’s the best in Jama. Bukom Square Fri 17, 10am-5pm Fundraising, Cultural PR and Public Sponsoring workshop Rolf C. Hemke will tell about his experiences and share important ideas about how to foster cultural events by linking the m with society and business. The workshop will engage participants to discuss cultural management skills. Goethe- Institut Ghana. Cantonments Sat 18 -19 Black History Month 8day Educational Tour of Ghana Dedicated to celebrating the history of black men all over the world. It will begin with a welcome dinner with entertainment. It will also include a fashion show as well as a tour of most memorable sites in the country including the Dr.Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and the W.E.B Du Bios Center. Sat 25, 9pm accraexpat Rio Carnival Party 2012! Bringing Rio to Accra! Community club Accraexpart.com is celebrating the Rio festival with their own version with a party set under canopies and decorated for the occasion with Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk Carioca, Electrobrasil and Latino music Brazilian style and will keep the party going all through the night. Join the fun set.

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Events

Toros Tapas Bar, the new Spanish restaurant and bar at Afrikiko, near Ako Adjei interchange.

manufacturers and increase trade. Accra International Trade Fair Center, Accra MEETINGS / WORKSHOPS

EXPO Wed 29 7pm The Widows Mite The widow’s mite exhibition is the result of a training workshop for five widows aimed at developing their creative potentials in beads craft, textile printing and painting as well as to provide human resource for socioeconomic development among others. Goethe-Institute, Accra Feb 08 -11Trade Expo International Ghana An event aimed to launch new products that are going to be vogue in the market in the coming days as well as promote the existing products. Ghana International Trade Fair Center, Accra Feb 14-16 Me-Homepet Show This show will feature pet’s medicine, pet housing, pet’s accessories and much more under one roof. Accra International Conference Center Thurs 9 10:am- 5pm British Council Education UK Exhibition, Ghana Meet members of staff from the University of London International Programmes at the British Council Education UK event in Ghana. Learn about a wide range of distance learning programmes including public health, law, Economics etc. Accra International Conference Center Thurs 23 – Sat Mar 10, 16th Ghana International Trade Fair Under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ghana Trade Fair Company will hold the 16th edition of the fair to bring into focus participation of both foreign and local exhibitors to enhance competition among both local and foreign

Roles of a front line leader- Frontline Leadership Skills- Styles of a Frontline Leader- Office Assistant as Frontline leader. Airport West Hotel, Accra

Thurs 1 – Fri 2 FOFA Festival of Films This event is a complimentary workshop on the foreseeable growth in the African Film industry. There will be several round table discussion spots, among those: Directors forum, Producer’s forum, Projects Management. Goethe- Institute, Cantonment Mon 20- Fri 24 Art Video History and Practice Famous German art video filmmaker Marcel Odenbach will teach and discuss art video history of 20th-21st century media world. A broad range of experimental, artistic or documentary short and longer videos will be brought over and structurally be discussed on both theoretical and practical issues. Goethe-Institute, Cantonment 27-28 4th African Cementrade/ Conference The event will bring together industry’s leading experts to share insights on the opportunities and challenges facing the fast developing region. Labadi Beach Hotel, Labadi Suite Tues 7- Thurs 9 1st African Shipowners Summit With the theme “ Global Perspective of Africa Shipownership”, the event will bring together experts to tackle this issue. Holiday Inn Accra Airport Wed 8th -9th Self Assessment in Management and Leadership Skills The workshop will look at the management responsibilities of office Assistant- The various Hats of the office Assistant – office Assistant as a wealth of information keeper-

- Polo knights loosen up & giddy up... Get your favourite polo shirt out for

Fri 24th The Hacketts, the Ralphs, Lacoste.. Armani ... Guys just might have the edge on this one!, (No jockstraps required)

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Shop & Services

Apparel Monarki 0266.24.5235 Kofi Ansah Mawuli Kofi Okudzeto(MKOGH) Accessories mSimps 0262.97.5266 Trashy Bags 0302.776.060 Antiques Baba Sylla 0208.15.6544 Africa House 0302667716 Beauty Salons Allure Salon 0302773222 Bubbles 0302768941 Cable TV Cadmus Electronics 0302776830 Multiview Limited 0302325165 Catering Gade Catering Services 0244.92.2725 Karishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delicacies 0244.37.6848 Handicraft Arts Centre Market 0302.66.2581

