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david lee 1

david lee 1

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American looking for information about Ghana

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43

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American

Lives in indianapolis

Registration: 31 January 2012

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
7 years ago

Shipping a car to Accra

I was looking to ship a car to Accra to have transportation while I was there but the import fees were outrageous . This was a older car with not much value . Is the import fees ever going to change so Ghana can compete with the foreign Market? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
7 years ago

Credit cards

Coming back to Accra soon . will the malls accept major credit cards or do I have to get money from a ATM. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
9 years ago

marriage

I have heard the office that issues the marriage documents is only open the first week of every month ,is that right? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
9 years ago

post office and boxes in Accra

are post offices all over Accra and what do they cost per year Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
9 years ago

how does people vote in ghana with no one having addresses to track

how do people vote in Ghana with no addresses to track if people are locals. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
9 years ago

Accra streets

Thanks hkann that makes since. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
9 years ago

Accra streets

How does cab drivers find locations when so many streets do not have signs or addresses? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago

blackouts in Accra?

Anyone have a update on the rolling blackouts in Accra? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Income

Anyone know what the average income in accra is? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago

cell phones

with all these rolling blackouts does anyone know of a restaurant that will let you plug in and recharge your phone for free? while you are eating. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Phone service

Just wondering is anyone else loosing phone service with these rolling blackouts ?I just switched to voda phone. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maximilien

Making phone calls in Ghana by Maximilien

Hi, When settling in Ghana, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ghana? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...

david lee 1

To answer that Khann could give you the best advice since all my friends have cell phones .She is very knowledgeable in that area .Good luck David Lee Read More

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david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maximilien

Making phone calls in Ghana by Maximilien

Hi, When settling in Ghana, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ghana? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...

david lee 1

GGMIMI ,hello welcome .I have done a lot of research on this .What the phone companys do is change the megahertz that there phones work on so you have to use there phones . having a unlocked phone is best but if the phone came from another country ... Read More

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david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
RainFlower

Best cell phone companies in Ghana? by RainFlower

Hi all. I'm familiar with vodafone, but what are the best mobile phone companies in Ghana as far as price and reliability?

david lee 1

I have been reading post from several new members , and it really bothers me .I think you guys don't understand .There is a great chance you are being taken for your money. Wake up and realize what people are telling you. There is a large ... Read More

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david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
david lee 1

Retireing in Brazil by david lee 1

From reading your blogs it seems several of you are living there while your papers are processed. I am wanting to retire in Brazil,and come there and live while I process my papers .Is this un reasonable to exspect.

david lee 1

Thanks for the reply ,please keep in contact as I have been scouring sites trying to get a estimate of cost to ship some stuff there .Or sell every thing and buy when I am there . seems like there prices are not that bad to justify a lot of ... Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 created a thread
10 years ago

Retireing in Brazil

From reading your blogs it seems several of you are living there while your papers are processed. I am wanting to retire in Brazil,and come there and live while I process my papers .Is this un reasonable to exspect. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Dancing

Can anyone tell me where the best place to salsa dance in Accra is. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Us dollars

I don't understand why US dollars are not allowed in Ghana yet every thing is priced using the US dollar standard ? Rent prices are priced by us dollars and so is every thing else. Why the government puts up with this? You should charge ... Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

street signs

Thanks for the post ,I just don't understand how people get mail .Receive there bills ,bank statements unless every one has a post office box .lol Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

street signs

How is Accra posting of names of local streets coming? Its hard to get around with so many streets un named. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

GHANA MONEY

Just wondered if your money is tied to the US dollar , I notice some prices are shown in the US dollar and some in GHS. I understand when you exchange only GHS is accepted in Ghana. this is hard to understand,when the exchange rate changes ... Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Malaria treatment.

What are the different cost between Quinine,coartem,and artusimate. IN treating Malaria ,any long term problems? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Malaria

What are the symptoms of malaria, I have read that it will come back is there a shot to take that will keep you from catching it again.? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Fans battery operated

hkann, you are always so much help,thanks . any idea what they cost and what store carries them? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Fans battery operated

Anyone have advice where to purchase a battery operated fan ,with rechargeable batterys to use during blackouts.? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 created a thread
11 years ago

Black outs

Are the current 24 off 12 on blackouts all over accra or is it different for different reigens Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Phones

Just wanted to know when Ghana ,Accra has 3 day blackouts in a row does every one loose there phone service .How much is this costing the economy in lost revenue with business closed down. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

documents issued from Ghana

I have been told from a local girl that she needs a document from the immigration office and from the ministry of foreign affairs to leave the country after we get married at a cost of 1850 American dollars .Does this sound right seems extremely ... Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

ups shiping to ghana

What duties must be paid entering Ghana,accra by the receiver to pick up the package .What is the process? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

how many post offices are in accra

Is there more than 1 post office in accra Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
11 years ago

how many post offices are in accra

How much does a post office box cost a month or year Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
12 years ago

weather

I understand its very dry there now and very dusty, is this typical for the season and how long does it last? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 created a thread
12 years ago

Political concerns

I would like to hear opinions of what is going on with Ghanas government .Especially concerns about problems that might come up with the court case fixing to come down? Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
13 years ago

credit cards in ghana

i would like to know if merchants accept master cards or visa in ghana.and where can computers be bought at the best price. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
14 years ago

health care in accra

I have been curious as to what the cost is if you have to go to a hospital in accra . Are the prescpiptions as costly as the US. Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 replied to a thread
14 years ago

american tv

I was wondering if ther are programs from american tv that are broadcast locally , like the voice and america Idol and dancing with the stars . Read More

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david lee 1 replied to a thread
14 years ago
wrw23

name and address confirmation by wrw23

I recently met a girl from Ghana and she claims to live in Accra, how can I check to make sure that it is not a scam that you read so much about. we have talked about my going to Ghana to visit her in Accra but I would like to do some investigating ...

david lee 1

I have also been in contact with someone there and it is almost impossible to find out information. I have tried to get in touch with the british embassy and several other organazations with no success. they never respond, would be interested if you ... Read More

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david lee 1 created a thread
14 years ago

internet in accra

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? / Read More

david lee 1
david lee 1 joined Ghana expat community
14 years ago