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Special Report PPGL Profile

News H.E John Mahama

Football Afcon 2013

Our Gallant Blackstars

Special Valentine Gift Ideas

Art & Culture Eyes From The Wild

La Palm Casino Turns 9 Years Old

Event Calendar

Chinese Horoscope

Sudoku

Snippets : Infanta Malaria Party

Recipe : Tilapia Masala with Rice

Administrative & Distribution

Places To Be

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Hospitality

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Dear Friends, For 2013, I wish you CREATIVITY, BALANCE and ETERNITY The advent of 2013 means that your favourite Enjoy Magazine is in its eighth year of publication. We took a look at the significance of the number 8 and found that it represents the following characteristics, BALANCE, ETERNITY and CREATIVITY. BALANCE as this encourages us and gives us the hope that we will be with you in your hearts and minds for an ETERNITY whilst, entertaining you with our uncommon CREATIVITY. Friends, the year also brings with it a new format for the magazine and we invite you to travel through its pages. It is our policy to share with you the times and moments of all the social and professional actors in our country as they bring their creativity, expertise and commitment to bear on our beloved Ghana. 2013 is also a new beginning for Ghana with a new President, His Excellency John Dramani MAHAMA. We were lucky enough to be invitied to the swearing in ceremony and we bring you our pictures of that day. Businesses in Ghana are constantly evolving and in this edition of the magazine we bring you an in-depth look at Pens and Plastics Ghana Limited, and the processes involved in the manufacturing and marketing of the Cristal BIC® Pens and the other plastic injection products that they produce. In the Arts field, creative artist Alain Ange, who recently exhibited his work at Alliance Francaise, takes us through the technique that produces his mindboggling artwork on glass tiles. Finally, why not try one of the many restaurants in our new feature, PLACES TO BE...

To all friends of Enjoy, the very best of love from the team. ...Enjoy Don’t forget you can also read the magazine online at: www.enjoyaccra.com

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PENS & PLASTICS GHANA LIMITED, a leader in Ghana’s Manufacturing Industry

Pens and Plastics Ghana Limited (PPGL) is the only company in Ghana that produces ballpoint pens locally. The Cristal ballpoint pen or the BIC® as we usually call it, has become everybody’s best friend. All sorts of people in society from pupils, to market women to professional people use the BIC® Cristal ballpoint pen in their daily life. In the five decades of its existence, PPGL has become the leader in the local manufacture and distribution of BIC® Pens, Razors and other plastic injection products.

across Africa, CFAO draws on a portfolio of international brands in each of its five business lines:

PPGL is a subsidiary of CFAO and has been the undisputed leader in the production and distribution of BIC® Pens and Razors in Ghana and the Sub Region. Building on its experience of 125 years and the expertise of its 10,000 employees, CFAO has developed an integrated offering that covers the entire import and distribution value chain in the vast majority of its market. CFAO meets its clients’ needs through tailored product offerings and solutions in equipment, healthcare and consumer goods. As the leader in specialized distribution in high-growth markets 8 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

• Automobile distribution via CFAO Automotive • Pharmaceutical distribution via Eurapharma • Equipment and rental services via CFAO Equipment • Distribution and production of consumer goods via CFAO Industries • Consulting, integration and outsourcing services for new technologies via CFAO Technologies CFAO currently operates in 32 African countries, 7 French overseas territories and Vietnam. CFAO is listed on NYSE Euronext in Paris.

2011 figures

82,065 new vehicles sold

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partner-certified engineers

subsidiaries dedicated to the distribution of construction equipment

PPGL Special Report He brings on board over 17 years work experience gained outside and within the group in various capacities namely International Marketing Director BIC® France, Managing Director BIC® Korea and Japan, Managing Director Groupe SEB Taiwan, Managing Director Keter Plastics Europe and now Managing Director PPGL.

uring the Second World War, Marcel Bich discovered a ballpoint pen manufacturing firm owned by Laszlo Bíró in Argentina. In 1945, after the Second World War, Marcel Bich and Edouard Buffard founded Société PPA (the French acronym standing for “pens, mechanical pencils and accessories”) in Clichy, a suburb north of Paris. Later Bich invested in a Swiss technology capable of cutting and shaping metal down to a hundredth of a millimeter, with the outcome a stainless steel, one millimeter sphere which allowed ink to flow freely.

Marcel Bich (1914-1994), Co-founder of BIC®

PPGL & BIC in Ghana ®

In 1950 , the Décolletage Plastique design team at Société PPA (now Société BIC®) developed a new technology which saw the birth of the BIC® Cristal pen. The Cristal ballpoint pen has since then become the most popular writing instrument on the market. Though it took several different adaptations, variations in designs, processes and tests to get it right, the final piece was perfected and it took over the market from the early 1950s till date. In 1953, as part of a branding and marketing strategy, Pierre Guichenné an advertising executive, advised Bich to shorten his family name to BIC® as an easy- to- remember globally adaptable trade name for the pen. As of today, BIC® and its worldwide affiliates manufacture and sell 25 million Stationery products, 10 million Razors and 6 million Lighters worldwide daily. BIC® is the number one worldwide manufacturer of ballpoint pens and in 2011, the company increased its worldwide sales on a comparative basis by 3.1%, showed a 14.7% increase in their net income and had an estimated 32% rise in Stationery sales.

Millions of ballpoint pens are manufactured annually by PPGL in a variety of colours (the most popular being blue, black and red) and sold throughout the West African Sub region every year. It is interesting to see how all of the materials that make up pens, from the specially formulated ink to the tungsten carbide ball, come together in the manufacturing process. Alain GBEASOR and the Enjoy Corporate Profile team in our continuing Company Profile Series, bring you a painstaking probe into the industry of pens and plastics, in which we will reveal the processes involved in the manufacturing and marketing of the Cristal BIC® Pens. Following our last visit in late 2010, Pens & Plastics Ghana Limited has seen lots of changes and additions. The company has a new dynamic Managing Director, Mr. Fabrice PARODAT, who has extensive work experience within the BIC® group across different continents.

His vision is to improve upon the existing technology, increase the capacity of the factory and introduce more variety in the product line up and new business developments. We bring to you this exclusive interview with him as he details his vision for Pens and Plastics Ghana Limited and its future.

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My vision is to bring on board a new marketing drive as well as improve upon the existing technology and introduce new business developments.

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Fabrice Parodat MD Pens & Plastics

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INTERVIEW with Mr Fabrice PARODAT, Managing Director Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd AG: What is PPGL‘s market like and how do you maintain your leadership position? FP: PPGL is the undeniable leader in the market for writing instruments and disposable razors in Ghana. We export our products to Togo and Benin, with an increasing export share which stands at a little more than 15% of our total activity. To maintain our leadership position, we always focus on product quality and customer satisfaction. At PPGL, our claim that BIC® “Gives you more” means guaranteed best product at the best price is not just a slogan but a fact.

Mr Fabrice Parodat, MD Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd

Alain GBEASOR (AG): Good Morning Sir, thanks for having us

AG: Counterfeiting is a major challenge in your industry, how do you surmount it?

Mr Fabrice PARODAT (FP): You are welcome and I’m grateful for the opportunity to tell your readers about PPGL and BIC® success story in Ghana.

FP: Real BIC® products are easily recognizable thanks to our distinct stickers “BIC® Original Quality” applied to each box of 50 unit BIC® Cristal Pens and packs of 5 units BIC® Sensitive Razors. In order to further nip counterfeiting in the bud, we follow a rigorous International Quality policy. Mr Bismark Peters, our Operations Manager leads the Quality and Technical teams at PPGL to run continuous checks at each stage of our production. Robotic writing test lines are realized every day to ascertain ink quality, an original BIC® Pen will write for at least 3,000 meters before the ink runs out.

