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Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Accra is the capital and largest city. The country's population in 2005 was 21,029,000.

It was inhabited in pre-colonial times by a number of ancient kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti kingdom and various Fante states along the coast and in land. Trade with European states flourished after contact with the Portuguese in the fifteenth century, and the British established a crown colony, Gold Coast, in 1874. It was the first African country to obtain independence from colonial rule. Upon achieving independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, the name Ghana was chosen for the new nation as a to reflect the ancient Empire of Ghana that once roamed the west of Africa. On March 6, 2007, Ghana celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its independence.

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Journey to Ghana by Angelique Watkins

I shared this in 2002 or 2003.

We made our journey to Ghana and the world will never be the same. The trip was indeed historical but to say it was a total success would be a great understatement. We returned home. Only Ghana can make that claim. Slavery to the Western Hemisphere started in Ghana 521 years ago. Of the 46 slave castles that were used 22 were in Ghana. Every nation in the slave business (England, Spain, Portugal, France, Amsterdam and Arab tribes) utilized Ghana. Thus, after 521 years of slave descendents intermarrying, it is indeed safe to say that every one of us whose ancestors were victimized by slavery has some amount of Ghanaian blood running in our veins. Ghana is home to all of us!

Our reception was truly overwhelming. We met with President J. A. Kufuor where he talked with each of us one on one. The event was covered on national television and was in every newspaper. Ambassador Alan Kyerematen was our personal host and escort throughout the week. We had personal presentations with 10 cabinet ministers. The King of Kyebi gave us a very grand reception at his palace. We were also given 4 evening receptions by US Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates and three Ghanaian dignitaries.

We will begin establishing light manufacturing within the Free Trade Zones in Ghana. The first will be a computer assembly plant by Shikaneh Koncepts from Prince Georges County, MD. A textile manufacturing assembly plant will come soon also. Working in the Free Trade Zones is quite attractive. It is tax and duty free. One must be cognizant that Ghana's minimum wage is $1 per day. An American sock manufacturer has moved to Ghana to produce the socks and ship back to the US and is saving $12 million per year just in the cost of doing business.

We will be establishing a Technical Assistance Program and a Capacity Building Program for the construction industry of Ghana. Our member architects, general contractors and construction managers will be continuously engaged in this huge project.

Our IT companies will be working together with the Ghana IT Association in the deployment of Broadband and wireless communications throughout the nation.

Ghana will be building 140,000 affordable homes each year for the next six years. Our modular housing initiative has reached an agreement with the Minister of Housing and will be participating along with many other housing developers and builders from within our membership.

Agri-Business presents many opportunities and we will be aggressive in this area. Fish farms and poultry raising are just two areas that will command immediate attention.

We are setting up a mutual fund for the Ghana Stock Market (60% growth in last two years) and will also be promoting "Dual Citizenship" between Ghana and the US. Tourism will also be a big growth industry that we will soon oversee.

Going home is so productive, enjoyable and healthy!

Mr. H. C. Alford, NBCC President/CEO

Mr. F. Jordan, NBCC Chairman

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	Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra With a unique atmosphere of refined tranquility, coupled with its particularly serene setting, Fiesta Royale Hotel is a cut above other luxury hotels in Ghana. Located only five minutes away from Ghana’s main airport, the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, and 15 minutes away from the Accra city centre, Fiesta Royale Hotel is the perfect choice for business and leisure travellers to Accra, Ghana. Fiesta Royale Hotel offers 100 ultra-modern and elegantly decorated rooms. In keeping with its legacy of unmatched hospitality, Fiesta’s world class restaurant serves Ghanaian as well as international cuisine. Its well-stocked bar offers the choicest wines and beverages. Fiesta Royale Hotel offers leisure facilities including a gym and swimming pool.
	Golden Tulip Accra **** A warm welcome to Golden Tulip Accra, the leading hotel in Ghana. This modern African style 4-star superior first class hotel has 234 rooms including suites, apartments and chalets. You will enjoy total hospitality under one roof. This includes a serene, safe and appealing environment, food and beverage variety, multifarious recreational outlets, special events and a tradition of genuine friendliness and courtesy by professional staff. This makes Golden Tulip Accra your ideal choice whether for business or leisure. Rooms: 234 Total Rooms. The hotels offers 2 of the most renowned restaurants in Accra, both open daily for lunch and dinner.
	Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra ** Conveniently situated opposite the international trade fair Centre and adjacent to the popular la Pleasure Beach the hotel is only a 10 minutes drive from Kotoka international airport and 15 minutes from the central business district of downtown Accra.
	La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra ** The La Palm Royal Beach Hotel is a superior deluxe chalet property located on 30 acres of lush greenery on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This art-filled hotel features the Atlantic mall with the largest hotel conference and banqueting facilities in a sub-region and incorporates 8 fully equipped function rooms for all manner and size of occasion. Facilities include 4 restaurants one of which features Ghana's only Tepiyanki bar, 4 bars including an in-pool bar and an English pub, a huge outdoor pool area and a well-equipped health club incorporating a gymnasium and several treatment rooms. In the hotel you can also find a nurse and doctor, art gallery and shopping area.
	Novotel Accra City Centre **** Hotel in the city centre with 180 air-conditioned rooms, close to the main shopping area, conference center and main banks, the Makola market, museums and theatres. Close to the beach. One bar, one restaurant, swimming pool and meeting rooms. Close to golf, tennis and 7 km from the airport.

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