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Dear Friends,

For 2013, I wish you CREATIVITY, BALANCE and ETERNITY

The advent of 2013 means that your favourite Enjoy Magazine is in its eighth year of publication. We took a look at the significance of the number 8 and found that it represents the following characteristics, BALANCE, ETERNITY and CREATIVITY. BALANCE as this encourages us and gives us the hope that we will be with you in your hearts and minds for an ETERNITY whilst, entertaining you with our uncommon CREATIVITY.

Friends, the year also brings with it a new format for the magazine and we invite you to travel through its pages. It is our policy to share with you the times and moments of all the social and professional actors in our country as they bring their

creativity, expertise and commitment to bear on our beloved Ghana.

2013 is also a new beginning for Ghana with a new President, His Excellency John Dramani MAHAMA. We were lucky enough to be invitied to the swearing in ceremony and we bring you our pictures of that day.

Businesses in Ghana are constantly evolving and in this edition of the magazine we bring you an in-depth look at Pens and Plastics Ghana Limited, and the processes involved in the manufacturing and marketing of the Cristal BIC® Pens and the other plastic injection products that they produce.

In the Arts field, creative artist Alain Ange, who recently exhibited his work at Alliance Francaise, takes us through the technique that produces his mindboggling artwork on glass tiles.

Finally, why not try one of the many restaurants in our new feature, PLACES TO BE...

To all friends of Enjoy, the very best of love from the team.

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Letter from the Editor

Dominique ParaviciniEditor

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Pens and Plastics Ghana Limited (PPGL) is the only company in Ghana that produces ballpoint pens locally. The Cristal ballpoint pen or the BIC® as we usually call it, has become everybody’s best friend. All sorts of people in society from pupils, to market women to professional people use the BIC® Cristal ballpoint pen in their daily life. In the five decades of its existence, PPGL has become the leader in the local manufacture and distribution of BIC®

Pens, Razors and other plastic injection products.

PPGL is a subsidiary of CFAO and has been the undisputed leader in the production and distribution of BIC® Pens and Razors in Ghana and the Sub Region.

Building on its experience of 125 years and the expertise of its 10,000 employees, CFAO has developed an integrated offering that covers the entire import and distribution value chain in the vast majority of its market. CFAO meets its clients’ needs through tailored product offerings and solutions in equipment, healthcare and consumer goods.

As the leader in specialized distribution in high-growth markets

PENS & PLaSTiCS GHaNa LiMiTED, a leader in Ghana’s Manufacturing industry

across Africa, CFAO draws on a portfolio of international brands in each of its five business lines:

• Automobile distribution via CFAO Automotive

• Pharmaceutical distribution via Eurapharma

• Equipment and rental services via CFAO Equipment

• Distribution and production of consumer goods via CFAO Industries

• Consulting, integration and outsourcing services for new technologies via CFAO Technologies

CFAO currently operates in 32 African countries, 7 French overseas territories and Vietnam. CFAO is listed on NYSE Euronext in Paris.

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During the Second World War, Marcel Bich discovered a

ballpoint pen manufacturing firm owned by Laszlo Bíró in Argentina. In 1945, after the Second World War, Marcel Bich and Edouard Buffard founded Société PPA (the French acronym standing for “pens, mechanical pencils and accessories”) in Clichy, a suburb north of Paris. Later Bich invested in a Swiss technology capable of cutting and shaping metal down to a hundredth of a millimeter, with the outcome a stainless steel, one millimeter sphere which allowed ink to flow freely.

In 1950 , the Décolletage Plastique design team at Société PPA (now Société BIC®) developed a new technology which saw the birth of the BIC® Cristal pen. The Cristal ballpoint pen has since then become the most popular writing instrument on the market. Though it took several different adaptations, variations in designs, processes and tests to get it right, the final piece was perfected and it took over the market from the early 1950s till date.

In 1953, as part of a branding and marketing strategy, Pierre Guichenné an advertising executive, advised Bich to shorten his family name to BIC® as an easy- to- remember globally adaptable trade name for the pen. As of today, BIC® and its worldwide affiliates manufacture and sell 25 million Stationery products, 10 million Razors and 6 million Lighters worldwide daily.

BIC® is the number one worldwide manufacturer of ballpoint pens and in 2011, the company increased its worldwide sales on a comparative basis by 3.1%, showed a 14.7% increase in their net income and had an estimated 32% rise in Stationery sales.

Millions of ballpoint pens are manufactured annually by PPGL in a variety of colours (the most popular being blue, black and red) and sold throughout the West African Sub region every year.

It is interesting to see how all of the materials that make up pens, from the specially formulated ink to the tungsten carbide ball, come together in the manufacturing process.

Alain GBEASOR and the Enjoy Corporate Profile team in our continuing Company Profile Series, bring you a painstaking probe into the industry of pens and plastics, in which we will reveal the processes involved in the manufacturing and marketing of the Cristal BIC® Pens.

Following our last visit in late 2010, Pens & Plastics Ghana Limited has seen lots of changes and additions. The company has a new dynamic Managing Director, Mr. Fabrice PARODAT, who has extensive work experience within the BIC® group across different continents.

My vision is to bring on board a new

marketing drive as well as improve upon the existing technology and introduce new

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Fabrice ParodatMD Pens & Plastics

Marcel Bich (1914-1994),Co-founder of BIC®

He brings on board over 17 years work experience gained outside and within the group in various capacities namely International Marketing Director BIC® France, Managing Director BIC® Korea and Japan, Managing Director Groupe SEB Taiwan, Managing Director Keter Plastics Europe and now Managing Director PPGL.

His vision is to improve upon the existing technology, increase the capacity of the factory and introduce more variety in the product line up and new business developments.

We bring to you this exclusive interview with him as he details his vision for Pens and Plastics Ghana Limited and its future.

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AG: What is PPGL‘s market like and how do you maintain your leadership position?

FP: PPGL is the undeniable leader in the market for writing instruments and disposable razors in Ghana. We export our products to Togo and Benin, with an increasing export share which stands at a little more than 15% of our total activity.

To maintain our leadership position, we always focus on product quality and customer satisfaction. At PPGL, our claim that BIC® “Gives you more” means guaranteed best product at the best price is not just a slogan but a fact.

Alain GBEASOR (AG): Good Morning Sir, thanks for having us

Mr Fabrice PArODAT (FP): You are welcome and I’m grateful for the opportunity to tell your readers about PPGL and BIC® success story in Ghana.

AG: Tell us a bit about PPGL

FP: PPGL is a leading Ghanaian company that manufactures a wide range of plastic products intended for corporate and local consumers. We are the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the BIC® brand for nearly 40 years in Ghana, Togo and Benin. We manufacture BIC® Cristal Pens at our local production plant in Accra and we possess a packing line for BIC® Razors. It is worthy to note that we are the only company producing pens in Ghana.

Our plastic injection factory also produces plastic items such as communion cups, lids and containers. We possess 40 years of expertise and machinery for all types of plastics items.

iNTErViEW with Mr Fabrice PARODAT, Managing Director Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd

AG: Counterfeiting is a major challenge in your industry, how do you surmount it?

