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CHAPTER IX: Business Travel
1. Business Customs
Generally, Ghanaian business customs are similar to those of the U.S., but are a bit more formal. English is the official language and is used in most business transactions. Most urban Ghanaians speak some English. The majority of Ghanaian businessmen wear business suits during working hours but resort to traditional attire for social functions. A few men may be found in traditional attire during business hours. Many businesswomen often wear African attire during business hours and for social functions as well. Lightweight summer clothing is appropriate year round and the use of an umbrella is essential during the June to August rainy season, although Accra gets less rain than many parts of the country.
It is quite easy to make friends in Ghana who can facilitate business transactions. In return, they may ask you for some favor, which is normal in Ghana. This behavior in some cases goes beyond proper business ethics. U.S. business visitors have to be wary of these demands, and make it clear to any person that the U.S. government not only frowns upon such acts but considers them illegal, according to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1997.
With the exception of high-ranking officials such as government ministers, it is relatively easy to arrange calls on local businessmen and government officials. Through its Gold Key Service the Commercial Service can arrange appointments upon request. For more information, please see Chapter IV, section 2.
Business cards are widely used in Ghana, so be sure to have an adequate supply. They range from the simple black and white, standard 2" x 3.5" cards, to colorful, oversized, multi-colored cards with fancy logos.
2. Travel Advisory and Visas
A valid U.S. passport and international health certificate showing current yellow fever and cholera immunizations are required for entry into Ghana. Inoculation against typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria and typhus is also recommended. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly advised.
All visitors (except ECOWAS nationals who are allowed to use travel certificates in lieu of passports) are required to possess a valid passport and visa.
Visas are issued at all Ghanaian diplomatic missions abroad. Inquiries can be made at the Embassy of Ghana, 3512 International Drive, NW, Washington D.C. 20008, Telephone: (202) 686-4520; or the Ghanaian Consulate General at East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, telephone (212) 832 1300. In places where Ghana does not have diplomatic representation, applications should be made to the Director, Ghana Immigration Service, Private Mail Bag, Ministries Post Office, Accra.
Two types of visas are issued. A single entry visa is normally issued for one month duration, or three months for a "short term resident visa." Multiple entry visas for one year or five years are available for U.S. business visitors, currently at $20 and $50, respectively. Visitors desiring an extension of their stay must apply to the Chief Immigration Officer before the visa expires.
Getting to Ghana: Several international airlines operate regular scheduled flights to Ghana from major cities in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Currently, only Ghana Airways and Air Afrique fly directly from New York to Accra, which on the average can take nine (9) hours. A new direct route to Atlanta by Ghana Airways is due to be inaugurated in the fall of 1999. Alternatively, one could transit through London via British Airways and Ghana Airways, Frankfurt or Dusseldorf via Lufthansa, Zurich via Swissair, Amsterdam via KLM or Rome and Milan via Alitalia.
Work and Residence Permits: Work and residence permits are issued to expatriates employed by companies in Ghana against immigration quotas, that is, the number of non-Ghanaians a business may employ. Investment-related automatic work permits are granted when specified levels of capital are invested. For information and applications in this regard (with the exception of projects in the mining and petroleum sectors, inquiries for which are handled by the Minerals Commission and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation respectively), contact the Chief Executive, Ghana Investment Promotion Center. Questions regarding all other permits should be directed to the Minister of Interior.
Permits should be obtained prior to arrival in the country. The Ghana Immigration Service does not consider work permits for visitors.
All American visitors and residents are strongly advised to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at the Embassy Annex, 10th and 11th Lanes, near Danquah Circle, Osu, telephone 776601/2.
