diver7up
Singaporean looking for information about Ivory Coast
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Registration: 06 December 2011
Musical instruments by jhgreen
Hello All, I wish to buy a piano but will consider a keyboard. Where in Accra is the best place to buy musical instruments? Prefer new but can consider used. Any help gratefully appreciated.
Please see ... Read More
Shipping a car to Accra
Levies, fees, taxes, excise duties etc are parts and parcels of what keep the National treasury Coffers going. If you are not ready to part with the sums involved, I would sincerely advise that you purchase another car whilst in Ghana. They are ... Read More
Credit cards
Yes, Ghana, all major shops and eateries do accept credit cards. Read More
Malaria treatment.
This reply may be a little late but hope that it may offer some sharing benefits. I relied heavily on artesunate during my long stay in Ghana. Hope this drug is still available Read More
(From Singapore) Looking for people In Ghana to expand my business by friends87
Hello, My name is Anson from Singapore. I am looking to expand my business in Ghana. I am looking for people who have strong desire to succeed in life and willing to work hard and most importantly help people to change lives.. My business nature ...
Hi Anson, I sent you a message. Cheers bro, Paulson Read More
Best cities to live in Ghana by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ghana. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I would prefer the quietude and peaceful nature at Cape Coast though I used to work in Accra, When I have closed from work for the weekend, I would normally relax in the the city till in the wee hours of the morning before I start my drive home to ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Ghana? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Ghana, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I find the costs of living in Ghana relatively high and still climbing. I have been in Ghana since 1990 and have continued living there until recently. Nevertheless, I am still able to manage as I am used to the local food and rightly so, I do not ... Read More
Eager to meet fellow Singaporeans in Jakarta by diver7up
Hi there, I am eager to meet fellow Singaporeans as I am planning to move south from base for business stints. Hope to establish contacts as early as possible. :)
No thanks. The forum is a mutual help platform, not to be used to recruit for your business in sly underhand ways. If you have a job offer, advertise in 'jobs' at the top of this page, not employing sneaky methods to get contact details.The ... Read More
Eager to meet fellow Singaporeans in Jakarta by diver7up
Hi there, I am eager to meet fellow Singaporeans as I am planning to move south from base for business stints. Hope to establish contacts as early as possible. :)
HI Fred, It's not sly adverts or anything near it. I am almost a world citizen having traveled for 30 years around and to many countries. One can't qualify it as sly advertising when one is looking for fellow citizens to connect with ... Read More
Cancer treatment - Which hospital is good ? by namanh
Hi, Few months ago, my girl friend went to KK hospital because she had a ovarian cyst, and after the surgery, doctor said that they knew it's ovarian cyst but didn't know what type, because it's kind of strange type. Then they sent the result to ...
Dear beppi, With due respect, I beg to differ. I do not wish to prolong this unnecessary rejoinder however, I must state that I am an actual beneficiary of such traditional practices when my lung and respiratory specialist and another equally ... Read More
Cancer treatment - Which hospital is good ? by namanh
Hi, Few months ago, my girl friend went to KK hospital because she had a ovarian cyst, and after the surgery, doctor said that they knew it's ovarian cyst but didn't know what type, because it's kind of strange type. Then they sent the result to ...
It is sad to realize that most people only think of hospitals as the last resort for a cure, a fast fix or a lasting solution. Though Singapore is a known regional hub where modern medical faculties, practices and treatments are concerned there are ... Read More
Eager to meet fellow Singaporeans in Jakarta by diver7up
Hi there, I am eager to meet fellow Singaporeans as I am planning to move south from base for business stints. Hope to establish contacts as early as possible. :)
Sorry, no offense meant. It's just that we wish to promote a very typical product from Singapore and hopefully it could be better explained, answered and eventually marketed thru the local sources Read More
Eager to meet fellow Singaporeans in Jakarta
Hi there, I am eager to meet fellow Singaporeans as I am planning to move south from base for business stints. Hope to establish contacts as early as possible. :) Read More
asking by melvin14
hello guys i just want to ask if you are direct hired you need to get your own STR visa and not the company to arrage that and the fee for processing visa is 375$ for process your STR VISA thanks!