FP: Real BIC® products are easily recognizable thanks to our distinct stickers “BIC® Original Quality” applied to each box of 50 unit BIC® Cristal Pens and packs of 5 units BIC® Sensitive Razors. In order to further nip counterfeiting in the bud, we follow a rigorous International Quality policy. Mr Bismark Peters, our Operations Manager leads the Quality and Technical teams at PPGL to run continuous checks at each stage of our production. Robotic writing test lines are realized every day to ascertain ink quality, an original BIC® Pen will write for at least 3,000 meters before the ink runs out.

Mr Fabrice Parodat, MD Pens & Plastics Ghana Ltd

Mr Dominique Pantz (Econ. Counsellor, French Embassy), Mr Parodat (PPGL), H.E Frédéric Clavier (French Ambassador), Mr

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Strengthening our national sales structure for a better geographical coverage

Dedicated sales team by key distribution channel: Traditional Market, Mass Market, Export and Corporate (printed advertising on pens)

Strengthening of our presence and distribution in Togo and Benin with new distributors

Expansion of our portfolio with value added products to cover all segments of our activities

Sponsorship targeted at schools and universities, targeted marketing, advertising and radio display

We are also currently working on external growth projects that should come out by the 2nd semester of 2013

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AG: How different are processes in PPGL and BIC®?

FP: The manufacturing processes of BIC® products are exactly the same across their factories and affiliates around the world. It is almost impossible today to distinguish between a ballpoint pen and razor made in a factory in Ghana, South Africa, Europe, U.S.A or South America. To meet the BIC® standards, our factory is audited regularly by BIC® engineers to ensure that our production processes are in full compliance with the international norms and criteria defined by BIC®. We send randomly selected product samples each month for audit at BIC® in France to evaluate the quality of our products.

AG: What makes BIC® such a success story?

FP: BIC® provides easy answers to everyday needs. In creating the very first ballpoint pen, the BIC® Cristal over 60 years ago, BIC® chose to go straight to what is essential: create something simple, yet reliable that anyone can use. That vision is at the very heart of the brand and it can be seen in every brand move by BIC® and now PPGL

AG: What are your plans for growth and development in Ghana and the sub region?

FP: Currently as you can see, we are increasing our factory capacity by installing new industrial equipments. Our development strategy will focus on several key areas notably :

AG: What do you value most in your personnel and how has working in PPGL been like?

FP: I look out for three key attributes and they are being hard working, loyal (to colleagues and ultimately the company) and respectful. At PPGL we respect and reward the effort made by our staff, as it is these staff members that will drive our growth. Working at PPGL has been exciting; there is a culture of great teamwork and good communication. In fact we are an interwoven family working together.

AG: What is your vision for employees and shareholders?

FP: For our employees, my vision is to identify as many staff showing potential as possible and train them so that as a group we can achieve even more. I look forward to giving staff members more responsibility in order to improve their talents and competencies thus enhancing our human capital at PPGL.

For shareholders, I look forward to continue bringing business growth and added value, a solid financial situation and significantly growing our profit levels. We have a great brand, excellent products and a hardworking, dedicated team with extensive knowledge of our markets. With these assets, we can increase shareholder dividends.

Management team of PPGL


Ag: What does Fabrice Parodat do to relax, if he is not managing PPGL?

FP: I am an avid sportsman, I love rugby, tennis, running, water sports, cooking, reading and travelling.

Ag: Have you felt the proverbial Ghanaian Hospitality yet and what are your final words to our readers?

FP: Being my first African work destination, I was very excited to explore Ghana. I have enjoyed every moment I have spent here so far. I’m proud to be in Ghana especially at a time when you see the country driving forward towards a future of development and wealth for all.

I will entreat all your readers and all Ghanaians to be proud of themselves because they are part of an epoch of a great nation; each and every individual should help Ghana to remain the legendary safe haven that it is.

AG: Thank you!

Bio Express: Mr Richard Omane – Addo is the Sales and Marketing Manager of PPGL, he loves working with his colleagues and has over 14 years work experience in the group. He loves selling and holds an MBA from GIMPA as well as a Chartered Marketer from the CIM – UK.

social: He is married with 3 strong boys and loves to listen to music or play football when he is not chasing contracts for PPGL.

Ag: What are some of the challenges faced by PPGL?

richard: Until last year the energy situation in the country was a headache. We are grateful for the stability experienced now. Delays in the arrival of raw materials and increased taxes have obviously not been easy but we are committed to always providing the highest quality products to our customers always.

Mr Mark Bimpong-Nkrumah is the Sales Manager and has been with PPGL for the past ten years. The attributes he loves most in his colleagues are their cordiality and mutual respect. He enjoys working

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with PPGL because the company offers the opportunity to work together as one big family with a common unity of purpose.

The PPGL marketing team congratulated themselves and the entire workforce on their ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets as they aspire together to greater heights.

PrOMIsE: We are a company with a fifty year history in Ghana and we look forward to a bright future together. For our customers, we are committed to providing both quality products and innovative advertising technologies.

WOrKiNG in Pens & Plastics Ghana LtdiNTErViEWwith Mr Fabrice PARODAT (end)

Mr Richard Omane-Addo

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HEAD: Mr CHArLEs AsHITEY

Bio Express: Mr Charles Ashitey is the IT manager at PPGL and finds his work in the group exciting and challenging. He has been working at PPGL since 2009 and is responsible for the development of corporate software and maintenance of the Network Infrastructure.

social: Charles is married. He is an expert in Sage X3 having acquired on the job training in France. He describes his department in one word as unique.

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Bio Express: Mr Jonathan Abbeyquaye is the Finance and Administrative Manager of PPGL and has worked for PPGL for the past 9 years but has been with the CFAO group for 25 years. He has risen through the ranks from his initial days as an accounts officer, to IT Manager and now to his new job as Finance and Administrative Manager. He is a member of the Boardroom Institute, holds a Fellowship from the African Servant Leadership Institute and holds certifications from the Institute of Management Studies and another from the Institute for the Management of Information Systems, UK.

social: Jonathan is married with four children and loves to read when he can.

fiNaNCE & aDMiNiSTraTiVEHEAD: Mr JONATHAN ABBEYQuAYE

Mr Jonathan (standing), Sally Mallet-Eghan, Gideon Owusu Danquah, Emmanuel Angmor

Mr Jonathan Abbeyquaye

Mr Charles Ashitey, IT Manager

MaiNTENaNCE HEAD: Mr CHArLEs ADZAKLO

Bio Express: Mr Adzaklo is the Maintenance Manager and has been with PPGL for over 15 years and has had considerable on the job training that has enabled him to reach his current position. He began work

as a maintenance supervisor and is grateful for the support, training and motivation he received from his mentor and former Maintenance Manager and Engineer, Mr Kurt Reuben, of the CFAO group. He holds two certificates, one in Mechanical Engineering and the other in Project Management.

social: Charles is married with two boys. He describes his job as challenging, demanding constant learning that allows him to repair and maintain the equipment used on the factory floor. More important when you consider that some of the machines are the only ones in the country and they have to respect rigorous standards set up by BIC® and CFAO.

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Bio Express: Josephine Opoku-Bekoe is the Human Resource Manager at PPGL. She joined the group last year but brings on board 17 years of work experience. She is a passionate

human resource practitioner and holds a Masters in HR. She describes her work in the group as exciting, providing opportunites for growth and development for all employees.