3. Ghanaian and U.S. Holidays for 2000
New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King Day January 17 Eid-Ul Fitr** February** Washington's Birthday Feb. 21 Independence Day (Ghana) March 6 Good Friday (Ghana) April 21 Easter Monday (Ghana) April 24 Eid-Ul-Adha** April** Labor Day (Ghana) May 1 Memorial Day (U.S.) May 29 Republic Day (Ghana) July 1 Independence Day (U.S.) July 4 Labor Day (U.S.) September 4 Columbus Day (U.S.) October 9 Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) November 23 Farmers' Day (Ghana) December 4 Christmas Day December 25 Boxing Day (Ghana) December 26** Business travelers should verify the dates of these holidays prior to undertaking their trip, as these holidays vary from country to country and depend on the sighting of the moon. Business establishments, including the U.S. Mission, are normally closed during public holidays in Ghana. The U.S. Mission is closed on Ghanaian holidays as well as U.S. holidays.
4. Business Infrastructure
a. Entry Requirements: Personal/Professional Goods
The personal baggage of a visitor is admitted free of duty. Duty is not charged on items for personal use, including clothes, household items, and electrical goods, as well as instruments and tools for professional use. Unaccompanied bona fide personal and household effects sent in advance must be entered on a Passenger Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration (PUBD) form at the time of arrival.
Vehicles for personal use and goods intended as samples may be relieved of payment of import duties provided that they are re-exported within three months. A refundable cash deposit or a bond to cover the potential duty is required, however.
b. Currency Exchange
The unit of currency is the cedi (¢), which is divided into 100 pesewas (p). With the decline in the value of the cedi, use of the pesewa has ceased. Major international currencies can be sold or purchased in numerous private forex bureaus in the main cities in Ghana. The Forex bureaus display daily rates, which are determined by the market. There are no government restrictions on the amount of money exchanged.
The foreign exchange value of the cedi has declined steadily in recent years. In 1997, the cedi depreciated against the US dollar by about 22.7 percent as against 4.1 percent in 1998. It was relatively stable in the first half of 1999, but has seen a slight decline in value since then. The exchange rate as of July 1, 1999 is 2, 500 cedis to 1 USD.
There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currencies provided they are declared at the point of entry and exchanged for local currency only through banks and Forex bureaus.
c. Labor Costs and Legislation
The government-set legal minimum daily wage in 1999 is 2,900 cedis (about USD 1.16). It is illegal to pay anything less than this figure to any employee. Employers normally provide transportation, rent and meal allowances as part of the compensation package, the total amount of which is taxable.
Outside of the civil service, the range of monthly salaries including allowances is as follows:
Unskilled labor - USD 50 - 100 Skilled labor - USD 200 - 600 Professionals - USD 900 - 1,200Consultants charge internationally competitive consultancy rates.
Employers with more than five workers are obliged to make social security contributions on behalf of their workers to the state-owned Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Employers add 12.5 percent of an employee's basic salary per month to the employee's 5 percent contribution deducted from salary. A month consists of 27 working days and a working day is eight (8) hours. Workers are entitled to 14-21 days of annual vacation for unskilled laborers and 21-36 days for skilled and managerial workers. Employees are also obliged to give their employees time off from work on all Ghanaian statutory holidays.
Despite confrontations between management and labor in some industries, industrial relations in Ghana have been generally amicable.
d. Transportation
General: Ghana has about 40,000 km of main roads (one-fourth of which are paved), one international airport in Accra and three other domestic airports. There are two main ports (Tema and Sekondi-Takoradi) and a triangular 953-km rail system linking Kumasi, Takoradi and Accra-Tema.
International air transportation to Accra is currently offered by Ghana Airways and more than 17 other international airlines. These include British Airways, KLM, Swissair, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Air Afrique, Middle East Airlines, Aeroflot, and South African Airways. They provide service to Accra from Europe, other parts of Africa and the Middle East. Ghana Airways currently offers direct flights from Accra to New York, with an additional route directly to Atlanta slated for September, 1999. Air Link, Fanair and Muk Airways, all private companies, operate internal flights to Tamale and Kumasi. The third domestic airport in Ghana, Sunyani, is not served at the present time. Major shipping lines with offices/agencies in Ghana are Maersk, Delmas, Liner Agencies, RoRo Services, and Torm Lines (represented in Ghana by Maritime Agencies West Africa Limited). Shipping time and costs have been lowered by the direct link offered by Maersk from Baltimore to Tema.