I agree with SunilKumar1776. For all you know, it could be a scam. Prevention is better than cure. Cheers Read More
Which is the best places for scuba dive? by Elvia
Hi! Anyone ever try to scuba dive in Koh Toa, Thailand? Or any suggestion for best place for scuba dive.Thanx
Hi mieko, this is an old thread. Probably Elvia is no longer in Indonesia. Read More
Singapore Living Expenses ..Again :) by VijayDC
Hi Guys, I am considering an offer of 80SGD per day for food and living expenses( acco is taken care of by the employer). I would be leading a not so high adrenaline life, and would be eating simple( veg) and will have weekly 2-3 beers...with ...
You will be able to save your entire salary and further get to keep some of those leftover allowance if you live frugally as ascribed. Singapore is fun city to most expats. Stay less on the fun side or else be prepared to borrow from friends and ... Read More
Making friends by totorp
Hi, I am Japanese woman. It passed about a month to come to Singapore. I can speak a little English. Please take a friend with me.
Hi totorp, you already have so many friends here welcoming you to Singapore. Allow me to add my voice please. Welcome to Singapore. Cheers Read More
Are Singaporeans Depressed and Selfish? by MikeWallace77
Hi All, I was born in Singapore to Expats and am currently living in Kuala Lumpur, but spending a lot of time in Indonesia where I plan to move to in a year or two with my family. I visit Singapore quite often for the shopping, food and just being ...
I have been an expat for 30+ years and my encounters with unkind and/or selfish acts during my sojourns may easily fill up the BBC newsroom when complied, literally speaking. Such incidents happen almost everywhere and a single or few examples can ... Read More
Request for help in understanding the right salary offer for a job by sushan.aich
Hi All, I am currently put up in Delhi and have been offered a job in an IT company based out of Accra (claimed to be rated among top 10 of Ghana Club 100 business). I am here to try and understand the lifestyle and its expenses in Ghana. I have ...
There are a few understandable reasons; listed below; why an employer desires to retain an employee's travel documents - though not a standard practice and definitely not a condoned one as well. 1. employee may runs off 2. employee may loses the ... Read More
Does anyone know something about this company by marian55557
Sabik Mining And Construction Company from Tarkwa Ghana offered a job of elecrician there, does anyone know something about this company, how serious are the companies there
The mentioned company does exist and not only in Ghana.Perhaps if I am not mistaken, you may wish to know if they are genuinely offering electrician job and not how serious are the companies. Well, if the company does happen to offer electrician ... Read More
Buying property in Ghana by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Ghana? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Ghana? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
It does make better sense to buy from an estate developer, an established estate developer that is, even so, the risks of being fleeced is not entirely absent. Proper due diligence and intuitiveness need be thoroughly exercised. There were ... Read More
Salary in Angola - Luanda by dcostan
Hi Guys Hope you can help. I am currently living in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am a Manager with a big 4 company and need some help with my package negotiations. The problem: I don't know what salary I should earn ? Housing and Transport ...
Hi joyjacob, the salary is not encouraging for managerial level, albeit that, you need to worry about medical, internet, meals, etc. Read More
Coffee Farm?
There are quite a few coffee plantations in Ghana besides, Ivory Coast, Togo, Burkina Faso and Benin. Some are in Jasikan, border of the Western Region, Central Region and a host of others. I will try to check my file for the locations and revert ... Read More
shipping company by shazmo
Hello, could anyone please tell me if a certain shipping company exists in Ghana. its the Integrated Air Service, 60 mango tree avenue, asylum-down, accra, Ghana. Hope someone can please tell me, as i have been sending money to a guy there, and im ...
There are too many of these scumbags and their modus operandi differ. Sometimes, they (males and females alike) work alone and most of the times, they belong in a syndicate. Walk into any of the country's internet cafes and spend just a few minutes ... Read More
CONSTRUCTION WORK by GabHer
Hi there, Has anyone heard of a company called Gab Construction? Their address is supposed to be B104 Ring Road Industrial Area, Abossey Okai Road Ghana West Africa. I tried to google them but only got info on a company in Canada with the same name ...
It is scam alright even if genuine companies and persons are used as pretexts. Read More
shipping company by shazmo
Hello, could anyone please tell me if a certain shipping company exists in Ghana. its the Integrated Air Service, 60 mango tree avenue, asylum-down, accra, Ghana. Hope someone can please tell me, as i have been sending money to a guy there, and im ...
Sounds like you have all the ingredients in that recipe for cooking up a mighty scam. Online dating site is one of the most popular haunts for such tricksters. Beware and good luck. Read More
shipping company by shazmo
Hello, could anyone please tell me if a certain shipping company exists in Ghana. its the Integrated Air Service, 60 mango tree avenue, asylum-down, accra, Ghana. Hope someone can please tell me, as i have been sending money to a guy there, and im ...
