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Mother’s Day Special
Ecobank Ghana Opens Ecobank Direct
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Julie A. Dacaud General Manager & Sales julie@enjoyaccra.com Karen Balchin Sr. Creative & Graphic Designer karen@enjoyaccra.com Alain Gbeasor Publication Manager alain@enjoyaccra.com Clementina A. Acquah Graphic Designer Hervé-Daniel Osnou Web Designer Priscilla Tia Marketing Executive Vicky Murray Copywriter
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Fashion Spread
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Cocoaline
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GIS Musical
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Ghana’s Chocolatier
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Vintage & Exotic Motors Exhibition
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Informercial : International SOS
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Event Calender
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Celebrating Aboakye Festival
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Kids Story
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Health : 5 Tips To Help Manage Stress
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Beauty Tips : How To Take Care Of Your Skin
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Horoscope
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Star Of The Month : Shirley
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Ghanaian Success : Heel The World
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Enjoy Index
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Places To Be
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Useful numbers
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Editor’s Letter My Friends Should there be one thing you and I are certain about, it can only be the fact that we all come from a woman, and you will
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agree with me that no other name shall ever be as grand as this one: “Maman”, “Mum”, “Mother”, “Mama” or “Maame”. Mothers are celebrated on a special day once a year, and that
is only right! The question, perhaps, ought to be: only one day in the year… is that sufficient for expressing all that we want to
tell Mum? Maybe it wouldn’t be too much to have one quarterly
celebration? For now, the whole Enjoy Accra team gladly joins me to wish you, Dear Mums, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
For the 2014 Mother’s Day celebration, we have decided to spotlight these women who, even on Mother’s Day, their only
dedicated day in the year, shall head for the market to work as usual so that we, their children, their brothers, their husbands, can have those fresh items that we
so much enjoy: yes, let’s give due honour to the Makola Ladies. Our reporter went downtown Accra and he brings to you the opinions of Dede, Maureen, Theresa, Maa Felicia, etc. Do read on!
Another great mother in the limelight this month is Tine Tagbor aka Cocoaline, who takes so much
delight creating luscious chocolate recipes for our taste buds. And you will appreciate even more her skills when you realize that Cocoaline has chosen to push her hard-earned degrees — Master’s in
Development Project Management and Master’s in Business Administration — in the background to privilege the Art of chocolate recipes… much to our greatest enchantment!
Enjoy!!! Don’t forget you can also read the magazine online at: www.enjoyaccra.com Dominique Paravicini Editor
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L-R: Dr.Henry Kofi Wampah,Governor of BOG; Mr.Samuel Ashitey Adjei, MD of Ecobank GH; Mr.Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana
Mr. Albert Essien, Ecobank Group CEO
ECOBANK GHANA OPENS ECOBANK DIRECT A One of a Kind Digital and Financial Services Advisory Centre The notable features of the Digital Centre are as follows: • 24hr accessible ATMs that enable customers to: withdraw money, deposit cash and cheques, make balance enquiries, undertake transfers and bill payments and print out A4 statements; • 24hr accessible telephone banking access to the Ecobank Contact Centre for product and services enquiries; • A private and enclosed video conferencing suite to access expert advice in real-time from staff located at other branches and offices, locally and across the network; • Touchscreen tablets for accessing Ecobank’s internet banking; • Interactive flat screen televisions to display product information and permit service requests such as account opening; • Multiple flats screen televisions to stream international and financial market news.
Unveiling Ecobank Direct
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cobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the leading independent panAfrican bank with a presence in 35 African countries, has opened its first Digital and Financial Services Advisory Centre in LaboneAccra, to enable customers who are tech-savvy to experience real-time digital transactions. The unique feature of this digital centre is the fact that it has no tellers. Equipped with advanced technology software and hardware, it is a complete self-service facility that puts the control of banking into the hands of the customer virtually, with little or no interface from staff except on a need to know basis. Being the first of its kind to be set up in West Africa, Ecobank’s Digital Branch and Financial Advisory Centre is changing the landscape of
Lionel Van Lare Dosoo, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board EGH
who’s who
L-R: Guest;Johnson Oware,Regional Manager WAMZ; Rita Tsegah,Head Ecobank Venture Capital
Ecobank staff member demonstrating use of Microsoft Surface Tablet
Ecobank staff member demonstrating Internet Banking Platform
L-R: Nana Araba Abban; George Mensah-Asante, Executive Director Domestic Bank EGH; Patrick Akinwutan, Group Executive Director Domestic Bank; Owureku Asare, WAMZ Cluster Head for Cards & e-Banking
L-R: Rosemary Yeboah, Exective Director Corporate Bank; Frances Adu-Mante, MD EB Accion; MD, Ecobank GH
“The unique feature of this digital centre is the fact that it has no tellers.” banking locally, ultimately offering customers more control and choice, plus a unique banking experience, which will encourage strong branch and brand affinity. After 24 years in Ghana, Ecobank is currently the leading and largest bank with a balance sheet of 2.1 billion dollars (31st December 2014) , 78 branches and over 200 ATM’s strategically located all over the country. e
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Ecobank staff member demonstrating use of multifunctional touchscreens
24hr accessible Intelligent ATMs
Ama Okyere,Group Head Marketing & staff member Ecobank Direct
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L-R: Patrick Akinwuntan; Raymond Fordwuo, Business Manager-WAMZ & Special Asst. to MD EGH; Isaac Yeboah-Ecobank Staff & Rex Darko-Ecobank Staff
Morgan Asiedu, Group Head Legal Compliance & HR; George Mensah-Asante, Executive Director Domestic Bank EGH
The Ecobank Direct Team with their MD
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What Do You Care For, Mother?
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other, what do you care for, today?” Simple question, right? Well, simple yet so significant! You will be saying that on this distinctive day, Sunday, 11th May 2014, dedicated to the one person without whom life would never have been possible for anyone on earth. You shall ask such question because mother must be made to feel special on that day.
And mother will gladly answer the question, of course. But guess what? She will be asking herself many more about you, about your wellbeing, about your safety, about your level of happiness, about the amount of peace of mind you enjoy in life… Such is mother that you will always remain her baby, no matter how old you are!
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kosua is beaming with merited pride. And she won’t lose her pride whenever the bundle of joy she is carrying is concerned. That is mother!
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ill Samah ever cease to hold Manessa that close? Not on her life! Whenever her son smiles and exteriorizes contentment like this, she herself will be content with life and nature. That is mother!
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artha is pulling her kids together. That unity will she incessantly promote among them. They are her strength and she is their rock. That is mother!
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ake Victoria and Gab, see how happy and relax they are with each other. The truth is, Gab will always be that cute plump baby in the mind of Victoria. That is mother!
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amia is waiting for you, mothers and everyone else alike, to come and relish goodies at the Coffee Shop @ Max Mart 37.
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nam will unfailingly be carrying her children with a grin, no matter what. And they will at all times be sensing that same safety when mum is around. That is mother!
Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love. Stevie Wonder
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lbertina will forever be cuddling Mawuli in her mind and will never stop transmitting the warmth and the sweetness of her arms to her little angel. That is mother!
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other’s Day is here again! The young and the old all from over the world are making arrangments for this celebration honouring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Stepping out of the box, Enjoy Accra has been sampling the opinions of those famous women in the renowned Makola market in downtown Accra on both the significance and the relevance of the Mother’s Day celebration.
Makola Ladies and Mother’s Day At Makola, we wanted to focus principally on those marvelous women without whom the rest of us would find it difficult to taste fresh tomatoes, fresh fish, fresh lettuce, etc. At Enjoy Accra, we affectionately call them the Makola Ladies. But they would not grant us an interview: “Market is too bad now. Please, another day…”, was the reason for shunning a journalist. It’s a pity, isn’t it?
Nonetheless, perseverance eventually paid. We managed to have some lovely Makola ladies speak their minds. Although most of them do not have an idea what date 2014 Mother’s Day falls on, they hold strong views on the issue and seem to be looking forward especially to the emotional treats which usually come along with its observance.
“Mother’s Day is not only about our biological mothers, but also about any other woman being a mother figure in our lives.”
Dede Hear Dede: “Mother’s Day is not only about our biological mothers, but also about any other woman being a mother figure in our lives”. Her daughter always strives to make the day memorable for her each year, she avers. 12 | May 2014 ENJOY No 89
For Gifty, Mother’s Day is to be “cherished by everyone because mothers are supposed to be given the respect they deserve for taking care of their children, for being responsible and for being there for us always”. However, Gifty does not lose sight of business and she is comfortable with people helping business to boom by bringing on board new ideas in terms of packaging gifts to be presented on Mother’s Day. She is more content with the observance of the day as patrons including men do troop in for shopping for the occasion.
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mothers interview Doreen has “plenty of mothers” to celebrate on Mother’s Day. For her, it ought to be observed because mothers are “very dear to our hearts”, in any case much more than fathers. To mark the day, Doreen is planning to buy a new phone for her mum to replace the old one she has been told is now out of order. Besides, she thinks it is good that business has taken over the celebration of mothers because some people come to her shop purposely for gift items to present on the day.
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Dorean Irene would not confine the Mother’s Day celebration to women who have children but would extend it to “all women, [our] mothers, sisters, any woman at all”. Of course, mothers are still special so taking them out and treating them to excellent food and sightseeing is very good. Since her mother is late, her boss in the shop stands tall in terms of showing motherly care to her, and should Irene have the wherewithal, she would go as far as surprising the kind shop-owner with a car gift! “Even when you are mature and married, you are still a mother’s child and she will never stops taking care of you.”