Also available are public and private buses as well as car rental companies.
Transportation in Accra: Roads in Accra are relatively narrow and poorly maintained, with rather daunting open gutters. Traffic at peak hours in Accra is congested. Major expansion and improvement projects are in progress and should make a big difference to the congestion. Buses operate in Accra, but for security, convenience and reliability, their use is not recommended. Tro-tros are another form of popular public transportation, again not recommended for the business traveler. Taxis are plentiful but many are in poor condition. Be sure to negotiate the fare before you embark.
Car Rentals: Both chauffeur and self-driven cars are available for renting. Charges are approximately USD 50-80 per day, excluding fuel expenses, for chauffeur-driven cars. For self-driven cars, there is an additional charge for insurance of approximately USD 85 per week.
Fuel prices: Diesel and local premium, which is the same as leaded regular in the U.S., can be purchased at fuel stations in the city. As of July 1, 1999 the local premium and diesel sell at USD 0.35 per liter and USD 0.32 per liter respectively. These prices do not remain fixed throughout the year but are revised as crude prices fluctuate.
e. Communications
Ghana has about 141,000 telephone lines. Currently, services are provided by Ghana Telecom Limited, Westel (U.S. company), and three mobile cellular phone operators. Many privately owned communication centers that provide pay phone services are found in all major cities. Prepaid calling cards for both local and international calls can be purchased from travel agents, post offices, and gas stations.
Ghana is now on-line. Three internet service providers (ISPs) offer a full range of on-line services. NCS (Network Computer Systems - support@ghana.com, Tel. 238218,225472); AfricaOnline (info@africaonline.com.gh, Tel. 226802); and Internet Ghana (administrator@ighmail.com, Tel. 227654, 232881).
Presently, the Ghana Telecom tariffs are 200 cedis (about 8 cents) per minute for local calls depending on the distance, and calls to the U.S. and Europe are subject to a charge of 2,600 cedis (about USD 1.10) per minute.
Depending on the availability of overland lines, connections can take a week to two months. Although there has been significant improvement over the past year in communication services, more needs to be done.
Airport departure tax is currently USD 20 and must be paid in dollars. Most airlines and travel agencies automatically include the departure tax in the cost of the ticket.
f. Utilities
Electricity: Over 80 percent of Ghana's electricity is supplied from the hydroelectric power dams at Akosombo and Kpong, and the rest is thermally produced. With the exception of the Northern areas (where a subsidiary of the Volta River Authority is the supplier), the Electricity Corporation of Ghana (ECG), is responsible for the distribution of electricity. The electric current is 230 volts, 50 cycles. Electric equipment used is 220v/240v.
For all residential accommodation there is normally no deposit paid against consumption. Prepaid meters are, however, being introduced. The average electricity bill for an Embassy house is approximately USD 500 per month. Electricity prices were increased by 300% in February, 1999.
Cost of installation at a commercial or industrial site varies from USD 5,200 to USD 5,500 for overhead lines. Underground cable connections may, however, cost about three times that of overhead cables.
With the current shortage of electricity in Ghana, power rationing has been in effect since February 1998, and the use of a stand-by generator is strongly recommended. These vary greatly in capacity, price and efficiency. All U.S. Embassy homes are equipped with stand-by generators.
Water: The water supply in the Accra metropolis is generally reliable. Areas on the outskirts may, however, need to store water in tanks. No prepaid payments can be made, and bills are issued every two months. Water rates were increased in early 1999 by 30%. The average water bill for an Embassy residence is approximately $35-40 monthly.
g. Taxes
Direct Taxes
Corporate: The tax rate on all businesses is 35%, except for income from non-traditional exports (8%) and hotels (25%). There are, however, tax incentives which can significantly lessen the effective tax burden.
