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F E AT U R E S T O R I E S
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Outrageous Hair Styles
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GIWC Gala Night
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Designs By Stylista
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Event Calendar
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Chinese Horoscope 2012
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Ghana At The Africa Cup Of Nations
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Recipe : Healthy Eating Every Week
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Jack Lives Here
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Movie Guide
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Sudoku
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Tiga's Insight
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Hospitality
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Useful Numbers
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dominique paravicini Editor
Dear Friends, 2012 is here with us and we are hopefully all still on track with our New Year’s resolutions. February is the time when resolutions in our relationships are brought keenly into focus and Valentine's Day presents us with an opportunity to spell out loud and clear what our feelings towards each other are. A nice gift as they say reinforces friendships so feel free to indulge. If you are single don't hesitate, seize the moment. Stop wanting to do something and do it. Act now! This month's magazine is full of fun, giving you the skiny on what is happening in Ghana, from the soccer fiesta, to outrageous hairstyles, fashion and great restaurants. We continue our corporate profile, bringing companies to your doorstep whose names you might recognise but not always what they do or produce. So we hope you enjoy reading about SONAPACK in this months special report. Back to our New Year’s resolutions. We had undertaken to create a fully interactive website and today I am pleased to report that this site is a reality. Visit us on www.enjoyaccra.com to find out what is happening not only in Ghana but with our neighbours and worldwide. Enjoy Accra remains your friend today and always... LOYALTY LOYALTY
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The Ghana International Women’s Club
Holds 2011 Gala Night
Mrs. Nagwa Kattah, President of the Association, Hon Lt. Gen. Joseph Henry Smith, Minister of Defence & Wife
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he GIWC is always in the “The well attended event was a headlines and night of glitz and glamour; as one for the right reasons. could count the crème de la crème The association has of Ghana’s corporate executives made headlines again and diplomats”. and this time it was on the occasion of the Gala Night Kattah thanked all sponsors that they organized at the and friends of the association plush Alisa Hotel. The climax for the support they provide to of fundraising activities and an the underprivileged in our society. opportunity to acknowledge In his speech, the special guest sponsors for the various of honour, Lieutenant General projects undertaken by the Joseph Henry Smith, Minister association in the course of the of Defense congratulated the past year. members of the GIWC and This well attended event was encouraged them to do more. a night of glitz and glamour; It was then dining and dancing as one could count the all night as guests tried to crème de la crème of Ghana’s outdo each other on the corporate and diplomatic dance floor. e worlds. The President of the Association, Mrs Nagwa 6
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ANTICIPATION To anticipate is about building the present with an eye on the future. Anticipating is about imagining today what packaging will be like tomorrow Anticipating also means pushing back the boundaries of the present to achieve greater success in the future. Bernard Rossmann Chairman, Rossmann Group
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A Passion For Packaging
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ONAPACK Ghana Limited is a leading light in the corrugated cardboard carton industry in Ghana. The company is a subsidiary of the Rossmann Group, the number one French corrugated cardboard company in Europe and Africa, which has been owned and operated by the Rossmann family for close to a hundred years now. Currently located in a large modern facility in the Tema Industrial Area, SONAPACK is able to service the needs of even the largest consumers of packaging materials. Their success, in the short time since their arrival in Ghana, is built on a foundation of manufacturing quality corrugated cardboard products at competitive prices, delivered on time, to a diverse range of customers. In this edition of the Enjoy Corporate profiles, I bring you an exclusive interview with Bertrand THIERARD, the bold and innovative change leader and General Manager at SONAPACK.
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Bertrand THIERARD, Managing Director, SONAPACK
Mr. Bertrand THIERARD has been in the industry for over two decades and believes that passion, innovation and determination are key elements of any successful company. He intimates that he and his staff are spurred on by their passion for what they do. He has been in charge of Sonapack since 2009 and has led the company from its humble beginnings to its current position as an industry leader. He supervised the relocation to their new extensive manufacturing and warehouse facility. Mr Thierard lives in Accra with his wife Delphine and their three sons. He loves Ghana and believes that it is a country full of prospects and potential and is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Rossmann Group and to contribute his quota to the development of Ghana as well as to live “Ghana’s history–making moments” as he puts it. In the ensuing interview, I ask Mr Thierard and his young and astute Commercial Director Nicolas Jambou a few questions about Sonapack.
Alain GBEASOR: Tell us about SONAPACK and what makes you a leader in manufacturing and innovation for the corrugated cardboard industry in Ghana? Bertrand Thierard: At SONAPACK we believe in delivering consistency and quality products to our customers. We provide our customers with a dedicated contact in our team who oversees their projects from the design through to the delivery stage. This responsiveness, attention to detail and respect for deadlines make us a leader in this industry.
“He intimates that he and his staff are spurred on by their passion for what they do.”
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“The Rossmann Group is the number one French corrugated carton group in Europe and Africa. The Group has been a pioneer in the corrugated cardboard industry since 1922 and has had a presence in Africa since 1986.�
A.G: The Rossmann Group
well as improve our processes and therefore be more cost efficient.
is a renowned name in the corrugated cardboard manufacturing industry. How does that play in the skills of your staff and their levels of expertise?
A.G: Nicolas, what is your
B.T: The Rossmann Group
Nicolas
is the number one French corrugated carton group in Europe and Africa. The Group has been a pioneer in the corrugated cardboard industry since 1922 and has had a presence in Africa since 1986. Thus Sonapack benefits from several years of experience, innovation, research and development across different countries in the world. This, therefore, enables our team in Ghana to enjoy support and training that improves our technical know-how and expertise about how to resolve customer issues as
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market like and how do you maintain your position as a leader?
Jambou: The Ghanaian market is a highly competitive one with lots of players in the industry. Our strength, as was said earlier, rests with the support we get by virtue of our presence in a large multinational group which is a world leader in the industry.
quality products and services, respecting deadlines and Innovation.These we believe will see us remain at the top. Our marketing team is made up of industry experts who provide the driving force for developing the most innovative products on time and in the best possible way.
A.G: Which processes and standards have you put in place to improve your operations and maintain consistency and quality.
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Keziah, Export Sales Manager, Bertrand, Managing Director, Frank, Sales Representative & Nicolas, Commercial Director in Marketing brief
“Our top operational pressures would be responding to high customer expectations and providing innovative and cost efficient products”. B.T:
Currently SONAPACK is the only corrugated cardboard company in Ghana with a fully functional and equipped Quality Assurance department. The Q.A and R.D departments are constantly reviewing raw materials and developing technologies. We are constantly and continually looking at better paper with the best physical characteristics which will offer optimum packaging performance whilst protecting the environment at the same time. We believe in Human Resource enhancement. In an everchanging technological world, training helps each employee in the group to keep pace with the changing technology. Training plans are drafted to meet new challenges heralded by the technological change.