60, Mango tree Avenue is listed in the GhanaWeb site as a courier service - IAS Ghana Federal Express (Fedex). How true, it's anybody's guess. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/telephone_directory/category.php?ID=1441&page=6 Read More
myanmar worker in singapore by william.tc
Hello. Just wondering how much a foreign myanmar worker in singapore should get. Little or basic carpentry skill. Love to hear your feedback.
Hi william.tc, the construction industry isn't what it was back in the 70's and 80's. It is in a dog bite dog's bone era. If one is lucky, one may get a month's bonus upon successful completion of contract otherwise, employer (not all though)may ... Read More
myanmar worker in singapore by william.tc
Hello. Just wondering how much a foreign myanmar worker in singapore should get. Little or basic carpentry skill. Love to hear your feedback.
Hi Annie_t, your room mate is probably an office administrator or purchaser. A Myanmar QS (experienced) can earned up to S$2,800 easily. i personally know of a Myanmar site surveyor who is drawing S$2,800. Read More
myanmar worker in singapore by william.tc
Hello. Just wondering how much a foreign myanmar worker in singapore should get. Little or basic carpentry skill. Love to hear your feedback.
Prevailing rates of Myanmar workers (presumably skilled) is as follows however, this serves as a general yardstick only: 1. Tradesman - (carpenter, steel-bender, concretor, etc) S$22-S$24/day excluding overtime. 2. Artisan (mill work, interior wall ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
I chanced upon this link and would like to share with all. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=115506 Read More
International schools in Accra by VG28
I need to know which international secondary schools are recommended by expats.
Substance and value are exactly like the two sides of a coin. They do not meet "face to face" and to have both on the same side is liken to "eating yet having the pie" What may be substance to one may not necessarily be to the other and likewise ... Read More
Getting married in Ghana by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Ghana or who are about to get married in Ghana to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Ghana? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Yikes, forgot to mention the following. I arrived in Ghana in January of 1990 and married my wife (from the Assin District) in 1998. We finally left Ghana in 2007 to our current location and will be returning to Ghana soon. So when we got married, ... Read More
Getting married in Ghana by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Ghana or who are about to get married in Ghana to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Ghana? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Holy matrimonial comes in diverse ways and forms and in many traditions in accordance to individual tribal beliefs and rituals in Ghana. Mainly amongst these are: 1. Christian Marriages 2. Muslim marriages 3. Traditional Marriages 4. Forced ... Read More
3 days in Accra, Ghana - what are the best things to do? by KBaxter
Hello, I am arranging a trip for a candidate of mine to visit Accra to see if he would like to live there. He is in his early 50's and into watersports - sailing, fishing, snorkelling etc - does anyone have any recommendations of what is available ...
Hi, I notice some key words and phrases such as: 1. candidate 2. live there 3. watersports 4. best possible impression etc. I would give 1 & 2 a miss as these are quite subjective and go a little on 3 and mostly on 4. There are numerous places ... Read More
malaria by larry351
What is the cost of treatment for malaria for a citizen of accra ghana? It is important to get the answer please. normal treatment is seeing a doctor or should someone go to the hospital?
There are certain degrees of treatment. We may have: 1. prevention 2. Mild infection 3. Serious infection 4. Air cargo. I have been thru' all the above except air cargo; touch wood; and treatments and prevention are relatively economical and ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/diver7up/bamboo_zpsb746b736.jpg?t=1367561017 I changed my mind on posting my photo cos it would be rude of me not to after having made my comments. Photo taken on September 21, 2012. Cheers bro **Actual ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
Hi Johannesburg, you are fast. Yes, I should have also posted my photo but then, I like the carton depiction and I am currently not on the job market yet, until then, I shan't post. I am a Singaporean and am in the construction sector too. I spent a ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
So it is and it seems to have a piece of reflective vest hanging over the back of the chair too. Lol Read More
Trying to contact Ghanaians currently in Angola
Tried that link many times and yet not much help. Thank you all the same. Cheers bro Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
Hi Martin, I have sent you a PM. Cheers Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
Hi johannes mbuyani, I can't help but need to comment so please do not be offended if I give you the following frank and sincere advice. Perhaps you may wish to change the avatar in your post. I do not know if that is your photo or otherwise but I ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
I believe you should include the name of the company that you have applied for a job. I hope someone else more current in Ghana will be able to assist you. Thinking aloud: The fact that I stated earlier on dubious/suspicious companies recruiting ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
Lol, hi hkann, I beg to differ. Not all that glitter's gold and the catch could; well; turn up to be a mule or courier of contraband stuff ........ in the sense that not everyone would simply pay for airfares and go thru the troubles in getting a ... Read More
allied trust construction by johannes mbuyani
Hi Is the company Allied trust construction exist in Accra Ghana, because I've apply for a post of office assistants they gave me an offer and they will pay for my airticket and the visa please help me before I go there and there is a lawyer ...