AG: Tell us a bit about PPGL FP: PPGL is a leading Ghanaian company that manufactures a wide range of plastic products intended for corporate and local consumers. We are the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the BIC® brand for nearly 40 years in Ghana, Togo and Benin. We manufacture BIC® Cristal Pens at our local production plant in Accra and we possess a packing line for BIC® Razors. It is worthy to note that we are the only company producing pens in Ghana. Our plastic injection factory also produces plastic items such as communion cups, lids and containers. We possess 40 years of expertise and machinery for all types of plastics items.

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Mr Dominique Pantz (Econ. Counsellor, French Embassy), Mr Parodat (PPGL), H.E Frédéric Clavier (French Ambassador), Mr Peters (PPGL)

PPGL Interview AG: How different are processes in PPGL and BIC®? FP: The manufacturing processes of BIC® products are exactly the same across their factories and affiliates around the world. It is almost impossible today to distinguish between a ballpoint pen and razor made in a factory in Ghana, South Africa, Europe, U.S.A or South America. To meet the BIC® standards, our factory is audited regularly by BIC® engineers to ensure that our production processes are in full compliance with the international norms and criteria defined by BIC®. We send randomly selected product samples each month for audit at BIC® in France to evaluate the quality of our products.

AG: What do you value most in your personnel and how has working in PPGL been like? FP: I look out for three key attributes and they are being hard working, loyal (to colleagues and ultimately the company) and respectful. At PPGL we respect and reward the effort made by our staff, as it is these staff members that will drive our growth. Working at PPGL has been exciting; there is a culture of great teamwork and good communication. In fact we are an interwoven family working together.

AG: What makes BIC® such a success story? FP: BIC® provides easy answers to everyday needs. In creating the very first ballpoint pen, the BIC® Cristal over 60 years ago, BIC® chose to go straight to what is essential: create something simple, yet reliable that anyone can use. That vision is at the very heart of the brand and it can be seen in every brand move by BIC® and now PPGL AG: What are your plans for growth and development in Ghana and the sub region? FP: Currently as you can see, we are increasing our factory capacity by installing new industrial equipments. Our development strategy will focus on several key areas notably : • Strengthening our national sales structure for a better geographical coverage • Dedicated sales team by key distribution channel: Traditional Market, Mass Market, Export and Corporate (printed advertising on pens)

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FP: For our employees, my vision is to identify as many staff showing potential as possible and train them so that as a group we can achieve even more. I look forward to giving staff members more responsibility in order to improve their talents and competencies thus enhancing our human capital at PPGL. For shareholders, I look forward to continue bringing business growth and added value, a solid financial situation and significantly growing our profit levels. We have a great brand, excellent products and a hardworking, dedicated team with extensive knowledge of our markets. With these assets, we can increase shareholder dividends.

• Strengthening of our presence and distribution in Togo and Benin with new distributors • Expansion of our portfolio with value added products to cover all segments of our activities • Sponsorship targeted at schools and universities, targeted marketing, advertising and radio display • We are also currently working on external growth projects that should come out by the 2nd semester of 2013 Management team of PPGL

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with Mr Fabrice PARODAT (end)

WORKING in Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd SALES & MARKETING

HEAD: Mr RICHARD OMANE-ADDO Bio Express: Mr Richard Omane – Addo is the Sales and Marketing Manager of PPGL, he loves working with his colleagues and has over 14 years work experience in the group. He loves selling and holds an MBA from GIMPA as well as a Chartered Marketer from the CIM – UK.

AG: What does Fabrice Parodat do to relax, if he is not managing PPGL? FP: I am an avid sportsman, I love rugby, tennis, running, water sports, cooking, reading and travelling. AG: Have you felt the proverbial Ghanaian Hospitality yet and what are your final words to our readers? FP: Being my first African work destination, I was very excited to explore Ghana. I have enjoyed every moment I have spent here so far. I’m proud to be in Ghana especially at a time when you see the country driving forward towards a future of development and wealth for all.

Social: He is married with 3 strong boys and loves to listen to music or play football when he is not chasing contracts for PPGL. AG: What are some of the challenges faced by PPGL? Richard: Until last year the energy situation in the country was a headache. We are grateful for the stability experienced now. Delays in the arrival of raw materials and increased taxes have obviously not been easy but we are committed to always providing the highest quality products to our customers always. Mr Mark Bimpong-Nkrumah is the Sales Manager and has been with PPGL for the past ten years. The attributes he loves most in his colleagues are their cordiality and mutual respect. He enjoys working

Mr Richard Omane-Addo

with PPGL because the company offers the opportunity to work together as one big family with a common unity of purpose. The PPGL marketing team congratulated themselves and the entire workforce on their ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets as they aspire together to greater heights. PROMISE: We are a company with a fifty year history in Ghana and we look forward to a bright future together. For our customers, we are committed to providing both quality products and innovative advertising technologies.

I will entreat all your readers and all Ghanaians to be proud of themselves because they are part of an epoch of a great nation; each and every individual should help Ghana to remain the legendary safe haven that it is. AG: Thank you!

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Sales team : Dorcas Opoku, Rashid Pio, Vivian Abada, Richard Edusei,Gina Brown Biney, Kenneth B. Eyeson, Richard Omane-Addo, Dauda Mahama

PPGL Interview

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HEAD: Mr CHARLES ASHITEY Bio Express: Mr Charles Ashitey is the IT manager at PPGL and finds his work in the group exciting and challenging. He has been working at PPGL since 2009 and is responsible for the development of corporate software and maintenance of the Network Infrastructure. Social: Charles is married. He is an expert in Sage X3 having acquired on the job training in France. He describes his department in one word as Unique. Mr Charles Ashitey, IT Manager

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD: Mr JONATHAN ABBEYQUAYE

Bio Express: Mr Jonathan Abbeyquaye is the Finance and Administrative Manager of PPGL and has worked for PPGL for the past 9 years but has been with the CFAO group for 25 years. He has risen through the ranks from his initial days as an accounts officer, to IT Manager and now to his new job as Finance and Administrative Manager. He is a member of the Boardroom Institute, holds a Fellowship from the African Servant Leadership Institute and holds certifications from the Institute of Management Studies and another from the Institute for the Management of Information Systems, UK. Social: Jonathan is married with four children and loves to read when he can. Mr Jonathan (standing), Sally Mallet-Eghan, Gideon Owusu Danquah, Emmanuel Angmor

MAINTENANCE HEAD: Mr CHARLES ADZAKLO

Mr Jonathan Abbeyquaye

Bio Express: Mr Adzaklo is the Maintenance Manager and has been with PPGL for over 15 years and has had considerable on the job training that has enabled him to reach his current position. He began work as a maintenance supervisor and is grateful for the support, training and motivation he received from his mentor and former Maintenance Manager and Engineer, Mr Kurt Reuben, of the CFAO group. He holds two certificates, one in Mechanical Engineering and the other in Project Management. Social: Charles is married with two boys. He describes his job as challenging, demanding constant learning that allows him to repair and maintain the equipment used on the factory floor. More important when you consider that some of the machines are the only ones in the country and they have to respect rigorous standards set up by BIC速 and CFAO.

