Johnny Reid
@johnnyr
Irish expat in Ghana
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About me
Irish
Lives in Accra
Registration: 29 May 2011
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Bank account for expats in Ghana by Swaana
What is the basic eligibility for an expat to open a bank account in Ghana. And what are the documents one need to provide to open a bank account?
I am currently waiting on my work permit to be processed. Can I set up a local account now on a BV or will I have to wait until my WP has been processed? Thanks. Read More
Indian food by nanush70
Hey where can i get some decent indian food in Accra ??
There's a couple who do really good authentic Indian food from their house in Osu (I think). The food really is incredible. I'll try and find their details. Read More
I am from.......... by johnnyr
Hi there, I am just wondering why you can select your home country as England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland, but not Northern Ireland? Can it be fixed? Thanks
Thank you! :) Read More
I am from..........
Hi there, I am just wondering why you can select your home country as England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland, but not Northern Ireland? Can it be fixed? Thanks Read More
Best 3G service provider by Swaana
Dear all, Before moving to Ghana, we got a Samsung Pop for DH to use in Ghana. As it is a Android based phone and also have 3G facilities, we thought it is a best choice. But currently, the sim provided to him is not 3G and so he is not able to ...
Hi again, Here are some useful links: africa.airtel.com/ghana/national-coverage mtn.com There didn't seem to be a coverage guide on the Vodafone site and the MTN site doesn't really help much as it doesn't specify whether the coverage is 2g or ... Read More
Best 3G service provider by Swaana
Dear all, Before moving to Ghana, we got a Samsung Pop for DH to use in Ghana. As it is a Android based phone and also have 3G facilities, we thought it is a best choice. But currently, the sim provided to him is not 3G and so he is not able to ...
The 3g signal in Accra is great, however I have no idea about the rest of the country. You'll have no problems with getting a 3g signal on Airtel, MTN or Vodafone, however for it to work, you may have to take out a specific data package. Read More
Cost of living in accra by jiten_exim
Dear all, I got a job offer from Accra, GHANA in retail industry as an expat with a pay of 1300 USD per month + free bachelor accommodation, transportation( official)+ medical + utility bill+ food Could you guys suggest if its a fair offer for ...
I've only been here a few weeks, but I think you should be just about OK, providing you don't live too extravagant a lifestyle. If you're sensible, you should no issues. It's definitely more expensive than I imagined and had initially budgeted ... Read More
Hello by johnnyr
Hi there, I'm Johnny and I've just recently moved to Accra. I'm from Northern Ireland and I've just spent the last couple of months working in the Congo. It was equally as much fun as it was terrifying. I'm out here in Accra for the foreseeable ...
Lucy, we still haven't found any cleaning help yet. Going to keep on trying, but if you could drop me a message when your cleaner returns and frees up her daughter it would be much appreciated as we still may be looking. Rich, I'll probably be on ... Read More
Fair Wage for homehelp/maid by Sheenamac
What is a reasonable rate for a homehelp for 2 days a week doing some washing, ironing etc for 2 people. Never having had a homehelp before all this is very new to me. Any help appreciated.
Hi, Can someone please recommend a person that could help with cleaning maybe a day or two per week? Slightly outside of town, but we may be able to arrange transport. Thanks. Read More