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Black Square – CBC’s Two part “Ideas” Programme
* April 20, 2006
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Villages Inn has received the two CD set of David Redel's critical look
at GHANA @ 50. The second CD entitled "Kejetia Roundabout” contains quotes
from your hosts here at Four Villages, Charity and Chris. Four Villages
Inn was David's base in Kumasi. |
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what he wrote when sending the CD's, "Thanks for all your hospitality
and insight. I hope you enjoy the programs." We too hope you enjoy
the programmes. |
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Four villages Inn Rate Increase *
April
12, 2007
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| It had
to come ....since April of 2005 we have proudly held our rates firm; however,
with the present national program of load-shedding a.k.a. "LIGHTS OFF",
we are forced to raise our rates US$5.00 to cover the increased costs of
diesel to power our generator for the 12 hour periods every 48 hours the
lights are out. Here are the new rates: |
| Single:
US$65 plus 15% VAT or cedi equivalent |
| Double:
US$75 plus 15% VAT or cedi equivalent |
| Triple:
US$85 plus 15% VAT or cedi equivalent |
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"GHANA: A Portrait" by Max Milligan * April
2, 2007
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a wonderful book of photographs and all of them of GHANA too! And we've
got a copy of this spectacular coffee table style book for you to enjoy
while relaxing on our grand veranda overlooking FOUR VILLAGES INN's lush
garden or sitting in the tasteful comfort of our spacious living room.
"Ghana: A Portrait" provides an inspiring insight into the first country
in Africa south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial rule.
Divorcing itself from the trend to portray Africa in all too familiar images
of pity and difficulty, this portrait celebrates the beauty of a nation
celebrating it's 50th anniversary by focusing on the depth of what it has,
what it has built and what its people are. |
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Visit a Fetish Priest in Ghana! * March
27 18, 2007
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| No,
a visit to a "divine priest". That's how Nana Yaw Atefah defines himself
and for many that is the power he has in their lives and perhaps yours... |
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Bradt Guide to GHANA (page 317) makes mention of a priest At Edwenani who
claims to be almost 100 and another dreadlocked priest at Aduke Jachie.
However since 2006, travellers have been disappointed, meeting neither
after making the long treks. |
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Now, FOUR
VILLAGES INN has discovered another traditional African spiritualist located
close by to the Inn at the brass village of Kokofrom where we already take
visitors. With Comfort of Central Market and Kente Village tour fame or
on your own, you can take in both experiences at the same time. For the
priest, you'll have to take along the traditional bottle of Schnapps (available
at Four Villages Inn), an egg that we'll provide for you, and a sum of
money depending on the depth you enter the realm of Nana Atefah. Spirits
are called up and hunters are sent out to conquer the evil that disturbs
lives. |
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Veterinary Tourism or Tourism for Your Profession
* March 18, 2007
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may have heard of dark tourism (slave castles and forts), sports tourism
and funeral tourism, all big here in Ghana...well now FOUR VILLAGES INN
has come up with a new type of tourism-veterinary tourism! |
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| In January
2007, veterinarian Dr. Ruth Blauwiekel of the University of Vermont, e-mailed
the Scotts saying she would like to visit some facilities concerned with
animals. So...the Scotts got right on it first arranging a tour of the
Kumasi Abattoir (slaughterhouse) - a modern facility which incidentally
was built with Canadian C.I.D.A. money and expertise, with Mr. George Acquah,
production manager, himself a vet, and second a trip to a large poultry
farm owned by one Mr. Darko, one of the biggest business operators here
in Ashanti. |
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| As it
happened, Mr. Darko and Dr. Ruth later met at Four Villages Inn and talked
about bird flu and other issues affecting poultry production. |
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you interested in how your profession is practised here in Ghana? Just
mention it to us and we'll see what we can arrange. FOUR VILLAGES INN is
"much more than just a place to stay". |
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Canadian Filmmaker Visits Four Villages
Inn * March 15, 2007
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documentary filmmaker Anthony Berube recently visited Kumasi to film various
attractions in the city and obtain interviews for his documentary project
“Through African Eyes”. Disturbed by the abundance of negative news in
the media and news programmes, Tony has visited several countries in West
Africa to hear what Africans have to say – rather than the “negative spin”
that always seems to be added to news items coming from the continent. |