Muye sees Mother’s Day as a day to celebrate the “achievements” of mothers. Hear her: “Even when you are mature and married, you are still a mother’s child and she will never stops taking care of you”. The day is the more interesting as “all the immorality we witness on other celebrations never occurs for Mother’s Day”. The day should even be declared a public holiday, she asserts. “Cherished by everyone because mothers are supposed to be given the respect they deserve for taking care of their children, for being responsible and for being there for us always”
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“Mother’s Day ought to be celebrated for “[our] children” to thank mothers for their sufferings.”
Mercy feels it in the market when Mother’s Day is around the corner because people, especially men, patronize her goods — brassieres, pants, etc. — for the women in their lives for the occasion. She thinks Mother’s Day ought to be celebrated for “[our] children” to thank mothers for their sufferings.
Mercy Lilian thinks it would not be necessary for Mother’s Day to be declared a public holiday because even on that day, women still work at the market. For now, the impending observance does not impact on her business as patrons are yet to shop for the day. Lilian would be happy if her little kids would mark the day simply by “wishing her happy Mother’s Day”.
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Lilian Maa Felicia is looking forward to her grown-up children coming to her end on that day so that they would spend the day together. “They usually come with food and we enjoy a lot”, she says. She would be in support if Mother’s Day should be declared a public holiday. “She would be in support if Mother’s Day should be declared a public holiday.”
mothers interview For Hannah, you take the opportunity to show appreciation to your mother. As a mother herself, she would love it if her husband should stand in for their under-aged child and tell her sweet things on Mother’s Day since the child cannot speak for himself yet. But no! Mother’s Day ought not to be a public holiday. Theresa would surprise her mother this year with something special and that is exactly what she expects from her own child when she has one. As a business lady, she likes the Mother’s Day tide because she has noticed people call in a lot to buy her stuff on the occasion. Yet, she would support a public holiday declaration for Mother’s Day. e
Theresa Dear readers, aren’t we right at Enjoy Accra referring to them as Makola Ladies? Anyway, since the very first celebration in 1908 — when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia, USA — a lot has sunk in the water under the bridge but the heat of the Mother’s Day observance is not about to subside. How can it, when Mother is so special a person today and tomorrow?
Hannah “As a mother herself, she would love it if her husband should stand in for their under-aged child and tell her sweet things on Mother’s Day since the child cannot speak for himself yet.”
Do You Know… Mother’s Day is not observed on the same day around the world. Though majority of the countries put it on the second Sunday of May, it falls on at least thirty different dates in the year depending on the countries. In the phrase Mother’s Day, “Mother’s” is a singular possessive, for each family to honor their mother, not a plural possessive (Mothers’) commemorating all mothers of the world. by Juanito Mario DE MEDEIROS
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Cocoaline, Ghana’s Lone Professional ‘Chocolatier’ Dazzles
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ine Tagbor is a Ghanaian who lived the greater part of her adult life in France and holds two Master’s in Development Project Management and Master’s in Business Administration. Her professional life in France for over 20 years had been in the field of social empowerment through education and development. After several years of training people, she decided to change tack and explore her passion, chocolate making. Tine is one of the few if not the only French CAP Certified chocolatiers in Ghana; a visit to her cozy outfit in Airport West shows chocolate delicacies of unimaginable types, shapes and aromas - that only an expert could craft. As a chocolatier, Tine makes all sorts of confectionery from chocolate. Chocolatiers are distinct from chocolate makers, who create chocolate from cacao beans and other ingredients. Quizzed on why such a profession, Tine intimates that she has always been intrigued by chocolatiers and their art and the way they craft such incredible delicacies from cocoa. On why she uses Cacao Barry in her formulations, she says over the years, Barry Brand has advanced in creating flavours that blend the essence of their varying regional and national cocoa species. These products have medicinal properties that are used to treat an array of ills. She explains that Cacao Barry works best for her because most of the time its formulation contains at least 70 percent cocoa solids, which is healthier. Cocoa has many benefits including assisting with improved cardiovascular, visual and cognitive functions, and even improved skin but like all good things, it must be enjoyed in moderation. Cocoaline currently produces goodies for events, or corporate gifts and are ready to blow your mind with the designs that they craft. Contact: Tine: 0249 048763 Email: coacoaline@gmail.com
We bring a special recipe from the lone chocolatier in Ghana. e Enjoy!!!
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Specially for our customers, we provide attractive and well wrapped chocolaty gift boxes for corperate and social events
Cocoaline also provide French cuisine to its cherished clientele
RECIPE FOR CAKE FONDANT AU CHOCOLAT Serves 6
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• 220g dark chocolate, Cacao Barry • 44g butter • 80g white sugar • 4 eggs • 40 g Flour
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Beat eggs and sugar together into a foam Add flour to egg sugar mixture In a heavy saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a low heat. Add all ingredients together. Preheat the oven to 220C. Pour the batter into moulds placed on a baking sheet6. Bake for eight to ten minutes. Remove from moulds and let it set. Serve with a scoop of vanilla or caramel ice cream, or fruits. ENJOY No 89 May 2014 | 19
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Vintage & Exotic Motor Exhibit
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Your Health is Our Priority First Aid Awareness... Training in Ghana The International SOS Team in Ghana held a First Aid Awareness training session on the 22nd April 2014, educating clients on the importance of First Aid and how to respond to an injury or health emergency.
International SOS Investing in the future,
World Malaria Day 25th April 2014
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s part of their corporate social responsibility for 2014, International SOS Ghana selected the Kotoku Health Centre in Amasaman and donated equipment for the maternity ward, mosquito netting and test kits. This will have a positive impact on this deprived community in the Greater Accra Region. World Malaria Day was chosen as the day to make this donation because of the high prevalence of malaria in Ghana.
Accra Clinic: Tel: +233 (0) 302 544 555 37 Lagos Avenue, East Legon, Accra accra.clinic@internationalsos.com 24 | May 2014 ENJOY No 89
Takoradi Clinic: Tel: +233 (0) 312 022 024 Beach Road, Off Shippers Council, Roundabout, Takoradi takoradi.clinic@internationalsos.com
For more information contact : International SOS Ghana Office Tel: +233 (0) 302 799 978 accra.clinic@internationalsos.com
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Freedom Day Ethiopia Happy Hour Celsbridge
Pub Labone Time : @5pm
Happy Hour at Cuzzy Bros
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Venue: Osu old Ryan’s
3121 Sushi Bar
Twist Sisters of the East, Osu time: 7pm
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Toro Tapas Bar
Share a bottle of rioja and some tapas with friends Venue : Afrikiko Compound Time : from 7pm
Shisha Lounge Accra
Come relax and have fun with your friends. Selected flavours of Shisha. Venue Osu on Koala road @ 7pm
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Relax Free Mondays
La Villa Boutique Hotel. Venue Osu Enjoy a drink in their classy pool bar. Time: 6 till whenever..
The Hang Out Pub & Grill 36 Olympics Road Kokomlemle Accra Ghana time 8pm
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Memorial Day USA Afternoon Tea
African Regent hotel Airport, West. Every afternoon for a tasty selection of cakes & desserts time : from12-5pm
Be Shaken not stirred
at Champs come try their innovative drinks @7pm
02 Republic Day Italy International Players auditions (till June 13) Nubuke Foundation Time- 2:00 PM
Luscious Temptations
Meet your friends and taste luscious temptations Time : 7pm @ A&C square
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Duplex Bar and Lounge Osu
Santoku
Try the chef’s taster menu for a tasty Wednesday treat Venue Airport West Time: 6pm-11pm
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Live on the Terrace: every Tuesday :the Terrace Bar of
the boutique hotel Villa Monticello located in the Airport Residential Area of Accra time :7pm-9pm
The Republic Bar & Grill
A new bar in town with so much buzz. You are sure to run into a good friend.
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Certificate In Customer Service Excellence
SigmaStrat Training Centre, Spintex Road Accra Time: 8am
Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Time : 9pm
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National Holiday Paraguay Calabash Corner
Jam Jar and Cafe Dez Amis are celebrating with a cultural twist and bringing you ‘Calabash Corner’ @11pm.
Cafe Des Amis
Invite your friends for a drink & a chat. Venue: Kanda
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Monsoon
Grab a drink and something nice from the extenisve menu Time: 6pm to 10pm
Happy Hour at Champs
Everyday from 5pm to 9pm 1/2 off draftand local beers, and daily cocktail
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Pinocchio
Best ice cream in town Try it for yourself Venue: Old American Embassy Road 11th Ln, Osu
Nourish Lab Smoothy’s
A special combination of fruit drinks on Oxford Street, Osu
Salsa Dance Nite
Venue : Coconut Groove Hotel. time : 7pm
Happy Hour at Cuzzy Bros
Good food and attentive and friendly service from the owners Venue: Osu old Ryan’s
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La Paillotte Takpekpe - Of god’s men, the switch (Theatre)
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Villa Monticello Hotel
Come and experience the new terrace and refreshed menu. Venue: Airport residential Time:6-10pm
Arlecchino Ice Cream Parlour Treat the kids to an ice cream, Venue : Osu Oxford
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Comp Fashion 2014:
Charity Fashion Show Rockstone’s Office - 6:00 PM
Stop Over Hour at Santoku Beat the traffic and take a pitstop at Santoku between 5.30-7pm. Reduced prices on selected drinks.