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Getrade 0302.22.1752 Beads Sun Trade Ltd 0302.23.5982 Cedi Beads 0208.13.3482 Kente Cloth Baffour Gyamah Enterprise 0302229027 Dento Kente 0302761739 Paintings/Art Galleries The Loom Charway Art 0302.77.9210 Wood carvings Abel & Associates 0246204042 Small Coffin Maker 0244186333 Books Sytris Bookshop 0277.30.0800 EPP Services 0302.77.8853 Challenge 0302.22.2437 Event Planners Jandel Limited 0302.23.8390 Planit Events Ghana Charterhouse Productions

E-volution International Photographers Steve Ababio 0243.51.4534 Emmanuel Bobbie 0243.03.2796 Kweku Gyabaa 0243.61.4927 Fancis Kokoroko 0265.52.9759 RQV Fabric Woodin 0302.76.4371 Sara Fabrics Florists Jandel Ltd 0302238390 Unique Florals 0302772.410 Undertakers Oldman Supermarkets Lara Mart 0302766834 Koala Supermarket 0302773455 Shoprite Garden Supplies Aglow Agric Products 0302665583

Eating Out THE ESSENTIAL LIST What the capital has to offer the discerning diner.

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Mandatory Entry Name, location, telephone contact Enhanced Entry Name, location, telephone and email contact, website address plus brief description [max 30 words] Call 0244 697046 for details.

AFRICAN The Buka Osu Marquis Tante Marie Labone Eu Grand Ecuyer Ring Road ASIAN Chinese Royal Dragon, La Palm Dynasty Osu, Off Oxford Street Regal Chinese Osu Imperial Peking Granada Hotel Hinlone Labone Wok Inn Adabraka Palace of the East Awudome

Tip Top Osu TIan Tai Sakaman Oriental Village Osu Kit Kat Dansoman Dragon House 88 Osu Tsing Tao Osu Dynasty Osu Golden Bowl Tema Community 5 Golden Triangle East Legon Mandarin Airport Residential Area Ocean Comm. 12, Tema Palace Dzorwulu Regal Osu The Landing Kotoka Airport China House Osu Danquah Cirlce Indian Heritage Indian Osu,Off Salem Road near Osu Presby GHANAIAN Azmerra Roman Ridge near Borstal Country Kitchen Osu, 2nd Ringway Ghanaian Village La Palm Hotel Le Jardin Roman Ridge Top Taste Kokomlemle Sober Spot West Legon MI King Teshie-Nungua Asanka

Ring Road Central Back Pass Accra Central Abba Fresh Gardens New Achimota Twinsti Aviance Airport Trafix A canteen restaurant serving a variety of wel prepared local dishes for lunch. Try their ...... National Theatre Odo Rice Kokomlemle Labone Coffee Shop Labone Favourite Fast Food Osu Nyaniba Estates Cornet Kokomlemle Akapulko Madina Home Touch Burma Camp LOCAL (CHOP BARS) Asanka Local Osu Asanka Ring Road near Bus Stop Blue Gate Off Oxford St. El Gringo Osu, Nyaniba Est. Heavy Do Kokomlemle Auntie Grace Opp. Calvary Methodist WESTERN French Le Must Labone, Orphan Crescent La Chaumiere Airport Residential Area Le Magellan Nyaniba Estates Italian Bella Roma

PJ Recommends Smollensky’s On the roof top of the Procredit building in Airport Residential Area, oppisite the Silver Star Towers, set in a breezy open space, and from its balcony, you can see the capital city of Accra spread in all its greenery across the plane, and the busy flow of traffic below. An unpretentious venue, Smollensky’s gets its name from the restaurant chain in London, where owner and head chef Gerry Boret ran its kitchens for several years. Back home to live in Ghana, Gerry wanted to relive his West End and Canary Wharf experiences so he opened this cute eatery which serves a variety of fusion dishes. I had the Grilled fish of the day - and today it is Grouper - with a creamy white sauce which has a tangy cheese and white wine blast on the palate, the subtelty of which coupled with the pieces of crunchy cubed vegetable makes it simply a delight. But, I couldn’t help noticing on the menu, a list of other equally titilating dishes, including seafood, and some fabulous steaks. The mains include Lobster Pesto Cream Linguine - with sundried tomatoes and fresh basil [GhC25], Salmon Delight with a parsley sauce and herb potatoe cake [GhC22] and Medalloin of Filet [GhC24] served with rich mushrom creamy sauce. For starers, you can have the Avocado and prawn salad [GhC16], or Mediterranean which comes with cubes of cheese, olives, peppers and a house dressings [GhC15] and their salad Nicoise drizzled with a moist balsamic vinaigrette [GhC14] is to die for! Smollensky’s has a well stocked bar that serves most drinks also, and tends to be a good place to hang out till the uptown traffic subsides.