Josephine loves the opportunities offered by working for a multinational. The access it provides to knowledge of international best practice. PPGL as a member of the CFAO group, places much emphasis on corporate social responsibility – (CSR). CFAO has an HIV Charter that all companies in the group are bound to adhere to. PPGL CSR policy has led to the support of a number of societies, institutions and traditional festivals. They also provide support for some of less well-known sports in Ghana and this has led to a partnership with Cowbell (Promasidor) in the annual National Cycling Tour of Ghana.

HUMaN rESOUrCEHEAD: Mrs JOsEPHINE OPOKu- BEKOE

Mr Andrew Botse-Baidoo, Ms Anita Yankey, Mrs Josephine Opoku-Bekoe, Mrs Barbara Opoku-Agyemang,

Mr Derrick Owusu

Staff development is key at PPGL and there are numerous in house training opportunities for staff. There is a scholarship scheme for the non-executive employees of the company, allowing them to educate their wards from primary through to tertiary level. Currently there are 11 beneficiaries whose academic records are monitored by the HR department on a regular basis. The tertiary school beneficiaries are given internship opportunities during school holidays.

HEAD: Mr BIsMArK PETErs

Bio Express: Mr Bismark Peters is the Operations Manager of PPGL in charge of the Production and Supply Chain. He conducted us around the factory site and by the end of his tour we had a thorough appreciation of the machinery and systems in place. Bismark has been with the group since 2009. He is a trained Chemical Engineer and holds an MSc in Management Science and Operational Research. He warns customers to look out for the new seal of quality that should be present on products such as pens and razors.

social: Bismark is married with a daughter. He loves to travel, read and goes to the gym to work out at least three times a week.

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Charles Dwomoh, Antoinette Williams, Cleff Anim, Kwesi Gyasi Dedsi, Isaac Yirenkyi, Abel Abbey & Bismark Peters (in white)

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iNK fiLLiNG aND aSSEMBLY

After the components are formed, assembly can take place. Typically, the ballpoint is first attached to the ink reservoir. These pieces are then conveyed to injectors, which fill the reservoir with the appropriately coloured ink.

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fiNaL aSSEMBLY, PaCKaGiNG & SHiPPiNG

The point and reservoir are then placed inside the main barrel of the pen. At this stage, other components such as the cap and ends are incorporated. Other finishing steps, such as adding coatings or decorations or performing a final cleaning, are also done.

The finished pens are then packaged according to how they will be sold. Groups of pens are packed into boxes. These sales units are then put into larger boxes, stacked on pallets, and shipped to distributors.

BIC® Razor under production

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A section of the Production Team

BIC® Cristal ballpoint

Line inspector checks to ensure that pens meet set specifications


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QUaLiTY CONTrOL Mrs Antoinette Williams is the Quality Control Officer and she was quick to emphasize the strong ethical code of conduct adhered to in the factory. “Quality Audits are essentials in PPGL and we have audits by both BIC® and an external auditor to ensure that we adhere to the strict quality and environmental standards set by Societé BIC®”.

The quality of components is checked during all manufacturing stages. Since millions of parts are made each day, line inspectors take random samples of pieces at time intervals and check to ensure that they meet set specifications for size, shape, and consistency from the standards set by BIC®.

Like the solid pieces of the pens, quality assays are also performed on the liquid batches of ink. After all the ingredients are added to the batch, a sample is taken to the Quality Control (QC) laboratory for testing. Physical characteristics are checked to make sure the batch adheres to the specifications outlined in the formula instructions. The QC group runs tests such as pH determination, viscosity checks, and appearance evaluations.

In addition to these specific tests, line inspectors are also posted at each phase of manufacture.

They visually inspect the components as they are made and check for things such as inadequately filled ink reservoirs, deformed pens, and incorrectly assembled parts.

Random samples of the final product are also tested to ensure a batch of pens writes correctly.

Mrs Antoinette Williams, Quality Control Manager

Appearance evaluation

“Recognize your original

BIC® products by the “Original

BIC® Quality sticker” applied to each box.”

Component inspection

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HJOHN DRAMANI MAHAMAThe President Of The Republic Of Ghana

Photograph by Enjoy Accra

His Excellency


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n December 2012, Ghanaians went to the polls to decide who would lead the country for the next four years. In a previous edition of Enjoy we brought you

the resumes of the aspirants and now we are pleased to share our pictures of the colourful ceremony that marked the inauguration and swearing in ceremony for the winning candidate, H.E. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA.

President John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as the seventh democratically elected President of the Republic of Ghana, by the Chief Justice, Mrs. Justice Georgina Theodora Wood, on Monday, January 7, 2013 in an exciting

I ceremony at the Black Star square in Accra.

H.E. John Mahama is the fourth John in a row in the fourth republic, as well as Ghana’s seventh democratically elected leader since independence and the second Vice-President after the late President John Evans Atta Mills to have been elected to this the highest office of the land.

H.E John Mahama is the first former parliamentarian to be elected to the high office since 1992; however he is the fourth former parliamentarian to lead the country, after Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Prof K.A. Busia and Mr J.A. Kufuor.

His Exce l l encyH.E. John Dramani Mahama

H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor & former UN General Secretary, Mr Kofi Annan

Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur congratulates President Mahama

First lady Mrs Lordina Mahama

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H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor & former UN General Secretary, Mr Kofi Annan

Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur congratulates President Mahama H.E. John Dramani Mahama & H.E Jerry John Rawlings

H.E Faure Gnassingbe, President of Togo

Dignitaries

The Black Star square was awash with the national colours. The trees and buildings lining the streets leading to the venue were also adorned with the red, gold, green and black of Ghana.

The Presidents of Senegal, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia, Togo and delegations from the United States were present.

Also in attendance at the swearing in ceremony were the high powered delegations of a host of Heads of State and diplomats from Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Liberia and Equatorial Guinea.

Former Presidents of Ghana, J.J Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor, as well as the former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan also joined the celebrations.

Vice President Amissah Arthur with Chief Justice, Mrs Justice Georgina Theodora Wood

First lady Mrs Lordina Mahama

H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia

Asiedu Nketiah (General Mosquito)


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In his speech H.E John Dramani Mahama promised to unite the country and to speed its development. He reassured all Ghanaians with his words when he declared in his address, “I will not let you down.”

Enjoy Accra wishes His Excellency well, as he continues with his Better Ghana Agenda.

Mr Bernard Monah, Fifi Binder & Selasie Cofie

Supporters enjoying the happy atmosphere

H.E. Thomas Yayi Boni, President of Benin

H.E. Rafiq Abu Dalfa, Ambassador of Palestine; H.E. Omar Selim, Egyptian Ambassador to GhanaExecutives of the young democrats

Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, 8th SG of ACP

Distinguished guests

H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal


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Juliet, Ionela, Mert & Natalia

GM, Mert Caliskan, drawing the winning ticket

Management team with the Gold Coin PrizeMert & Juliet

La Palm Casino Turns 9 Years Old


Döttling The Guardian Over-The-Shoulder Travel Watch Safe

Dottling, the German safe manufacturer, has unveiled the world’s first high security luggage, that will provide protection for up to six watches, jewellery, money or important documents whilst you are on the move. It is made from a carbide component that is as hard as a diamond. This special piece will destroy tools such as drills that may be used to try and break into it. The Guardian is the “James Bond” of the luggage world.