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Cocktail Conference (two evenings) Hush Lounge - 7:00 PM
Thirsty Thursdays
By the poolside at African Regent. Sasa cultural Band 50% off drinks Time 6-8pm
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Gossip Ladies Night at Duplex Gossip Ladies Night
at Duplex Every Thursday With ladies only specials Venue Duplex, Osu
Jazz night at the Movenpick
Come and enjoy West Africa’s finest jazz music from 7pm to 10pm in the one2one bar
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Ladies’s Nights at Santoku is held on the first Thursday of every month with special drinks promotions and a DJ
11th West African International Mining & Power Exhibition (three days) Accra International
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Certificate In Customer Service Excellence
SigmaStrat Training Centre, Spintex Road Accra Time: 8am
Happy Hour
TASTY JERK Barbecue Joint Venue: Osu Down Chez Lien Annex Time: 5 pm
Ladies night at Santoku
Honey Suckle
Come and unwind at a hard days work with great company. @7pm, Osu
05 Constitution Day Denmark Mövenpick Lounge
09 Europe Day Jam with Steve Ellery Goethe Institut Time- 7:30 PM
Ci Gusta at Koala
Frozen yoghurt with fresh fruit. Enjoy an italian food experience. Osu & Airport close to Villa Monticello
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Rare Grooves with ChorkorHeights
venue : Villa Monticello @ 7pm
Akwaba Burger
Venue Dzorwulu heading to the traffic light. Next to Finest Gifts. Enjoy the best burgers in town everyone is talking about.12am
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National Symphony Orchestra in concert
National Theatre - 7:30 PM
Bliss Yoga Studio
Mövenpick Hotel in Accra call : 0509546723
Aphrodisiac Night Club
This and every friday with good music. @ Dzorwulu. From 8pm
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Chicks and Ribs
For authentic American take away. Tasty fries and delicious bbq sauce on the ribs. Time: 6pm-11pm
Tulip Mirror Ball
Venue Golden Tulip Time : 10pm Come and dance the night away
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Live Bingo Night Lapalm Casino Time : 11pm
Come and listen to the latest Dj spin his best music to get you dance & forget your stress Time : 9pm
Tropicana
Happy Hour
Girls Table
Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm
All Day
Friday
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Alliance Française Accra Time- 7:30 PM
Conference Centre -
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Jazz bar with a good ambience and tasty menu. Venue: Nima Police Station 5 people minimum, Welcome drinks, special cocktail menu African Regent Hotel
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Concert Under Kontrol (Beatboxing) Alliance
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Mother’s Day 2014 Mini Golf Course Bring the kids and enjoy an
Française Accra @ 8PM
Sogakope sailing race week-end
afternoon of golfing from 1pm-6pm.
Ghana Sailing Club, Sogakope, Volta River
2nd XTERRA Offroad Triathlon
Stanbic Bank Jazz Festival Lababi Beach
University of Legon, Accra Time- 7:00 AM
Hotel (Omanye Suite) 6pm
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Constitution Day Norway
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Barbecue Sundays at Santoku
Cuppa Cappuccino
Bask in the sun with DJ Fuidogg and DJ Tamzin on the wheels of steel whilst enjoying a cool draught beer and some succulent platters
Meet your friends for a tasty breakfast. Time 8am @ Airport residential
Bella Roma
Come and have a nice drink with excellent music and lovely people. Venue : Osu Time : 7pm
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Play Tennis At Accra Lawn Courts available Time 7am
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Bermuda Day
Sumptuous spread to tempt your taste buds. time: 10am
Independence Day Eritrea Villy and the Xtreme volumes King Ayisoba
DInner at Bread & Wine
Alliance Française Accra Time- 8:00 PM
Enjoy our amazing dishes from 7pm
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World No Tobacco Day Labadi Beach Hotel Time- 9:00 PM
Take your running shoes out There is nothing like
a good run on Saturday morning and its healthy for you & your heart @6am
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La 33 - Salsa concert from Columbia
La Trade Fair Center Round Pavilion - 8:00 PM
Mozilla Party GH:HTML5/ CSS3 Web Dev,Potential for Youth Employment in Ghana Zongo Junction, Dansoman Russia Road, Club Conner @10am
Lunch Buffet
Labadi Beach Hotel from 11:30-3pm
Hisham El Hajj in concert
Movie Friday
Fantastic movie experience with popcorn & a drink @ Accra mall time :6- 10pm
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Lincoln Community School Summer Camp 2014 (from 9th June till July 18) Lincoln Community School Time- 9:00 AM
Mini Golf Course Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of golfing from 1pm-6pm.
See you when I see you !
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Celebrating
The Aboakyer Festival In Winneba By Alain A. GBEASOR
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he Aboakyer festival is a deer hunting festival celebrated by the people of Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. The hunters catch their prey by hand and alive before sacrificing it to their gods. The deer hunting festival is organized in honour of Penkye Otu, the tribal God of Winneba. Some 300 years ago when the first settlers arrived at present day Winneba, the people believed this god was their protector. Originally the people gave thanks with a human sacrifice from the royal family. With time the tradition was altered and they substituted a live leopard. As capturing a live leopard was resulting in many casualties the people 32 | May 2014 ENJOY No 89
pleaded with the gods to accept a deer instead of a leopard. The hunting competition is between two groups in Winneba, the Tua-fo and the Dentsi-fo. These two groups compete to be the first to catch a deer. The festival begins in the evening with a brass band marching through the streets of Winneba, singing and dancing. The morning after the procession, both groups march to Penkye Otu’s shrine to have roots, invocations and enchantments and herbs made for them to ensure their safe return from the hunt. They smear themselves with clay, and wear their protective charms and amulets. They then march off to see the Paramount Chief, after which the hunt is officially declared open. The group
festival with the first catch rush home singing war songs and victory chants. The deer is presented to the Paramount Chief (Omanhene) who places his right foot three times on it. After completing this ritual, the deer is lifted up and carried through the town streets with the youth singing and dancing and cheering the winning team. They proceed next to the Shrine of the god Penkye Otu and the Tua-fo and Dentsi-fo groups come together to sacrifice the deer. According to History, if the Tua-fo (first group),catches the deer first it signifies peace and prosperity in the coming group; but when caught by the Dentsi-fo (group two), it will be a year of famine and war. This is is one of many colourful festivals celebrated in Ghana every year. We would love to share your photo’s and experiences of others that you may have attended.…e
Hunting parties fortified and armed with only clubs attack the hunt, singing war songs .
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Brass band marching through the streets of Winneba
“The deer is then presented to the Paramount Chief (Omanhene) who places his right foot three times on it.”
Warriors marching in honour of Penkye Otu, the tribal God of Winneba
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The Priest and The Golden Stool “The oath also prevented the Ashanti from fighting the Nzema and allows Ashantis and Nzemas to marry each other with one single plantain as a dowry.”
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here are many great stories of brave and influential people who have walked the surface of this land which is today called Ghana. The Ashanti Kingdom, is one of the many kingdoms that make up our country and we explore its unique story. In this story we look at the tale of the golden dtool and the great priest Okomfo Anokye. Okomfo Anokye was a priest, statesman and law-giver. He occupies a revered position in Ashanti history as a cofounder of the Kingdom Ashanti, and in establishing its constitution, laws, and customs. Okomfo Anokye was born in Awukugua-Akuapim,In the Eastern Region in the late 1600s. His father, Ano, and mother, Yaa Anubea, were both from Awukugua-Akuapim, part of the Ayade tribe. It is believed that at the time of his birth, his two palms were firmly held together and could not be separated. Curious to know what he was holding in his hands, his parents tried to separate both palms but to no avail. When he was about two years old, his palms opened and they found totem poles believed to be from the gods. His parents and family believed he was sent by the gods to lead the Okere people. Later in life, he became a priest and was given the title “Okomfo”. His full name became Okomfo Anokye. His ancestral home is opposite the Awukugua Chief’s 34 | May 2014 ENJOY No 89
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The Denkyira were at war with the Ashanti King Osei Tutu and when they heard of his prowess they requested his assistance. With Okomfo Anokye’s help, the Denkyira successfully defeated the Ashantis. King Osei Tutu heard of Okomfo Anokye role in their defeat and the subsequent disagreement of Okomfo Anokye with the Denkyira King at the time, and he requested Anokye’s aid. Anokye went to visit Osei Tutu’s in the capital of the Ashanti Empire, with a group of his tribesmen and women. To win the war against the Denkyira, required a powerful unity that transcended the particularism of the Ashanti segments, and Anokye employed not only the political influence of his priesthood but also the spiritual ties it engendered to transform the loose Ashanti alliance into a strong union in 1695. The war with Denkyira from 1699 to 1701 went badly at first, but when the Denkyira army reached the gates of Kumasi, Anokye’s “incantations” supposedly produced defections among their generals. The Ashanti broke the Denkyira hegemony and captured the Dutch deed of rent for Elmina Castle. This gave the traders of the empire access to the African coast and involved them henceforth in the commerce and politics of the coastal slave trade. Together with the King Osei Tutu, Okomfo Anokye established rituals and customs of the Ashanti state to diminish the influence of local traditions. Kumasi was then designated as the Ashanti capital. They then established a state council of the chiefs of the pre-existing states admitted to the union and suppressed all competing traditions of origin and re-organized the Ashanti army into a strong force. King Osei Tutu gave Anokye a portion of land to settle after he helped them to defeat the Denkyira and named it Nzemaa. After the Ashanti defeated the Denkyira, Okomfo Anokye brought down the golden stool (Sika ‘dwa) from the sky and gave it to the Ashanti King and his people as the royal and divine throne of the Ashanti people. He also put a sword on the ground as a symbol of unity between the Nzema and the Ashanti. The oath also prevented the Ashanti from fighting the Nzema and allows Ashantis and Nzemas to marry each other with one single plantain as a dowry. The ‘unmovable’ sword of the Okomfo Anokye still remains in the grounds of the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he pushed it into the ground, almost 300 years ago. After King Osei Tutu’s death in 1717, Okomfo Anokye is
said to have returned to Akwapim and died there. The real cause of his death is not known, but it is said that he was going to bring the key to death and so no one should cry as if anyone is heard to cry he will never return and after a couple of days he still was not back and so the women cried and it was said that this action prevented one of the greatest priests in our history from returning and staying alive for ever. e
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Palace. His shrine is also at Awukugua and is a frequent site for the Ohum festival held in October. The shrine consists of a palm tree, which he climbed wearing his sandals, and a large rock, from which he carved a game of Oware.