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Osu, off Oxford Street FUSION/INTERNATIONAL Melting Moments Coffe shop/Cafe. Serves sandwiches, paninis, light lunch meals like salads, as well as some Ghanaian fare. Excellent atmosphere. Order smoothies, coffes and cakes. Dade St, Labone. T. 0244.290.190 Cafe dez Ami next to Afrikiko, Kanda Sankofa Movenpick Hotel 1A @ Villa Monticello Airport Branche Golden Tulip Accra

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Mukyiya African Regent Hotel Zara Best Western Hotel Mansonia Royal Fiesta Hotel Wiase Holiday Inn Hotel SEAFOOD Captain Hook Cantoments Taverna Tropicana Nima Residential Area The Maya Cova (New) Artist Alliance Gallery, La CONTEMPORARY Fast Food KFC

Osu, Oxford Street Bus Stop Ring Road Central Frankies Osu, Oxford Street Papaye Osu, Oxford Street Chicken Republic Osu, Oxford Street Oriental Delight North Kaneshie Cooland Kokomlemle Gold House Dansoman Chick ‘N’ Lick ‘N’ Osu Churcheese Labone

Foods Inn Osu Foods Inn Cantonments 37 Frankies Osu Mr. Bigg’s K. Nkrumah Circle Papaye Spintex Road Papaye Osu Ben Chef North Kaneshie

Entertainment

Night Life

Love is in the air

Accra club scene is hip, and has a lot of atmosphere, even on a regular night. But, in this ‘month of love’ catch the fire at these joints that keeps the city awake most nights.

The newly opened Maya Cova [right], a seafood restaurant with an outdoor pool set along the Atlantic at La, is a haven for lovers.

During this month of love, great entertainment will abound in Accra. From live combos performing at venues such as the Golden Tulip Hotel, to full blown bands that titilate you to dance at Abratie Spot, or at the Taverna Tropicana where Ofie, resident entertainer takes to the microphone with her awesome voice, Or you may just want to sit

and enjoy a cold beer with some khebabs as the live band thrills at the newly opened beach front facility behind Ablade Glover’s Omanye House, called Maya Cova. There is always some intimate performance at the Alliance Francaise which has begun their Mercredi de la Paillotte - Wednesdays at the Paillotte programmes that come

Swanky and suave, The Silver Lounge, set to open this month will offer film-goers at the Silverbird Cinema a cosy lounging before going for the big screen experience!

off every Wednesday when new and unusual acts are introduced. From Also, find exciting new releases on exhibition at the movies at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall. And when the new swanky Silver Lounge opens in the middle of the month, you will find that it offers another exciting and intimate venue to hang out.

Night Clubs Aphrodisiac Dzorwulu Bella Roma, Osu Millonaires, Citizen Kofi, Osu Excel, Airport Residential Cinderellas, Cantonments Grand Pappaz, Cantonments Rockstone’s Office, Cantonments Boomerang, Caprice Roxbury’s, Asylum Down Jokers, La Opps!, Bubiashie Roundabout Scratch, East Legon The New Cave, Kuku Hill, Osu Pubs, Cool Bars & Joints Twist, Headlines, Hospitality, Labone Monsoon, Osu Food Court Ryan’s Irish Pub, Osu Champs, Paloma, Ring Road Central Venus, Osu Celsbridge, Labone Rhapsody’s, Accra Mall Honeysuckle, Ring Rd opp Fire Service Tyme Out, Pentagon & Legon Hall (Legon)

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Escape

An hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive north of Tema, off the Akosombo road, Stone Lodge is an absolute haven for relaxation set within an expanse of greenery. It has modern accommodation with air-conditioning, a kitchen that does some the best tasting Tilapia dishes; conference facilities for up to about 50, and effortlessly, an ambience that calms your nerves with the blend of earth, stone, straw and the quiet serenity it offers... Recently, a swimming pool and these faboulous rooms on stilts have been added to the facilities on the property to give a complete authentic rustic holiday experience.