Mr Adzaklo, Vennace Tetteh Peasour, William Opoku and Gilbert Ntow

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WORKING in Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd HUMAN RESOURCE

HEAD: Mrs JOSEPHINE OPOKU- BEKOE Bio Express: Josephine OpokuBekoe is the Human Resource Manager at PPGL. She joined the group last year but brings on board 17 years of work experience. She is a passionate human resource practitioner and holds a Masters in HR. She describes her work in the group as exciting, providing opportunites for growth and development for all employees. Josephine loves the opportunities offered by working for a multinational. The access it provides to knowledge of international best practice. PPGL as a member of the CFAO group, places much emphasis on corporate social responsibility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (CSR). CFAO has an HIV Charter that all companies in the group are bound to adhere to. PPGL CSR policy has led to the support of a number of societies, institutions and traditional festivals. They also provide support for some of less well-known sports in Ghana and this has led to a partnership with Cowbell (Promasidor) in the annual National Cycling Tour of Ghana.

OPERATIONS, PRODUCTION & SUPPLY CHAIN HEAD: Mr BISMARK PETERS

Staff development is key at PPGL and there are numerous in house training opportunities for staff. There is a scholarship scheme for the nonexecutive employees of the company, allowing them to educate their wards from primary through to tertiary level. Currently there are 11 beneficiaries whose academic records are monitored by the HR department on a regular basis. The tertiary school beneficiaries are given internship opportunities during school holidays.

Mr Andrew Botse-Baidoo, Ms Anita Yankey, Mrs Josephine Opoku-Bekoe, Mrs Barbara Opoku-Agyemang, Mr Derrick Owusu

6 million

Lighters sold worldwide daily

Bio Express: Mr Bismark Peters is the Operations Manager of PPGL in charge of the Production and Supply Chain. He conducted us around the factory site and by the end of his tour we had a thorough appreciation of the machinery and systems in place. Bismark has been with the group since 2009. He is a trained Chemical Engineer and holds an MSc in Management Science and Operational Research. He warns customers to look out for the new seal of quality that should be present on products such as pens and razors. Social: Bismark is married with a daughter. He loves to travel, read and goes to the gym to work out at least three times a week. Charles Dwomoh, Antoinette Williams, Cleff Anim, Kwesi Gyasi Dedsi, Isaac Yirenkyi, Abel Abbey & Bismark Peters (in white) 14 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

working in PPGL

MANUFACTURING PROCESS in Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd Ink filling and assembly After the components are formed, assembly can take place. Typically, the ballpoint is first attached to the ink reservoir. These pieces are then conveyed to injectors, which fill the reservoir with the appropriately coloured ink.

Line inspector checks to ensure that pens meet set specifications

FINAL ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING & SHIPPING The point and reservoir are then placed inside the main barrel of the pen. At this stage, other components such as the cap and ends are incorporated. Other finishing steps, such as adding coatings or decorations or performing a final cleaning, are also done. BIC速 Cristal ballpoint

The finished pens are then packaged according to how they will be sold. Groups of pens are packed into boxes. These sales units are then put into larger boxes, stacked on pallets, and shipped to distributors.

Mary Magdalene Laryea

BIC速 Razor under production

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Manufacturing

MANUFACTURING PROCESS in Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd Quality Control Mrs Antoinette Williams is the Quality Control Officer and she was quick to emphasize the strong ethical code of conduct adhered to in the factory. “Quality Audits are essentials in PPGL and we have audits by both BIC® and an external auditor to ensure that we adhere to the strict quality and environmental standards set by Societé BIC®”. The quality of components is checked during all manufacturing stages. Since millions of parts are made each day, line inspectors take random samples of pieces at time intervals and check to ensure that they meet set specifications for size, shape, and consistency from the standards set by BIC®. Like the solid pieces of the pens, quality assays are also performed on the liquid batches of ink. After all the ingredients are added to the batch, a sample is taken to the Quality Control (QC) laboratory for testing. Physical characteristics are checked to make sure the batch adheres to the specifications outlined in the formula instructions. The QC group runs tests such as pH determination, viscosity checks, and appearance evaluations.

Mrs Antoinette Williams, Quality Control Manager

They visually inspect the components as they are made and check for things such as inadequately filled ink reservoirs, deformed pens, and incorrectly assembled parts. Random samples of the final product are also tested to ensure a batch of pens writes correctly.

“Recognize your original BIC® products by the “Original BIC® Quality sticker” applied to each box.”

In addition to these specific tests, line inspectors are also posted at each phase of manufacture.

Component inspection

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His Excellency

JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA

The President Of The Republic Of Ghana

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First lady Mrs Lordina Mahama

H.E. John Dramani Mahama

His Excellency

JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA

n December 2012, Ghanaians went to the polls to decide who would lead the country for the next four years. In a previous edition of Enjoy we brought you the resumes of the aspirants and now we are pleased to share our pictures of the colourful ceremony that marked the inauguration and swearing in ceremony for the winning candidate, H.E. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA.

ceremony at the Black Star square in Accra.

President John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as the seventh democratically elected President of the Republic of Ghana, by the Chief Justice, Mrs. Justice Georgina Theodora Wood, on Monday, January 7, 2013 in an exciting

H.E John Mahama is the first former parliamentarian to be elected to the high office since 1992; however he is the fourth former parliamentarian to lead the country, after Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Prof K.A. Busia and Mr J.A. Kufuor.

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H.E. John Mahama is the fourth John in a row in the fourth republic, as well as Ghanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh democratically elected leader since independence and the second Vice-President after the late President John Evans Atta Mills to have been elected to this the highest office of the land.

Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur congratulates President Mahama

H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor & form General Secretary, Mr Kofi Ann

whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who The Black Star square was awash with the national colours. The trees and buildings lining the streets leading to the venue were also adorned with the red, gold, green and black of Ghana. The Presidents of Senegal, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Cote dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ivoire, Zambia, Togo and delegations from the United States were present.

Dignitaries

Also in attendance at the swearing in ceremony were the high powered delegations of a host of Heads of State and diplomats from Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Liberia and Equatorial Guinea. Former Presidents of Ghana, J.J Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor, as well as the former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan also joined the celebrations.

H.E. John Dramani Mahama & H.E Jerry John Rawlings

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H.E Faure Gnassingbe, President of Togo

H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia

Vice President Amissah Arthur with Chief Justice, Mrs Justice Georgina Theodora Wood

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Who’s who

Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, 8th SG of ACP

H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal

H.E. Thomas Yayi Boni, President of Benin

In his speech H.E John Dramani Mahama promised to unite the country and to speed its development. He reassured all Ghanaians with his words when he declared in his address, “I will not let you down.”

Distinguished guests

Enjoy Accra wishes His Excellency well, as he continues with his Better Ghana Agenda. e

Mr Bernard Monah, Fifi Binder & Selasie Cofie

Supporters enjoying the happy atmosphere

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H.E. Rafiq Abu Dalfa, Ambassador of Palestine; H.E. Omar Selim, Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana

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La Palm Casino Turns 9 Years Old

Juliet, Ionela, Mert & Natalia

GM, Mert Caliskan, drawing the winning ticket

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Management team with the Gold Coin Prize

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Special Valentine Gift Ideas from Enjoy

Döttling The Guardian Over-The-Shoulder Travel Watch Safe Dottling, the German safe manufacturer, has unveiled the world’s first high security luggage, that will provide protection for up to six watches, jewellery, money or important documents whilst you are on the move. It is made from a carbide component that is as hard as a diamond. This special piece will destroy tools such as drills that may be used to try and break into it. The Guardian is the “James Bond” of the luggage world.

Champagne Lanson Rose Fifty years ago, the House LANSON was one of the very first to carry a rosé champagne. Delicicous with meat or red fruit desserts. LANSON Rosé Label is perfect for lovers everywhere.

Luxury Chocolate Chocolate is the food of love. Sensual, indulgent and delicious to share. A gift that is always welcome.

