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moreadventures1976

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Canadian

Lives in Northern BC

Speaks English

Registration: 26 December 2011

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moreadventures1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Ironron

Air gun & personal/home security business by Ironron

Hello All, I am considering starting an Air gun (air powered pistols & rifles) store in Accra, also dealing in things like pepper-spray, knives, batons, hunting supplies, clothing, ammo, etc. I am an avid collector of air guns, and I utilize these ...

moreadventures1976

It sounds like a good idea, yet I do not think the Government would fly with the idea. Its my personal opinion being an expat living in Ghana for three years. The only people I ever saw carry any type of weapon were the police and army ... Read More

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13 years ago
tochigi

Accra: Family History Research - Can anyone help please. by tochigi

Hello Everyone I'm new to this forum, nice to meet you. I'm researching my family history and am hoping that someone may be able to assist or point me in the right direction as to where I may obtain the information I require. My family history ...

moreadventures1976

Very interesting search! I wish you the best of luck in your search and keep us posted in your findings! Read More

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13 years ago
Empress Felicity

Africans in the Diaspora by Empress Felicity

Greetings everyone, Can you tell me how accepting African countries are towards their long lost children from the West? How difficult is it for a Caribbean-born Afican to return home for the very first time in their lives and to be integrated ...

moreadventures1976

Kingdom Man said it exactly right! Read More

moreadventures1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
david lee 1

internet in accra by david lee 1

I have been told there are a lot of black outs in accra does this affect the internet service, and what are they doing to correct this ?How is bussiness interuped? /

moreadventures1976

Get use to it, its part of life there:D Read More

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13 years ago
kh0343

Short stay in Accra or Tema by kh0343

Next month,I am going to visit Ghana. I want to be recommended any reasonable lodge for my short stay(about 1 month). Much thanks if anyone give me good advice.

moreadventures1976

The Golden Tulip is always a great place to stay when in Accra! Read More

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13 years ago
latavkant

No star tv ?? by latavkant

Hi all, Our family is just preparing to migrate to Ghana from India. I just heard that there is no star tv network in accra, ghana? Is that so? I am a regular watcher of star world and star movies...so I would be devastated...can some one tell me ...

moreadventures1976

Satialite Bro or internet Read More

moreadventures1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
PULOAYANFUL

Cost of drinking water by PULOAYANFUL

Is there an alternate to that of the costly purchased bottled water such as a filtration system?

moreadventures1976

We put a REVERSE OSMOSIS Sytem into the factory I was working at and it will cost you a good $500 - $1000 to have a simple system installed. Read More

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13 years ago
PULOAYANFUL

Major appliances by PULOAYANFUL

Does anybody have a list of retailers along with phone numbers for both major and small appliances...good brands, please. Thank you in advance!

moreadventures1976

Its much cheaper to buy the appliances there in Ghana. I shipped a bunch of items from North America and honestly all you save on is the product, shipping from wherever in the world into Ghana is very costly. I was a buyer for a large housing ... Read More

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13 years ago
enck55

need a room in accra or nsawam by enck55

safe,secure, cooker, tv, bed, refrig, bathroom. Am arriving Feb 8 so any help would be greatly appreciated. Alaso willing to share house or apartment.

moreadventures1976

Best thing to do is get there and meet people while you are getting settled. Never do anything over the internet or phone when new in Ghana. Its a great place to live and I sure miss it. Good-luck Read More

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13 years ago
manishkumar

enquiry about the company and the salary by manishkumar

I have got job offer in ghana with a monthly salary of 1800 us$ plus accomadation and car and medical expenses. Is it ok for me to leave india and come to ghana for this. The company is a steel and forging company

moreadventures1976

Just do your homework before you get into anything. Good Luck! Read More

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13 years ago
marciof9

Accra Business & Housing Infrastructure by marciof9

I'm moving to Ghana (Accra) in early 2012. I would like to have a general idea of the business infrastructure and living conditions/housing in Accra. For example: what are the best locations to open an office, i.e. quick access to local services ...

moreadventures1976

Hi and Happy New Year! I lived at Reggie Manual Estates which was just at the middle point of Spintex Rd.on the outerskirts of Accra. It was very close to all Amenities and you would expect nothing less with the President of Ghana living in that ... Read More

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13 years ago
marciof9

Opening company in Accra - needing work/resident VISA by marciof9

Dear Members, I need to open an office branch of my company in Accra in Q1 2012. Subsequently I will need to relocate in Accra for 3 years with my spouse so I'll need work/resident visas. Can I open the company prior to have work visa? I.e. could ...

moreadventures1976

Hi, My experience living and working in Ghana for a period of three years gave me a good inclination that you really need to find someone who has connections and knows who to talk to. In Ghana it's not what you know but who you know. I always ... Read More

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13 years ago
PULOAYANFUL

Any Restaurant owners??? by PULOAYANFUL

we are thinking about opening a restaurant/Internet cafe in the Central region...any tips or advice as to how to begin the process?

moreadventures1976

Hi! What type of food are you thinking of serving at your restaurant? Living in Accra for a few years I found that when going to a restaurant, having a selection of western dishes and local were always what I would look for with the diverse ... Read More

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13 years ago
Russel of Russians

I need a Dog. by Russel of Russians

I am staying in a house in Accra and I'm looking to buy or addopt a big-breed dog. It will have a loving home with 2 boys age 9 and 16 to play with. Where can I buy or addopt a dog? Is there a SPCA in Ghana? This animal can be a puppy or fully ...

moreadventures1976

I miss Accra and really enjoyed my time there. Read More

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13 years ago
laylward

Request if company really exists? by laylward

Good Day, Could the people from Accra tel me if the following company really exists? Because we pay money over for your Visas, Vaccination cards and our Courier money to deliver our Travel Documentation to South Africa threw Courier DHL ...

moreadventures1976

I lived on Spintex before as well and I really don't think any volunteers will be coming forward! LOL Sorry but good luck Read More