Lol, hi hkann, I beg to differ. Not all that glitter's gold and the catch could; well; turn up to be a mule or courier of contraband stuff ..... Read More
Trying to contact Ghanaians currently in Angola
Am trying to contact Ghanaian currently in Angola. Kindly contact me. Cheers Read More
I m Singaporean Chinese boy marry Indonesian girl by JasonWee
Hi, I like to get more info for this. Can anyone assist me ?
eddy12, can you please write with more clarity. Understand that you are a Ghanaian currently residing in London and are you say that you have 2 talented players - you mean soccer players? Do you also mean that these 2 are currently in Singapore ... Read More
Expenses in ghana by Bhuvnesh Rajasekaran
Hi, I got job in ghana for 2000USD.I am from chennai. What is the total expenses in ghana for a bachelor? This offer is the good one for a bachelor?
You should be able to get by quite comfortably given the conditions accorded you. Under any normal circumstances, you should be able to save some monies too if not too substantial. Regarding your 2nd question, it is quite subjective. Reasons ... Read More
I m Singaporean Chinese boy marry Indonesian girl by JasonWee
Hi, I like to get more info for this. Can anyone assist me ?
Hi JasonWee, If both of you are of legal age and are not still legally married to someone else, go ahead and register with RoM. If there is no objection to your marriage after the notice of your intention has been put up and expired, then you may ... Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Hi madmax888, it may possibly be a prudent decision to add some supporting facts of how she may be able to provide/support for herself (and for future needs) since you are already a retiree. In most countries, this is an area where the immigration ... Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Hi jason1975, I am amused. Lol. Marriage is a holy matrimonial of the sacred hearts witnessed by the Bearded Old Man on top. If you mean regrets the marriage, then there is no need. Regretted leaving reality S'pore? Big NO NEED. Regret not staying ... Read More
My Singapore S Pass rejected ... need help ! by prafilaash
Hi all, With all great struggles I was able to find a job in Singapore,but unfortunately my S pass application was rejected:( , I dont know why it was rejected . I have 5yrs 7month revelent exp for the job offer , I possess an 4yrs full-time BS ...
Hi annie_t, your suggestion is a big NO NO. ICA isn't so helpful for all we know but they aren't lying down idling as well when it comes to clamping down on illegal activities within the legal defines of their boundary. Read More
My Singapore S Pass rejected ... need help ! by prafilaash
Hi all, With all great struggles I was able to find a job in Singapore,but unfortunately my S pass application was rejected:( , I dont know why it was rejected . I have 5yrs 7month revelent exp for the job offer , I possess an 4yrs full-time BS ...
Jason 1975, this is very irresponsible advice. Do NOT even contemplate such a move as this would not only lead both the employer and employee be penalized but also black listed. Read More
From Malaysia - to work in Angola by small guy
Hi all, I was offered a job in Angola as a rig medic.The company provide accommodation,transport service,free healthcare service and insurance scheme. The problem is I dont know anyone in Angola.A lot of things give doubts to my mind as this is the ...
Hi nowaname, welcome to our smaller world, lolx. I will be making another assignment in a couple of weeks to Luanda before finally settling down later in April for the next few years .... hopefully. CYANot really, I shall be coming up in March for ... Read More
Expenses in ghana by Bhuvnesh Rajasekaran
Hi, I got job in ghana for 2000USD.I am from chennai. What is the total expenses in ghana for a bachelor? This offer is the good one for a bachelor?
If you have to pay for transport, food, utilities (phone bills in particular), entertainment and without paying for accommodation and medical, you may still survive with a little of savings cos by then, probably you are on a meager diet, restrict ... Read More
your approach to malaria by ale.b
Hello All, i am moving to Ghana (accra) from the UK for 2 years and i am evaluating what approach to take against malaria: -take malarone for the 2 years (+ use insect repellant, etc...) -do not take any anti-malaria pills and just use insect ...