Luxdeco: Discover Kosta Boda Tattoo bow This beautiful mouth-blown Tattoo bowl has been hand-decorated with a romantic rose motif designed by Ludvig Lofgren. A darker take on feminine florals, its deep maroon hue provides an on-trend twist on classic glassware.

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Special Gifts

Tissot - His and Hers Watches.

Alexandra Mor

The Tissot Le Locle is a sophisticated watch with roman indexes and a traditional look. The Tissot Couturier hour markers give the piece an extra touch of modernity, and a more trendy look. Additionally, quartz movement models and leather strap options are also available for the Tissot Couturier to better suit individual tastes.

An exclusive range of jewellery for your one of a kind woman.

Jack Row : Fountains of inspiration See this collection of limited edition writing instruments and cufflinks inspired by contemporary British architecture. It pays homage to engineering feats and architectural achievements. Each piece is individually crafted from solid silver and gold and set with accents of precious gems including sapphires and diamonds. Even the fountain pen nibs are stamped out from solid 18ct gold sheet. Very luxurious!

iPad For your one true love, a choice of two truly amazing gifts. Choose the ipad thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for your valentine. Buy the iPad or iPad mini online or pick one up at your favourite Apple Retail Store.

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Tuesday

12 Golden Gate Hotel

Movenpick Lounge

February

A delicious spread of continental dishes 25ghc pay yours and bring another person to eat. Venue : Amakom- Kumasi Time : 11:30am-4pm

Come enjoy a nice chilled evening, good music & food Time 7pm

The Republic Bar & Grill

A new bar in town with so much buzz. You are sure to run into a good friend.

Take a chance and

gamble @ La Palm Casino Time : 11:00 PM

Jerk Masters @ Airport West next to Bangos

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Film Festival (till Feb. 21)

Blow away the Monday blues with jerk chicken From 7pm

Alliance Francaise

Rhapsody Restaurant Bar

Honey Suckle Happy Hour

Accra Mall Time : 7:00 PM

½ Price on Drinks till 7pm Venue: Ring Road opp. Time: From 5pm

Happy Hour Celsbridge Pub Labone Time : @5pm

Millionaires Casino

Golden Tulip Bingo Nite Time 9-10pm

Escobar

Join your friends for a drink @ Xcobar Osu. from 7pm

Bamboo Fusion

Grab a quick taste of the Orient From 7pm

Shaka Zulu - Bar/Club

Easy start to the week, grab a burger at Peter Pan’s A &C shopping mall

Monsoon Grab a drink and a plate of sushi and watch the action on Oxford St.

World Day of Social Justice Happy Hour

Happy Hour

3212 - Sushi in Osu

Santoku

Toro Tapas Bar at Afrikiko Time : 5 - 7pm Try the chef’s taster menu for a tasty midweek treat. Venue : Airport West, Opp. African Regent

Accra Diplomatic Club Happy Hour

Toro Tapas Bar

Firefly @ Osu

Catch up with friends, have a drink and relax in the pleasant surroundings.

Cafe Des Amis

Invite your friends for a drink & a chat. Venue: Kanda

Chase Restaurant and Takeaway. Try the pizza! From 6:30pm Labone

midweek dinner joint.

28 Girls Table at African Regent

Share some tapas with friends Venue Afrikiko Compound Time : from 7pm

Le Must restaurant your

Independence Day Dominican Republic

Avoid the stress of rush hour at the poolside @6pm

Duplex Happy Hour

Picadilly Draw Venue : Piccadilly Casino Time : 10:00 PM

Jazz bar with a good ambience and tasty menu. Venue: Ringroad Central. time: 6:30pm

Happy Hour @ Tulip

At +233 Jazz Bar and Grill time: 7:30pm

La Paillote Takpekpe: Snake &/or Ladders

@ British Council time :10am

Rap Doctor Okyeame Kwame

Osu, Time : 7pm

Alliance Francaise time- 8:00 PM

Ghana Job Fair

Book your table time : 6:30 - 10:30

Salsa Dance Nite

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Golden Tulip.

Coconut Grove Regency Hotel - 6:00 PM

Venue : Coconut Groove Hotel. time : 7pm

Friday

thursday

TASTY JERK Barbecue Joint Venue: Osu Down Chez Lien Annex Time: 5 pm

Tropicana

Happy Hour

Venue : Sisters of the East TIme from 6pm

various venues

Ice Skating

Apo's Spot Osu Time 6:00pm

10th Birthday GHANECC week (till Feb. 17)

Public Holiday: Independence Day

Lizzie Sports Centre From 6pm

Peter Pan

Happy Hour

Tops n Tails Pub Spintex Rd Spintex rd opp Stanchart

Pop in for a drink on your way home from work. Unwind & dance da nite away

Wednesday

Fun night, Hen night or bridal shower. Welcome drinks on arrival, 10% offf total bill.

07 Happy Hour

Toro Tapas Bar at Afrikiko Time : Thursday only - All day

01 Hollywood Boulevard

ANC Square - Come enjoy hip hop music with hot djs and smoking atmosphere. Time : From 9 - late

MARCH

Monday

All Day

pm-After 6:00pm

Marina Mall

Eat, shop and pray - that you have enough money to pay for all your goodies. Enjoy

08 Jazzy VIBE At +233 Jazz Club

Time: 8pm Rate: Free

Afternoon Tea Teazy Thurs

At Bella Roma Osu with da hottest DJs Klla Fingaz and Busty Blaze from 10pm

14 Pizza Nite At Mama Mia's Share a peter pan or pepperoni with the family time: 6pm

Happy Hour

Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm

African Regent hotel Airport, West. Join us every afernoon for a tasty selection of cakes & desserts time : from12-5pm

15 St Patrick’s Night Hooley At Aviation Social Centre From 8pm

Movenpick Lounge

Come enjoy a nice chilled evening with drinks and music.

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Feb & Mar

2013

Sunday

saturday

A tribute to Cephas Sackitey

Play Tennis At Accra Lawn

Accra Nightlife Awards

Sisimbo Beach Resort:

Courts available Time : 7am

Alliance Francaise time- 8:00 PM Event Haven

Rotary Club Music & Dinner Gala Night

Spend the day at the beach - lovely food and luxurious rooms. Great life-guards for peace of mind.

17th Ghana International Trade Fair (Feb. 23-Mar. 10)

@ Movenpick time: 7:30pm

14th Africa Section Convention @ Movenpick

Fund-raising Classical Piano Concert

Take a trip outside Accra

Alisa Hotel (Asante Hall) Time : 6:00 PM

Kokrobite, White Sands or Ada. Come enjoy!!

02 Horse Riding at Accra Polo Club Visit the stables for more info about lessons etc

Swimming Lessons Venue : African Regent 10 - 12 - Every Saturday

IBD Ghana Convention 2013 - 14 African Section At Movenpick (to 8th March)

Arlecchino Ice Cream Parlour Treat the kids to an ice cream. Venue : Osu, Oxford

Ap-peace-ciation 2013 Benefit Concert Cape Coast Sports Stadium Time: 1pm

African Fashion Festival At Oxford Street, Osu time: 1pm

Mรถvenpick Brunch

Sumptuous spread to tempt your taste buds. time: 10am

Mini Golf Course Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of golfing from 1pm-6pm

Kids Concept

Deli France

Movie Night

KFC at Marina Mall.

Workshops for children between the ages of 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. Timing: 11am1pm/ 2pm-4pm. Movie popcorn & a drink @ Silverbird Cinema at Accra Malll

Venue Airport Residental Area Anytime

Chicken popcorn, large fries and a drink - Tasty!

See you when I see you !

