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Marna Thompson

Marna Thompson

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South African expat in Ghana

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20

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About me

South African

Lives in Accra

Speaks English and afrikaans

Registration: 06 January 2014

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Marna Thompson replied to a thread
10 years ago
teachingmama

Ghana International School by teachingmama

I am wondering if anyone has any information about GIS. We are considering moving to Accra and have heard a bit about this school. We have 3 children, 2 would be attending the school in primary and nursery.

Marna Thompson

They have a very long waiting list - put our kids name on in august and they couldn't accommodate them for January.... so I would recommend putting their names on ASAP Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
10 years ago
Marna Thompson

how do i find housekeeper? by Marna Thompson

Goodday, I am new in Ghana and is looking for somebody to assist me in housekeeping, ironing, washing, little cooking and occasionally assist with kids...where do I go about and what is the average salary. As some of you know driving around in ...

Marna Thompson

Pls can you private message me her name and nr pls Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
10 years ago
ket2013

The Owl's Nest / Three Bears International Schools by ket2013

Hi Everyone. We will be moving to Accra, Ghana in the summer of 2014 and I am looking for a school for my 5 year old son. Does anyone have any experience with either The Owl's Nest International School or Three Bears International School? I am ...

Marna Thompson

Hi there, well at the end I decided not to send my son to a school as we only moved to ghana 2 months ago and June is summer holiday which mean I had to pay 1200 ghs registration and 1500ghs per term and ther is only one and half term left, my son ... Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Marna Thompson

Waxing, mani, pedi and wash and blow dry by Marna Thompson

Can anyone advice on a decent, friendly, excellent customer service, calming, relaxing, clean hygienic enviroment were I can have above(mani,pedi,waxing and hair) done in Accra ghana....I've had a couple of bad experiences so far...please please

Marna Thompson

Thank you!! much appreciated .... its hard to find some decent places around accra! Keep fingers cross! Read More

Marna Thompson created a thread
11 years ago

Waxing, mani, pedi and wash and blow dry

Can anyone advice on a decent, friendly, excellent customer service, calming, relaxing, clean hygienic enviroment were I can have above(mani,pedi,waxing and hair) done in Accra ghana....I've had a couple of bad experiences so far...please please Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Marna Thompson

Seafood in ghana???? by Marna Thompson

Are there any places for decent seafood, like calamarie, lobster ,. prawns etc I can buy fresh from and cook it myself?? or a decent restaurant with seafood anyone can recommend perhaps??

Marna Thompson

Thank you..do they serve lobster , crayfish, crab? Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Cool_Joe

Home appliances and Furniture Tips by Cool_Joe

Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ...

Marna Thompson

I must admit dis Expat.com has helped ALOT!! I am so thankful I found this blog! many many thanks Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Cool_Joe

Home appliances and Furniture Tips by Cool_Joe

Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ...

Marna Thompson

Tx again!, I find ghana expensive.. Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
CarineZl

Shopping in Accra by CarineZl

Hello Everyone I am doing a study about consumption in Ghana and more specifically in Accra. I will for this purpose go to the country next week (i can't wait!) . If you have some time to share information about the way you shop in Accra, which ...

Marna Thompson

Tx for the reply..one last. Question do you know anyone that I can hire for a day or to that can help me with odd and end around house like hanging up curtain rail, hanging of pictures, hanging of blinds? My husband unfortunately is working full day ... Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
ket2013

The Owl's Nest / Three Bears International Schools by ket2013

Hi Everyone. We will be moving to Accra, Ghana in the summer of 2014 and I am looking for a school for my 5 year old son. Does anyone have any experience with either The Owl's Nest International School or Three Bears International School? I am ...

Marna Thompson

Thank you.. Where can I find adress or contact nr? Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Cool_Joe

Home appliances and Furniture Tips by Cool_Joe

Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ...

Marna Thompson

Thank you Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Cool_Joe

Home appliances and Furniture Tips by Cool_Joe

Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ...

Marna Thompson

Hi nanc..seems like you know ghana very welll. I am intrested in buying cane furniture..got a qoute today for 3seater and 2x one seater and table for 1000gh do you think I can negotiate / barter with them? Or is that the normal price.. Can you only ... Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
Sheenamac

Fair Wage for homehelp/maid by Sheenamac

What is a reasonable rate for a homehelp for 2 days a week doing some washing, ironing etc for 2 people. Never having had a homehelp before all this is very new to me. Any help appreciated.

Marna Thompson

Hi hena.. I just move to ghana and is looking for housekeeper..can you recommend someone? Is the 120-150gh per week / month full time?. Please advice Marna Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
CarineZl

Shopping in Accra by CarineZl

Hello Everyone I am doing a study about consumption in Ghana and more specifically in Accra. I will for this purpose go to the country next week (i can't wait!) . If you have some time to share information about the way you shop in Accra, which ...

Marna Thompson

Hi nancy, I am new in ghana would you give me more details on the person that can deliver fresh produce to my house....I am looking for fresh veg and fruit to be delivered...traffic is bad in ghana and some stuff in the shop is not very fresh.. Read More

Marna Thompson replied to a thread
11 years ago
ket2013

The Owl's Nest / Three Bears International Schools by ket2013

Hi Everyone. We will be moving to Accra, Ghana in the summer of 2014 and I am looking for a school for my 5 year old son. Does anyone have any experience with either The Owl's Nest International School or Three Bears International School? I am ...

Marna Thompson

Which school will be close or in the cantonment area? 3 bears or owls nest?. And where can I reach them? Read More