Hi ale, I posted the below in the same forum but under the Angola section: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=80009 I read with interest on this subject matter as I have come down with malaria on 6 occasions thus I took the trouble to ... Read More
From Malaysia - to work in Angola by small guy
Hi all, I was offered a job in Angola as a rig medic.The company provide accommodation,transport service,free healthcare service and insurance scheme. The problem is I dont know anyone in Angola.A lot of things give doubts to my mind as this is the ...
Hi nowaname, welcome to our smaller world, lolx. I will be making another assignment in a couple of weeks to Luanda before finally settling down later in April for the next few years .... hopefully. CYA Read More
Deep Sea Angling
Sorry. As in "send a message" (Private Message). Cheers Read More
Internship as a Waitress and Permanance Job. SHOULD or SHOULD NOT? by kelly_middlenice
(There was a silimar topic in this forum; however, things seem quiet overthere. So I create this one and hope for more information) Hi everyone, My name is Trang. I am from Vietnam. I am writing to ask you a favor. I am about to take a ...
hi trang, hope u get a job in singapore.. as a beginning u can apply for waitress job to get a status in sg then later on since u r in sg u can apply for better job. let u r familiar wit sg 1st n understand hw the systems work..... what system? Read More
Internship as a Waitress and Permanance Job. SHOULD or SHOULD NOT? by kelly_middlenice
(There was a silimar topic in this forum; however, things seem quiet overthere. So I create this one and hope for more information) Hi everyone, My name is Trang. I am from Vietnam. I am writing to ask you a favor. I am about to take a ...
I also have the same intentions as you do it and I also plan to go to Singapore on May 02 - 03. Currently I'm still in the city. What's your phone number or send your message to maixuan1709@gmail.com home. smile. Nice to know you Christine, hope ... Read More
Will my name blacklisted if i didnt attend procedure for work permit?
I sincerely hope that you are right. As far as I know, "they" normally go by the book (automated) and may assume that they have given the applicant a chance and yet applicant did not turn up so might as well give others a chance (passes like these ... Read More
My Singapore S Pass rejected ... need help ! by prafilaash
Hi all, With all great struggles I was able to find a job in Singapore,but unfortunately my S pass application was rejected:( , I dont know why it was rejected . I have 5yrs 7month revelent exp for the job offer , I possess an 4yrs full-time BS ...
If all else fails, then pray and pray very hard. Explanation is not in their vocabulary. Read More
Ghanaian studying/working in Singapore
Hi JenniLee, The answer is yes and we are many. We meet very often. You may PM to me your email address and we shall communicate further from there. Cheers Read More
Learning Portuguese language by faridpasha
Hi, I want to learn Portuguese language, please advice from where i can take lessons from English to Portugues. regards, Farid
Hi ylopes, Sent you a PM. Cheers Read More
Deep Sea Angling
Keen to meet fellow fishing enthusiasts. I am more on deep sea angling and hope to find members to eventually go to sea together. For those interested, kindly send a PM to me. Thanks Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Hi madmax888, I seldom come into this part of Asia in this forum but when I first logged in today, lo and behold, I found your thread amongst the first few and I have spent my whole morning reading it at the expense of my boss. Lolx I sincerely ... Read More
Help - About to start working in Luanda ): by Ruyi
Hello everyone, I am new here. Just registered like 10 mins ago. I came here with tons of questions and wish you guys could help me (: I am a chinese girl just graduated from college. And my aunty offered me a translator job in Luanda. She is ...
Ruyi, I really do not advise you to come at this point in time. "You are a fresh graduate and you wanna get stuck here being a translator? I dont think so. Of all the other places in China and neighboring countries why Angola? Being impatience to ... Read More
Should i take this offer? by vikrantmalhan
Hi to all, I am a serving Officer in the Indian Navy and hanging my boots in August this year. Have been offered a facilities manager role in Angola. Contemplating whether i should relocate to Angola or stay back in India. Salary offered is USD ...
pravendba, if you have not already taken up the offer, then my advice to you is "DON'T" Living on USD600 with everything else paid for is still suicidal. You will need to provide for your own health too in addition to what your company may offer ... Read More
From Malaysia - to work in Angola by small guy
Hi all, I was offered a job in Angola as a rig medic.The company provide accommodation,transport service,free healthcare service and insurance scheme. The problem is I dont know anyone in Angola.A lot of things give doubts to my mind as this is the ...