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The Year Of The

The Year of Water Snake, February 10, 2013 to January 30, 2014, will let you shine! This energy enhances your natural charm and quiet selfconfidence. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll easily set and work to achieve ambitious goals. In a Snake year all your qualities, positive and negative, are magnified. This means your tendency to be suspicious can become unreasonable paranoia. Your need to balance injustice can spark bitter retaliation. Take a deep breath and keep your sense of humour. Personal success is the best revenge! In a Water Snake year, emotional sensitivity helps you easily read where other people are coming from. Never doubt your intuition.

Month and Year

Animal Sign

February 05 1924 & January 23 1925

Rat

February 02 1984 & February 19 1985

January 27 1952 & February 13 1953

Dragon

January 24 1925 & February 12 1926

February 20 1985 & February 08 1986

February 14 1953 & February 02 1954

Snake

February 13 1926 & February 01 1927

Tiger

February 09 1986 & January 28 1987

February 03 1954 & January 23 1955

Horse

February 02 1927 & January 22 1928

Rabbit

January 29 1987 & February 16 1988

January 24 1955 & February 11 1956

Goat

January 23 1928 & February 09 1929

Dragon

February 17 1988 & February 05 1989

February 12 1956 & January 30 1957

Monkey

February 10 1929 & January 29 1930

Snake

February 06 1989 & January 26 1990

January 31 1957 & February 17 1958

Rooster

January 30 1930 & February 16 1931

Horse

January 27 1990 & February 14 1991

February 18 1958 & February 07 1959

Dog

February 17 1931 & February 05 1932

Goat

February 15 1991 & February 03 1992

February 08 1959 & January 27 1960

Pig

February 06 1932 & January 25 1933

Monkey

February 04 1992 & January 22 1993

January 28 1960 & February 14 1961

Rat

January 26 1933 & February 13 1934

Rooster

January 23 1993 & February 09 1994

February 15 1961 & February 04 1962

February 14 1934 & February 03 1935

Dog

February 10 1994 & January 30 1995

February 05 1962 & January 24 1963

Tiger

February 04 1935 & January 23 1936

Pig

January 31 1995 & February 18 1996

January 25 1963 & February 12 1964

Rabbit

January 24 1936 & February 10 1937

Rat

February 19 1996 & February 06 1997

February 13 1964 & February 01 1965

Dragon

February 11 1937 & January 30 1938

February 07 1997 & January 27 1998

February 02 1965 & January 20 1966

Snake

January 31 1938 & February 18 1939

Tiger

January 28 1998 & February 15 1999

January 21 1966 & February 08 1967

Horse

February 19 1939 & February 07 1940

Rabbit

February 16 1999 & February 04 2000

February 09 1967 & January 29 1968

Goat

February 08 1940 & January 26 1941

Dragon

February 05 2000 & January 23 2001

January 30 1968 & February 16 1969

Monkey

January 27 1941 & February 14 1942

Snake

January 24 2001 & February 11 2002

February 17 1969 & February 05 1970

Rooster

February 15 1942 & February 04 1943

Horse

February 12 2002 & January 31 2003

February 06 1970 & January 26 1971

Dog

February 05 1943 & January 24 1944

Goat

February 01 2003 & January 21 2004

January 27 1971 & February 14 1972

Pig

January 25 1944 & February 12 1945

Monkey

January 22 2004 & February 08 2005

February 15 1972 & February 02 1973

Rat

February 13 1945 & February 01 1946

Rooster

February 09 2005 & January 28 2006

February 03 1973 & January 22 1974

February 02 1946 & January 21 1947

Dog

January 29 2006 & February 17 2007

January 23 1974 & February 10 1975

Tiger

January 22 1947 & February 09 1948

Pig

February 18 2007 & February 06 2008

February 11 1975 & January 30 1976

Rabbit

February 10 1948 & January 28 1949

Rat

February 07 2008 & January 25 2009

January 31 1976 & February 17 1977

Dragon

January 29 1949 & February 16 1950

January 26 2009 & February 13 2010

February 07 1978 & January 27 1979

Horse

February 17 1950 & February 05 1951

Tiger

February 14 2010 & February 02 2011

January 28 1979 & February 15 1980

Goat

February 06 1951 & January 26 1952

Rabbit

February 03 2011 & January 22 2012 February 16 1980 & February 04 1981

Monkey

February 18 1977 & February 06 1978

Snake

February 10 2012 & January 30 2013 February 05 1981 & January 24 1982

Rooster

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Animal Sign

Month and Year

January 25 1982 & February 12 1983

Dog

February 13 1983 & February 01 1984

Boar

chinese horoscope

Tiger You’re looking at two favourable, one neutral and nine unfavourable months, Never fear, there is hope. Snake is not out to get you, but its style is deliberate, calculating and a bit on the slow side, which is not your style at all. Boldly going forth to conquer worlds probably isn’t going to work for you this year. Instead, make that 33 percent work for you by being Snake-like - even if it hurts. You have three good years coming up after this one. Why not hold off on the big stuff?! And keep this in mind that this is a Water year, your most favourable element as you are a Wood sign. This of 2013 as the year of watering your plants to make them grow in the coming years.

Goat Congrats! You have one of the best years of all 12 signs this year. Snake pace is just your style. Look before you leap. Think things through. Go in depth. Logic, not emotion, wins the day. Occasionally you’re going to have to work to control your feelings to get the best results. Just remember: Snake is on your side. One word of caution: This is a Water year, and you’re a Fire sign. Obviously, Water and Fire do not go together. Even though Snake is with you, this element clash doesn’t do you any favors. Not to say you should sit on the sidelines. Play big, but be sure not to take any unnecessary risks.

Dog People probably don’t usually think of you as a bubbly optimist, oh Dog. Whether or not that is your style, it’s a good idea to adopt it this year. Plenty of good things are going to happen to you in Year of the Snake. Of course, you have to be in the game to get all the benefits, so get out there this year. If you’ve been putting something off, now’s the time to make it happen. Also, know that this is a Water year, and your fixed sign is Metal. These two elements have a favourable relationship in Chinese astrology, which means luck is definitely with you this year. Take some risks. Strike out in new directions. Surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish.

Rat Well, how about that! Did you know the Snake was going to be so good to you? Yup, 66 percent favorable means you’re looking at a great year. Snake is a ‘head’ sign - just like the Rat - so thinking and using your wits are what this year is all about for you. You have a good chance of getting what you go after. A word of caution: Snake is a lot more deliberate and cautious than Rat. To get the best results, you may have to curb your impulsiveness. Be a bit more careful. Snake patience will carry you a long way. This is also a Water year, which is fabulous because Rat just happens to be Water as well. You’re in your element! Your communications skills will work for you, as will networking. This is no time to hold back. Get out there and make it happen for yourself!

Rooster Snake is one of your most compatible signs. This translates into 11 favorable, one neutral and no unfavorable months this year. It’s time to play big. Get your career moving. Make some money. Turn up the heat in your love life. Travel. Go to school. It doesn’t really matter what you do - just do it. Let people see your best. Luck is with you too. This is a Water year, and your fixed element is Metal. In Chinese astrology, those two have a favorable relationship, so don’t hold back. If something has scared you off in the past, now is the time to attack it.

Rabbit You start off the year with six favorable months. All told, you rack up one neutral, two unfavorable, and nine favourable ones. Snake’s style is much to your liking: proceeding deliberately and cautiously. You should be comfortable with the pace this year. The biggest threat to your success is your emotions. Snake leads with its mind, whereas you lead with your heart. Keep your feelings in check and this year could be a big winner.

