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Background: Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. A long series of coups resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and a ban on political parties. A new constitution, restoring multiparty politics, was approved in 1992. Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS, head of state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR, who defeated former Vice President Atta MILLS in a free and fair election, succeeded him.

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By lyssapoague
November 12th 2009

green turtle lodge Africa » Ghana

Last wednesday, my indigenous religion class visited a traditional shrine. field trips here aren't as easy as in the states -there are probably 400 people in this class so the whole thing took four hours longer than it was supposed to. still, it was really interesting. the shrine wasn't what i had imagined at all. it was pretty much a designated building where the appointed traditional priests work. the only noticable differences between a normal building were that you had to remove your shoes before entering, couldn't cross your legs while inside or bring in any food containing salt. the prie [View Full Entry]

By Alli Beardsley
September 21st 2009

Green Tortoise Africa » Ghana » Western » Sekondi-Takoradi

This weekend was an absolute blast. A group of about 10 spent the long 4 day holiday weekend at the Green Turtle Lodge in Dixcove, a small town outside of Takoradi. We had planned on going into Takoradi and spending one afternoon there, but we pretty much ended up just hanging out on a beautiful beach not wanting to leave. It was amazing to me how cheap it was to stay there (approx $3 a night in a tent) and have only maybe 30 people at most on a 2 mile long stretch of beach. Palm trees, sand crabs, outside showers, [View Full Entry]

By Gaffers
August 14th 2009

Stilt Village Africa » Ghana » Western » Sekondi-Takoradi

Stilt Village

Whilst in Ghana, there are lots of things to see and do, but one of the most breath taking views for me is not the scenery of golden beaches, or the beautiful overviews of Mole National Park, but the way of life within one of the simplistic areas of Ghana. In my view the Nzulezo Stilt Village is truly remarkable, the way of living here is unbelievable, and the hardest thing to do was to leave to our luxury Beyin Beach Resort. As another weekend went by we decided to travel towards the West coast just 12km from the Ivory [View Full Entry]

By DozzeeInGhana
August 14th 2009

Beyin, the Amansuri Wetlands and Nzulezu Stilt village Africa » Ghana » Western » Sekondi-Takoradi

Beyin Beach Resort

On 7th August I travelled to Beyin Beach Resort with four other volunteers - Hollie, Claire, Hugo and Callum, from where we would visit Nzulezu Stilt Village by canoe accros the Amansuri Wetlands. We had a pleasant STC bus journey about four hours west along the coast to Takoradi where we stopped for a nice lunch in a German restaurant (and also got 10% off our bill for paying in cash and not needing a VAT receipt, cheeky) then travelled another three hours along the coach on a cramped but stress-free and unusually uneventful trotro to Beyin. The nice tro driver [View Full Entry]

By Clarey
March 9th 2009

Wicked waves, wonderful rain and wading birds in Butre Africa » Ghana » Western » Butre Beach

Local guides

Hey all,... Another blog, with LOTS of photos! Friday 13th February As I left the house on Friday morning, with my little back pack over my shoulder, full of excitement for the coming weekend away,... Mr Wulff had a few words to say: 'Where are you going?' - Butre. 'Who with,... not alone?' - No, there is a group of 7 of us. ' mmmm... you're not taking any important documents, no passport, not too much money, nothing expensive?!' - No Sir, absolutely not. 'ummm... good,... don't loose anything, look after yourself'. Will do! Thanku! Bless!!! I was hoping to leave [View Full Entry]

By lprice4
March 5th 2009

"Lets get this tro on the road!" Africa » Ghana » Western » Sekondi-Takoradi

Cultural dancing

This weekend I finally made it to the infamous Green Turtle Lodge. I had heard so many great things about it that I couldn’t wait to go and it was the first weekend they could fit us in. Bethany, Melissa, and Max headed up there the day before but I had class so I went on Saturday with John. This weekend just further proved the theory of “the best laid plans of mice and men…” We left the hostel at 6 am bright and early. I was dirty and needed to shower, but the hostel was out of water. No water=no [View Full Entry]

By knicknack11
February 24th 2009

Butre Beach Africa » Ghana » Western » Butre Beach

This past weekend most of the girls from my group and I went to the beach to celebrate our friend Margaret’s 21st birthday. We traveled about 6 hours west of Accra to the resort town of Busua and the more isolated Butre, and I must say I think those beaches are the most beautiful places that I have ever been! I will try to post pictures, because words won’t do enough to describe it. Picture the perfect postcard image of a white sand beach, sparkling blue water, palm trees, and hammocks. In Butre, there were fishing villages on either side of [View Full Entry]

By Skelly
January 7th 2009

Conqueror of mountains, King of the Elephants. Africa » Ghana » Western » Sekondi-Takoradi

ELEPHANTS!

HELLO! It's been a while since I updated this so this entry is going to be MASSIVE!but I have the day off school and nothing to do so I'm going to blast through it as much as possible (also the internet cafe has setanta so I get to watch the football at the same time!the real reasons I'm going to be here for so long). Anyway, I've had the last 3 weeks off school as it was the christmas holidays and I've been travelling around Ghana a fair bit. I'll give you all an insight into my adventures over the past [View Full Entry]

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By Skelly
November 25th 2008

The scoop Africa » Ghana » Western » Sekondi-Takoradi

Look at it- it's dodgier than you'd think

Hello People! Apologies that it's been a while since I've updated this!Your probably wondering what fantastic adventures I've been getting up to that kept me away for so long? To be honest I just couldn't be bothered, it's alot of work this blog thing you know? So!I'll give you the 411 on what I've been getting up to since the last time you read. WE had our school trip to the harbour and it was pretty interesting (not the harbour but the bus journey there!). All the kids were rowdy as hell and then the second the bus left the school [View Full Entry]

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