There is a 10-year tax holiday for enterprises in the export processing zones and agriculture. Enterprises in real estate and agro-processing activities enjoy a tax holiday of 5 years.
Personal: For foreign nationals, a flat tax of 35 % is exacted, irrespective of income level. Ghanaians earning incomes above 16,000,000 cedis (about USD 6,400) per year also attract the same rate. Anything below this is subject to tax at progressive rates.
The U.S. has no double-taxation agreement with Ghana. Ghana, however, has signed treaties with the U.K., France, Gambia, Nigeria, Sweden, and Sierra Leone.
Indirect taxes
Customs Tariff: Generally duty rates are 0% for raw materials and capital goods, 10% for intermediate goods; and 25% for consumer goods.
Sales Tax: This was abolished when the Value-Added Tax (VAT) of 10% was introduced in late 1998.
There is also an excise tax on certain commodities, including cigarettes and alcohol.
The 10% Value-Added Tax (VAT) replaced the Sales and Service tax in the last quarter of 1998. This flat tax is levied on all consumer purchases, services, accommodation in hotels and guest houses, food in restaurants, hotels and snack bars, as well as advertising, betting and entertainment.
Wealth Tax: A commercial or industrial business is subjected to a property tax of 0.05 percent on assessed value. The local government levies this tax.
h. Rents: Residential and Commercial
Accra has a fair number of adequate, Western-standard rental residential properties. Houses range in size from small one-bedroom dwellings to large five-bedroom structures with two-car garages. Some residences have detached servant quarters and large gardens as well as covered patios. Rents are usually quoted in US dollars. Advances of one to three years' rent are common. Average rent in the areas of the city patronized by the expatriate community is USD 2000-3500 per month.
Commercial premises are limited in the Accra metropolis. New buildings are under construction and old ones are being renovated. Rents are generally between USD 7 and 25 per square foot per month.
Land for development may be obtained from the state, traditional or individual owners. For traditional and private owners a careful check of ownership records is necessary to avoid litigation and fraud.
i. Business Services
Several business centers in the major cities provide communication and document preparation services at a nominal fee. The services of well-qualified professionals like accountants, attorneys, consultants, architects, advertisers and managers are easily obtainable in Accra. The Commercial Service can assist in the recommendation of such persons.
j. Education
Accra has three international schools of high standards that are usually used by the expatriate community. The Lincoln Community School, a U.S. Department of State-supported school, has an American-based curriculum and teachers that are all certified to teach in the U.S. The others are the Ghana International School, with a British-based curriculum, and the Kokrobitey School, which has a U.S. high school year-abroad program.
k. Security
Crime continues to be a profitable growth industry in Ghana, especially in the metropolitan areas of Accra, Tema and Kumasi. Pickpocketing, purse snatching and economic scams are the most common forms of crime confronting visitors. Crowded market areas, beaches, parks and tourist attractions are areas which are prone to this type of activity. Carrying large amounts of cash or wearing expensive jewelry is strongly discouraged. While driving in a vehicle, keep windows rolled up and doors locked. Criminals have been known to reach into vehicles while they are stopped at busy intersections. Cars should always be parked in well lit, secure parking lots. Areas which are not well illuminated at night should be avoided. Do not leave valuables in your car, and be sure to lock your car at all times. Do not walk alone on the beaches. Travelers to Ghana should remember that the most effective way of protecting themselves and their property is the liberal use of common sense reinforced with a high state of security awareness.
l. Health Precautions
Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended while in Ghana. Mefloquine, also known as Lariam, is recommended by the U.S. Mission. Ghana is a chloroquine-resistant area. Treatment should be started two weeks before arrival and must be continued for six weeks after departure from Ghana.
Vaccinations against typhoid, paratyphoid, tetanus, cholera, hepatitis, meningitis and polio are also recommended before arrival in Ghana.