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Five tips to help manage stress
“Untreated chronic stress can result in serious health conditions including anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. Research shows that stress can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such as heart disease, depression and obesity.”
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tress occurs when you perceive that demands placed on you — such as work, school or relationships — exceed your ability to cope. Some stress can be beneficial at times, producing a boost that provides the drive and energy to help people get through situations like exams or work deadlines. However, an extreme amount of stress can have health consequences, affecting the immune, cardiovascular and neuroendocrine and central nervous systems, and take a severe emotional toll. Untreated chronic stress can result in serious health conditions including anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. Research shows that stress can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such as heart disease, depression and obesity.
Smile and laugh. Our brains are interconnected with our emotions and facial expressions. When people are stressed, they often hold a lot of the stress in their face. So laughs or smiles can help relieve some of that tension and improve the situation.
Get social support. Call a friend, send an email. When you share your concerns or feelings with another person, it does help relieve stress. But it’s important that Here are five healthy techniques that psychological the person whom you talk to is someone whom you research has shown to help reduce stress in the short- trust and whom you feel can understand and validate you. If your family is a stressor, for example, it may not and long-term. alleviate your stress if you share your works woes with Take a break from the stressor. It may seem difficult one of them. to get away from a big work project, a crying baby or Meditate. Meditation and mindful prayer help the mind a growing credit card bill. But when you give yourself and body to relax and focus. Mindfulness can help permission to step away from it, you let yourself have people see new perspectives, develop self-compassion time to do something else, which can help you have and forgiveness. When practicing a form of mindfulness, a new perspective or practice techniques to feel less people can release emotions that may have been overwhelmed. It’s important to not avoid your stress causing the body physical stress. Much like exercise, (those bills have to be paid sometime), but even just research has shown that even meditating briefly can 20-minutes to take care of yourself is helpful. reap immediate benefits. e 36 | May 2014 ENJOY No 89
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But by finding positive, healthy ways to manage stress as it occurs, many of these negative health consequences can be reduced. Everyone is different, and so are the ways they choose to manage their stress. Some people prefer pursuing hobbies such as gardening, playing music and creating art, while others find relief in more solitary activities: meditation, yoga and walking.
Exercise. The research keeps growing — exercise benefits your mind just as well as your body. We keep hearing about the long-term benefits of a regular exercise routine. But even a 20-minute walk, run, swim or dance session in the midst of a stressful time can give an immediate effect that can last for several hours.
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How to Take
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hile your skin is a living organ that constantly regenerates itself, the right care can improve its support, elasticity, and shine.
Method 1 of 2: Skin type and treatments There are four general skin types: oily, dry, normal and combination. In addition, it is possible to have sensitive skin along with one of the four general types.
1 Dry Skin:
If your skin has a strong tendency toward dehydration, lacks oil, and has few breakouts if any at all, it is considered dry. In more extreme cases, dry skin lacks elasticity and can be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures. Wash your face once a day with a rich, creamy cleanser and warm water.
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Treatment: Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry. Use toner to help with that tight and flaky feeling of dehydration. Avoid toners and makeup that contain alcohol as alcohol-based products have a drying effect on skin. Use a cream-based lotion to hydrate your skin and keep it rejuvenated.
2 Oily Skin: If your skin is oily, it usually has a lot of shine to it very soon after cleansing and the pores are generally slightly enlarged. It is more prone to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads than other skin types and is coarser in texture.
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3 Normal Skin:
Some consider normal skin to be combination skin, but it is not. If your skin is oily in the
“T zone” and your nose while dry and taut on the cheeks, it is considered normal. It’s also considered normal if it changes with seasons (dryer in winter, oilier in summer). Normal skins can also be ‘Normal-To’s’ as in normal to oily or normal to dry.
Treatment: Wash your face with
cleansers that are designed for your normal/normal-to skin type. Wipe an alcohol free, hydrating toner all over the face. Apply moisturizer more frequently to dry skin.
4 Combination Skin:
Combination skin is comprised of two extreme skin types on one face. These situations occur when there is acne and a lot of oil in one area when the rest of the skin is generally dry (no oil). Two common examples are dry skin with papular and pustular acne on the cheeks or a normal skin with inflamed papular and pustular acne in the chin and mouth area.
Treatment: Tend to each area appropriately as described above. If the acne is severe, consult a dermatologist or esthetician.
5 Sensitive Skin: Please note that you may have sensitive skin and normal, oily, or dry. If your skin has allergic reactions to beauty products and is usually sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold weather, it is sensitive. Sensitivity can show up in rash, redness, inflammation, acne, and dilated capillaries. Treatment: Look for cleansers, toners, makeup, and moisturizers that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Cleanse, tone and moisturize with gentle products everyday. The idea for your skin is to always choose products with a soothing benefit. Some common ingredients to look for are: chamomile, azulene, bisabolol, allantoin, lavender, camphor, calamine, rosemary, thyme, aloe vera, coconut oil etc.
Method 2 of 2: General skin care for all skin types
1 Prevent sun damage.
Sunscreen is the real fountain of youth. Get into the habit of applying sunscreen or a lotion with minimum SPF 15 to 30 protection daily. Remember that the sun’s rays can still be damaging in winter months as it reflects off snow. If you don’t like taking the time to put on both moisturizer and sunscreen, buy a moisturizer with sunscreen.
2 Cleanse your face gently.
Don’t clean so much you dry it out.
3 Exfoliate.
Experiment with facial preparations, masks and scrubs to discover what works for you.
4 Live a healthy lifestyle.
Quit smoking. Few common items age the skin as effectively as tobacco. Eat a healthy diet which includes many fruits and vegetables. Reduce stress when possible. e
“Oily skin tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so wash your face twice a day with a gentle non-foaming cleanser and warm water.”
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Treatment: Oily skin tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so wash your face twice a day with a gentle non-foaming cleanser and warm water. Rinse with warm water. Use an alcohol-free, hydrating toner to help remove additional residue. Oil blotting sheets through out the day can help control shine, and it takes as little as 3 minutes after lunch. Although your skin’s oily, you still must moisturize it with a light moisturizer daily, or your skin will become dry underneath and overcompensate by producing more oil.
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Horoscope Th i s M o n t h Ta u r u s
Famous Taurus: Derek Boateng BORN: May 2, 1983 Accra, Ghana Derek Owusu Boateng is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, and the Ghana national team. He made his first FIFA World Cup appearance on 17 June 2006, when he replaced Otto Addo at half-time in the 2–0 win against the Czech Republic. He was also selected for the national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in which Ghana progressed to the quarter-finals.
Famous Taurus: Genevieve Nnaji BORN: May 3, 1979, Nigeria Genevieve Nnaji, MFR is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2005 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the fourth of eight children and was brought up in a middle class environment. Her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a nursery teacher. She attended Methodist Girls College Yaba, Lagos before transferring into the University of Lagos. While at the university, Genevieve began auditioning for acting jobs amongst the many Nollywood projects.
Aries 21/3-20/04 May 3 looks to be sweet, with soft voices and fuzzy affection. You don’t usually neglect yourself, but the May 14 Full Moon reminds you to pay more attention to the small, less exciting details of daily life. Get more organized, find those misplaced documents, and eat more healthfully. The weekend of May 24 could get rocky. Don’t get bent out of shape if someone springs a surprise bigger than yours. The New Moon on May 28 is intense. You might get on people’s nerves if you expect them to be equally intense. Focus on your own issues and cut others some slack.
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Taurus 21/4-21/05
Gemini 22/5-21/06
Mother’s Day on May 11 could be a high-energy day. Be gracious, enjoy the good, and let others get hyper. The Full Moon on May 14 impacts your partnerships and love life. Saturn lurking nearby suggests you’ll make an effort to respect others and treat them the way you want to be treated. The New Moon on May 28 could affect your finances and possessions. Don’t be surprised if people want to give you things. Memorial Day weekend looks to be lavish, with good food, fun, and your favorite companions. Save your best recipes and most charming quips for that day.
You might feel a little wired as the month starts, but nerves should settle down by the end of May 2. If your mind shifts into overdrive on May 7, stay focused and don’t turn into a chatterbox. The May 14 Full Moon shines for you in a secret way. Be prudent, behave well, and respect the positions of others or you could briefly turn into your own worst enemy. The May 28 New Moon is the time to make healthy changes to eat, rest, exercise, and simply be better to yourself in the long term. Look for an “ah ha” moment on May 30.