Luxury Chocolate

Chocolate is the food of love. Sensual, indulgent and delicious to share. A gift that is always welcome.

Champagne Lanson Rose

Fifty years ago, the House LANSON was one of the very first to carry a rosé champagne. Delicicous with meat or red fruit desserts. LANSON Rosé Label is perfect for lovers everywhere.

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Luxdeco: Discover Kosta Boda Tattoo bow

This beautiful mouth-blown Tattoo bowl has been hand-decorated with a romantic rose motif designed by Ludvig Lofgren. A darker take on feminine florals, its deep maroon hue provides an on-trend twist on classic glassware.

Special Valentine Gift Ideas from Enjoy


Tissot - His and Hers Watches.

The Tissot Le Locle is a sophisticated watch with roman indexes and a traditional look. The Tissot Couturier hour markers give the piece an extra touch of modernity, and a more trendy look. Additionally, quartz movement models and leather strap options are also available for the Tissot Couturier to better suit individual tastes.

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An exclusive range of jewellery for your one of a kind woman.

Jack Row : Fountains of inspiration

See this collection of limited edition writing instruments and cufflinks inspired by contemporary British architecture. It pays homage to engineering feats and architectural achievements. Each piece is individually crafted from solid silver and gold and set with accents of precious gems including sapphires and diamonds. Even the fountain pen nibs are stamped out from solid 18ct gold sheet. Very luxurious!

iPad

For your one true love, a choice of two truly amazing gifts. Choose the ipad that’s perfect for your valentine. Buy the iPad or iPad mini online or pick one up at your favourite Apple Retail Store.

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Honey SuckleHappy Hour ½ Price on Drinks till 7pm Venue: Ring Road opp. Time: From 5pm

Happy Hour Celsbridge Pub Labone Time : @5pm

Escobar Join your friends for a drink @ Xcobar Osu. from 7pm

Shaka Zulu - Bar/Club Pop in for a drink on your way home from work. Unwind & dance da nite away

Peter Pan Easy start to the week, grab a burger at Peter Pan’s - A &C shopping mall

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International Organization for Migration (IOM) Film Festival (till Feb. 21) Alliance Francaise

Rhapsody Restaurant Bar Accra Mall Time : 7:00 PM

Millionaires Casino Golden Tulip Bingo Nite Time 9-10pm

Bamboo Fusion Grab a quick taste of the Orient From 7pm

La Paillote Takpekpe: Snake &/or Ladders Alliance Francaise time- 8:00 PM

Independence Day Dominican Republic

Happy Hour Tops n Tails Pub Spintex Rd Spintex rd opp Stanchart

Ice Skating Lizzie Sports Centre From 6pm

Toro Tapas Bar Share some tapas with friends Venue Afrikiko Compound Time : from 7pm

Firefly @ Osu Catch up with friends, have a drink and relax in the pleasant surroundings.

Happy Hour Toro Tapas Bar at Afrikiko Time : 5 - 7pm

Santoku Try the chef’s taster menu for a tasty midweek treat. Venue : Airport West, Opp. African Regent

Happy Hour Apo's Spot Osu Time 6:00pm

3212 - Sushi in Osu Venue : Sisters of the East TIme from 6pm

World Day of Social JusticeHappy HourTASTY JERK Barbecue Joint Venue: Osu Down Chez Lien Annex Time: 5 pm

Salsa Dance Nite Venue : Coconut Groove Hotel. time : 7pm

Movenpick Lounge Come enjoy a nice chilled evening, good music & food Time 7pm

The Republic Bar & Grill A new bar in town with so much buzz. You are sure to run into a good friend.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Golden Tulip. Book your table time : 6:30 - 10:30

Rap Doctor Okyeame Kwame At +233 Jazz Bar and Grill time: 7:30pm

Accra Diplomatic Club Happy Hour Coconut Grove Regency Hotel - 6:00 PM

Duplex Happy Hour Osu, Time : 7pm

Le Must restaurant your midweek dinner joint.

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Tropicana Jazz bar with a good ambience and tasty menu. Venue: Ringroad Central. time: 6:30pm

Pizza Nite At Mama Mia's Share a peter pan or pepperoni with the family time: 6pm

Happy Hour Twist Headlines Labone time: 7pm

St Patrick’s Night Hooley At Aviation Social Centre From 8pm

Movenpick Lounge Come enjoy a nice chilled evening with drinks and music.

Happy Hour Toro Tapas Bar at Afrikiko Time : Thursday only - All day

Teazy Thurs At Bella Roma Osu with da hottest DJs Klla Fingaz and Busty Blaze from 10pm

13 1510th Birthday GHANECC week (till Feb. 17) various venues

MonsoonGrab a drink and a plate of sushi and watch the action on Oxford St.

11Golden Gate Hotel A delicious spread of continental dishes 25ghc pay yours and bring another person to eat. Venue : Amakom- Kumasi Time : 11:30am-4pm

Take a chance and gamble @ La Palm Casino Time : 11:00 PM

Ghana Job Fair @ British Council time :10am

Happy Hour @ Tulip

Avoid the stress of rush hour at the poolside @6pm

Hollywood Boulevard ANC Square - Come enjoy hip hop music with hot djs and smoking atmosphere.Time : From 9 - late

Marina Mall Eat, shop and pray - that you have enough money to pay for all your goodies. Enjoy

Cafe Des Amis Invite your friends for a drink & a chat. Venue: Kanda

Chase Restaurant and Takeaway. Try the pizza! From 6:30pm Labone

Jazzy VIBE At +233 Jazz Club Time: 8pm Rate: Free

Afternoon Tea African Regent hotel Airport, West. Join us every afernoon for a tasty selection of cakes & desserts time : from12-5pm

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28Picadilly Draw Venue : Piccadilly Casino Time : 10:00 PM

Girls Table at African RegentFun night, Hen night or bridal shower. Welcome drinks on arrival, 10% offf total bill.

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Ghana Job Fair @ British Council time :10am

Happy Hour @ Tulip

Avoid the stress of rush hour at the poolside @6pm

Hollywood Boulevard ANC Square - Come enjoy hip hop music with hot djs and smoking atmosphere.Time : From 9 - late

Marina Mall Eat, shop and pray - that you have enough money to pay for all your goodies. Enjoy

Cafe Des Amis Invite your friends for a drink & a chat. Venue: Kanda

Chase Restaurant and Takeaway. Try the pizza! From 6:30pm Labone

Jazzy VIBE At +233 Jazz Club Time: 8pm Rate: Free

Afternoon Tea African Regent hotel Airport, West. Join us every afernoon for a tasty selection of cakes & desserts time : from12-5pm

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2417th Ghana International Trade Fair (Feb. 23-Mar. 10) 14th Africa Section Convention @ Movenpick

Take a trip outside Accra Kokrobite, White Sands or Ada. Come enjoy!!

IBD Ghana Convention 2013 - 14 African Section At Movenpick (to 8th March)

Arlecchino Ice Cream Parlour Treat the kids to an ice cream. Venue : Osu, Oxford

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A tribute to Cephas Sackitey Alliance Francaise time- 8:00 PM

Accra Nightlife Awards Event Haven

Play Tennis At Accra Lawn Courts available Time : 7am

Sisimbo Beach Resort: Spend the day at the beach - lovely food and luxurious rooms. Great life-guards for peace of mind.