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Getting Around

New road arrangements; one-way systems and flyovers, supposed to help to ease traffic in the inner city, doesn’t seem to be working! The traffic is getting worse! Nonetheless, getting around in the Central Business District is now fairly easy. Once you know a landmark near your destination - street names are not popular – you can get to where you want to go quite easily. Ask for which neighbourhood you’re going, and the nearest landmark. By Bus: Several mini buses and Lorries known as ‘Tro-tro’ run regular routes in the inner city, and while congested, it is the most inexpensive way to travel. The Metro Mass Transport service, recently introduced large buses run on many routes too. By Taxi: The distinctive Ghana taxi - with yellow painted mud guards- are in plenty and run a

shared, or hire service called ‘dropping’. The shared service picks and drops passengers along a particular route while the hire service, which any taxi would usually oblige, takes passengers directly to their destination. You must, however, determine what you pay before embarking on your journey. Different rates apply for different trips, but the current hourly rate for taxi is between GhC8 per hour for more than 5 hours and GhC10 for less. By Car: While traveling by car is fairly easy, many visitors find driving in inner Accra, cumbersome. Many commercial drivers flaunt traffic regulations and while this rarely results in serious accidents, it can be frustrating. Many car rental companies in town provide drivers as well, and this may be a better alternative. Contact the Car Rental Association of Ghana on, or the Accra Visitor Service, 0244.69.7046 for a

recommendation. On Foot: Recent improvements in clearly demarcated pavements have helped to make walking, which is the cheapest way to get around, a lot more easy. The only snug may be the heat of the scorching sun if you are not well protected. So get your straw hat and sunglasses out! Be careful though, particularly in the Central Business District, as the many other pedestrians can push you onto the road. Always try to walk facing oncoming traffic. Inter-City Travel A number of private coach companies run a schedule service to all the regional capitals, and most major other towns. Also, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has buses that ply major towns. There are also ‘Fast Cars’, hatchback saloons that go very fast to the destination for about twice the price of the regular schedule routes. Be advised not to take them after dark. Many begin their journey at the major lorry station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Local Time Ghana is on one time zone; Greenwich Mean Time. Driving License: Visitors planning to drive or hire a car must have an international Drivers License. Electricity: Most hotels have 3-pin or 2-pin sockets operating at 220 volts which accept British and European standard plugs. What To Wear: It is really just hot all year round, but in January and February, the dry Hamattan wind blows in from the Sahara. Otherwise, it is generally humid in the south and hot/dry upcountry in the north, so wear natural fiber materials like cotton, linen. VISITOR SERVICES To Help You The Accra Visitor Service (t. 0244.69.7046) provides a city concierge service and can help you plan an itinerary for an excursion, and generally point you in the right direction.

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ROTARY CLUBS: Meetings

Directory AIRLINES (0302) Afriqiyah 252.465 Air Burkina 768.892 Air Ivoire 765.377 Air Namibia 766.602 Alitalia 769.226 American Airlines 688.804 Arik Air 0273.65.5657 British Airways 214.970 Cathay Pacific 236.118 Delta Airlines 213.111 Egypt Air 773.537 Emirates 213.131 Ethiopian Airlines 664.856 Kenya Airways 214.700 KLM 785.900 Lufthansa Airline 243.893 Middle East Airlines 230.867 Royal Air Maroc 787.182 South African 783.564 Virgin Atlantic 215.215 Virgin Nigeria 823.003 Domestic

City Link Antrak Air EMBASSIES Afghanistan Andorra Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Benin Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Canada China Comoros Cote d’Ivoire Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt European Union France Germany Guinea Hungary

770.445 765.377 (0302)

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777.719 228.571 7012.961 783.368 25.017 762.281 774.889 774.908 772.404 221.988 211.525 777.073 228.422 774.611 765.946 223.540 254.373 776.854 774.094 214.550 221.311 777.921 400.770