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N.J: Our top operational pressures would be responding to high customer expectations and providing innovative and cost efficient products. To ensure we are successful we have access to a high tech approach to technology through our international affiliates in the Rossmann Group. B.T: The Rossmann Group's
Research and Development Manager visits SONAPACK Ghana at least 5 times a year from France and together with our engineers and technicians reviews and reproduces designs that meet our clients, requests and specific needs. This way there is a knowledge– base transfer between the Rossmann Group and our staff in Ghana.
Caroline Cudjoe, Human Resource Manager
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Sonapack Interview A.G: What are your plans for growth and for your future in Ghana and the Sub-Region?
Our plans for growth in the future are to increase client satisfaction, through:
B.T: First of all we are aiming to
The effective application of quality management systems by defining quality of the highest level,
constantly improve our internal communication processes with a view to having a closer working relationship with clients and suppliers. To develop, we see synergy in our activities as a group and innovation as the factors that would spur growth and development in the future.
A.G: What is working at SONAPACK like?
B.T: Working at SONAPACK is
quite interesting. The different departments work like different wheels of the same engine with a great synergy of purpose. Every worker is an expert in his field and ultimately it’s our clients who benefit.
At SONAPACK, the health and livelihood of our staff is a priority. We have instituted a health Insurance scheme that covers our staff, their spouses and children. The canteen and wash rooms have been remodelled. I love to work in the environment SONAPACK provides and indeed we form a great team with a common purpose and Enjoy January-Feb 2012
By controlling manufacturing quality
By guaranteeing that the cartons supplied comply with the standards and packaging ordered.
vision which is to send the company to greater heights in Ghana and Africa.
A.G: I see that for a cardboard and thus paper based industry, your premises are very clean. What is the secret?
B.T: Being a subsidiary of the Rossmann Group; means accepting rigorous norms and standards that are synonymous with the name.
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B.T: At SONAPACK we are
constantly striving to do better and we are a company that has a strong customer focus. We possess a large portfolio of cartons with a lot of technical information and we can assure our customers quality over and over again. We invite you all to visit us and experience our passion for packaging. e
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Company Profile
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ardboard is arguably the commonest form of packaging used worldwide. Most items you buy at the mall, market or supermarket are packaged & delivered in boxes made of corrugated cardboard. Because corrugated cardboard is such a versatile packaging material, millions of tons are used each year to protect and display products. More than 25 million tons of corrugated cardboard are produced annually in the United States.
Industry History
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orrugated cardboard is a stiff, strong, and light-weight material made up of three layers of brown paper called kraft paper developed in 1884, by Swedish chemist, Carl F. Dahl. He developed a process called the Kraft process for pulping wood chips into a strong paper that resists tearing, splitting, and bursting.
“Making cardboard boxes began with the Scottish printer and paper bag manufacturer Robert Gair, when he discovered a method of developing prefabricated
Making cardboard boxes began with the Scottish printer and paper bag manufacturer Robert Gair, when he discovered a method of developing prefabricated paperboard boxes. The creation came about as a coincidence during the printing of seed bags when his ruler moved slightly and he accidently slit the seed bag. Much to Gair’s wonder, he discovered that the cutting of these papers enabled them to be folded. This led to the creation of foldable paperboard boxes. This discovery was later applied to cardboard boxes. The first company that used cardboard boxes to sell products was Kelloggs for packaging their cereal. In 1874, G Smyth, built a machine that manufactured large amounts of cardboard boxes. Later that year, Oliver Long upgraded the machine by creating corrugated board with liner sheets on equal sides called corrugated cardboard. The "Musée du Cartonnage et de l’Imprimerie" in Valreas, France holds a true history of cardboard box production and the skills involved in printing it. One company that is leading innovation in Ghana’s carton industry and has a strong presence in the industry is SONAPACK Ghana Limited. SONAPACK is the local subsidiary of the ROSSMANN Group, an international bigwig of the carton industry.
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Sonapack Profile The ROSSMANN Group is a private manufacturer of corrugated cardboard cartons. The company has been in existence since Lucien Rossmann established his first flat cardboard factory in Strasbourg back in 1922 and the Company has been owned and operated by the Rossmann family since. With its subsidiary companies located across Europe and Africa, Rossmann’s Ghanaian subsidiary SONAPACK is located in a large modern facility in the industrial enclave of Tema. SONAPACK is able to fulfill even the largest demands from its consumers. The companies continued success, is built on a foundation of manufacturing quality corrugated cardboard products at competitive prices, delivered on time, to a diverse range of customers.
The Rossmann Group embarked on a large capital investment project, installing a state of the art corrugator and modern converting equipment and quality assurance systems. The investment was not limited to equipment. The Rossmann Group employed some of the best brains in the packaging industry to add value and depth to the talent and experience of the management team. Today, SONAPACK stands tall in the Ghanaian corrugated cardboard market as a truly formidable alternative. Customers have a real choice for all their packaging needs. SONAPACK is committed to continued investment and growth underpinned by the Rossmann Group's passion for packaging'. e
SONAPACK began fabricating in Tema after its incorporation in 2007. By dint of hard work by management and staff, the business grew rapidly. With managed growth over a 2 year period SONAPACK outgrew this site, and the search for a new home commenced in earnest, resulting in the purchase of a bigger factory and improved machinery.
“By dint of hard work by management and staff, the business grew rapidly; with managed growth over a 2 year period SONAPACK outgrew this site, and the search for a new home commenced in earnest, resulting in the purchase of a bigger factory and improved machinery.”
With this move, the company could now compete effectively in the market and manufacture its own corrugated cardboard from scratch. 2009 was the dawn of a new era for SONAPACK; following the expansion and relocation to the new and extensive manufacturing and warehousing facility. Enjoy January-Feb 2012
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Timelines Of The Rossmann Group History 1888: France’s first corrugated cardboard factory established in Exideuil.
The ROSSMANN Group begins its international expansion:
1922: Lucien ROSSMANN establishes a flat cardboard factory in Strasbourg.
SONACO (Côte d'Ivoire) taken over in 1986
1938: The company starts manufacturing corrugated cardboard at the Sainte Croix aux Mines site in France.
SONACEB (BURKINA FASO) created in 1987
1958: Corrugated cardboard factory established in La Vancelle, France. Sainte Croix site starts specializing in paper manufacturing.