Rotary Club Music & Dinner Gala Night @ Movenpick time: 7:30pm

Fund-raising Classical Piano Concert Alisa Hotel (Asante Hall) - Time : 6:00 PM

Horse Riding at Accra Polo ClubVisit the stables for more info about lessons etc

Swimming Lessons Venue : African Regent 10 - 12 - Every Saturday

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Mövenpick Brunch Sumptuous spread to tempt your taste buds. time: 10am

Mini Golf Course Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of golfing from 1pm-6pm

Deli France Venue Airport Residental Area Anytime

KFC at Marina Mall. Chicken popcorn, large fries and a drink - Tasty!

Ap-peace-ciation 2013 Benefit Concert Cape Coast Sports Stadium - Time: 1pm

African Fashion Festival At Oxford Street, Osu time: 1pm

Kids Concept Workshops for children between the ages of 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. Timing: 11am-1pm/ 2pm-4pm.

Movie Night Movie popcorn & a drink @ Silverbird Cinema at Accra Malll

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The Year of Water Snake, February 10, 2013 to January 30, 2014, will let you shine! This energy enhances your natural charm and quiet self-confidence. You’ll easily set and work to achieve ambitious goals.

In a Snake year all your qualities, positive and negative, are magnified. This means your tendency to be suspicious can become unreasonable paranoia. Your need to balance injustice can spark bitter retaliation. Take a deep breath and keep your sense of humour. Personal success is the best revenge!

In a Water Snake year, emotional sensitivity helps you easily read where other people are coming from. Never doubt your intuition.

Month and Year Animal sign Month and YearFebruary 05 1924 & January 23 1925 Rat February 02 1984 & February 19 1985

January 24 1925 & February 12 1926 Ox February 20 1985 & February 08 1986

February 13 1926 & February 01 1927 Tiger February 09 1986 & January 28 1987

February 02 1927 & January 22 1928 Rabbit January 29 1987 & February 16 1988

January 23 1928 & February 09 1929 Dragon February 17 1988 & February 05 1989

February 10 1929 & January 29 1930 Snake February 06 1989 & January 26 1990

January 30 1930 & February 16 1931 Horse January 27 1990 & February 14 1991

February 17 1931 & February 05 1932 Goat February 15 1991 & February 03 1992

February 06 1932 & January 25 1933 Monkey February 04 1992 & January 22 1993

January 26 1933 & February 13 1934 Rooster January 23 1993 & February 09 1994

February 14 1934 & February 03 1935 Dog February 10 1994 & January 30 1995

February 04 1935 & January 23 1936 Pig January 31 1995 & February 18 1996

January 24 1936 & February 10 1937 Rat February 19 1996 & February 06 1997

February 11 1937 & January 30 1938 Ox February 07 1997 & January 27 1998

January 31 1938 & February 18 1939 Tiger January 28 1998 & February 15 1999

February 19 1939 & February 07 1940 Rabbit February 16 1999 & February 04 2000

February 08 1940 & January 26 1941 Dragon February 05 2000 & January 23 2001

January 27 1941 & February 14 1942 Snake January 24 2001 & February 11 2002

February 15 1942 & February 04 1943 Horse February 12 2002 & January 31 2003

February 05 1943 & January 24 1944 Goat February 01 2003 & January 21 2004

January 25 1944 & February 12 1945 Monkey January 22 2004 & February 08 2005

February 13 1945 & February 01 1946 Rooster February 09 2005 & January 28 2006

February 02 1946 & January 21 1947 Dog January 29 2006 & February 17 2007

January 22 1947 & February 09 1948 Pig February 18 2007 & February 06 2008

February 10 1948 & January 28 1949 Rat February 07 2008 & January 25 2009

January 29 1949 & February 16 1950 Ox January 26 2009 & February 13 2010

February 17 1950 & February 05 1951 Tiger February 14 2010 & February 02 2011

February 06 1951 & January 26 1952 Rabbit February 03 2011 & January 22 2012

February 18 1977 & February 06 1978 Snake February 10 2012 & January 30 2013

Month and Year Animal sign January 27 1952 & February 13 1953 Dragon

February 14 1953 & February 02 1954 Snake

February 03 1954 & January 23 1955 Horse

January 24 1955 & February 11 1956 Goat

February 12 1956 & January 30 1957 Monkey

January 31 1957 & February 17 1958 Rooster

February 18 1958 & February 07 1959 Dog

February 08 1959 & January 27 1960 Pig

January 28 1960 & February 14 1961 Rat

February 15 1961 & February 04 1962 Ox

February 05 1962 & January 24 1963 Tiger

January 25 1963 & February 12 1964 Rabbit

February 13 1964 & February 01 1965 Dragon

February 02 1965 & January 20 1966 Snake

January 21 1966 & February 08 1967 Horse

February 09 1967 & January 29 1968 Goat

January 30 1968 & February 16 1969 Monkey

February 17 1969 & February 05 1970 Rooster

February 06 1970 & January 26 1971 Dog

January 27 1971 & February 14 1972 Pig

February 15 1972 & February 02 1973 Rat

February 03 1973 & January 22 1974 Ox

January 23 1974 & February 10 1975 Tiger

February 11 1975 & January 30 1976 Rabbit

January 31 1976 & February 17 1977 Dragon

February 07 1978 & January 27 1979 Horse

January 28 1979 & February 15 1980 Goat

February 16 1980 & February 04 1981 Monkey

February 05 1981 & January 24 1982 Rooster

January 25 1982 & February 12 1983 Dog

February 13 1983 & February 01 1984 Boar

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You’re looking at two favourable, one neutral and nine unfavourable months, Never fear, there is hope. Snake is not out to get you, but its style is deliberate, calculating and a bit on the slow side, which is not your style at all. Boldly going forth to conquer worlds probably isn’t going to work for you this year. Instead, make that 33 percent work for you by being Snake-like - even if it hurts.

You have three good years coming up after this one. Why not hold off on the big stuff?! And keep this in mind that this is a Water year, your most favourable element as you are a Wood sign. This of 2013 as the year of watering your plants to make them grow in the coming years.

Well, how about that! Did you know the Snake was going to be so good to you? Yup, 66 percent favorable means you’re looking at a great year. Snake is a ‘head’ sign - just like the Rat - so thinking and using your wits are what this year is all about for you. You have a good chance of getting what you go after. A word of caution: Snake is a lot more deliberate and cautious than Rat.

To get the best results, you may have to curb your impulsiveness. Be a bit more careful. Snake patience will carry you a long way. This is also a Water year, which is fabulous because Rat just happens to be Water as well. You’re in your element! Your communications skills will work for you, as will networking. This is no time to hold back. Get out there and make it happen for yourself!

Congrats! You have one of the best years of all 12 signs this year. Snake pace is just your style. Look before you leap. Think things through. Go in depth. Logic, not emotion, wins the day. Occasionally you’re going to have to work to control your feelings to get the best results. Just remember: Snake is on your side. One word of caution: This is a Water year, and you’re a Fire sign. Obviously, Water and Fire do not go together. Even though Snake is with you, this element clash doesn’t do you any favors. Not to say you should sit on the sidelines. Play big, but be sure not to take any unnecessary risks.