Business visitors to Ghana will find the climate hot and humid. It is advisable to SLOW DOWN - you'll last longer! Increase your non-alcoholic liquid intake - water and juices. Add extra salt to your food to replace what your body loses in perspiration. Keep your diet light - the more you eat, the more heat you generate in digesting it. The looser and lighter your clothing, the better. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun unless you are accustomed to it. Use of sunscreen is highly recommended.
Care should be taken with the consumption of food and drinks, particularly water and uncooked vegetables (salads). You should only drink bottled water, except at the American Club, where the water has been distilled and purified.
While the salt water at the ocean beaches near Accra is relatively clean, the strong surf and treacherous undertow are extremely dangerous. The pools at the large hotels are filtered and cleaned regularly. Sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, exist in Ghana and are becoming widespread.
Skin infections are very common because of the humid weather. All minor cuts should be thoroughly cleaned with antiseptic. It is unsafe to swim in freshwater streams and lagoons. They may be infested with organisms that cause schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted through the skin.
m. Insurance
Visitors are advised to examine their insurance needs prior to their departure from the United States. Several U.S.-based companies provide very reasonably priced accident, sickness, liability, and medical evacuation insurance worldwide.
n. International Mail and Long Distance Telephone Calls
International Postage Rates to U.S.: An ordinary airmail letter to the U.S. requires ¢1,100 postage and an airmail letter weighing up to 20 grams. requires ¢2500. A letter weighing 40 grams. requires ¢5000. Post cards cost ¢550. The big hotels sell stamps and accept mail from guests.
Long Distance Calls: For long distance calls to the U.S., use an AT&T calling card if you have one, especially when calling from your hotel. The access code is 0191. You may also use an AT&T card from Ghana to access a number of countries using AT&T's World Connect Service. Sprint also provides service to Ghana. The Sprint access code is 01900. Call Back Services have also become popular. The most widely used is Globalphone.
o. Hotels
Hotels in Accra range from 1-star to 5-star. The quality of hotel accommodations in other cities also varies widely. The hotels most used by the American business community include the following:
Accra
Novotel Hotel, Independence Road, Tel: 667546, Fax: 667533,
E-mail: novotel@ghana.comLabadi Beach Hotel, Labadi Road, Tel: 772501/772507/774502, Fax: 772520, E-mail: labadi@ghana.com
Shangri-La, Liberation Road, Tel: 777500/776993/4, Fax: 774873,
E-mail: shangri@ghana.com.ghWangara Hotel, Labone, Tel: 772525/779250-2, Fax: 772438,
E-mail: wangara@africaonline.com.gh(The Golden Tulip Hotel is presently off limits to American citizens because of Libyan Government equity ownership.)
Other less expensive hotels in Accra that are also used by the American business community are:
The American Club, Tel: 777824/778382, Fax: 779727; E-mail: aeaclub@ghana.com
Esther Hotel, Tel: 772368/765750, Fax: 765751
Frankie's Hotel, Tel: 773567, Fax: 773569
Nogahill Hotel, Tel: 506141, Fax: 501002
North Ridge Hotel, Tel: 225809/229315, Fax: 221417
Royal Ridge Hotel, Tel: 226310/225155, Fax: 230140
Sam's Cottages, Tel: 503604, Fax: 503605
Secaps Hotel, East Legon, Tel: 500206, Fax: 503605
Sharita Lodge, Tesano, Tel: 773445/773862, Fax: 772619
Sunrise Hotel, North Ridge, Tel: 222201, Fax: 227656
Kumasi
City Hotel, Ridge, Tel. 051-23293
Hotel Georgia, Tel. 051-23915/24154/24312, Fax: 051-24299
Stadium Hotel, Tel. 051-23647/26374, Fax: 051-23731
Cicero Guest House, Tel: 051-24473/24870, Fax: 051-24870
Cozylodge Guest House, Tel. 051-27030,
Takoradi
Atlantic Hotel, Tel. 031-23301/22091
Hillcrest Hotel, Tel. 031-22277/22773, Fax: 031-24381
Hotel Alrose, Tel. 031-24230
Obuasi
Anyinam Lodge, Tel. 0582 478/439, Fax: 0582 367
Cape Coast and Elmina
Coconut Grove Hotel, Elmina, Tel: 042-33650/33648/33637. Fax: 042-33646
Elmina Berjaya Hotel, Elmina, Tel: 042-34352-5; Fax : 042-34359
Savoy Hotel, Cape Coast, Tel: 22805/32868
CNN and Multichoice (M-Net, Supersport and 24-hr. BBC) television programs are available locally.