ROMCARTON (ROMANIA) taken over in 1990
1964: Bernard ROSSMANN joins the family business and becomes company chairman in 1970. 1979: ROSSMANN SAS takes control of SOFPO, a corrugated cardboard factory in Exideuil. 1985:
Bernard ROSSMANN becomes Chairman of the CHARFA Group. He acquires control of the Corrugated Cardboard sector including the companies CELTA, SICAL and VALSCIUS in 1988.
AMBRO (ROMANIA) taken over in 1996 RAWIBOX (POLAND) taken over in 1997 KADEM (SPAIN) taken over in 1997 SERVIBOX in 1997
(BELGIUM)
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SICAL floated on unlisted securities market in 1998 SONAPACK (GHANA) created in 2007
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rom the paper mill, rolls of Kraft paper are transported to a corrugating plant. At the plant, layers of Kraft paper are crimped and glued to form corrugated cardboard, which is then cut, printed, folded, and glued to make boxes.
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t SONAPACK, the Kraft paper is imported and its manufacturing involves pulping wood chips and then feeding the resulting paper substance through massive steam rollers that remove the water. Rolls of Kraft paper for corrugating are available in many sizes to fit the production equipment at different corrugating plants. The most common roll sizes are approximately 170.18 centimeters wide and 220.98 centimeters wide. A roll of heavier paper can weigh up to 2,724 kilograms.
At the plant, the Kraft paper is separated into different grades, which will be used for the medium and the liner. These different grades of corrugated cardboard can be made by combining different grades of Kraft paper. The SONAPACK technical team and marketing department work with customers to determine the strength required for the corrugated cardboard container being planned. At the factory, a Quality Assurance engineer specifies the combination of medium and liner to produce a cardboard to match the customer's requirement.
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he Kraft rolls from the paper mill are loaded into a huge machine called a corrugator. Using powerful fork-lifts, skilled operators select, move, and load rolls of kraft paper to one end of the corrugator. Some of the Kraft rolls are used as the corrugating medium, and the others are used as liners. The layers of Kraft paper are then glued on each side of the medium. The corrugator then heats, glues, and presses the kraft paper to form corrugated cardboard. The continuous sheet of cardboard is cut into wide box blanks that then go to another machine that does the printing, cutting, and gluing. A finished piece of corrugated cardboard consists of a single corrugated layer sandwiched between two liner layers.
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left: Julien Chevreuse Quality Manager with a supervisor
Quality assurance
Forming the blanks into boxes
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t the end of the corrugator, a slitter-scorer trims the cardboard and cuts it into large sheets called box blanks. They are then transported to the other machines that will convert them into finished containers. Each step of the production is fully automated and strictly monitored by a team of highly skilled production workers who use a computer terminal and printer to prepare a job ticket for each stack of box blanks produced by the corrugator. Printing dies and die-cutting patterns are prepared in a pattern shop on large, flexible sheets of rubber or tin. The dies and patterns are loaded onto a flexographic machine, and the box blanks are automatically fed through it.
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As each blank passes through the rollers of the flexographic machine (flexo), it is trimmed, printed, cut, scored, and, in a printer-folder-gluer, folded and glued to form a box. The finished boxes are automatically stacked and sent to a banding machine to be wrapped for dispatch.
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Quality Control
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ONAPACK is currently the only cardboard manufacturing company in Ghana with a fully functional quality control department. Quality Control at SONAPACK is a journey and not an event; hence the process begins from the suppliers through to the type of Kraft paper used to make the corrugated cardboard all the way to the final product.
Testing the resistance of the cardboard
Kraft paper must be smooth and strong. After the paper passes through the corrugator and is made into box blanks, individual blanks are pulled from a stack and tested.
Agya Wiredu, Quality Department
“Quality Control at SONAPACK is a journey and not an event; hence the process begins from the suppliers through to the type of Kraft paper used to make the corrugated cardboard all the way to the final product.�
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Team Spirit: The Cobb test measures moisture in the liner and medium. Glue strength, bursting strength, compression, and highly accurate dimensional tests determine the quality of the manufacturing process. A warp test determines the flatness of the box blank, ensuring that each blank will travel smoothly through the flexo machines. As skilled workers run batches of box blanks through the flexo machines, individual boxes are pulled and inspected. Trimming, cutting, and scoring must be correct. No damage to the cardboard is allowed. Also, the different layers of coloured ink used in colour printing must be perfectly aligned. When batches of finished boxes are ready, the logistics team binds them together and makes them ready for dispatch to customers such as Promasidor, Accra Brewery Limited, Nestlé and their numerous other clients located both nationally and across the sub-region that depend on corrugated cardboard for their packaging needs. e
Production staff inspecting finished products
Guillaume De Bray Maintenance Manager & his team
Accounts department
Gilles Brouart, Production Manager & his team
Julien Le Brizaut, Logistics Manager & his team
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A Love-Filled Family Brunch with special cocktails (11.30am -4pm) Hotspot Photo moment, live Band & Exclusive Kids Entertainment Venue: African Regent Hotel
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Goethe-Institut - Ghana 10:00 AM
Guitar band
Chase Restaurant and Takeaway. Try the pizza!
26 Take a trip outside Accra Kokrobite, White Sands or Ada. Come enjoy!!
Enjoy an afternoon of golfing and meet other people with nice food from 1pm-6pm
22 Concert: La Paillote Takpekpe - Address me / A dress me
TASTY JERK Barbecue Joint Venue: Osu Down Chez Lien Annex Time: 5 pm
Alliance Francaise - 8PM
Bella Roma Mid week Salsa nite come join your
Sandwich Week @Tulip
Our ever popular special Sandwich Specialties is back with a bang! Branche Coffee Shop Time: from 11am - 4pm
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Mojito Mondays @ 6ghc
Millionaires Casino
Millionaires Casino
Happy Hour
At the Sky Bar Citizen Kofi, Osu @ 12noon
Mini Golf Course
Come enjoy a nice chilled out ambience with good music & food –Time 7pm
Happy Hour
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Movenpick Lounge
Labadi Beach Hotel - 6pm
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Every Sunday Venue Aphrodisiac Nite Club the lobby from 12 to 4pm @African Regent Hotel
Alliance Française - 8:00 PM
Valentine's Gala Dinner and Concert
Workshop: Art video history and practice (till Feb. 24)
this and every Sunday
Canadian Singer Songwriter, Jeffery Straker in Concert
(7pm -10.30pm) @ Regent
Honey Suckle Happy Hour
Brunch@ La Palm Casino
15 Special Valentine Buffet Lunch (12pm – 2.30pm) Romantic Candlelit Gourmet with a Sparkle
A collection of Paintings by Contemporary Artists Venue: African Regent Hot.
½ Price on Drinks till 7pm Venue: Ring Road opp. Time: From 5pm
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Salsa Dance Nite @ Coconut Groove Hotel.