You start off the year with six favorable months. All told, you rack up one neutral, two unfavorable, and nine favourable ones. Snake’s style is much to your liking: proceeding deliberately and cautiously. You should be comfortable with the pace this year. The biggest threat to your success is your emotions. Snake leads with its mind, whereas you lead with your heart. Keep your feelings in check and this year could be a big winner.

People probably don’t usually think of you as a bubbly optimist, oh Dog. Whether or not that is your style, it’s a good idea to adopt it this year. Plenty of good things are going to happen to you in Year of the Snake. Of course, you have to be in the game to get all the benefits, so get out there this year. If you’ve been putting something off, now’s the time to make it happen.

Also, know that this is a Water year, and your fixed sign is Metal. These two elements have a favourable relationship in Chinese astrology, which means luck is definitely with you this year. Take some risks. Strike out in new directions. Surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish.

Snake is one of your most compatible signs. This translates into 11 favorable, one neutral and no unfavorable months this year. It’s time to play big. Get your career moving. Make some money. Turn up the heat in your love life. Travel. Go to school. It doesn’t really matter what you do - just do it. Let people see your best. Luck is with you too. This is a Water year, and your fixed element is Metal. In Chinese astrology, those two have a favorable relationship, so don’t hold back. If something has scared you off in the past, now is the time to attack it.

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Your sign is one of those that doesn’t fair all that well in your own year, but you’re looking at more good than bad in Year of the Snake, with seven favourable and five unfavourable months. You’re going to have to think things through, to move at the right time, to be cautious. But isn’t that what Snake is all about? You can make this a good year, but you’re going to have to work for it. This is not the time to gamble. It’s a Water year, and you’re a Fire sign. Water puts out Fire, and doesn’t serve you well, so play it safe and you should be fine.

Okay, so yes, Snake is your least favourable sign, but of the 12 worst matches, guess which one is the best? Yup, Pig-Snake. Sure, it’s not very good but it could be a lot worse. You even have one favourable and one neutral month this year, so there are going to be some good moments and the occasional opportunities.

The key to salvaging the year is to postpone big stuff a year or two if possible, avoid big risks, and stay well within your comfort zone. One more thing: It’s a Water year, which is your element. That should help minimize bad luck. Stay positive - there’s hope!

Monkey-sign people are known for being clever, so while you have five favourable and seven unfavorable months this year, you will still have plenty of opportunities. Knowing when and where to strike will take you far. Stay alert. Use your head. Think things through before you act. It’s a Water year, and Metal is your fixed sign as a Monkey. Metal and Water are good for each other in Chinese astrology, so luck is going to be with you more than you might think this year!

Snake does not move at a gallop, so the pace this year may not be to your liking! You’re looking at four favourable and eight unfavourable months. The trick is to be more Snake-like: slow down and make calculated moves. Think. Plan. Meditate. Sure, it’s not as fun as riding off into the wide open spaces, but it’s safer. Speaking of safety, this is a Water year, and Horse’s fixed element is Fire. Water can put out your Fire, not to mention your luck. This is not the time to take risks. Hold off until your year next year!

Guess who wins the brass ring this year! You’re looking at one neutral and 11 favourable months. With Snake watching your back, this could be one of your best years in quite a while. Now’s the time to play big.

Do what it takes to move yourself to the next level. Your love life, finances and career are all good - if you go for it. There are two things you can do to make a good thing even better: One, use your head. Think, study, plan and meditate. Secondly, go deep in whatever you do. Being superficial could hold you back. This being a Water year is fabulous for you, as Ox is a Water sign. You’re in your element, so go out there and get whatever it is you seek this year!

The Dragon is the yang to the Snake’s yin, so this is likely to be a fabulous year for you! You’re looking at one neutral, two unfavourable and a whopping nine favourable months. Nothing like getting off to a good start. The first five months of 2013 should be really good for you - as long as you don’t hold back. You may have been tempted to gamble too much last year, leaping before you looked. Snake is here to help you think before you take action. This greatly enhances your chances of success. And as a Wood sign, this Water year is extremely favourable for you.

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s 16 African teams prepare to battle it out in South Africa in the finals of the AFCON 2013 tournament, I only have

one thought, to look into my crystal ball and predict the eventual winner. As I write the group stages of the tournament are being played out and there is an uneasy silence from the usual big names of the African Cup.

My only joy is that the Black Stars are flying high and scoring more goals now than in previous tourneys. Even though our more renowned players are absent, Asamoah Gyan is gradually finding his scoring boots and getting into the game. We

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Cup dearth. If we examine the history of the

tournament it would show that Ghana only wins when

a local coach is at the helm, so Coach Kwesi Appiah has the odds in his favour.

Ghana outshone all other African teams to win the hearts of the South Africans in the recently held

World Cup so it would seem just

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if we were to win this African Cup.

I know every country present has its hopes of victory but my fervent hope is that our gallant Black Stars carry the day and after all like we say in OseiKrom.

God is not an Alataman he is a Ghanaian.

Oseeyeee Ghana!!!

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EYES FROM THE WILD Painted Glass – A. ANGE

or 40 years Alain ANGE worked in Africa, Asia and Latin America, developing agriculture and assisting farmers, herders and gatherers to conserve natural resources. He amassed a wealth of experience of different cultures,

landscapes and wildlife and keenly observed the changes in natural habitats resulting from encroaching human activitiy. He uses the medium of art to record his experiences. He draws with ink on paper and he also employs the ancient art of glass painted miniatures, that originated in West Asia, to record the extraordinary diversity of African birds.

Alain ANGE explores the tradition of painting miniatures on glass tiles, using modern and ancient pigments. Since the 8th century BC, Persian artists developed painted glass in parallel with glazed ceramics. Painted glass tiles decorated with flowers and symbols were inserted in furniture and stucco, using the mineral pigments used for colouring ceramics. In the 14th century the art was brought to India by Moghul invaders and developed with luminescent and elaborated miniatures presenting cavalry and court life. As pigments are applied behind the glass and sheltered from oxidation, colours remain vibrant as compared to pigments layered on any other material. This art was transferred to West Africa by missionaries at the end of the 18th century, which generated the ‘FIXE SOUS VERRE’ in Senegal. Today painters in West Africa use a simplified glass painting technique for illustrating rural and street life. But for miniatures presented by Alain ANGE, the draft is still drawn with Indian ink; pigments glued by resins are brushed, carved with thin knives and injected with solvents.

For more information or to buy a piece of his work, you can contact Alain on his email address [email protected] or call him on 0543 287898.

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he Infanta Malaria “Keep it Green” garden party was held in the grounds of the Australian High Commission on

Wednesday 7 November. Funds raised will be used to equip the new CHPS clinic in Kobedi that Infanta Malaria built earlier this year in partnership with the Ghanaian government.

he winner of the Club - Miss Tourism Ghana 2012, Esinam Awunyo, flew the flag for Ghana at the Miss Tourism World

Pageant that was held on December 16, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Out of a total of fifty-eight contestants who participated in the pageant, Miss Tourism Russia was crowned Miss Tourism World 2012 and Esinam was first runner-up Miss Tourism Africa.