p. Restaurants
There are many good restaurants in Accra which offer European, Asian and Ghanaian dishes. Restaurants frequented by Embassy personnel include the following:
Afrikiko
Ghanaian and Continental cuisine as well as an ice cream parlor and good espresso. Outdoors, on Independence Road, between 37th Military Hospital and Sankara Circle. Tel: 229997/027-55-2389.
American Club
Serves mainly American food. Happy Hour on Wednesdays and Fridays. 37th Military Hospital Circle. Open to members and their guests. Daily specials. Tel: 778382, 777824, Fax: 779727, E-mail: aeaclub@ghana.com
Aquarius
Nyaniba Estate, near American Embassy, Chancery. German pub serving a variety of German food and other Continental dishes and snacks. Tel: 774970, Fax: 779340, E-mail: aqu1@ghana.com
Champs
Good Tex-Mex cuisine and sports bar. They also do a business lunch. Paloma Shopping Arcade, Ring Road. Tel: 228937, E-mail: champs@africaonline.com
Chez Lien
Excellent Vietnamese, Chinese and French cuisine. Located in Osu near Nyaniba Estates. Tel: 775356/7, Fax: 775357
Chick 'n Lick 'n
Good place if you want takeaway roast chicken and jollof rice. Osu, behind Le Bouquet, off Ring Road, not far from Danquah Circle. Tel: 778314, Fax:761458
Country Kitchen
Some of the best Ghanaian cuisine in town, and a popular spot with expats and Ghanaians alike. Located in Ringway Estates, across from Accra Athletic Club, Osu. Tel/Fax: 229107
Costa Rica
French cuisine with African specialties. Good ambience. Billiards, pool and video games. Ringway Hotel premises, Ring Road Central. Tel: 244279, E-mail: fit@ighmail.com
Dynasty
Best Chinese cuisine in town, and they cater to the business crowd. Cantonments Road, Osu. Tel/Fax: 775496.
Frankie's
Restaurant, fast food, takeaway and bakery. Located on Cantonments Road in downtown Osu. Great pizzas, burgers, Middle Eastern fast food and delicious ice cream. Very clean and bright atmosphere. Tel: 773567.
Fusion
Sports Restaurant and Bar. Pool tables. Good pizzas and other fast food. Located in Osu behind the Quick Pik supermarket. Tel: 772876, 024-317318.
Four Aces
Pleasant outdoor surroundings. Good pizzas, Lebanese dishes, Continental and Ghanaian cuisine. Off Ring Road, near Sankara Circle.
Haveli
Good Indian cuisine - high end, but many delicious specialties. Cantonments Rd., Osu. Tel: 774714, Fax: 772307
Hinlone Restaurant
Chinese Cuisine, they also do takeaway. Labone Crescent, Labone, next to SDA Church and School. Tel: 772782.
Home Touch
Good Ghanaian cuisine and "drinking spot". Giffard Road, southeast of 37th Military Hospital roundabout, between the circle and the Trade Fair Center.
Labadi Beach Hotel.
The Akwaaba Restaurant has good Continental dishes and a grill, and the Primavera offers upscale Italian cuisine. Their Sunday brunch on the pleasant terrace overlooking the swimming pool features live jazz. Tel: 772501, Fax: 772520.
