
david lee 1
American looking for information about Ghana
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About me
American
Lives in indianapolis
Registration: 31 January 2012
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
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
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
post office and boxes in Accra
are post offices all over Accra and what do they cost per year Read More
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
Accra streets
How does cab drivers find locations when so many streets do not have signs or addresses? Read More
blackouts in Accra?
Anyone have a update on the rolling blackouts in Accra? Read More
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
Phone service
Just wondering is anyone else loosing phone service with these rolling blackouts ?I just switched to voda phone. Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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?
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
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.
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
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
Dancing
Can anyone tell me where the best place to salsa dance in Accra is. Read More
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
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
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
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
Malaria treatment.
What are the different cost between Quinine,coartem,and artusimate. IN treating Malaria ,any long term problems? Read More
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
Fans battery operated
hkann, you are always so much help,thanks . any idea what they cost and what store carries them? Read More
Fans battery operated
Anyone have advice where to purchase a battery operated fan ,with rechargeable batterys to use during blackouts.? Read More
Black outs
Are the current 24 off 12 on blackouts all over accra or is it different for different reigens Read More
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
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
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
how many post offices are in accra
Is there more than 1 post office in accra Read More
how many post offices are in accra
How much does a post office box cost a month or year Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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