India 775.601 Iran 760.521 Iraq 221.665 Israel 0242.15.1137 Italy 775.621 Japan 765.060 Consulate of Jordan 221.203 Korea (DPRK) 760.205 Korea (ROK) 777.533 Lebanon 776.727 Liberia 775.641 Libya 774.819 Malaysia 763.691 Mali 663.276 Morocco 775.669 Netherlands 214.350 Niger 224.962 Nigeria 778.158 Norway 220.101 Pakistan 0243.57.6446 Palestine 778.736 Philippines 500.907 Russia 775.611 Rwanda 251.894 Saudi Arabia 774.311 Sierra Leone 769.190 South Africa 740.450 Spain 774.004 Sweden 773.145 Switzerland 228.125 Togo 777.950 Turkey 221.665 United Kingdom 221.645 U.S.A 741.000 Zimbabwe 780.958 NON-GOV. ORG. (0302) Action Aid Ghana 764.931 Action on Disability & Development 022.213 ADRA 220.779 Aid to Artisans (ATAG) 771.375 Asso. of Africa Universities 774.495 Care International 225.920 Catholic Relief Services 776.188 Child Aid 780.315 Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) 022.004 Citizens Dev. Solutions 771.426 Creative NGO 0246.54.1996

Freedom from Hunger 774.828 Freidrich Ebert Foundation 772.471 Freidrich Neumann F’tion 778.066 Friends of the Earth 225.963 Habitat for Humanity 231.268 Help Age 778.896 IN Network Ghana 236.582 Infanta Malaria Prevention Foundation 225.813 International Executive Services Corps (IESC) 771.426 Little Angels Trust Marie Stokes Osu Library Fund 0277.45.2380 Oxfam Ghana 764.931 Plan International 778.039 Ricerca e Cooperazione 782.098 Sight Savers Int 774.210 SOS Children’s Village 222.867 Stop Killing Us 0209.17.8345 Techno Serve 773.873 US Peace Corps 775.984 VSO Ghana 220.471 Wateraid Ghana 776.440 West African Aids Foundation (WAAF) 761.294 World Vision Int. 232.601 INT.AGENCIES (0302) Agence Francaise 773.840 CIDA 211.525 DANIDA 226.972 DED 772.064 DFID 253.283 FAO 666.851 GTZ) 777.375 IMF 666.031 JICA 760.781 OATUU 774.531 SNV 776.198 UNICEF 777.972 UNDP 773.890 UNESCO 765.499 UNHCR 777.419 UN Info Centre 665.511 UNFPA 773.890 USAID 741.200 WHO 763.918

Accra La Beach Hotel Mon12.30pm Accra North African Regent Hotel Mon 6pm Accra South African Regent Hotel Tue 6pm Ring Road Central African Regent Hotel Tue 6pm Tema Rotary Centre, Tema Tue 6.30pm Accra Airport African Regent Hotel Wed 6pm Accra Ridge Maxlot Hotel Wed 7pm Accra West Golden Tulip Wed 12.30pm Accra Achimota Nogahil Hotel Thurs 6pm Accra East African Regent Hotel Thurs pm Accra Labone Maxlot Hotel Thurs 6pm Osu RE Midindi Hotel Thurs 12.30pm Tema Meredian Rotary Centre, Tema Thurs 6pm Accra Adenta Jeffking Palace Hotel Sun 6pm

GHANA GOV. (0302) Assoc of Ghana Industries 779.023 Bank of Ghana 666.902 Ghana Cocoa Board 661.912 Export Promotion Council 683.153 GIPC 665.127 Minerals Commission 772.783 Political Resources 222.153 National Development Planning Commission 664.942 Civil Aviation Authority 776.171 Energy Commission 400.310 Meteorological Services 701.2520

Police

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Striking Force 666.560 Airport 777.678/592/768.615 Tesano 253.160/228.111 Labadi 775.225/785.182 Jamestown 662.416/663.929 Mobile Force 776.207 Madina 500.322 Legon 517.772 Ministries 666.285 Kaneshie 227.645/224.758 Nima 222.086/221.293/768.615 Accra HQ (Ring Road) 662.441/290 Cantonments 777.572/571/391 Accra North-East 517.770/1 Adabraka 221.368/222.264 Korle-Bu 664.249

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