Golden Tulip Ladies Nite 7-10pm
Golden Tulip Bingo Nitetime 9-10pm
Time:7pm
Happy Hour
Apo's Spot Osu Time 6:00pm
Cheers Entertainment Centre Venue Ahodjo Kumasi @7pm
Duplex Happy Hour Osu, Time : 7pm
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Lunch Buffet
Labadi Beach Hotel from 11:30am-4pm
Join your friends & enjoy a nice dinner on the terrace
Special Traditional Market Place brunch from
Happy Hour
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@ Holiday Inn Hotel Airport from 12noon
Join your friends for a Nice drink @ Xcobar Osu. time from 7pm
Dons Place Jazz Club
Jazz bar with a good crowd on most evenings venue : Osu
Golden Tulip Slots Tournament
Grown and Sexxxy @ Rockoffice Open Mic! Time: from 7pm
14 Movie Night
Escobar
Millionaires Casino
Upgraded Buffet menu Afternoon tea - Week days (12noon to 5pm) (Sun 11am to 4pm) Venue: African Regent hotel
Tops n Tails Pub Spintex Rd Spintex rd opp Stanchart Accra
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Public Holiday: Independence Day
Time: From 5 pm
11:30am to 4pm- @African Regent Hotel,Airport West
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Jazz Nite @ Bella Roma
Enjoy a glass of wine with Jazz, Osu Time : 8pm-0:00
Pizza Nite At Mama Mia's Share a peter pan or pepperoni with the family time: 6pm
Happy Hour
Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm
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Thursday Films@GoetheInstitut Ghana: Sounds from Ghana Goethe-Institut - 7PM
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Adventures in the Diaspora @ Tulip time 7:30pm-9pm
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Exhibition: The Widows Mite by Nana Obaahemaa Asem III (Carolyn Everlove Tetteh) (till March 15)) International Night
Celsbridge Pub Labone Time: from 5pm
Movie Friday
Deli France
Tropicana
Monsoon
Jazz bar with a good ambience and tasty menu. Venue: Ringroad Central. time: 6:30pm
High Commission of Canada - Time: 7:00 PM
Happy Hour
3 Fantastic Movie experience with popcorn & a drink @ Accra mall time :6- 10pm
Goethe-Institut - 8:00 AM
Meet friends for a pain au chocolat and a coffee Venue Airport Residental Area Anytime Join your friends for a nice drink & dinner @ 7pm Osu
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Come find jack and win a prize this & every thursday Time: 7pm Venue: Osu
Enjoy typical Ghanaian cuisine every Saturday. At Branche Restaurant Venue : Golden Tulip Time: from 12.30pm till 3.00pm
Come experience superior fun DJ-Blow will take you down memory lane with ‘old skuul’ music. Take a room and enjoy the special Tulip Mirror Ball weekend rate. Don’t miss the fun! Time: from 10.00pm till 5.00am
International Trade Fair Center
Hello Jack Daniels @ FireFly
Special Ghanaian Lunch
Tulip Mirror Ball
16th Ghana International Trade Fair (Feb. 23-Mar. 10)
International Womens Day 2012
Meet your friends for a tastybreakfast. Time: 8am Airport residential
Accra Mall Time from 6pm
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Rhapsody Restaurant Bar
sponsoring (till Feb. 17) Goethe-Institut - Ghana 10:00 AM
March
Goethe-Institut - Ghana 7:00 PM
Invite your friends for a nice drink & chat Venue: Kanda Near State House
Workshop: fundraising, cultural PR and Public
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German Carnival Party
Cafe Des Amis
Coconut Grove Regency Hotel - 6pm
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Steak Night In The Wiase
Restaurant. Enjoy Liveband Music at poolside @ 6:30pm venue : Holiday Inn Hotel
Live Band
Chezz Afrique, East Legon Time: from 8pm
Jazzy VIBE At +233 Jazz Club Time: 8pm Rate: Free
Pancake Weekend
@African Regent Hotel, Airport West
Kids Concept
Workshops for children between the ages of 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. Timing: 11am-1pm/ 2pm-4pm.
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Saturday 11th February, 2012
INFANTA MALARIA PREVENTION FOUNDATION PRESENTS
“A NIGHT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC” *Music Inspired by Love*
Featuring Artists from Japan, United States and Ghana
Concert Pianist: Naomi Suzuki Baritone: Antonio Watts Soprano: Kokui Selormey
Naomi Suzuki (Pianist) was born in Osaka Japan. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, where she obtained her Licentiate Diploma in 1980 as well as completed the Soloistʼs Course with the highest distinction in 1981. In the same year she also obtained the Associate Diploma of the Royal College of Music. In 1982 she moved to Copenhagen, Denmark where she obtained a lecturerʼs post at the International Peoples College. She is an active concert pianist who has toured all over Europe and Japan and is currently resident in Ghana. She has performed in over 20 different countries and has made several TV and radio broadcasts.
Antonio Watts (Baritone) from Chicago earned his Bachelorʼs and Masterʼs degrees in Voice from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He studies with David Holloway, Head of Voice at CCPA. Mr. Watts has sung as soloist in Handelʼs Messiah, VaughnWilliamsʼ Serenade to Music, Fauréʼs Requiem, Schubertʼs Mass #2 in G and DuBoisʼ Seven Last Words of Christ. He has also been soloist in the Chicago Chapter NATS Finalistsʼ Concert and was a featured Young Artist of the South Shore Cultural Center for two seasons. Antonio appeared in Master Classes with vocal pedagogues Deborah Birnbaum, Donna Brunsma, Martin Katz, Marlena Malas, Valerio Paperi, Joan Patenaude-Yarnell, Samuel Ramey and Richard Stilwell. He received a grant to sing in Pucciniʼs La Bohème at Teatro Bramante, in Italy. During 2010-2011, Watts portrayed Samuel in Saul and the Witch at Endor by Purcell and Le Fauteuil in LʼEnfant et les sortilèges by Ravel at the Athenaeum Theatre, in Chicago. Since September 2011, Antonio has been working as a singing usher for the Chicago Lyric Opera and was soloist for the High Holy Day services at the Kol Hadash Congregation in Chicago. Mr. Watts is thrilled to make his first visit to Accra as soloist for this Infanta Malaria fundraising concert.