Infanta Malaria Garden Party

Club Miss Tourism Ghana Shines on the World Stage

(left to right): Infanta Malaria ladies Renee, Frances, Ruth and Lynette Hassana and Rima, Infanta Malaria stall

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Bring the rice, 1 1/3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the peas; cover and set aside.

Puree 1/2 cup yogurt, the garlic, ginger, lime juice, cumin, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Transfer all but 3 tablespoons of the mixture to a large bowl. Pierce the fish a few times with a fork and season with salt; add to the bowl and toss. Marinate 15 minutes.

Preheat the broiler. Place the fish on a broiler pan; top with the marinade and butter. Broil until opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, the cilantro, and salt to taste with the yogurt mixture. Serve the fish and rice with the yogurt sauce and lime wedges.

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» 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed» Kosher salt» 1/2 cup frozen peas» 3/4 cup plain yogurt» 1 small clove garlic, chopped» 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped» 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice,

» plus lime wedges for serving» 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin» 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper» 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets» 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted» 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint

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LA CHAUMIÈREfrench - Mediterranean restaurant

Open Mon-fri 12:00 - 14:30 & 19:00 - 23:00, Sat 19:00 - 23:00 Closed on Sun215, Liberation Road Accra opposite Shangri-la Hotel

Call +233 302 772 408 / +233 244 802 013

East Cantonments Tel : 0302 762 959

Lodge & French Restaurant Gastronomy

15th Lane | Osu, Accra, Ghana Tel: 0546333444 Tue-Sun 12-3:30pm & 5:30pm-12pm

El Paso

The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra Tel : 0302 611 000 Mon-Sun 7am-11pm

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Hollywood Boulevard

Afrikiko Leisure Complex , Liberation Road Monday-Sunday: 8am-10pm Tel: 0543399100 / 0244613677

Afrikiko Leisure Complex , Liberation Road

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Polo Club | AIrport, Accra, Ghana Tel: 030 2823131, 024 6767777 Monday-Sunday : 11am-11pm

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AFRICAN RESTAURANTS

CONTINENTAL RESTAURANTS

HOTELS!! INDUSTRY!! For all your Laundry & Cleaning Chemical Needs

Call 0244 841 350 / 0244 561 827

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REDROW DEVELOPMENTS LTDTel: + 233 244 20 [email protected]

A&C DEVELOPMENTTel: +233 030 251 [email protected]

ARABELLA RESIDENCYTel:+233 030 222 1742/24 966 [email protected]

Express Property Management LtdTel: +233 030 2768 886 Fax: +233 030 2784 210 [email protected]

Lou Moon Lodge (020) 824 1549

New Coco Beach (030) 271 7235 Dutch Hotel (030) 271 1111Elmina Beach (033) 234 00102Busua Beach (020) 638 8029 Busua Inn (207) 373 579Ramada Resort (030) 271 7235

(030) 271 7237

Hillburi Aburi (024) 438 5008

Melcom Plus Kaneshie (030) 225 [email protected] Plus Tema (030) 321 6368 email : [email protected]

Amadeus Ghana (030) 276 5590Antrak Travel (030) 277 7134Global Village Travel (030) 276 9273Melcom Travel (030) 225 2984email : [email protected] NomadAfrica (030) 701 1234STELLAR TRAVEL (030) 276 4557

(030) 276 4558

024 288 2009 Travel Bureau (030) 282 3004 (030) 282 3005

X O WINE SHOPTel: (024)-664 3208

BACCHUS WINE SHOPTel: 0244 142 026 / 0243 308 737

CAPE TRADING COMPANY LTDTel: +(233) 30 277 6705 / 276 [email protected]

SAY CHEERS (WINES & SPIRITS)Tel: +(233) 30 281 1407

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Shops

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MÖVENPICK AMBASSADOR HOTEL

Tel: +(233) 030-261 1000

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AIRPORT WEST HOTELTel:+(233) 030-276 7870 / 77 1388

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ROYAL RICHESTER

Tel:+(233) 030-252 0786 / 520 791

[email protected]

La Villa Boutique HotelTEL: +(233) 030-273 [email protected]

Coconut Grove Regency Hotel Tel: +(233) 030-222 5155 / 226 [email protected]

Oak Plaza East Airport HotelTel:+(233) 030-281 [email protected]

ERATA HOTELTel:+(233) 544 336 761 / 544 336 [email protected]

Protea HotelTel: +(233) 030 251 7454 [email protected]

MIRAGE ROYAL HOTELTel :+(233) 030 252 0570-2

CROWN APARTMENTOTel:+(233) 289 113 [email protected]

PALOMA HOTELTel:+(233) 030-222 [email protected]

HILLTOP HOTELTel:+(233) 030-224 [email protected]

HOTELS - ACCRA

GOLDEN TULIP

+(233)-032-208 3777

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ROYAL BASIN RESORT Tel :+(233)-032 20 60144 / 20 60169 [email protected]

GOLDEN GATE HOTEL Tel: 032 20 37073 / 20 37074

MIKLIN HOTEL Tel: 032 20 39121 / 20 39122 / 39 123

PAPARAZZI HOTELTel: 032 20 92026 / 20 91986

ACCADIA CAFE & RESTAURANT Tel: 024 393 3399

CEDAR CRESCENT HOTEL Tel: 032 20 27238 / 248-641 357 [email protected]

RAYBOW INT HOTEL

Tel: 031 202 2072, 202 5438

[email protected]

AKROMA PLAZA

Tel: 031 202 3745 / 202 3790

STELLAR LODGE (030) 269 98

Club Citizen (030) 278 7811

(030) 278 7822

Aphrodisiac (030) 276 6734

Accra Mall (030) 282 3040 (030) 282 3041 Greet (030) 277 2955 Kids Concept 0240 95 42 62Village Pet Shop 0244 06 27 96 Office Furniture 0544 33 00 56

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KOTOKA AIRPORT (030)-277 6171AERO CONTRACTOR (030)-268 1978/9AEROGEM AVIATION (030)-276 9298AMERICAN AIRLINES (030)-268 8804ASKY AIRLINE (030)-224 0442/3AIR GHANA (030)-277 4007AIR IVOIRE (030)-224 2056AIR SENEGAL INT. (030)-278 0567ANTRACK AIR (030)-276 5377 ALITALIA (030)-278-3319/21BELVIEW AIRLINES (030)-223 0329BRITISH AIRLINES (030)-221 4996BRUSSELS AIRLINES (030)-224 3893CATHAY PACIFIC (208)-213 8270 CITY LINK AIR LTD (030)-277 0445DELTA AIRLINES (030)-276 5262 (030)-277 7756EGYPT AIR (030)-277 3537/8EMIRATE AIRLINES (030)-223 0319GHANA INT. (030)-221 3555KENYA AIRWAYS (030)-224 1560KLM (030)-221 4700 LUFTHANSA (030)-224 3893

MIDDLE EAST (030)-223 0867NORTH AMERICAN (030)-291 1087ROYAL AIR MAROC (030)-276 6333ROYAL DUTCH (030)-277 6509SLOCK AIR INT. (030)-276 6740SOUTH AFRICAN AIR (030)-278 3676UNMIL (030)-277 3890VIRGIN NIGERIA (030)-291 1721 VIRGIN ATLANTIC (030)-221 5200