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chinese horoscope

Pig Okay, so yes, Snake is your least favourable sign, but of the 12 worst matches, guess which one is the best? Yup, Pig-Snake. Sure, it’s not very good but it could be a lot worse. You even have one favourable and one neutral month this year, so there are going to be some good moments and the occasional opportunities. The key to salvaging the year is to postpone big stuff a year or two if possible, avoid big risks, and stay well within your comfort zone. One more thing: It’s a Water year, which is your element. That should help minimize bad luck. Stay positive there’s hope!

Ox Guess who wins the brass ring this year! You’re looking at one neutral and 11 favourable months. With Snake watching your back, this could be one of your best years in quite a while. Now’s the time to play big. Do what it takes to move yourself to the next level. Your love life, finances and career are all good - if you go for it. There are two things you can do to make a good thing even better: One, use your head. Think, study, plan and meditate. Secondly, go deep in whatever you do. Being superficial could hold you back. This being a Water year is fabulous for you, as Ox is a Water sign. You’re in your element, so go out there and get whatever it is you seek this year!

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The Dragon is the yang to the Snake’s yin, so this is likely to be a fabulous year for you! You’re looking at one neutral, two unfavourable and a whopping nine favourable months. Nothing like getting off to a good start. The first five months of 2013 should be really good for you - as long as you don’t hold back. You may have been tempted to gamble too much last year, leaping before you looked. Snake is here to help you think before you take action. This greatly enhances your chances of success. And as a Wood sign, this Water year is extremely favourable for you.

Snake

Horse Snake does not move at a gallop, so the pace this year may not be to your liking! You’re looking at four favourable and eight unfavourable months. The trick is to be more Snake-like: slow down and make calculated moves. Think. Plan. Meditate. Sure, it’s not as fun as riding off into the wide open spaces, but it’s safer. Speaking of safety, this is a Water year, and Horse’s fixed element is Fire. Water can put out your Fire, not to mention your luck. This is not the time to take risks. Hold off until your year next year!

Dragon

Monkey Monkey-sign people are known for being clever, so while you have five favourable and seven unfavorable months this year, you will still have plenty of opportunities. Knowing when and where to strike will take you far. Stay alert. Use your head. Think things through before you act. It’s a Water year, and Metal is your fixed sign as a Monkey. Metal and Water are good for each other in Chinese astrology, so luck is going to be with you more than you might think this year!

Your sign is one of those that doesn’t fair all that well in your own year, but you’re looking at more good than bad in Year of the Snake, with seven favourable and five unfavourable months. You’re going to have to think things through, to move at the right time, to be cautious. But isn’t that what Snake is all about? You can make this a good year, but you’re going to have to work for it. This is not the time to gamble. It’s a Water year, and you’re a Fire sign. Water puts out Fire, and doesn’t serve you well, so play it safe and you should be fine.

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OUR GALLANT

BLACK STARS Are Blazing The Trail

s 16 African teams prepare to battle it out in South Africa in the finals of the AFCON 2013 tournament, I only have one thought, to look into my crystal ball and predict the eventual winner. As I write the group stages of the tournament are being played out and there is an uneasy silence from the usual big names of the African Cup. My only joy is that the Black Stars are flying high and scoring more goals now than in previous tourneys. Even though our more renowned players are absent, Asamoah Gyan is gradually finding his scoring boots and getting into the game. We 36 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

have a relatively young and athletic team, with arguably one of the best midfields in Africa. Ghana needs to overcome its African Cup dearth. If we examine the history of the tournament it would show that Ghana only wins when a local coach is at the helm, so Coach Kwesi Appiah has the odds in his favour. Ghana outshone all other African teams to win the hearts of the South Africans in the recently held World Cup so it would seem just

Sports

if we were to win this African Cup. I know every country present has its hopes of victory but my fervent hope is that our gallant Black Stars carry the day and after all like we say in OseiKrom. God is not an Alataman he is a Ghanaian. e Oseeyeee Ghana!!!

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Art & Culture

EYES FROM THE W ILD

Pa i nted Glass

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A. A NGE

or 40 years Alain ANGE worked in Africa, Asia and Latin America, developing agriculture and assisting farmers, herders and gatherers to conserve natural resources. He amassed a wealth of experience of different cultures, landscapes and wildlife and keenly observed the changes in natural habitats resulting from encroaching human activitiy. He uses the medium of art to record his experiences. He draws with ink on paper and he also employs the ancient art of glass painted miniatures, that originated in West Asia, to record the extraordinary diversity of African birds. Alain ANGE explores the tradition of painting miniatures on glass tiles, using modern and ancient pigments. Since the 8th century BC, Persian artists developed painted glass in parallel with glazed ceramics. Painted glass tiles decorated with flowers and symbols were inserted in furniture and stucco, using the mineral pigments used for colouring ceramics. In the 14th century the art was brought to India by Moghul invaders and developed with luminescent and elaborated miniatures presenting cavalry and court life. As pigments are applied behind the glass and sheltered from oxidation, colours remain vibrant as compared to pigments layered on any other material. This art was transferred to West Africa by missionaries at the end of the 18th century, which generated the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FIXE SOUS VERREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Senegal. Today painters in West Africa use a simplified glass painting technique for illustrating rural and street life. But for miniatures presented by Alain ANGE, the draft is still drawn with Indian ink; pigments glued by resins are brushed, carved with thin knives and injected with solvents. e For more information or to buy a piece of his work, you can contact Alain on his email address aange@fara-africa.org or call him on 0543 287898.

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EASY

SuDoku

HARD

MEDIUM

Solutions for Dec. 2012

HARD

EASY

MEDIUM

Solutions for Dec. 2012

The Sudoku rule : Complete the Sudoku puzzle so that each and every row, column, and region contains the numbers one through nine only once.

Games

Find and circle all of the Valentine words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message.

C V

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Girlfriend Heartthrob Courtship Lovebirds Presents Lovesick Holiday

Bouquet Admirer Arrows Letter Candy Roses Heart

Adore Doves Flirt Pink Love Date Dear

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snippets

Infanta Malaria Garden Party

he Infanta Malaria â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep it Greenâ&#x20AC;? garden party was held in the grounds of the Australian High Commission on Wednesday 7 November. Funds raised will be used to equip the new CHPS clinic in Kobedi that Infanta Malaria built earlier this year in partnership with the Ghanaian government. e

Victoria & Rouba

(left to right): Infanta Malaria ladies Renee, Frances, Ruth and Lynette

Hassana and Rima, Infanta Malaria stall

Club Miss Tourism Ghana Shines on the World Stage

he winner of the Club - Miss Tourism Ghana 2012, Esinam Awunyo, flew the flag for Ghana at the Miss Tourism World Pageant that was held on December 16, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. Out of a total of fifty-eight contestants who participated in the pageant, Miss Tourism Russia was crowned Miss Tourism World 2012 and Esinam was first runner-up Miss Tourism Africa. e

Esinam Awunyo, Miss Tourism Ghana 2012

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Recipe Total time

Tilapia Masala With Rice

Prep time

Cook time

mins

Directions Bring the rice, 1 1/3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the peas; cover and set aside. Puree 1/2 cup yogurt, the garlic, ginger, lime juice, cumin, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Transfer all but 3 tablespoons of the mixture to a large bowl. Pierce the fish a few times with a fork and season with salt; add to the bowl and toss. Marinate 15 minutes. Preheat the broiler. Place the fish on a broiler pan; top with the marinade and butter. Broil until opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, the cilantro, and salt to taste with the yogurt mixture. Serve the fish and rice with the yogurt sauce and lime wedges.