Kokui Selormey (Soprano) Ghanaian singer Kokui Selormey is quickly building a fierce reputation in her native land. Her voice has taken her to concert venues across the United States and Ghana with repertoire ranging from Western classical music to traditional Ghanaian melodies. A product of The Ridge Church School and Holy Child Secondary School, the versatile performer received her bachelorʼs degree in Music and Theatre from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and a Masterʼs degree in Music from the New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts. Kokui currently hosts Classic Citi, a weekly classical music radio show on 97.3 Citi FM, and also appears as the presenter of Vodafoneʼs informative television show Healthline. Kokui's recent musical projects include a recorded collection of popular Christmas
songs with world-renowned South African musician Hugh Masekela. She also featured in a recent concert of classical music in Accra to support the Infanta Malaria Foundation. In the near future, Kokui plans to embark on a new musical project with a fusion of African traditional music and her unique singing style. Equally comfortable teaching and performing, Kokui has a passion for arts-in-education and has taught vocal music to students of varying ages, levels and musical backgrounds. A true entertainer at heart, Kokui currently splits her time between performing and building her brand as a multitalented African artist. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Michael, and their son, Joel.
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2012 The Year of the
Dragon People born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon are free spirited creatures who believe that rules and regulations are for other people. Naturally confident and very fearless, they are usually very successful. However, due to their extrovertness and enthusiasm, they can sometimes end up feeling tired and unfulfilled. Always one to lend a helping hand to those who need it, a Dragon's pride can mean that they are often unwilling to ask for or accept help from others. Month and Year February 05 1924 & January 23 1925 January 24 1925 & February 12 1926 February 13 1926 & February 01 1927 February 02 1927 & January 22 1928 January 23 1928 & February 09 1929 February 10 1929 & January 29 1930 January 30 1930 & February 16 1931 February 17 1931 & February 05 1932 February 06 1932 & January 25 1933 January 26 1933 & February 13 1934 February 14 1934 & February 03 1935 February 04 1935 & January 23 1936 January 24 1936 & February 10 1937 February 11 1937 & January 30 1938 January 31 1938 & February 18 1939 February 19 1939 & February 07 1940 February 08 1940 & January 26 1941 January 27 1941 & February 14 1942 February 15 1942 & February 04 1943 February 05 1943 & January 24 1944 January 25 1944 & February 12 1945 February 13 1945 & February 01 1946 February 02 1946 & January 21 1947 January 22 1947 & February 09 1948 February 10 1948 & January 28 1949 January 29 1949 & February 16 1950 February 17 1950 & February 05 1951 February 06 1951 & January 26 1952
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Chinese Horoscope
The Rat The Water Dragon is so good for you, it even makes the Horse month favorable! And, yes, this could be one of your best years. There are probably only two ways you can mess it up: Sit it out and accomplish nothing memorable, or try to outdo the outlandish Dragon. Sure, this is a great time to take risks, but come on! You know the Dragon may be lucky, but it also crashes and burns more than most signs. Know you can walk away from the table a winner -- and this year, that applies to just about every area of your life. Anything to do with communication, networking or travel could lead you to your heart's desire. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Fly with the Dragon and make your dreams come true!
The Rabbit True, the Dragon's pace isn't as comfortable as that of the Rabbit. And yes, this year could be a bit more challenging for you than the last one. But come on, you're looking at seven favorable months! You'll have plenty of opportunities to do what you want and go where you like -- and be successful while you're at it. For now, it's all about timing. Pick your spots, plan celebrations, make big trips and start new projects during your favorable months.
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The Ox Well, things could get a little wild for you this year! Your best bet may be to stay in the terminal, because you probably don't like the Dragon's style -- and you certainly don't enjoying Dragon-style crashing and burning. But you have three favorable months coming, with some lucky days ahead of you even in the unfavorable ones. The trick? For one thing, you'll have to dance to your own tune -- don't let the Dragon's recklessness draw you into something you'll regret. Also, be conservative, as the triedand-true path is the right one for you this year. Above all, pick your spots. Begin new projects and do important things during the most favorable times, even if you have to wait a bit.
The Dragon Did you find things going more slowly than you wanted last year? That can happen when the Rabbit is in charge. You can forget all that now, as this year is the time of the your own sign, Dragon! Chances are you'll love the pace and all the action. Your year ahead has a 60 percent favorable rating. That's good, but far from outstanding. So, what gives? First, the Dragon is a karmic sign, which means you're going to have more than your share of high highs and low lows. Not only that, but if you're a typical Dragon, you enjoy taking risks. www.enjoyaccra.com
The Tiger Okay, the Dragon is probably not exactly your style. But admit it -- you like it nonetheless. After all, you'd fly if you could. In Chinese astrology, the Dragon rules the Eastern sky, while the Tiger rules the Western. You're almost bosom buddies. Not only that, it's a Water year, and that's your most favorable element. Luck is with you! And, nine favorable months should give you a ton of great opportunities. As long as you don't get carried away by every wild scheme the Dragon cooks up, you should do well. Anything to do with communication, networking or travel could lead to your heart's desire. This is a year during which you'll want to be active. Make a commitment. Begin new projects. Be bold. Take chances. It's time to live your dreams!
The Snake The Dragon and Rabbit are as different from one another as night and day, yet you're looking at your second year in a row with a 65 percent favorability rating. Count your blessings, Snake. There is a difference, though: Last year was probably more to your taste, but this one is more likely to result in greater success! Hopefully you charged your batteries and made some good plans while the Rabbit was in charge, because now you have ten good months in which to accomplish big things. Strike out in new directions. Be daring. 37
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The Horse Things are looking up for you this this year, Horse! After all, it's certainly more exciting to fly with the Dragon than go bunny-hopping with the Rabbit. You've got ten favorable months to go out and do whatever it takes to bring yourself happiness. Success? You bet -- and in many different areas of your life! And since it's a Water year, travel, education, networking and communication could all be great for you. Take some chances. Try something different. Make a commitment. Your two biggest mistakes would be to either hold back or get too carried away with the Dragon's unbridled enthusiasm.
The Rooster You're looking at a year of opportunities and challenges, and it's up to you to be smart about it. The Dragon brings luck, and Water favors the Rooster. You should also be happy that the coming year will be much better than the last one -- indeed, the Rabbit is hardly your friend. You'll probably do best by focusing on education, networking, communication and travel, as these tend to bring good results in a Water year. You'll also want to take care of important things during your five favorable months. If you can play things right, you'll be fine.
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The Goat The Dragon's going to stir up a lot of action for you this year, making your life more hectic than it was last year when the gentle Rabbit was in charge. Now, this doesn't mean you have to fall in line with the crowd -- quite the opposite. You may be looking at only four favorable months, but if you think about it, that's enough. How many times are you going to change jobs, get married or buy a new home in one year? Go after the big stuff in those four good months, then stick with what you've been doing throughout the rest.