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Cancer 22/6-23/07
Libra 24/9-23/10
Capricorn 22/12-20/01
Emotions could be near the surface during the first weekend of the month. Have fun, be sociable, and don’t take everything so personally. The May 14 Full Moon could rattle your social life or a group or association. Listen and at least pretend to take seriously what people say, even if you know it may all be smoke. The New Moon on May 28 gives you the chance to get more creative and blow off some steam in a flashier way. Do something to make your heart happy. The next day something puzzling may suddenly begin to make sense.
Your natural diplomatic and peacekeeping talents could come in handy on the weekend of Mother’s Day, starting Saturday May 10. At the Full Moon of May 14 you could become involved in the responsibilities of someone else. Remember to respect available resources (like time and energy). Respect boundaries, too, especially your own. On May 19 you might get impatient to start something that’s been on hold, but you know how to control yourself. The New Moon on May 28 gives you a fresh look at money matters and any finances that need attention. Don’t hesitate to communicate, explain yourself, or ask questions.
The Full Moon on May 14 encourages you to get serious about taking better care of yourself. You don’t have to be paranoid or timid about it. Be smart and treat yourself better. The weekend of May 17 could be tense, but such anxieties are usually imaginary. Stay calm and real and let it pass. On the weekend of May 24 you get the respect you deserve but usually feel you don’t get. For the May 28 New Moon, you might want to change up or freshen your social crowd, fade out of a stale group, and find livelier, newer voices and opinions.
Leo 24/7-23/08
Scorpio 24/10-22/11
Aquarius 21/01-19/02
Cinco de Mayo and May 6 can be as exciting as you wish - or don’t wish. People won’t need encouragement to follow your lead. The Full Moon on May 14 can light up your workplace or career situation. Prepare for this and take the opportunity seriously. You have a chance to assume more responsibility and authority. You may be chattier and more willing to try new things after May 20. The New Moon at the end of the month brings things closer to home. Reach out and keep in touch with family and old friends.
Take a deep breath, smile, and let Mother’s Day be pleasant for everyone. Be proactive, volunteer to help, and let your family appreciate and love you. The Full Moon on May 14 belongs to you. Do something that deepens and strengthens you, brings you fulfillment, and fine-tunes how you want the world to see and deal with you. May 19 and May 20 are the opening days of a more active period for you. Things will accelerate slowly, so get prepared. Love, sex, and romance may blur at the New Moon on May 28 and could make a relationship even more complicated.
The Full Moon on May 14 is your big chance to start doing something you’ve always wanted to do but have let people talk you out of doing. You’ll find sympathetic friends to play with you. May 19 through May 21 should be more comfortable, with people being less annoying you can get on with your work and the inspiration can flow. The New Moon on May 28 shines on your career or workplace. Stay alert for a new assignment or chance to sound out co-workers about a difficult or confusing situation that is on the verge of being corrected.
Virgo 24/8-23/09
Sagittarius 23/11-21/12
Pisces 20/02-20/03
You might be more energized, able to perform better, and thinking more clearly on May 7 and May 8. Don’t let this slip away. The May 14 Full Moon could take you places, some very far away. It could be physical or virtual. If you need a serious getaway, this might be the trigger. An old favorite fantasy or bit of wishful thinking may come to an end on May 21. On the May 28 New Moon, expect to spend more time or money with friends, doing entertaining or even educational and uplifting activities. Think art, movies, or music.
A lightweight romance could turn super serious at the May 14 Full Moon. Or you might suddenly crave more attention than you’ve ever wanted before. Keep a grip on your heart and have pity on any partners. May 15 finds you enthusiastic and up for just about anything. Be safe, though. The weekend of May 24 promises some quality time with people you already enjoy and admire. Live big (but not too big) and have fun. The New Moon on May 28 lets you slip out of the spotlight and into the shadows. It’s harder for people to interfere if they can’t see you.
The Full Moon on May 14 blazes away on family and home affairs. Achieve closure in an uncomfortable situation, clear up some long-lasting confusion, or finish a big domestic project. May 21 and May 22 are tailored for you to plug in your feelings and do things that mean a lot to you. At the New Moon on May 28 you might want to finally start to learn a new skill, speak a new language, or just dream about buying a ticket to Tahiti. May 31 could be outrageously lucky. Share the good and be grateful no matter what happens.
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GIS Musical Aida Hailed a Resounding Success!
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he Deputy US Ambassador to the United States of America, the Chief Operating Officer of Unibank, Uncle Ebo Whyte and the Roverman Productions team, along with 2,000 other people hailed the most recent musical theatre production by Ghana International School (GIS) a resounding success. On Friday March 28th and Saturday March 29th, GIS staged a performance of the award-winning Tim Rice and Elton John musical, Aida. The production, which told the tale of forbidden love between an Egyptian army captain and a handmaiden who was secretly the Princess of Nubia, gripped the audience thanks to the phenomenal talent of the student cast, and the professionalism of the props, lighting, dance and drama teams. Theatre-goers avidly watched the plot unfold, giving the main actors a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of both shows. Speaking after the event, the Principal of Ghana International School, Mrs Diana Nyatepe-Coo said, “The performance of Aida was arguably the best theatre production we have ever produced. I’m very proud of our students who have shown exceptional talent and I’m also proud of the teachers who worked so hard over a period of months to ensure their very best was given.” The title sponsor of this year’s production was Unibank. Other sponsors include Roverman Productions, Black’s Secrets Make-Up, Silverbird Cinemas and media sponsors – Metro TV, Joy FM, Citi FM, MultiTV, Viasat One, YFM, e-TV Ghana and the Daily Graphic. e
“The performance of Aida was arguably the best theatre production we have ever produced.
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Miss Tourism Institutes Tourism Clubs In Schools
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he Miss Tourism Ghana Team together with Miss Tourism Ghana 2013 competition runner up, Miss Sonia Naa Okailey Laryea, visited and launched a Tourism Club at the Korle Bu Ministry of Health Basic School. Miss Laryea, was an alumnus of the school. The students were educated in the economic importance of tourism, through revenue generation, job creation and the building of a national and cultural identity in the country. The new Tourism Club members were given the resources and tools to research Ghana’s many tourist destinations. They were further educated in the connection between healthcare and tourism in Ghana. At the launch ceremony, the students performed a song written especially for the occasion, showing off traditional choreography, acted out sketches, and recited poetry. Tourism Club members and their executives also produced an art exhibition of various local artifacts. The Tourism Club is part of an ongoing initiative to empower Ghanaian youth and encourage them to take pride in the nation. Mrs Delphine J Brew-Hammond, Director of Events and Operations at the Miss Tourism Ghana Organization said: “It’s critical for our young people to understand our culture and the resources available to them so they can improve upon it for the next generation, and be effective ambassadors wherever they go”. She further reinstated that “traditionally, tourism focuses on selling a country’s attractions to foreigners, but we think it’s equally important to make Ghanaians aware of the beauty they can take advantage of right here at home.”
“The new Tourism Club members were given the resources and tools to research Ghana’s many tourist destinations. And educated on the connection between healthcare and tourism in Ghana.” The Tourism Clubs program has since its inception by the Miss Tourism Ghana Organization opened many student Tourism Clubs around the country. e For more information & to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact misstourismghana@yahoo.com.
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It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they’re hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
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Director: Carlos Saldanha Writers: Don Rhymer, Carlos Saldanha, Jenny Bicks, Carlos Saldanha, Yoni Brenner, Carlos Kotkin Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jemaine Clement, Jake T. Austin, Kristin Chenoweth Genres: Animation | Adventure | Comedy Release Date: 11 April 2014 (USA)
In ‘Devil In The Detail’, a suspicious affair ruins an almost perfect marriage as husband and wife take a wild goose chase into the world of sex, lies and betrayal, risking everything in one of the craziest love triangles ever. Director: Shirley Frimpong Manso Writers: Shirley Frimpong Manso Stars: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Adjetey Anang, Ekow Smith Asante, Ama Ampofo, Mawuli Gavor Genres: Thriller | Romance Release Date: 14th February, 2014 (Ghana)
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9 whole low-fat cinnamon
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Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until crumbled. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and the butter; pulse until moistened. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks. Coat the inside of the pan with cooking spray and press the crumbs onto the bottom. Bake until browned, about 8 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat both cream cheeses and the sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 5 minutes, then beat in the sour cream on low. Lightly whisk the 3 egg whites in a bowl, then add to the cheese mixture along with the 2 whole eggs, flour, vanilla and lemon zest. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, 3 minutes. Pour over the crust. Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and add enough warm water to come one-quarter of the way up the sides of the springform. Bake until the cake is set but the center still jiggles, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Turn off the oven; keep the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 20 minutes. Remove the cake from the water bath and transfer to a rack. Run a knife around the edge, then cool completely. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours. Top as desired.