» Ingredients » 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed » Kosher salt » 1/2 cup frozen peas » 3/4 cup plain yogurt » 1 small clove garlic, chopped » 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped » 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice,

» plus lime wedges for serving » 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin » 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper » 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets » 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted » 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Serves: 4 Calories: 423 Total Fat: 10 grams Saturated Fat: 5 grams Protein: 39 grams Total carbohydrates: 44 grams Sugar: 3 grams Fiber: 2 grams Cholesterol: 106 milligrams Sodium: 614 milligrams

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Places to be in Ac LA CHAUMIร RE

French - Mediterranean Restaurant Open Mon-Fri 12:00 - 14:30 & 19:00 - 23:00, Sat 19:00 - 23:00 Closed on Sun

215, Liberation Road Accra opposite Shangri-la Hotel Call +233 302 772 408 / +233 244 802 013

Lodge & French Restaurant Gastronomy East Cantonments Tel : 0302 762 959

El Paso Cusine : Mexican

Cusine :Continental & Local Dishes The Mรถvenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra Tel : 0302 611 000 Mon-Sun 7am-11pm 44 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

15th Lane | Osu, Accra, Ghana Tel: 0546333444 Tue-Sun 12-3:30pm & 5:30pm-12pm

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Places to be

To Feature Here Call 0244377802

Hollywood Boulevard Cuisine : International

A & C Mall, East Legon.Accra, Ghana Tel: 054 476 4069 Monday-Sunday: 6-2pm

Il Cavaliere Pazzo Cuisine : Italian

Polo Club | AIrport, Accra, Ghana Tel: 030 2823131, 024 6767777 Monday-Sunday : 11am-11pm

Thai Island Cusine : Asian Fusion

Afrikiko Leisure Complex , Liberation Road Monday-Sunday: 8am-10pm Tel: 0543399100 / 0244613677

TAMTAM Cusine : African

Afrikiko Leisure Complex , Liberation Road Monday-Sunday: 8am-10pm Tel: 0543399100 / 0244613677

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ENJOY AFRICAN RESTAURANTS Afrikiko Asanka Local Buka Ethiopian Rest. Red Chilli Tante Marie Home Touch

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CONTINENTAL RESTAURANTS Rest. Xango At Citizen Kofi The Grill Le Tandem Frankie’s Livingstone Au Grand Ecuyer Captain Hook La Chaumière Le Bouquet Landing Rest. Le Magellan Mama Mia(delivery) Monsoon Zanzibar

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ORIENTAL RESTAURANTS Bali Hai Chez Lien China House City Garden Rest. Dragon House Dynasty Noble House Hinlone Kohinoor Pearl Chinese Heritage Zanzibar

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OTHER RESTAURANTS Arlecchino Cuppa Cappuccino Bella Roma Sunshine Akroma Plaza KFC, Osu LA GALETTE Foodies Fali’s Hot Pot Stellar Catering

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OTHER RESTAURANTS IL Cavaliere Pazzo The Lexington Taverna Tropicana Melting Moments Le Must French Rest. Michelangelo Chase Lounge Cafe Dez Amis Red Chilli Firefly Lounge Bar Rhapsody's Rest. Osekan Rest. 3121 Sushi Bar Picasso (Crown Apartmento) Magnolias Rest. Bar The Grill Chez Marie Lou Rest. Jade Garden Koffee Lounge Eddy's Pizza Le Bistro Rest. Rice 'n' Salads Ristorante Sol Moi Sweet Rose Chinese Escobar Lounge Robi's Dutch Pub Toros Tapas Bar Appetite Rest. Lounge Star Bites Santoku Rest.

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HOTELS - ACCRA

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CAR HIRE (030) 277 9387 (024) 4035856 (024) 427 7871

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Express Delivery Services DHL Fedex Ground Sky Net TNT Express Aramex Express Ltd United Parcel Services UPS

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Hotels!! Industry!! For all your Laundry & Cleaning Chemical Needs Call 0244 841 350 / 0244 561 827 46 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

LABADI BEACH HOTEL (ACCRA) Tel: +(233) 030-277 2501 labadi@legacyhotels.com ALISA HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030-214 233/232 670 info@alisahotels.com

HOLY TRINITY SPA Tel: (036) 209 1334

VRS Cole Consult Atlas Rent-A-Car

LA PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL Tel: +(233) 030-277 1700 lapalm@gbhghana.net

FRANKIE’S HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030-277 3567 frankies@frankiesghana.com NOVOTEL HOTEL TEL: +(233) 030-266 7546 h1021@accor.com MARISET PLAZA Tel: +(233) 030-277 4542 / 277 4542 mplazahotel@4u.com.hg DUTCH HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030-271 1111-8 info@dutchotel.com GOLDEN TULIP Tel: (030) 221 3161 info@goldentulipaccra.com FIESTA ROYALE TEL: +(233)-030 274 0811 info@fiestaroyalehotel.com HOLIDAY HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030 277 3660/1 holidayhotel@ghana.com 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 Villa Monticello Hotel Tel: 030-277 3477 / 026 630 7398 info@villamonticello.com

Hospitality HOTELS - KUMASI

REAL ESTATES

MĂ&#x2013;VENPICK AMBASSADOR HOTEL Tel: +(233) 030-261 1000 reservations.accra@moevenpick.com

GOLDEN TULIP +(233)-032-208 3777 sales@goldentulipkumasicity.com

REDROW DEVELOPMENTS LTD Tel: + 233 244 20 1884 info@redrowghana.com

AIRPORT WEST HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030-276 7870 / 77 1388 info@airportwesthotel.com

ROYAL BASIN RESORT Tel :+(233)-032 20 60144 / 20 60169 royalbasin@gh.com

A&C DEVELOPMENT Tel: +233 030 251 5055 info@aandcdevelopment.com

GOLDEN GATE HOTEL Tel: 032 20 37073 / 20 37074

ARABELLA RESIDENCY Tel:+233 030 222 1742/24 966 6633 business@polygroupgh.com

HOTELS - ACCRA

ROYAL RICHESTER Tel:+(233) 030-252 0786 / 520 791 info@royalrichester.com La Villa Boutique Hotel TEL: +(233) 030-273 0333-6 info@lavillaghana.com Coconut Grove Regency Hotel Tel: +(233) 030-222 5155 / 226 310 regency@coconutgrovehotels.com Oak Plaza East Airport Hotel Tel:+(233) 030-281 6460-3 res@oakplazahotels.com Erata Hotel Tel:+(233) 544 336 761 / 544 336 738 info@eratahotel.com Protea Hotel Tel: +(233) 030 251 7454 reservations@proteaaccra.com Mirage Royal Hotel Tel :+(233) 030 252 0570-2 CROWN APARTMENTO Tel:+(233) 289 113 600 reservation@crownapartmento.com PALOMA HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030-222 8700 reservations@palomahotel.com HILLTOP HOTEL Tel:+(233) 030-224 8444 maidenhotels2003@yahoo.com

MIKLIN HOTEL Tel: 032 20 39121 / 20 39122 / 39 123 PAPARAZZI HOTEL Tel: 032 20 92026 / 20 91986 ACCADIA CAFE & RESTAURANT Tel: 024 393 3399 CEDAR CRESCENT HOTEL Tel: 032 20 27238 / 248-641 357 cdarcrescent@yahoo.com

HOTELS - TAKORADI RAYBOW INT HOTEL Tel: 031 202 2072, 202 5438 raybowhotel@yahoo.com AKROMA PLAZA Tel: 031 202 3745 / 202 3790 STELLAR LODGE

(030) 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 Office Furniture

(030) 282 3040 (030) 282 3041 (030) 277 2955 0240 95 42 62 0244 06 27 96 0544 33 00 56

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 (030) 271 7237 (024) 438 5008