The Dog Every 12 years the Dragon shows up and rains on your parade. But take heart: At least you have one favorable month this year, as well as two others that are not so bad. In a year like this, timing is incredibly important. Plan your big events during those three months ... and keep a low profile throughout the other nine. You'll also increase your chances of success if you simply go with the flow. In a Water year, education, networking, communication and travel are favorable, so you'll have your best chance for success if you focus on these. A conservative approach is likely to be your smartest move this year, so hold off on risktaking, exploring new areas or making major commitments. www.enjoyaccra.com
The Monkey 12 out of 12 favorable months this year? That's right -- it's time for the Monkey to shine! The spotlight and all the success that comes with it are yours for the taking. All you need to do is simply go for it. You can make good things happen in almost every area of your life. Since it's a Water year, travel, education, networking and communication could all turn out to be exceptional for you. Enroll in a course. Try something new. Turn your biggest dream into your reality! But beware: Sometimes the Dragon's schemes are so outlandish that crashing and burning is the likeliest outcome.
The Pig After an extremely favorable Rabbit year, you'd expect a letdown, but that's not likely. Here come another 11 favorable months for you, and you're likely to be in the center of a lot of action! You might find the pace to be a bit much at times, but if you go with it, you'll score some major successes. It's time to take risks, and you want to be especially bold when it comes to education, travel, networking and communication, as these can all flourish in a Water year. If you were smart last year, you kept in step with the Rabbit's slower pace. If you didn't, you might want to start this year somewhat deliberately before revving up your engines and flying with the Dragon! Enjoy January-Feb 2012
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or an African Cup, the 2012 edition, has been one of a kind and many are bemused at how strongly the hitherto unknown teams are performing whilst the big teams are left in their stead. The competition started with all sorts of predictions by soccer pundits and commentators. The Ghana Black Stars, a tournament favourite, have sailed through to the quarterfinals of the Orange AFCON 2012 through a 28th minute volley from Agyemang Badu against a determined Guinean side.
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Directions Preheat the grill over medium-high direct heat. Oil the grill grates. Finely chop the cilantro and scallion and mix in the oil and ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Cut two 3-inch long slits through the skin lengthwise on the bottom of the salmon fillets, going about halfway into the salmon. Evenly stuff the slits with the herb mixture. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Stir together the lime juice, soy and honey until smooth. Place the salmon, skin side up, on the grill
1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves 2 scallions 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon grated ginger Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds 1 1/3 cups cooked edamame Lime wedges, optional garnish
and cook until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon and continue to cook, brushing the tops with the sauce, until the fish is cooked through, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds. Serve with edamame and lime wedges. Broiler directions: Position an oven rack so that a baking sheet set on the rack is about 4-inches below the heat source. Preheat the broiler. Prepare the salmon as above and place the fillets, skin down, on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil, basting 3 to 4 times with the sauce, until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
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Badu’s goal marked Ghana’s 100th at the continental soccer fiesta; whose ultimate prize has evaded the Black Stars for close to 3 decades. Every tournament has its unique features and this particular edition makes a case for the less popular teams. We bring you highlights of the tournament and news of how your stars have fared so far. e
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Movies Guide
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Director: Mans Marlind, Bjรถrn Stein Writers: Len Wiseman, John Hlavin
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eth Clottey currently lives and works in Accra, Ghana where he was born in 1962. He obtained his diploma in Art at the Ghanatta College of Art in Accra. His paintings encompass a wide range of subjects, from market scenes through beaches and beachscapes to city scenes and ghetto-like depictions. Notable for their vibrant light and saturated colour and most often focusing on people in intimate and candid compositions. Clottey is a prolific artist, he has exhibited widely and has a devoted fan base. e
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Live the Law of Love “Love is doing the right things unselfishly for one another with sincerity without hypocrisy.” -The Archivist
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encourage the obedience to the laws of life when we live the law of love. The love I am referring is the “principal” or “virtue” of love, the wanting the very best for others irrespective of the level of intimacy you may experience with them on a personal level. People are extremely tender inside, particularly those who act as if they are tough and selfsufficient, I refer to such behavior as the Thelma Phenomena. They may mask their will or choosing in unique ways and if we listen to them with another ear, empathetically, they will tell us so. We can gain even greater influence with them by showing love, care and concern, particularly love without conditions or surrendering themselves. This gives people a sense of intrinsic worth and security unrelated to conforming behavior or comparisons to others. Many borrow their security and strength from external appearances, status symbols, positions, achievements, and associates. Nevertheless, borrowing strength inevitably builds weakness. We all distrust superficial relations techniques and manipulative success formulas that are separated from sincere love. Our most intimate relationships (whether it is parent, spouse, friend, sibling, offspring, etc.) require continuous nurturing and clearing of misunderstanding. I have a few practical ways you may reduce the Thelma Phenomena and Live the Law of Love:
1. Assume the best og others- Good faith
produces good fruit, building trust by more action, less words.
2. Seek first to understand- This takes courage,
patience and inner sources of security.
3. Reward
open, honest expressions or questions- Too often we punish honest, open expressions or questions. We judge, belittle and embarrass.
4. If offended, take the initiative- If someone offends unknowingly and continues to do so, take the initiative to clear it up. To act on that awareness takes thought control and fosters humility. 5. Go one on one- Make a time when you can give them the full attention and listen to them without censoring, lecturing or comparing. 6. Renew your commitment to things you have in common- Continually renew your basic commitment to the things that unite you to those closest to you. 7. Accept the person and the situation-
The first step in changing or improving another person is to accept them as is with the “hope” improvement takes place.
It is never too late or too early to start “loving” someone. Smile at someone and someone will smile at you. e
JABARI AKIL A.K.A. The Love Doctor Is a counsellor, parent trainer, educational consultant and leadership specialist. You may reach him at 0302-915-503; or email: j.m.k.akil@gmail.com
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D rink U p “Most people mistake thirst for hunger. So before you eat, drink a glass of water and see if the hunger goes away.”
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ne of the most effective tools you can use to keep your mind alert and body working at full strength in school, work, sports, and life is abundantly available to you each day.
It's Water.
Here is why. Your mind and body communicate with each other through a network of tiny nerves that send electrical charges to initiate everything you think, feel, and do physically. Water helps those electrical charges move efficiently through the millions of nerve networks. Since water comprises 75% of an adult’s body weight, imagine how important it is to make sure you keep yourself hydrated. So what are some of the early symptoms of dehydration?
• Dark Yellow or Orange Coloured Urine:
Urine is usually pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. It becomes dark colour or develops a strong smell when you need to drink more water.
• Dry Skin: Since skin is the largest body
organ, it requires a lot of water to maintain elasticity and that baby smooth feeling.