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Star of the month
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
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hirley Frimpong-Manso is a Ghanaian film director, writer, producer and also founder and CEO of the film, television, and advertising production company Sparrow Productions. She has been described as one who “seeks to raise the standard of film production in Ghana and Africa by telling progressive African stories as seen through the eyes of Africans”. In the year 2000, Shirley took a degree course at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) in Accra. She combined her studies with radio work during this time. She met Juliet Asante of “oo Baby”, and owner of Eagle productions and their subsequent collaboration resulted in one of the most exciting shows on television, “Heart to Heart. After two years of “Heart to Heart”, Shirley decided to register a company to allow her to develop her own ideas. In August 2003, Sparrow Productions was registered and after completing her education, Shirley took the position of CEO of Sparrow Productions. Shirley Frimpong–Manso’s vast breadth of talent has been richly rewarded by the African entertainment industry. e
At the recent Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards held at the Eko Suites in Nigeria earlier this year, Shirley’s film, The Contract, was honoured with a host of awards including:-
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Parent corner
M.O.T.H.E.R. M- million things you provide. O- opportunity of life you gave. T- tenderness in your correction and advice. H- hope for the future you’ve painted in my mind. E- everlasting love a parent has for her child. R- remembrance of the investment of time and pain
Mother, defines a divine nature that is beyond our contemporary understanding
to bring me into the world.
and respect.
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You see, “mothers” love to encourage and empower others to reach their goals, ambitions, and dreams. I have had the joy of working with women and their families on three continents. From one culture to another, I have seen when mothers are strong on, their children, regardless of the challenges they face, they tend to be more stronger. When they are resilient and filled with faith, their children are likely to be strong and filled with faith. As an observer of human history, I must say, that there is no other pursuit for a woman more ennobling and glorious than that of a mother. It doesn’t mean she is sequestered to that lone position, but that function is so invaluable to humanity. Mother, defines a divine nature that is beyond our contemporary understanding and respect. These women can do more than any other to cure the problems that exist in our society. Men of war and hegemony, have a long history of being ‘afraid’ of real power that mothers possess. They have more power than they themselves realize, they are the leaders of leaders. Who has more influence on a man than his wife or His mother! The word best describes leadership by a woman is mother. Is there any influence more enduring than a mother’s shepherding of her children along the path of life? A mother’s voice is unlike any other because a mother’s influence is endless. Mom, thank you for everything!
here aren’t enough words to encapsulate the awesomeness, magnificence, uniqueness, strength, splendor and love of a mother! Mothers are a very special breed of a human; think about who will do ALL that a ‘mother’ does, with the care and consistency? It has been said, “the ‘mother’ is the foundation of the nation, she nurtures the child in every conceivable way”, think about that for a moment. If you’ve had a mother or a mother-like figure in your life, she has shaped and/or influenced your choices in spouse, profession, habits, and overall lifestyle preference. She is your first and lifelong teacher.
Look at these ‘mothers’ and their lifetime universal influence: a. b. c. d.
Eve or Kavah- the beginning of beginnings, without her no Jews, Christians, or Muslims! Sara, Rebekah, Rachel, Martha, etc. (too many to name) without these moms who would raise future kings and prophets! Mary (mother of Jesus) - I could imagine she supported him in his righteous development. Christians would not be without her. Aminah– I am sure the mother of Mohammed, peace be upon him, taught him the value of charity and helping those less fortunate.
Jabari Akil, counsellor, educational consultant & leadership specialist
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artist Kwame Osa, Passion Any strong, powerful, emotion, especially romantic love. Kwame Osa is currently being exhibited at the Golden Tulip hotel. All followers, friends and art lovers can pass by to view his latest work.
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Ghanaian Success
ENJOY
HEEL
THE WORLD
WITH FRED Mawuli DEEGBE
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red Mawuli Deegbe is the CEO of Heel The World (HTW), a luxury leather lifestyle brand based in Tesano, Accra Ghana; the brand has as vision, to beat global luxury brands and empower young African start-ups in entrepreneurship. Fred was first inspired to start the company in 2009 when he was working as a banker and went out to buy a nice pair of dress shoes. He bought a pair in a boutique in Osu and whiles marveling at them against the window of a boutique, a shoeshine boy walked by. He felt compelled to approach him and ask him whether he thought, he could make similar shoes. After a lot of haggling, he was disappointed when the shoe shine boy insisted that it was impossible for these shoes to be made in Ghana. What more even his more educated and ‘enlightened’ colleagues thought likewise. His Eureka moment came when sitting outside the bank one day, an airplane flew over his head and this forced Fred to ask, ‘If we cannot make our own shoes here, when shall we make our own airplanes.’ Fred became even more convinced that it could be done here and launched HTW part time in February 2011. By Decemeber 2011, there was so much excitement and interest around the brand that he had to quit his job at the bank and began doing it full time. Ever since, HTW churns out some of the most beautifully crafted bespoke men’s shoes and leather accessories, perfect for the dapper gentleman or for corporate entities that demand the highest quality products. The determination of Fred and his team has been amazing and received awards by President John Mahama in 2012 as the best young Fashion company in Ghana, inducted into both the World Economic Forum and African Leadership Network, featured on MTV an DSTV and just a few weeks ago, their story was aired on CNN African Start Ups. e
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ACCRA AFRICAN CUISINE
Afrikiko African Regent Rest. Asanka Local Azmera Rest. Buka Bush Canteen Country Kitchen Ethiopian Rest. Home Touch Red Chilli Sankofa Rest. Tante Marie Tam Tam
OTHER RESTAURANTS
(030) 222 9997 (030) 261 1000 (030) 278 6328 (054) 119 4119 (030) 278 2953 (024) 019 3523 (030) 222 9107 (024) 306 8165 (030) 277 7662 (024) 790 2809 (030) 261 1000 (030) 277 8914 (024) 461 3677
CONTINENTAL CUISINE
Au Grand Ecuyer Captain Hook Frankie’s Landing Rest. Monsoon The Grill Zanzibar
(030) 276 8643 (030) 276 2228 (030) 277 3567 (030) 276 0775 (030) 278 2307 (024) 966 6333 (024) 489 0990
FRENCH CUISINE
Le Tandem La Chaumière Le Bouquet Le Magellan ORIENTAL CUISINE
Akroma Plaza Arlecchino Azmera Bali Hai Bamboo Bella Roma Bread & Wine Rest Chez Lien Chicken Republic Chix ‘n’ Ribs China House City Garden Rest. Chez Marie Lou Rest. Chase Lounge Crown Apartmento Dragon House Dynasty Escapade Foodies Fali’s Hot Pot Heritage IL Cavaliere Pazzo
Jade Garden
(030) 276 2959 (030) 277 2408 (030) 277 2417 (030) 277 7629