La Chaumière
Fancy French cuisine. Liberation Road, Airport Residential Area, across from Polo Club, near Granada and Shangri-La hotels. Tel: 772408, Fax: 772970.
Landing Restaurant
Good Continental and Ghanaian cuisine - great for a meal while you are waiting for your plane to take off or land. At the airport, next to the Shell Gas Station. Tel: 773747/760775.
Le Bouquet
Excellent Lebanese and fine Continental cuisine, popular with the business community. Ring Road, Osu. Tel: 772417
Le Magellan
Currently Accra's most upscale and fancy restaurant, French owned and run. Excellent French food and wines, nice ambience. Located on Ring Road close to the U.S. Embassy Chancery. Tel: 777629.
Makaira
Very fancy French cuisine, cozy atmosphere. North Labone Estate, Orphan Crescent, Labone. Tel: 778266.
Manna Korean
Superb Korean cuisine and well worth the drive to Tema. Villa Koreana, Community 12, Tema. Get directions. Tel: (022) 306244/306265/028-212204, Fax: 027-542188
Manhattan Center
This is the spot for American fast food and good milkshakes. Opposite Labone Coffee Shop, Labone.
New Club 400
Good Lebanese and Syrian cuisine, especially mezzes (appetizers). Located across from SSNIT Guest House, just off Ring Road. Tel: 223723.
Novotel Hotel
La Terrasse by the pool. Grills and pizza. Continental cuisine and superb buffet available at the main restaurant in the hotel. Barnes Road, North of Kinbu Road. Tel: 667546, Fax: 667533, E-mail: novotel@ghana.com
Paloma Fast Food
Pizza, Continental, Lebanese and Ghanaian. Paloma Shopping Arcade, Ring Road. Tel: 228142.
Papaye Fast Foods
Very popular for fast foods, chicken, burgers. Cantonments Road, Osu. Tel: 773754, Fax: 761829
Regal Restaurant
Good Chinese cuisine. 5th Lane, off Cantonments Road, Osu. Tel: 773386.
Royal Orchid
Good Thai cuisine. Osu, around the corner from Regal, and 3 blocks from Dynasty. Tel: 662993.
Ryan's Pub
Great Irish Pub and very popular with Ghanaians and expats alike. Pub snacks. They also have a fancy restaurant upstairs with Continental specialties and Irish beef. Troas Street, Osu, near Shell Station. Tel/Fax: 762334, 763759, 024-310052
Shangri-La Restaurant
Shangri-La Hotel, Liberation Road, Airport Residential Area. Pizzas, Continental, Lebanese, Ghanaian cuisine. Tel: 777500/776993, E-mail: shangri@ghana.com.gh
Sunrise Hotel Restaurant
Continental and English cuisine, also a good Happy Hour with live music on Fridays. Sunrise Hotel, North Ridge. Tel: 222201/224575.
Tandoor Restaurant
Good Indian cuisine. Off Cantonments Road in Osu, next to M&J Travel. Tel: 778760, Fax: 779675, E-mail: harryinu@ighmail.com
q. Embassy Assistance
Prior to their trip to Ghana, U.S. business visitors are encouraged to contact the State Econonomic/Commercial Office, the Foreign Agricultural Service or the Commercial Service. The former two are located at the U.S. Embassy, Chancery, Ring Road East, near Danquah Circle. The latter is located on the grounds of the United States Information Service (USIS), at the corner of Independence and Castle Roads. Refer to Appendix, Section E for specific phone and fax numbers, and Section IX ,2 (Travel Advisory and Visas) for the phone and fax numbers of the Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, DC and the Ghanaian Mission to the UN in New York.
Following are useful guides for the business traveler:
"GUIDE FOR BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES"
"KEY OFFICERS OF FOREIGN SERVICE POSTS"
Both are available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402; Tel. (202) 512-1800; Fax (202) 512-2250.
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