• Thirst: This is a no brainer. When you are
hungry you eat and when you are thirsty, you drink. However, if you wait until you feel that thirst sensation, then you are already dehydrated.
• Hunger: Most people mistake thirst for hunger. So before you eat, drink a glass of water and see if the hunger goes away. • Fatigue: Your body is made up of 75% water
and uses it for several functions. Therefore, if you are lacking fluid, your body can’t perform well due to lack of nutrients and energy flow. So if you feel fatigue, drink water so you can receive your boost in energy.
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Here are some of the benefits of drinking plenty of water.
• Weight Loss: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Also, as I stated above, it is possible to mistake hunger for thirst. So drink your zero calories of water and you may eat less. • Headache Remedy: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Especially with the hot African sun, keep yourself hydrated to decrease headaches and body aches.
• Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you are less likely get cramps and sprains.
• Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the
body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, need to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells.
• Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with the bladder lining. To keep your mind and body working at its full potential, drink up! So keep a water bottle continually available, you will make regular drinking more convenient and keep yourself hydrated and working efficiently. e
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BARS
Accra Bar Bywel Bar Bus Stop Ryan’s Irish Pub
(030) 278 7811/ (030) 278 7822 (030) 276 7793 (030) 222 0930 (030) 276 2334
BEAUTY
FIRST CHOICE SALON Tel:+(233)-030 268 2997 / 24 437 4894 info@firstchoicehair.com
SALON CITY SPA Tel: +(233)-030 276 8751 info@saloncityspa.com
LADY PAM SALON
Villa Monticello Hotel
Tel: +(233) 030-277 1700 lapalm@gbhghana.net
Tel: +(233) 030-277 3477 / 026 630 7398 info@villamonticello.com
LABADI BEACH HOTEL (ACCRA) Tel: +(233) 030-277 2501 labadi@legacy.hotels.co.za
MOVENPICK AMBASSADOR HOTEL
ALISA HOTEL
Tel: +(233) 030-261 1000 reservations.accra@moevenpick.com
Tel:+(233) 030-214 233/232 670 info@alisahotels.com
AIRPORT WEST HOTEL
FRANKIE’S HOTEL
Tel:+(233) 030-276 7870 / 77 1388 info@airportwesthotel.com
Tel:+(233) 030-277 3567 frankies@frankiesghana.com
ROYAL RICHESTER
NOVOTEL HOTEL
Tel:+(233) 030-252 0786 / 520 791 info@royalrichester.com
TEL: +(233) 030-266 7546 reservations@accrahotel.net
La Villa Boutique Hotel
MARISET PLAZA
TEL: +(233) 030-273 0333-6 info@lavillaghana.com
Tel: +(233) 030-277 4542 / 277 4542 mplazahotel@4u.com.hg
Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
DUTCH HOTEL
Tel: +(233) 030-222 5155 / 226 310 regency@coconutgrovehotels.com
Tel:+(233) 030-271 1111-8 info@dutchotel.com
Oak Plaza East Airport Hotel
GOLDEN TULIP
Tel:+(233) 030-281 6460-3 res@oakplazahotels.com
Tel: +(233)-030 277 6952
HOLY TRINITY SPA Tel: +(233)-0362091334
LAJEN UNISEX SALON Tel: (020) 871 4892/ 0302 777 837 lajen-bshop@hotmail.com
L'eden Afro-European Unisex Salon Tel: (024) 426 5179 CASINOS
Lapalm Casino
(030) 278 5421
Millionaires Accra (030) 277 4339 info@millionairescasino-gh.com Millionaires Kumasi (032) 204 9868 info@millionairescasino-gh.com CAR HIRE
VRS Cole Consult Atlas Rent-A-Car
(030) 277 9387 (024) 4035856 (024) 427 7871
CULTURAL CENTRES
Alliance Française (030) 277 3134 British Council (030) 268 3068 Goethe Institute (030) 277 6764 Nebuke Foundation (028) 910 2163 Express Delivery Services
DHL Fedex Ground Sky Net TNT Express
(030) 223 0516 (030) 266 6659 (030) 223 0516 (024) 205 0501 (030) 276 6518
HOTELS - ACCRA
LA PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL
Tel: (030) 221 3161 info@goldentulipaccra.com
FIESTA ROYALE
Erata Hotel Tel:+(233) 544 336 761 / 544 336 738 info@eratahotel.com
TEL: +(233)-030 274 0811 info@fiestaroyalehotel.com
Protea Hotel
HOLIDAY HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030 277 3660/1 holidayhotel@ghana.com
Tel: +(233) 030 251 7454 reservations@proteaaccra.com
Mirage Royal Hotel Tel :+(233) 030 252 0570-2
NOVA HOTEL Tel: +(233) 030 277 5579
HOLIDAY INN HOTEL Tel :+(233) 030 274 0930
CHEZ LIEN TEL:+(233) 030 277 5356 chezlien@ighmail.com
BEST WESTERN PREMIER TEL:+(233) 0302 216 570/766 902 www.bestwesternpremier.com.gh
AFRICAN REGENT HOTEL TEL:+(233) 0302 765 180-2 info@african-regent-hotel.com
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REAL ESTATES
CROWN APARTMENTO Tel:+(233) 030-277 1712 reservation@crownapartmento.com
REDROW DEVELOPMENTS LTD Tel: + 233 244 20 1884 info@redrowghana.com
PALOMA HOTEL
A&C DEVELOPMENT
Tel:+(233) 030-222 8700 reservations@palomahotel.com
Tel: +233 030 251 5055 info@aandcdevelopment.com
HILLTOP HOTEL
ARABELLA RESIDENCY
Tel:+(233) 030-224 8444 maidenhotels2003@yahoo.com
Tel:+233 030 222 1742/24 966 6633 business@polygroupgh.com
HOTELS - KUMASI
GOLDEN TULIP +(233)-032-208 3777 sales@goldentulipkumasicity.com
ROYAL BASIN RESORT Tel :+(233)-032 20 60144 / 20 60169 royalbasin@gh.com
GOLDEN GATE HOTEL Tel: +(233)-032 20 37073 / 20 37074
MIKLIN HOTEL Tel: +(233)-032 20 39121 / 20 39122 / 39 123
Express Property Management Ltd Tel: +233 030 2768 886 Fax: +233 030 2784 210 info@expresspropertyghana.com RESORTS
Lou Moon Lodge New Coco Beach Dutch Hotel Elmina Beach Busua Beach Busua Inn Ramada Resort Hillburi Aburi
(020) 824 1549 (030) 271 7235 (030) 271 1111 (033) 234 00102 (020) 638 8029 (207) 373 579 (030) 271 7235-7 (024) 438 5008
Tel: +(233)-032 20 92026 / 20 91986
CEDAR CRESCENT HOTEL
TRAVEL & TOURS
STELLAR LODGE Tel: +(233) 031 269 98 NIGHT CLUBS
Club Citizen Aphrodisiac
(030) 278 7811/ (030) 278 7822 (030) 276 6734
OTHERS
Accra Mall Greet Kids Concept Village Pet Shop
(030) 282 3040/1
(030) 277 2955 024 095 4262 024 406 2796
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GAME(MALL)
email : tma@melcomgroup.com
AKROMA PLAZA Tel: +233 31 202 3745 / 202 3790
OSTERIA MICHELANGELO
MELCOM
Tel: +(233)-24 393 3399
RAYBOW INT HOTEL Tel +(233) 031- 202 2072, 202 5438 raybowhotel@yahoo.com
KOALA
Melcom Plus Kaneshie (030) 225 1789 Melcom Plus Tema
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ACCADIA CAFE & RESTAURANT
Tel: +(233)-032 20 27238 / 248-641 357 cdarcrescent@yahoo.com
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(030) 321 6368
Amadeus Ghana (030) 276 5590 Antrak Travel (030) 277 7134 Global Village Travel (030) 276 9273 Melcom Travel (030) 225 2984 email : travels@melcomgroup.com
NomadAfrica Stellar Travel Travel Bureau
(030) 701 1234 (030) 276 4557-8 024 288 2009 (030) 282 3004/5
WINE SHOPS
X O WINE SHOP Tel: (024)-664 3208 Bacchus Wine Shop Tel:+(233)-244 142 026 / +(233)-243 308 737
LARA MART CAPE TRADING SWANZY SHOP ARCADE (ACCRA CENTRAL) ETC......