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has many positive stories to tell,” said Mr. Berube, “ …and I believe audiences
will be interested in hearing what Africans themselves have to say about
their future … their hopes, aspirations, ambitions and dreams.” |
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interviewed Charity at Four Villages Inn as an example of an African who
has lived abroad and then returned to start her own business and reinvest
her knowledge in young people and their future. Following the interview,
Mr. Berube also visited the Scott Trade Institute to see firsthand how
just one small school is making a difference in the lives and opportunities
for young girls. |
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Four Villages Inn Hosts Rough Guide Travel
Writer * February 25, 2007
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| In February,
FOUR VILLAGES INN had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Jules Brown, currently
at work on the Rough Guide to Portugal, and his parents Ken and Jean. Funnily
enough, Jules was born here in Ghana and he and his parents visited Takoradi
where he was born 43 years ago and Kumasi. |
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remarked that the section on Kumasi in the present Rough Guide published
years ago was rather "skimpy" in that Four Villages Inn was not mentioned
and he assured Charity and Chris that he would write to the person updating
the old edition who he knows to supply more info on Kumasi and, of course,
to give a glowing recommendation for FVI. |
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Here's what
he wrote in our guest book: "Great place and wonderful food prepared
by Charity! Highly recommended. Loved the market tour given by Comfort.” |
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Governor General of Canada Visits Ghana
- Update * February 13, 2007
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| Well,
as it turned our Her Excellency Michaelle Jean did not get to Kumasi and
stay at Four Villages Inn due to time constraints. But that did not stop
your hosts from extending a more personal invitation to Canada's Head of
State. |
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and Charity met Her Excellency at a garden reception on the grounds of
the Canadian High Commission in Accra. And, on the following night, the
Scotts had the honour of being among the few Canadians in the country invited
to a state dinner hosted by His Excellency President of Ghana J.A. Kufour. |
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Senior Producer from CBC Visits Four Villages
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February 3, 2007
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| In January,
2007, David Redel from the Canadian Broadcasting Corp and his wife Karen
Murray stayed six nights at FVI while David was researching a three part
C.B.C. radio Ideas series on GHANA @ 50. David himself had served two years
as a Canadian University Service Overseas volunteer in Kumasi between 1977
and 1979, so this project is near and dear to his heart. |
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in Kumasi, FVI played the role of fixer arranging interviews with people
from the vast number of contacts Chris and Charity have made during the
past eight years living in Kumasi and running Four Villages Inn. |
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Here's what
David and Karen wrote in our guest book on leaving:
"Your hospitality and help have
made my return to Kumasi a joy. I hope my radio programs can do justice
to your many insights into this fascinating country." D.R.
Thank you so much. I want to
return." K.M. |
CBC Series
on Ghana @ 50
Tune into the C.B.C. Ideas program
on March 6 to hear the first part of David Redel's three part series on
Ghana @ 50. Parts 2 and 3 air on March 13 and 20th respectively. Who knows
Charity and Chris might just have something to say.... |
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US Marines Invade Four Villages Inn * January
10, 2007
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not quite.... Four Villages Inn has had the pleasure of hosting two groups
of US marines in the country instructing Ghana Armed Forces personnel on
peace keeping strategies. Perhaps you can guess by the looks of contentment
on their faces that the marines were well accommodated and fed at FOUR
VILLAGES INN. Below are the comments they wrote in our guestbook: |
| "Fantastic home away from home.
Wonderful" |
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| "Beautiful house and outstanding
service." |
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| "Wonderful home and good people.
An outstanding experience. Fantastic food and service as well." |
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| "Very friendly, courteous, and
pleasant hosts. I will highly recommend the Four Villages Inn to anyone
going to Ghana." |
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| "Beautiful home! Wonderful stay!" |
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| "What a great place! I completely
enjoyed everything. Thanks for everything" |
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Incidentally,
while Charity and Chris did not win any silver stars, they were presented
with a Marine Corps pin and badge! |
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