(031) 202 5513 (024) 541 0403 (030) 277 0606 (030) 277 1700 (030) 297 1272 (024) 747 4007 (057) 651 9799 (030) 277 5356 (024) 222 0011 (020) 785 4319 (030) 276 0284 (030) 222 1710 (030) 277 4891 (030) 277 8477 (030) 277 1713 (030) 276 2988 (030) 277 5496 (024) 340 1503 (030) 266 1858 (030) 225 8473 (030) 278 5252 (030) 282 3131 (024) 460 8281
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KFC, Osu (030) 296 3086 Champs Bar & Rest. (024) 095 9406 Koyla Bon Appetit (027) 100 0002 Kohinoor (030) 277 1999 Le Must French Rest. (024) 466 1069 La Table de Cocoaline (030) 279 7207 La Galette (024) 675 2429 Le Bistro Rest. (030) 277 6738 Mango & Wheat (026) 777 0278 Michelangelo (024) 423 3533 Noble House (030) 278 5151 NourishLab Smoothy’s (024) 393 9855 Osekan Rest. (024) 535 2912 Pearl Chinese (024) 440 6748 Red Chilli (024) 790 2809 Rice ‘n’ Salads (027) 740 1009 Ristorante Sol Moi (030) 278 4015 Robi’s Dutch Pub (024) 220 1087 Smollenky’s Rest. (030) 277 5830 Sunshine Café (030) 278 0599 Sweet Rose Chinese (030) 281 6252 Star Bites (030) 293 6156 Stellar Catering (024) 477 3403 Santoku Rest. (030) 273 7027 Toros Tapas Bar (024) 288 0163 Trésence Café (026) 621 0321 The Venue (024) 332 3425 Taverna Tropicana (030) 222 9101 The Grill (024) 433 1000 Veda Indian Rest. (054) 530 0699 3121 Sushi Bar (026) 777 3121 COFFEE / TERRACE
Cuppa Cappuccino Cafe Dez Amis Koffee Lounge Fine Things Delifrance Sky Eli Cont.Rest Picasso Melting Moments
(024) 820 4441 (030) 782 9371 (030) 292 5067 (030) 223 6781 (030) 223 6781 (024) 331 0310 (030) 277 1712 (024) 466 1069
PIZZERIA
Eddy’s Pizza Mama Mia (delivery) Papa’s Pizza Pizza Town
(054) 413 3397 (024) 426 4151 (024) 115 0555 (024) 085 9444
CASINO
La Palm Casino Piccadilly Casino Millionaires Accra Millionaires Kumasi
(030) 278 5420 (030) 276 3095 (030) 277 4339 (032) 204 9868
PUBS
Bywell Bar Bus Stop Bella Roma Chester’s Bar Cuzzy Bro’s Duplex Devino Lounge Firefly Lounge Bar Hollywood Boulevard Jokers Center KQ Lunch Box Luscious Temptation Rhapsody’s Rockefellas Shaka Zulu Bar Shisha Lounge Spikes Bar & Grill The Honey Suckle The Republic Bar Traphic Twist The Republic Bar The Orange Crepes The Venue +233 Jazz Club Venus Pub Tilly’s Cocktail Yoko’s Pub
(030) 276 7793 (030) 222 0930 (024) 747 4007 (030) 276 2771 (026) 608 6003 (024) 599 9999 (024) 818 6604 (030) 277 7818 (030) 209 7958 (024) 437 0752 (020) 813 3122 (024) 923 6666 (024) 433 7825 (030) 277 6167 (020) 140 4164 (024) 849 5704 (027) 577 2058 (030) 278 0774 (024) 631 4044 (020) 992 5531 (030) 277 2179 (024) 631 4044 (030) 223 2988 (030) 278 2250 (030) 277 5830 (030) 278 2250 (024) 477 8479 (030) 223 7675
BEST OF CAKES
Bake Shop CakeOoo Cakes & Bakes DecoKraft Dream Desserts Fine Things La Galette Sweet Dreams Simply Desserts
(030) 277 3044 (027) 417 8376 (024) 459 5599 (024) 382 7724 (030) 278 1792 (030) 223 6781 (024) 675 2429 (028) 923 1283 (024) 431 2870
SUPERMARKETS
Accra Mall A&C Square Marina Mall
(030) 282 3040 (030) 251 7518 (030) 267 8121 Melcom Plus Kaneshie (030) 225 1789 Melcom Plus Tema (030) 321 6368 Palace (030) 281 5444 Koala (Osu) (030) 277 3455 Lara Mart (030) 276 6834 CULTURAL CENTRES
Alliance Française British Council Goethe Institute Nubuke Foundation
(030) 268 3068 (030) 268 3068 (030) 277 6764 (028) 910 2163
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TEMA
RESTAURANTS
BEAUTY & SPA
RESTAURANTS
(030) 222 9997 (024) 550 0003 (030) 320 6918 (030) 320 6905 (030) 330 4177 (024) 464 9113 (030) 321 1092 (020) 105 6556 (002) 650 8994 (030) 340 1431 Imperial Pekin Chinese (030) 330 5573 Korean Rest (030) 330 6244 Mayflower Rest (030) 330 4970 Maria’s (020) 784 6337 Olympic Rest (024) 924 2726 Pastsone Tradi. Kitchen (024) 454 0556 Peterpan (028) 612 0003 Seoul Grill Rest (030) 330 6305 Southern Fried Chicken (030) 320 6905 The Page (030) 320 6068 Trafix Rest (030) 320 2357 Golden Bowl Chop (030) 320 6424 Vienna City (030) 330 4084 Winner’s (030) 340 4515
African Rainbow (031) 203 2149 Ahenfie (031) 202 1267 Akroma Plaza (031) 202 5513 Alrose (031) 202 4230 Ambassador (031) 202 7431 Bocadilos Rest. (031) 202 0356 Captain Hooks Rest. (031) 202 7084 Chinese Fast Food (031) 202 6565 Cool Spot Rest. (031) 202 1640 Crisking Rest. (031) 204 6813 Furama Chinese Rest. (031) 202 3556 Maame B’s Kitchen (031) 203 0540 Memories Rest. (031) 202 1679 Nsempa (031) 202 4230 Ocean Bar (031) 203 3693 Planter’s Lodge (031) 202 2233 Palace Continental (031) 202 3463 Silver Pot Rest (020) 507 6166 You 84 Rest (031) 202 2945 Twin-City Chinese (031) 202 6888 Royal Park (032) 202 3388
A & C Developments (030) 251 5055
NIGHT CLUBS IN TEMA
Arabella Residency
(030) 222 1742
Beaufort Properties
(030) 256 4345
Club Felisa (030) 330 3003 Osmosis Night Club (030) 330 4362 Subin Valley Night Club(030) 330 6477
Cape Café & Rest Casanova Spot Court Cateen Friends Gardens Hacienda Plaza Precious Canteen Seven Up Rest
Beauty Square First Choice Salon Lady Pam Salon Holy Trinity Spa Lajen Unisex Salon Salon City Spa
(054) 272 7235 (024) 268 2997 (030) 277 6952 (036) 209 1334 (030) 277 7837 (030) 276 8751
CAR HIRE
Atlas Rent -A-Car Cole Consult VRS
(024) 427 7871 (024) 403 5856 (030) 277 9387
NIGHT CLUBS
Aphrodisiac Devino
(030) 276 6734 (024) 818 6604
Express Delivery Services
Aramex Express Ltd Fedex Ground Service UPS Sky Net TNT Express United Parcel
(030) 340 9090 (030) 266 6659 (030) 276 2510 (030) 223 0516 (030) 276 6518 (030) 276 2509
REAL ESTATES info@aandcdevelopment.com
business@polygroupgh.com www.beaufortghana.com
Redrow Developmnts (024) 420 1884 info@redrowghana.com
Richierich Estate
www.richierichgh.com
(054) 899 0343
Express Property Ltd (030) 276 8886 info@expresspropertyghana.com
Westfields Estates
(020) 897 0080
Trasacco
(030) 270 2332
info@westfieldsrealestate.com info@trasaccovalley.com
Afrikiko Al Saidy Big Base Black White Rest Brian’s Place Chakwa Chicken Licken Central Gill Cuppa Espcesso Fridays Bar
TAKORADI
KUMASI RESTAURANTS
4 Aces (032) 202 9855 Accadia Rest (024) 393 3399 Adhyeman Gardens (032) 202 6076 Babitex (032) 202 7476 Baboo (032) 202 5725 BigDaddy’s (024) 481 0822 Boss Burger (024) 437 3091 Black Berry MegaBite (032) 202 2543 Chinese Rest (032) 202 9893 Chopsticks Rest. (032) 202 3221 Couples (032) 202 2146 Flo-Tru (032) 202 5360 Hollywood Rest (032) 202 5792 Kentisn Kitchen (032) 202 2748 NIGHT CLUBS IN KUMASI
Aphrodisiac Nite (020) 095 5550 Plus 2 Pub & Kitchen (032) 229 9544 Ultimate Three Fun (054) 882 3745
CAPE COAST
RESTAURANTS
(024) 488 0054 (033) 213 2425 (024) 428 2862 (033) 213 2956 (024) 437 7815 (033) 213 4681 (033) 213 2505
WINE SHOPS
Gihoc Distilleries Co (033) 213 2713 SUPER MARKET IN CAPE COAST
Melcom Stores (033) 213 4118 Sonturk Super market (033) 213 2207
TAMALE RESTURANTS
Bafana Banyana Civil Sport Crest Rest Evesak Fast Food Executive Cuisine Gym 1000 Palace Jay and Jay Sunset Bar Swad Fast Food Sweet Garden Tisa Rest
(027) 759 1727 (037) 202 3324 (037) 202 4898 (037) 202 3505 (024) 447 8710 (037) 202 3239 (037) 202 4654 (024) 420 1643 (037) 202 5188 (037) 202 3539 (037) 202 4217
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ACCRA HOTELS
HOTELS
Alisa Hotel (030) 221 4244 Airport West Hotel (024) 435 8042 Airport View Hotel (027) 775 3305 Airside Hotel (030) 276 0480 Akwaaba Lodge (024) 427 7261 Alema Court (024) 432 1175 Angehill Hotel (030) 251 7515 African Regent Hotel (030) 276 5180 Aristocrat Hotel (024) 318 4447 Ascension Hotel (030) 251 7452 Bayous Court Hotel (030) 240 0806 Bellview Hotel (030) 266 7730 Brookvale Hotel (030) 285 3443 Byblos Hotel (030) 278 2250 Best Western Premier (030) 221 6570 Crystal Palm Hotel (030) 225 8164 Capital Court Hotel (030) 222 6199 Casanova Hotel (030) 267 9470 Crown Apartmento (030) 277 1712 Chez Lien (030) 277 5356 Central Hotel (030) 276 6606 Charlys Hotel (030) 250 5125 City Apartments (024) 480 7888 Coconut Grove Regency (030) 222 5155 Coconut Court Hotel (030) 222 6310 Cottage Hotel (030) 222 2736 Crystal Palm Hotel (024) 369 0014 Crystal Rose Hotel (024) 280 1622 Dutch Hotel (030) 271 1111 Dukes Palace Hotel (030) 251 0668 Earlbeam Hotel (030) 277 0523 Eastgate Hotel (030) 250 7441 Ebis Hotel (030) 277 8559 Ellking (024) 347 8814 Erata Hotel (054) 433 67454 Esther’s Hotel (030) 277 2368 Fiesta Royale (030) 461 3677 First Choice Hotel (028) 954 8271 Frankie’s Hotel (024) 277 3567 Ghasom Hotel (030) 223 4953 Golden Tulip (030) 221 3161 Green Oak (024) 811 0319 Global Summer Hotel (030) 276 0199 Golden Spoon Hotel (030) 224 0295 Great Gardens Hotel (030) 230 6249 Green Oak (024) 811 0319 Gye Nyame Hotel (030) 222 3321 Hibiscus Hotel (024) 426 6522 Hotel Elegance (030) 224 0809 Holiday Hotel (030) 274 0811 Highgate Hotel (030) 223 3315 Holiday Inn Hotel (030) 274 0930 Hotel Western Sun (054) 433 5533 Just Sands (024) 218 3955 54 | May 2014 ENJOY No 89