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Embassies Algeria Australia Austria Belgium Benin Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Canada China CÔte d’lvoire Denmark Ethiopia Finland France Gambia Germany Guinea Hungary India Iran Ireland Italy Korea Japan Lebanon Liberia Mali Morocco Netherlands Niger Nigeria Norway Philippines Poland Spain Russia Rwanda Czech Rep. Senegal Togo Congo Turkey U.K. U.S.A. Switzerland
(030)-277 6719 (030)-221 6400 (030)-278 3368 (030)-277 6561 (030)-277 4860 (030)-277 4908 (030)-277 2404 (030)-222 1988 (030)-277 3791 (030)-277 7073 (030)-277 2611 (030)-222 6972 (030)-276 5682 (030)-277 7500 (030)-221 4550 (030)-231 5840 (030)-222 1311 (030)-277 7921 (030)-240 0770 (030)-277 5601 (030)-276 0521 (030)-251 8112 (030)-277 5621 (030)-277 7533 (030)-276 5060 (030)-277 6727 (030)-277 5641 (030)-266 3276 (030)-277 5669 (030)-278 5487 (030)-222 4962 (030)-277 6158 (030)-222 0101 (030)-251 6442 (030)-250 2829 (030)-277 4004 (030)-277 5611 (030)-225 1894 (030)-222 3540 (030)-277 0285 (030)-277 7950 (030)-224 5977 (030)-276 8567 (030)-222 1665 (030)-277 5347 (030)-222 8125
INT. DIALING CODES Angola 244 Australia 61 Austria 43 Belgium 32 Benin 229 Botswana 267 Brazil 55 Burkina Faso 226 58
Burundi 257 Cameroon 237 Canada 1 Cape Verde 238 Cntrl African Rep 236 Chad 235 Czech Republic 420 Denmark 45 Egypt 20 Equatorial Guinea 240 France 33 Gabon 241 Gambia 220 Guinea 224 Italy 39 Japan 81 North Korea 850 South Korea 82 Liberia 231 Libya 218 Mali 223 Mauritania 222 Mauritius 230 Morocco 212 Namibia 264 Rwanda 250 Senegal 221 Sierra Leone 232 South Africa 27 Togo 228 Uganda 256 U.S.A. 1 DRC 243 Zambia 260 Zimbabwe 263
AIRLINES kotoka Airport Aero Contractor Aerogem Aviation American Airlines Asky airline Air Ghana Air Ivoire Air Senegal Int. Antrack Air Alitalia Belview Airlines British Airlines Brussels Airlines Cathay Pacific City Link Air Ltd Delta Airlines Egypt Air Emirate Airlines Ghana Int.
(030)-277 6171 (030)-268 1978/9 (030)-276 9298 (030)-268 8804 (030)-224 0442/3 (030)-277 4007 (030)-224 2056 (030)-278 0567 (030)-276 5377 (030)-278 3319/21
(030)-223 0329 (030)-221 4996 (030)-224 3893 (208)-213 8270 (030)-277 0445 (030)-276 5262 (030)-277 7756 (030)-277 3528 (030)-223 0319 (030)-221 3555
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Kenya Airways KLM Lufthansa Middle East North American Royal Air Maroc Royal Dutch Slock Air Int. South African Air UNMIL Virgin Nigeria
(030)-224 1560 (030)-221 4700 (030)-224 3893 (030)-223 0867 (030)-291 1087 (030)-276 6333 (030)-277 6509 (030)-276 6740 (030)-278 3676 (030)-277 3890 (030)-291 1721
24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRE Trust Hospital Nyaho Clinic
(030)-277 6787 (030)-277 5341
BANKS Access Bank Agri. Dev.Bank Bank of Ghana Barclays Bank Cal Bank Ltd CDH Securities Ltd Credit References Databank Group Ecobank NIB SG-SSB
(030)-278 4143 (030)-266 2640 (030)-266 6902 (030)-278 4049 (030)-268 0061 (030)-266 7425 (030)-278 2581 (030)-266 9421 (030)-268 1147 (030)-266 1701 (030)-220 2020
FIRE SERVICE Headquarters Cantonments Central (Makola) Industrial Area Dansoman Madina Aviation Trade Fare
(030)-277 2446 (030)-266 6576 (030)-277 9635 (030)-222 3169 (030)-231 0903 (030)-250 1744 (030)-277 3285 (030)-277 3949
HOSPITALS Akai House Clinic Akai House (Osu) 37 Military Hospital Korle-Bu Lister hospital Nyaho Clinic Princess Marie Louise West African Rescue
(030)-278 4772 (030)-276 3821 (030)-277 6111 (030)-266 5401 (030)-281 2325/6 (030)-277 5341 (030)-266 4137 (030)-278 1258
POLICE Emergency 191 Regional (030)-266 4611 Headquarters (030)-276 0273 Mobile Force (030)-266 3625 Accra Central (030)-240 1999 Achimota (030)-222 1368 Adabraka (030)-277 7592 Airport Enjoy January-Feb 2012
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