Hi dejavu88 & small guy, we are neighbours back in Asia and now we are in the same country. Hope to meet up one of these good days. Cheers Read More
Would like to know how you protect your self against Malaria by Guinevere
I will be moving to Luanda very soon. I have been informed that Malaria is a major concern. I am not keen to take Malaria medication for a long time so what are the alternatives. I am really interested to hear how you guys protect your selves ...
I read with interest on this subject matter as I have come down with malaria on 6 occasions thus I took the trouble to read up on this subject. Whatever the case, prevention is the best medicine however, not all the times can we do so. There are ... Read More
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 ...
My advice always is that a real company will bear the cost of the recruitment process and if you are asked to pay any of it then be suspiciousI strongly second this advice. Read More
Learning Portuguese language by faridpasha
Hi, I want to learn Portuguese language, please advice from where i can take lessons from English to Portugues. regards, Farid
Hello from Brazil to all of you, Besides being the Brazil Animator for Expat-blog I am both an English teacher and teach Portuguese to English speakers here in Brazil. Check out my posting LEARN OVER A THOUSAND PORTUGUESE WORDS IN A FEW MINUTES on ... Read More
Learning Portuguese language by faridpasha
Hi, I want to learn Portuguese language, please advice from where i can take lessons from English to Portugues. regards, Farid
This is gonna be an oddball. Will I be able to engage capable Portuguese tutor in faraway Porto Amboim? Read More
Taxation and Monetary Repatriations
Hope to get some answers here but there again, these may have been asked before. What are the rates of taxation of salary earned and is there a limit on monetary repatriations if I decide to send home my earnings? Thank you in advance Read More
Salary in Angola - Luanda by dcostan
Hi Guys Hope you can help. I am currently living in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am a Manager with a big 4 company and need some help with my package negotiations. The problem: I don't know what salary I should earn ? Housing and Transport ...
Hi, I hope your doing well. I have an offer in Luanda as an Oracle DBA.Salary is $US 600 +Food+ Accommodation+ Transportation.The thing is some of my friend are saying that there is no life secure.Could you please reply me it is sufficient ... Read More
Hello
Had a short work tour of Luanda and the immediate vicinities and outskirts recently and was indeed happy to say it's a really beautful place, much more than expected. We shall be mobilizing in soon and in the interim, hope to make more friends ... Read More
Looking for friends who enjoy fishing especially offshore fishing
Hi IanvW, thanks for your response. Indeed there are places where one can fish locally. Spear fishing is not popular though. The most popular local fishing spots are generally centred around the Southern Islands, Changi and the western sides such as ... Read More
Regarding Construction works
Just thinking aloud: Even if the contract is real and valid, you have already invited many others to vie for it. Cheers Read More
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 ...
Hi laylward, not trying to rub salt unto your wounds, but it seems likely that you may not see your money nor your expected documents again. Sorry, hope I am seriously incorrect. Via Western Union Money transfer, one needs only a valid name, ... Read More
Looking for friends who enjoy fishing especially offshore fishing
Hi khewwai, thank you for respondinging. Am glasd to find another fishing enthusiast here. May I ask what method/s of fishing you are currently employing? Personally, my main interest lies in the deepseas angling and our favorite playgrounds are ... Read More
Looking for friends who enjoy fishing especially offshore fishing
Hello, Am looking for friends who enjoy fishing to join us. Cheers Read More
Buying property in Ghana by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Ghana? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Ghana? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Whilst in Ghana, my job entailed plenty of interactions with governmental agencies on land, local authorities, chiefs- big and small down to a single clan spokesperson. These have provided me with good hindsight and foresight thereon after from ... Read More
Buying property in Ghana by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Ghana? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Ghana? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Harmonie, You're welcome. What I mentioned was but just the tip of an iceberg. One needs to understand the fundamentals in which the systems (The Government, local authorities, paramount chiefs, sub-chiefs and clanship's property caretakers, ... Read More
Buying property in Ghana by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Ghana? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Ghana? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi I wish to contribute my 2-cents here. I have lived and worked in Ghana for almost 20 years, owned ( still existing) a house and a piece of land (hopefully will still be there when I get back), and lost quite a few properties all legally acquired ... Read More
Hello
My name is Paul and I may be outstationed to Angolan sometime in April 2012 if talks between my company and an joint-venture company are successful. Given the likelihood of my impending move to Angolan, I would love to broaden my views about living ... Read More