KUMASI HOTELS
HOTELS
Kensa (030) 276 8291 Kuku Hill Hotel (030) 278 2571 La Palm Royal Beach (030) 277 1700 Little Acra Hotel (026) 612 1945 La Villa Boutique Hotel (030) 273 0333 Labadi Beach Hotel (030) 277 2501 Luna Guest House (024) 401 6629 Luxury West Hotel (020) 813 4370 M Plaza Hotel (030) 276 3425 Mainland Hotel (030) 277 8243 Mariset Plaza (030) 277 4542 Miklin Hotel (030) 250 0708 MJ Grand Hotel (054) 775 3908 Mövenpick Ambassador (030) 261 1000 Mirage Royal Hotel (030) 252 0570 Monarch Hotel (030) 251 8653 Naks Hotel (030) 250 0435 Novotel Hotel (030) 266 7546 Nova Hotel (030) 277 5579 Niagara Plus Hotel (024) 477 1710 Oak Plaza East Airport (030) 281 6460 Ocean Sky Hotel (030) 278 2951 Otumfuo Hotel (030) 277 4827 Oriental Guest House (026) 513 3244 Pekan Hotel (024) 429 7520 Protea Hotel (030) 251 7454 Paloma Hotel (030) 222 8700 Riviera Beach Hotel (030) 266 2400 Royal Richester (030) 222 5155 Ramada Resort Coco (030) 271 7235 Roots Hotel Apartment (032) 278 0283 Robinhood Hotel (030) 281 6251 Sunsplash Hotel (024) 426 2086 Tenko Plaza Hotel (030) 251 9523 The Guest Hotel (030) 251 1370 The Rest Inn (024) 363 9174 The Volta Lodge (030) 277 8396 Tropical Concepts (027) 492 1774 Tropical Encalve (024) 480 9090 The Aknac Hotel (030) 282 4235 The Landsdown (026) 960 1541 The Royal Senchi (030) 340 9180 The Congress Hotel (030) 274 0750 Villa Monticello Hotel (030) 277 3477
Accadia Cafe & Rest Cedar Crescent Hotel Miklin Hotel Golden Gate Hotel Golden Tulip Royal Basin Resort Paparazzi Hotel
TEMA HOTELS
Applel Hotel Asia Hotel Commville Hotel Janus Hotel Oak Royal Hotel Sakumono Royal
(030) 320 4617 (030) 320 6121 (030) 320 6264 (030) 341 1163 (030) 320 6926 (030) 320 4911
(024) 393 3399 (032) 203 7238 (032) 203 9121 (032) 203 7073 (032) 208 3777 (032) 206 0144 (032) 209 2026
TAKORADI HOTELS
Abuesi Beach Resort (024) 435 9100 Akroma Plaza (031) 202 3745 Africa Beach Hotel (031) 202 5148 Alor Hotel (031) 202 2703 Alrose Hotel (031) 2024230 Amenla Hotel (031) 202 2543 Animens Hotel (031) 202 4676 Arvo Hotel (031) 701 0180 Atlantic Hotel (031) 202 2091 Beach Hotel & Resort (031) 202 1021 Beachway Hotel (031) 202 4734 Blue Water Hotel (031) 209 2116 Busua Beach Resort (031) 209 3307 Cane Basket Hotel (031) 202 7213 Cath’s Lodge (031) 202 6854 Devon Hotel (031) 202 2194 Embassy Hotel (031) 202 1611 Franfaus Hotel (024) 671 0349 Fred Mexico (031) 202 1611 Harbour View Hotel (031) 202 3576 Hillcrest Hotel (031) 202 2277 Hotel Animens (031) 202 4676 Hotel Applause (031) 202 3941 Hotel Be Ruco (031) 202 1248 Hotel Majestic (031) 204 6784 Melody Hotel (031) 202 4109 Nalex Hotel (031) 202 0669 Pacific Court Guest (031) 203 4259 Palm Lines Hotel (031) 204 6550 Palme Hotel (031) 202 4596 Planter’s Lodge (031) 202 2233 Railview Hotel (031) 242 0136 Raybow Int Hotel (031) 202 2072 Royal Palm Hotel (031) 204 4596 Sammar Lodge (031) 202 8363 Super Gardens (031) 202 8363 Takoradi Beach (031) 202 1021 Twin City Hotel (024) 457 3596 Valley Beach Hotels (031) 202 6900 Victoria Beach (031) 202 5693 Westline Hotel (031) 204 4679 Whin River Hotel (031) 202 4074 Zenith Hotel (031) 202 2359
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CAPE COAST HOTELS
Ankwanda Beach Biriwa Beach Hotel Cape Coast Hotel Elimina Bay Elmina Beach Fespa Hotel Hacienda Hotel Haizel Guest House Hans Cottage Heavens Lodge Jubilee Lodg Mighty Victory Hotel Mudek Hotel Prospect Lodge Rainforest Lodge Savoy Hotel Sisimbo Beach White Sands Beach
(033) 213 3797 (024) 442 6277 (033) 213 3457 (054) 161 4812 (033) 214 0010 (024) 232 3611 (024) 437 7815 (033) 213 3044 (024) 427 4340 (033) 213 4999 (033) 213 3424 (033) 213 0135 (024) 467 1137 (024) 687 3557 (033) 219 2498 (033) 213 2805 (054) 795 2844 (031) 202 2072
TAMALE
HOTELS
Gariba Lodge Andi Lodge Gariba Lodge Guest De Favzie King’s Guest House Klass-One Court Modern City Picorna Hotel
(037) 203 3371 (037) 202 2975 (037) 203 3371 (037) 202 4340 (037) 202 4316 (037) 202 7079 (037) 202 4473 (037) 202 207
ACCRA
TRAVEL & TOURS
Amadeus Ghana Melcom Travel Nomadafrica Global Village Travel Stellar Travel Travel Bureau
(030) 276 5590 (030) 225 2984 (030) 701 1234 (030) 276 9273 (030) 276 4557 (030) 282 3004
WINE SHOPS
Cape Trading Ltd Say Cheers X O Wine Shop Bacchus Wine shop
(030) 277 6705 (030) 281 1407 (024) 664 3208 (024) 348 0047
CARD, GIFTS & MORE
The Gift Bag Sytris, Osu Finest Gifts Plus Obsession Gift Shop Placito Ltd.
PHARMACIES
MOVIE THEATER
(024) 322 3519 (027) 730 0800 (030) 277 7810 (030) 277 4682 (030) 222 0051
Silverbird Accra Mall (054) 431 0140 ACCRA KIDS BOOK, TOYS & MORE
Kidz Cottag Ltd A & C Kiddy Ground Marvels Mini Golf e-toys & More Lego Play & Learn Kiddie’s
(030) 276 5616 (030) 251 5055 (030) 291 5400 (030) 278 1076 (030) 222 3235 (030) 277 0837 Mom & Dad Befa Rock (030) 278 1076 Kids Planet (050) 550 0000 Aviation Social Center (020) 703 9797 RESORTS
Busua Beach Busua Inn Dutch Hotel Ramada Resort Hillburi Aburi Loo Moon Lodge New Coco Beach Jays Lodge
(020) 638 8029 (020) 737 3579 (030) 271 1111 (030) 271 7235 (024) 438 5008 (020) 824 1549 (030) 271 7235 (030) 297 5356
OTHERS
Coaching & Dev. Greet Gyawaa Kids Concept Orca Deco Office Furniture PPAK Motors Village Pet Shop
(024) 894 8242 (030) 277 2955 (024) 641 5459 (024) 095 4262 (030) 222 0732 (054) 433005/6 (030) 268 8780 (024) 406 2796
ACCRA HEALTH
PHARMACIES
Accra Mall Pharmacy (028) 940 0400 Bedita Pharmacy (030) 277 8375 Ernest Chemist (030) 222 9293 East Legon Pharmacy (030) 250 2174 Korle-Bu Pharmacy (030) 263 7033 Jinlet Pharmacy, Tesano (030) 222 1225 Jinlet Pharmacy, Osu (030) 278 3361 Roman Ridge Pharmacy (030) 276 9166
Tica Pharmacy Wencol Chemist
(030) 281 7458 (030) 277 3858
MEDICAL LABS
The Diagnostic Center (030) 298 0243 MDS-Lancet (030) 261 0480 Medilab Diagnostic (030) 276 9680 PEDIATRICS
Akai House Clinic Phillips Clinic North Ridge Hospital International SOS
(030) 268 2162 (030) 276 8681 (030) 222 7328 (030) 279 9978
CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNES CENTRES
The Chiropractic
(024) 636 3411
PHONE NUMBERS MOBILE PREFIX & AREA CODES
Vodafone (020) (050 Glo (023) MTN (024) (054 Airtel (formerly Zain) (026) Tigo (027) (057 Expresso (028) LANDLINE
Accra Ada Aflao/Denu Akosombo Axim Bawku Bekwai Bolgatanga Cape Coast Dunkwa Ho Keta/Akatsi Koforidua Konongo Kumasi Mampong/Ashanti Navrongo Nkawkaw Obuasi Sekondi/Takoradi Sunyani Swedru Tema Wa Winneba
(030) 2 (030 35 (036 25 (034 30 (031 21 (038 22 (032 24 (038 20 (033 21 (033 22 (036 20 (036 26 (034 20 032 21 032 20 003 222 038 21 034 31 032 25 031 20 035 20 033 20 030 3 039 20 033 23
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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 3537/8 (030)-223 0319 (030)-221 3555
Kenya Airways KLM Lufthansa Middle East North American Royal Air Maroc Royal Dutch Slock Air Int. South African Air Turkish Airlines 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)-273 4561 (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 INTERNATIONAL SOS
(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 (030)-279 978
POLICE Emergency Regional Headquarters Mobile Force Accra Central Achimota Adabraka Airport
191 (030)-266 4611 (030)-276 0273 (030)-266 3625 (030)-240 1999 (030)-222 1368 (030)-277 7592
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