Shops Melcom Plus Kaneshie (030) 225 1789 melcomplus@melcomgroup.com Melcom Plus Tema (030) 321 6368 email : tma@melcomgroup.com

TRAVELGhana & TOURS (030) 276 5590 Amadeus Antrak Travel (030) 277 7134 Global Village Travel (030) 276 9273 Melcom Travel (030) 225 2984 email : travels@melcomgroup.com NomadAfrica (030) 701 1234 Stellar Travel (030) 276 4557 (030) 276 4558 024 288 2009 Travel Bureau (030) 282 3004 (030) 282 3005 WINE SHOPS X O WINE SHOP Tel: (024)-664 3208 Bacchus Wine Shop Tel: 0244 142 026 / 0243 308 737 CAPE TRADING COMPANY LTD Tel: +(233) 30 277 6705 / 276 1715 sales@capetrading.biz SAY CHEERS (WINES & SPIRITS) Tel: +(233) 30 281 1407

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Useful numbers

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)-221 4350 (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 Burundi 257 48 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

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. Kenya Airways KLM Lufthansa

(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 (030)-224 1560 (030)-221 4700 (030)-224 3893

Middle East North American Royal Air Maroc Royal Dutch Slock Air Int. South African Air UNMIL Virgin Nigeria Virgin Atlantic

(030)-223 0867 (030)-291 1087 (030)-276 6333 (030)-277 6509 (030)-276 6740 (030)-278 3676 (030)-277 3890 (030)-291 1721 (030)-221 5200

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

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places to be

Places to be in Accra...

NOBLE HOUSE

Chinese, Indian Restaurant & Hotel, Kumasi We serve Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

Tel: 054 237 563

La Pétanque (Game Of Bowls)

ow do you spend your weekend? Have you ever thought of playing game of bowls? If you are not sure what it is - the pictures may give you an idea. La Pétanque is a game widely practiced in Marseille, the French city. Since the late nineteenth century La Pétanque competition has been very popular with all ages and nationalities. It is a great game to play on the beach or in your local park or even in your garden.

La Pétanque

The photographs are from a tournament that was held on January 26 and 27 in front La Terrasse restaurant in East Legon. e If you are interested in taking part, call the following numbers for more information. 0302544176 or 0543409180

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Players of the tournament

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My Dearest Club Revellers Welcome on board flight 2013, I must say I have greatly been excited by the details of your trips and hangouts at the various certified hotspots around the country. This month, we bring you even more certified hotspots in our special Greater Accra Edition. With this new format, you will find more vibrant pictures and details as together, we discover new ways of hanging out with friends this new year. Enjoy and appreciate a good beer like the connoisseur you are. I await, rather impatiently, to read about your escapades.

Enjoy yourself responsibly. Alain

alain@enjoyaccra.com Remember to drink responsibly

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ABL Guide

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Know your limit If you do not already know how much alcohol you can handle without losing control, try it out one time at home with a friend present and have them videotape you, then see what happens when you consume more than the recommended one drink per hour.

Eat while you drink It is particularly good to eat high protein foods such as cheese and peanuts, which help to slow the absorption of alcohol into the circulatory system.

Cultivate taste Enjoy your drink, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rush it. If you gulp a drink you will be losing the pleasure of tasting and smelling the various flavours in the drink.

Accept a drink only when you really want one At a party if someone is trying to force another drink on you, ask for ice or drink a non-alcoholic beverage.

Skip a drink now and then Space your alcoholic drinks out to keep the desired blood alcohol concentration.

Appoint a designated driver Have someone available who will not be drinking and will drive all drinkers home. This is critical if the person has consumed more than one drink per hour. If you know that you will have to drive after consuming alcohol, limit your consumption to no more than one drink an hour. ENJOY N 76 Jan-Feb 2013 | 55 o

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In order to enjoy beer, on needs

to know how to totally enjoy and savour every drop of the drink meant for kings….

Aroma

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I like to leave a little room at the top of a bowlshaped beer glass in order to swish the beer around and create more aroma. Whichever way you aerate the beer, you’ll want to have some room to stick your nose down in there and give it a good smell. Look for beer smells like malt, yeast, alcohol and hops. Identify unique and signature smell.

Appearance Hold your glass up to the light and check for clarity, cloudiness or colour and match those up with the style of beer you are drinking . Club beer should be golden and clear.

Taste After completing the steps listed above, taste the beer by taking a small mouthful and breathing in slightly as you taste the beer. This will open up all your senses and let you get a complete picture of what you are tasting. In the proper glass, the beer should hit your tongue denoting bitter and sweet flavours on the parts of your mouth that can discern those tastes. Take a second taste and swish the beer around in your mouth slightly to move the beer across all your flavour sensing areas.

Mouth Feel By tasting beer, you should be able to determine the mouth feel. Some beers have a heavy, almost oily mouth feel to them, while other beers are light and dry and offer very little by way of mouth feel. Becoming familiar with beer styles will help you determine what type of mouth feel is common with each style.

Finish Some beers finish with a sweet, pleasant after taste, while other beers finish bitter and even dry. When you taste your beer and swallow it, ask yourself what it leaves behind? What’s the last thing you taste? With a sweeter finish, you’ll end up with a sharper leftover taste impression in the front of your mouth, while with a bitter beer, you’ll taste it more in the back of the mouth. With a dry finish, it will leave very little in the way of taste residue, especially overly sweet tastes. Dry usually denotes the absence of sweet.

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Infomercial

History of Rotary International

he world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to capture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The Rotary name derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices. Rotary’s Popularity Spread, and within a decade, clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York to Winnipeg, Canada. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents. The organization adopted the Rotary International name a year later. As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving club members’ professional and social interests. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. The organization’s dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its motto: Service Above Self. Our Code of Ethics - The Four-Way Test In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor created The FourWay Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions of Rotarians in their personal and professional lives: Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? 1. 2. 3.

As it approached the 21st century, Rotary worked to meet society’s changing needs, expanding its service efforts to address such pressing issues as environmental degradation, illiteracy, world hunger, and children at risk. Today, 1.2 million Rotarians belong to over 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs serve communities around the world, each with unique concerns and needs. Rotarians have continually adapted and improved the way they respond to those needs, taking on a broad range of service projects. The Most Successful And Sustainable Rotary Service Tends To Fall Within The Following Six Areas: • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution • Disease prevention and treatment 58 | Jan-Feb 2013 ENJOY No 76

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Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation recognize these six areas of focus as organizational priorities, and there are countless ways that Rotarians address these needs locally and internationally. Among Rotary’s numerous projects under the six areas of focus is its commitment to Polio Eradication in the world. After 25 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease.There are currently only three countries which polio is still endemic – Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Ghana there are 26 Rotary clubs with Rotary Club of Accra being the first Rotary Club in Ghana, and our club, the Rotary Club of Accra Ridge is the 21st Rotary Club to be chartered.The Rotary club of Accra Ridge, just like all Rotary clubs in the world, has undertaken numerous service projects in each Rotary Calendar year. Since Our Charter In 2009, we have undertaken the following projects: 1. Construction of Toilet Facilities and Boreholes in the Eastern Region, in collaboration with USAID 2. Health Screening at Kwahu Mpraeso 3. Blood Donation exercise every year to support the Korle-Bu Blood Bank 4. Painting Exercise at Dzorwulu Special School As part of Rotary International Calendar, January is Rotary Awareness Month, during which we rely on our friends in the media to assist in educating the general public about the good works Rotary has been doing over the years and continues to do. The following statement once declared by a former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill sums it all “few there are who do not recognize the good work which is done by Rotary clubs throughout the free world”. e By Rotary Club of Accra Ridge

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