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ACCESS BANK (030)-278 4143 AGRI. DEV.BANK (030)-266 2640BANK OF GHANA (030)-266 6902BARCLAYS BANK (030)-278 4049CAL BANK LTD (030)-268 0061CDH SECURITIES LTD (030)-266 7425CREDIT REFERENCES (030)-278 2581DATABANK GROUP (030)-266 9421ECOBANK (030)-268 1147NIB (030)-266 1701SG-SSB (030)-220 2020

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AKAI HOUSE CLINIC (030)-278 4772AKAI HOUSE (OSU) (030)-276 382137 MILITARY HOSPITAL (030)-277 6111KORLE-BU (030)-266 5401 LISTER HOSPITAL (030)-281 2325/6NYAHO CLINIC (030)-277 5341PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE (030)-266 4137WEST AFRICAN RESCUE (030)-278 1258

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ow do you spend your weekend? Have you ever

thought of playing game of bowls? If you are not sure what it is - the pictures may give you an idea. La Pétanque is a game widely practiced in Marseille, the French city. Since the late nineteenth century La Pétanque competition has been very popular with all ages and nationalities. It is a great game to play on the beach or in your local park or even in your garden.

The photographs are from a tournament that was held on January 26 and 27 in front La Terrasse restaurant in East Legon.

If you are interested in taking part, call the following numbers for more information. 0302544176 or 0543409180

NOBLE HOUSEChinese, Indian Restaurant & Hotel, Kumasi

Tel: 054 237 563We serve Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

P l a c e s t o b e i n A c c r a . . .

La Pétanque (Game Of Bowls)

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La Pétanque

Players of the tournament

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9th Edition


My Dearest Club Revellers

Welcome on board flight 2013, I must say I have greatly been excited by the details of your trips and hangouts at the various certified hotspots around the country. This month, we bring you even more certified hotspots in our special Greater Accra Edition.

With this new format, you will find more vibrant pictures and details as together, we discover new ways of hanging out with friends this new year. Enjoy and appreciate a good beer like the connoisseur you are. I await, rather impatiently, to read about your escapades.

Enjoy yourself responsibly.

Alain [email protected]

Remember to drink responsibly

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Eat while you drinkIt is particularly good to eat high protein foods such as cheese and peanuts, which help to slow the absorption of alcohol into the circulatory system.

Cultivate tasteEnjoy your drink, don’t rush it. If you gulp a drink you will be losing the pleasure of tasting and smelling the various flavours in the drink.

Accept a drink only when you really want oneAt a party if someone is trying to force another drink on you, ask for ice or drink a non-alcoholic beverage.

Skip a drink now and thenSpace your alcoholic drinks out to keep the desired blood alcohol concentration.

Appoint a designated driverHave someone available who will not be drinking and will drive all drinkers home. This is critical if the person has consumed more than one drink per hour. If you know that you will have to drive after consuming alcohol, limit your consumption to no more than one drink an hour.

Know your limit If you do not already know how much alcohol you can handle without losing control, try it out one time at home with a friend present and have them videotape you, then see what happens when you consume more than the recommended one drink per hour.

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AppearanceHold your glass up to the light and check for clarity, cloudiness or colour and match those up with the style of beer you are drinking . Club beer should be golden and clear.

TasteAfter completing the steps listed above, taste the beer by taking a small mouthful and breathing in slightly as you taste the beer. This will open up all your senses and let you get a complete picture of what you are tasting. In the proper glass, the beer should hit your tongue de-noting bitter and sweet flavours on the parts of your mouth that can discern those tastes. Take a second taste and swish the beer around in your mouth slightly to move the beer across all your flavour sensing areas.

Mouth FeelBy tasting beer, you should be able to determine the mouth feel. Some beers have a heavy, almost oily mouth feel to them, while other beers are light and dry and offer very little by way of mouth feel. Becoming familiar with beer styles will help you determine what type of mouth feel is common with each style.

FinishSome beers finish with a sweet, pleasant after

taste, while other beers finish bitter and even dry. When you taste your beer and swallow it,

ask yourself what it leaves behind? What’s the last thing you taste? With a sweeter finish, you’ll end up with a sharper leftover taste impression in the front of your mouth, while with a bitter beer, you’ll taste it more in the back of the mouth. With a dry finish, it will leave very little in the way of taste residue, especially overly sweet tastes. Dry usually denotes the absence of sweet.

Aroma

I like to leave a little room at the top of a bowl-shaped beer glass in order to swish the beer around and create more aroma. Whichever way you aerate the beer, you’ll want to have some room to stick your nose down in there and give it a good smell. Look for beer smells like malt, yeast, alcohol and hops. Identify unique and signature smell.

In order to enjoy beer, on needs to know how to totally enjoy

and savour every drop ofthe drink meant for kings….

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aBL GUiDE


he world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to capture in a professional club the

same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The Rotary name derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices.

Rotary’s Popularity Spread, and within a decade, clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York to Winnipeg, Canada. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents. The organization adopted the Rotary International name a year later.

As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving club members’ professional and social interests. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. The organization’s dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its motto: Service Above Self.

Our CODE OF ETHICs - THE FOur-WAY TEsT

In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor created The Four-Way Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions of Rotarians in their personal and professional lives:

OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO

1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

As it approached the 21st century, Rotary worked to meet society’s changing needs, expanding its service efforts to address such pressing issues as environmental degradation, illiteracy, world hunger, and children at risk.

Today, 1.2 million Rotarians belong to over 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs serve communities around the world, each with unique concerns and needs. Rotarians have continually adapted and improved the way they respond to those needs, taking on a broad range of service projects.

The Most Successful And Sustainable Rotary Service Tends To Fall Within The Following Six Areas: • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution • Disease prevention and treatment

THistory of Rotary International

• Water and sanitation • Maternal and child health • Basic education and literacy • Economic and community development

Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation recognize these six areas of focus as organizational priorities, and there are countless ways that Rotarians address these needs locally and internationally.Among Rotary’s numerous projects under the six areas of focus is its commitment to Polio Eradication in the world. After 25 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease.There are currently only three countries which polio is still endemic – Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Ghana there are 26 Rotary clubs with Rotary Club of Accra being the first Rotary Club in Ghana, and our club, the Rotary Club of Accra Ridge is the 21st Rotary Club to be chartered.The Rotary club of Accra Ridge, just like all Rotary clubs in the world, has undertaken numerous service projects in each Rotary Calendar year.

Since Our Charter In 2009, we have undertaken the following projects:

1. Construction of Toilet Facilities and Boreholes in the Eastern Region, in collaboration with USAID2. Health Screening at Kwahu Mpraeso3. Blood Donation exercise every year to support the Korle-Bu Blood Bank4. Painting Exercise at Dzorwulu Special School

As part of Rotary International Calendar, January is Rotary Awareness Month, during which we rely on our friends in the media to assist in educating the general public about the good works Rotary has been doing over the years and continues to do. The following statement once declared by a former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill sums it all “few there are who do not recognize the good work which is done by Rotary clubs throughout the free world”.

By Rotary Club of Accra Ridge

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